Since 1986 Restaurant Boustan, has been serving up the exotic flavors of Lebanon in downtown Montreal. Satisfy your hunger by indulging in our carefully prepared dishes.
Boustan is widely praised for flavorful shawarma, generous portions, and friendly, attentive service, with many calling it the best shawarma in Montreal and a reliable late-night option in downtown; the garlic potatoes and salads are frequently highlighted as standout, and the menu is described as fresh and satisfying, offering value that keeps diners returning over the years. While the experience is usually positive, some reviews note crowded dining rooms, occasional mixups in orders, and a few concerns about food safety or consistency; there are also comments about changes to the veggie pita and a desire to see the original ingredients restored, as well as recognition of gluten-free adaptations and halal options. Overall Boustan comes across as a welcoming, dependable spot with a strong sense of quality and a loyal following, recommended for a quick, affordable meal and for evenings after drinks, with many considering it a top choice in the city.
First time visiting Montreal & spent the whole day exploring the city-fun but definitely exhausting. I stopped by this place for a quick bite & ordered a shawarma wrap & some chicken on fries (wedges). The service was super kind & fast, which I really appreciated after a long day.
But the real highlight? The food. Absolutely out of this world. Flavorful, fresh, & perfectly satisfying. If I didn't live so far away, I'd be a regular here. Honestly, I might just come back to Montreal just to eat here again. That's how good it was!
J'ai tester plusieurs Boustan à Montréal mais celui là c'est vraiment le meilleur. Ils sont vraiment accueillant & sympathique. La nourriture est excellente, la salade est fraîche, les patates sont bien croustillante. Les portions sont généreuses. Le lieux est propre. Le restaurant est bien situé & il y a même une petite terrasse, je le recommande fortement.
Overall , the experience wasn't bad for the price. The portions were actually quite generous, & the food itself was tasty. They did mix up our order; giving us a chicken sandwich & meat bowl instead of a chicken bowl & meat sandwich, but honestly, no complaints there since both were still good.
One downside, though, was the strong smell of burnt oil in the restaurant, which was pretty unpleasant. Also, the place didn't seem to have proper air conditioning, which made the atmosphere a bit uncomfortable.
Jun 24, 2025
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I had a great experience at this place! The food was delicious & fresh, & the service was excellent. The Moroccan guy who helped us was super friendly. Definitely recommend & will be coming back!! Thank you
We were in Montreal for a 3 day weekend, tried a lot of really good fancy food places. But it was Boustan that knocked our socks off. We got a beef shawarma & the chicken shawarma poutine, OMG. We had the smoked meat poutine at Schwartz's earlier & thought that was good, this chicken one at Boustan blew it away. Absolutely delicious. Probably our favorite thing all weekend. Obviously non traditional, made with seasoned roasted potatoes, we asked for extra garlic sauce, to die for. The beef combo was great too, really good falafel as well. We will be back every time we are in the city.
Delicious, affordable food. The inside is quite crowded so it can be hard to find a seat during busy periods & the line gets very crowded, but the food is worth it!
May 11, 2025
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I got my favourite veggie pita today & to my great surprise it had nothing to do with the way Boustan used to serve it. This used to be a wonderful sandwich with the little pancake thing, fried cauliflower, eggplant, Boustan potatoes, cabbage…. Today I got the sadest iteration of the OG veggie sandwich with none of the classic ingredients except potato & some really weird mushrooms? Please Boustan fix this situation asap & bring back the real veggie pita. TYSM
Excellent restaurant de shawarma à Montréal ! Tout était délicieux, mais la grande surprise a été le shawarma à la tête de poisson - absolument incroyable & unique ! La viande était tendre, savoureuse, & parfaitement assaisonnée. Le service était rapide & chaleureux, & l'ambiance très accueillante. C'est sans aucun doute le meilleur shawarma que j'ai goûté. Je reviendrai avec grand plaisir !
