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 described as a Montreal staple delivering flavorful Lebanese dishes with generous portions and fast, friendly service, especially for shawarma, garlic potatoes and hearty bowls; reviewers praise the open late hours and the reliability of the food, with many saying it is worth the price for the taste, while others note that quality can vary and portions or freshness can be inconsistent, including some reports of leftovers or bland items and concerns about cleanliness or water access on certain visits; the vegan options like shiitake wraps and other menu items draw enthusiasm, and the staff are generally viewed as pleasant and helpful, making Boustan a dependable, comforting choice for a quick satisfying meal, even as experiences may differ across visits.
The staff here are so friendly that alone is worth a trip! As a late night find, we wanted some schwarma & although they were so busy the guy made sure to keep us entertained whilst we waited & even give us some potatoes (which by the way are a must try). You are obviously not going to a fine dining experience so not sure why these reviews are expecting that but if you want some good cheap food & to support some hardworking people this is entirely the place!
It would be a 5 star if they got the order right every time. Great Lebanese food, it's nearly as good as before Boustan became a chain. Located perfectly in downtown Montreal this place is great for a quick filling delicious meal. A bit on the pricey side considering but worth it flavor wise.
Make sure to get the garlic sauce with your potatoes, it's great!
Feb 8, 2026
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I ordered the crispy mixed shawarma bowl & it was solid overall. The chicken & beef had good flavor with some crispy bits, the potatoes were filling, & the sauces were generous & creamy. The bowl is definitely meat-&-carb forward, so it can feel a bit heavy, but everything tastes good together once mixed. A reliable choice when you want something filling & comforting.
Got this late night with uber eats & warning others not to waste their money. All food was basically leftovers. Only thing fresh was the salad. The meat was minced because it was all leftover. The potatoes cold & hard. The pilaf was very old & hard & dry. The extra chicken pictured was about 2.5 ounces of nothing. Do not order after 10pm from here.
I have been visiting the place over the years never disappointed me once, love Boustan!!!
Will definitely recommend, always happy with this place😍🥰
These Potatoes with garlic sauce are the best in this entire world 🌎 😄
This Boustan is a legendary Montreal establishment. Fall in love, watch a fight, sober up, make a friend, any & all are possible in the very same night at this Boustan location. I always get the Shawarma pita wrap but the garlic potatoes are delicious as well if you love garlic.
There's randomly a machine for Bitcoin as well if you're into that.
Windows are open in the summer but they have A/C as well so it's a must on a hot summer day. Please never close.
Love the shawarma... take the saj bread & not the wrap... the wrap is crumbly. The potatoes with the garlic sauce'toum' ... is divine. It's open 24/7 or till very late at some locations.
Apr 5, 2025
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The new ciruclaire bowl is horrible. The potatoes become soggy, less meat, it's a total mess I will never order boustan again & it sucks because it used to be the best.
Best late night & day time food in Montreal Downtown. The workers especially Britesh served us the freshest & tastiest shawarma bowl. Amazing!!! tastiest potatoes & chicken!
Regular customer, the bowls are satiating a bit overpriced though. I would stay away from the fried potatoes as they are greasy compared to other boustan i've been to. One last thing, the old guy preparing orders needs to learn some manners talking to customers & maybe god forbid try to smile once in a while like the rest of the staff.
Sep 17, 2024
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I like the seating of this restaurant. Although there's air con but the restaurant is completely open to the side walk. There are no windows. It's like sitting in the outside enjoying the fresh air & watch the cars & people going by. It's a popular place. Crowded. The souvlaki combo is $20 tax included. Portion is generous. Fried potatoes are crispy. Rice & meats are tasty. They put all the sauce you requested in the bowl. But we did go back to ask for some garlic sauce to dip my pita bread. The staff are accommodating. I like this better than souvlaki bar. I'll return.
Definitely a hit if you want to have some good Shwarma. Chicken is too juicy & well marinated! The garlic potatoes are really good. Must visit in Montreal.
The potato with garlic sauce was excellent. It tasted very delicious & the potatoes had a sweet taste. We ordered a medium size & it was enough for two people.
Feb 27, 2024
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The garlic sauce is really really good with everything. I got the standard sized mixed (beef & chicken) bowl & it’s so delicious - the portion is big enough for 2 people as a post-concert meal at midnight. Probably the best shawarma I’ve ever had, the tabouleh & potatoes were exceptional & the meat was properly seasoned. Wish I was in Montreal longer so I could eat more 😅
