Located in Côte-des-Neiges-NDG, Nab restaurant is a place to discover! By visiting Nab, you will come across a family-owned restaurant that has over 30 years of experience and you will taste the most delectable Persian cuisine. Not only are our dishes mouth-watering, you will also be delighted to combine them with our homemade bread, prepared daily.
Nab restaurant also offers you dishes made with Angus beef and premium grain-fed chicken!
Our whole team awaits to serve you with enthusiasm. Bring your friends and family; they will be satisfied with their visit at Nab!
Café Restaurant Nab is described as a warm, family run Persian restaurant with a truly authentic feel, where generous portions, reasonable prices, and thoughtful hospitality create a homey dining experience. Reviewers repeatedly praise the kebabs, especially koobideh and kebab torsh, the kaleh pacheh, ghormeh sabzi, and saffron rice with tahdig for their depth of flavor and careful preparation, with the rice and tahdig often highlighted as standouts. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy and inviting, with tasteful Persian decor and occasional live traditional music, while the staff are noted for being friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food is praised for freshness and high quality ingredients, and many say the dishes taste homemade and reflect real Persian cooking. A few comments mention occasional delays or service hiccups in busy times, but the overall impression is that Café Restaurant Nab is among the best Persian places in the city, great for family meals, groups, or romantic nights, and that many guests plan to return with friends and family to try more dishes.
I recently had the chance to dine at Cafe Restaurant Nab, & it was such a memorable experience-both in terms of food & atmosphere.
The highlight of the meal was definitely the kebabs-perfectly grilled, juicy, & full of flavor. The koobideh was tender & well-seasoned, & the barg had that beautiful char while staying incredibly soft. You can really tell they pay attention to quality & authenticity.
The tahdig (crispy rice) was a standout-golden, crunchy on top, & soft underneath, just the way it should be. Paired with grilled tomatoes, fresh herbs, & a light salad, the whole plate felt balanced & satisfying.
The presentation was also lovely, served on traditional-style platters that added to the overall Persian dining experience. The ambiance felt warm & inviting, making it a great spot for both a casual dinner & a special night out.
If I had to mention one thing, it would be that portions are generous-so come hungry or be ready to share!
Overall, I'd highly recommend Cafe Restaurant Nab to anyone looking for authentic Persian cuisine in Montreal. I'll definitely be coming back.
Those who gave this restaurant high ratings have probably never been to a good restaurant or tasted good food in their lives!
The restaurant environment was extremely cramped, dark, & damp. The tables were covered with cloth, & the host was wiping his cloth directly over the table covering! Instead of using disposable sanitary table covers or having glass tables that can be properly cleaned with disinfectant!
The chairs were old & wobbly. The soup was overly thick. The doogh was sweet! The koobideh kebab was greasy & small. The rice was very low quality basmati. The mirza ghasemi was undercooked & had no distinctive aroma or flavor. & finally, the restroom was absolutely not clean at all!
Yet we paid the highest price - even compared to restaurants in Toronto!
Mar 1, 2026
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The restaurant is tastefully decorated & there is a lot of attention to the details including the serving plates & utensils. The food was fantastic, the koobideh was one of the best I had in Canada & the mitzaghasemi had an authentic smokey flavor. We would definitely return to try more things.
Très belle découverte à Montréal. Ambiance agréable, service chaleureux & plats délicieux. Le koobideh était exceptionnel, sans doute l'un des meilleurs que j'ai goûtés. Je recommande vivement.
Had dinner at this restaurant today & it was amazing! As a vegetarian, I was so happy to see they had vegan koobideh & it was absolutely mouthwatering 🤤. Highly recommend this place for vegans & vegetarians! We tried the Ashe Reshteh (soup), Kashke Bademjan, the vegan koobideh plate & saffron ice cream… all 10/10!
& a special thank you to the lovely Algerian lady who served us 🩷
Amazing Persian restaurant! We ordered Naab kebab, koobideh, & chenjeh - every single one was incredibly flavorful & tender. The kebabs were grilled perfectly. The staff were very friendly & welcoming, & the atmosphere felt warm & cozy. Definitely a place I'd come back to & recommend!
Nov 28, 2025
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I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I ordered the vegan kebab plate & it was delicious & substantial. My friend ordered the koobideh with an extra skewer of lamb which he devoured & enjoyed very much. The main plates come with soup, salad, grilled tomatoes & rice along with toasted bread. I got an extra side of roasted vegetables with my dish. Very chill & relaxed atmosphere. This restaurant's menu is extensive for various diets. I love this as I was able to eat there as a vegan with no issues & left content rather than hungry. The restaurant & washrooms are clean & the art & decor were beautiful. I couldn't stop lookiing at one painting. Our waiter was lovely & made us feel welcomed. This is a great spot for a date, a night out with family or friends. There were even a few kids that we didn't even notice until we paid. They were so well behaved they could put some adults to shame!
I really enjoyed the koobideh, it was cooked perfectly & tasted amazing. The only thing that could be improved was the rice. Overall, a great experience!
Aug 26, 2025
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After a day of walking around downtown & not agreeing on what to eat I was starving & had a headache. This place was next to where I had gotten a massage earlier in the day & said to my son, that's it we're eating here & we're so glad we did! First time having Persian for me but my son has had it with his friends & said this is the best he's had.
We all ordered the Koobideh (beef skewers) that were tender & juicy. & that little triangle bread cooked into the rice was like a drug it was so good. Portion was more than enough.
We also had the eggplant appetizer with the fried onions. It came with a pillowy bread. We devoured it. & finished off with the saffron ice cream which was part creamy but more icy. Very rose scented. I never had it before but definitely interesting.
We enjoyed the decor, the family run business with mom & dad cooking & the son tending to us. He was so nice & helpful. Too bad we live 6 hours away!
I ordered Koobideh from this restaurant in October but it wasn't good this time I gave them another chance it was really good & it was the best koobideh I tried in Montreal.
The food is so good honestly I have nothing negative to say about this place. Love the atmosphere & I love the tahdig rice with the koobideh, their soup is always very delicious. I appreciate they also accommodate for people that fasts & brings cheese, bread & dates so we can break our fast. lovely place!
A true Persian experience in a beautiful designed place with the friendliest staff specially Atbin. The food was as expected so delicious & fresh, we tried 3 different Kababs(roll kebab, torsh & koobideh). Highly recommended to anyone who wants to have a decent persian meal.
Jan 19, 2025
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A true Persian experience in a beautiful designed place with the friendliest staff specially Atbin. The food was as expected so delicious & fresh, we tried 3 different Kababs(roll kebab, torsh & koobideh). Highly recommended to anyone who wants to have a decent persian meal.
We ate soltani kebab (chenjeh & koobideh) & ghormeh sabzi. The kobideh kebab & chenje were not up to the expectations & not the best we have had. Ghormeh sabzi was, on the other hand, very tasty. You should wait for a very slow service though. We were served complementary soup & tea, that was a nice gesture.
One of the best kebab koobideh in montreal. & I'm very picky with kebab barg. It was almost similar to Nayeb in Iran! The closest you can get in montreal! Highly recommend.
