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.
Great experience at Nab Persian Restaurant in Montreal-warm, inviting atmosphere from the start.
The food was fresh, flavourful, & clearly made with care, especially the perfectly cooked kebabs.
Portions were generous, & I loved that each meal came with a soup.
Service was friendly, attentive, & helpful throughout the visit.
Definitely recommend for anyone craving authentic Persian cuisine!
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.
Mar 22, 2026
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Cafe Restaurant Nab offers an authentic & memorable dining experience. The food is rich in flavor, beautifully prepared, & consistently high quality. The hospitality is outstanding-the team is welcoming, attentive, & makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. A perfect place to enjoy delicious Persian cuisine with great service & a warm atmosphere
Nab is a warm, family-run Persian restaurant that immediately makes you feel welcome. You can tell there's real care behind the food here. The father of the family personally prepares the kebabs, & the whole team is incredibly kind, patient, & genuinely friendly with customers. Their hospitality feels sincere, not forced, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.
The Iranian rice is outstanding & easily the highlight of the meal. Perfectly cooked, fragrant, & flavorful, with an absolutely delicious crunchy tahdig. The aroma & taste of the rice alone are reason enough to come back - it's truly the restaurant's biggest strength.
The kebabs were good overall. The barg kebab had nice flavor but was slightly on the tough side, while the rest of the food was satisfying & well prepared. To finish, the sholeh zard was excellent - rich in flavor, beautifully balanced, & clearly homemade.
Overall, Nab is a lovely spot for authentic Persian food, especially if you appreciate high-quality Iranian rice, comforting flavors, & heartfelt service. A family business that puts soul into what they serve, & it shows.
Jan 12, 2026
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We had a great experience in Nab, awasome service & amazing atmosphere. we ordered kale pache which was one the best in the town. The bread was so fresh & crispy & they served everything in the traditional style & dishes. After the food we ordered persian tea & some baklava which was so fresh & delicious. Highly recommended
Absolutely amazing Persian food! Everything was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully prepared. The quality of the ingredients really stands out, & the flavors are authentic & perfectly balanced. The kebabs were tender & delicious, the rice was fragrant & perfectly cooked, & the portions were generous. The atmosphere was warm & welcoming, & the service was attentive & friendly. Definitely one of the best Persian food experiences in Montreal-I'll be coming back for sure!
Dec 17, 2025
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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!
We came as a group of 17 people & ordered kalleh pacheh & halim. Even though we had informed them in advance, they weren't fully ready for such a large group, so it took quite a long time for the bread & drinks to arrive. But I have to say , when the food finally came, it was absolutely worth the wait.
The kalleh pacheh was incredible. The same exact flavour you remember from Iran: rich, authentic, & perfectly cooked. Honestly, it felt like eating breakfast back home. 🤩🔥
We also had Halim, & just a heads-up: they normally serve it with sugar on top, so make sure to ask them not to add sugar if you prefer it salty. We asked them to change ours & they kindly prepared a new one. Their flexibility & friendliness really stood out.
The rest of the experience: the tea, the warm service, all added to the feeling of true Persian hospitality. They were so friendly & welcoming throughout our meal.
The best kebab I have ever eat in Montreal Canada!100% recommend this restaurant to whoever wants to eat Persian food !super nice staff & great food & also great atmosphere
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Best Persian restaurant in Montreal! Food & service was 10/10, will recommend to family & friends. Thanks to our server too Radin :) We will be back next time we visit Montreal again! Merci :)
-update we visited again & posted some pictures. SO DELICIOUS!!
WOW. I honestly didn't expect to have such an unforgettable Persian food experience but this restaurant completely shocked me.
You must definitely try their food. Their Chef Kebab (Naab kebab) is not just delicious it is incredible, unforgettable.🤩
& if you are lucky, ask for the special of the day. Today it was Morasa Polo, & THIS is exactly what real Persian flavour tastes like. It was so good that not only did we finish it here, we actually ordered another one for take-out. That says everything.
& just when we thought it couldn't get better the tea & desserts showed up.
I swear I have never in my life seen this many Persian desserts in any restaurant.
Their Napeloni, their pumpkin dessert, their saffron cake… Omg.🥧💥
UNBELIEVABLE.
Just try it.
This place is a full Persian experience flavour, presentation, authenticity.
Highly recommended.😍
Tasty authentic Persian food, generous proportions, nicely presented. Caring staff, good service. I'd get rid of the table cloths all together to make the restaurant look brighter. Everything else was perfect!
