Come and join us for an enchanted Syrian evening located Montreal’s chic and gastronomic heart of Outremont, on Van Horne Avenue. At Restaurant Damas, a uniquely comfortable microcosm will greet you with warm colours, velours, carved wood, and multicoloured lights.
Damas earns widespread praise for its refined Syrian and Middle Eastern cuisine, with a wide mezze spread, standout lamb dishes, octopus, and a balanced mix of bold and subtle flavors that many describe as deeply satisfying. The presentations are often praised as beautiful, ingredients high quality, and the open kitchen and warm ambiance add to a special night out. Service is repeatedly lauded as professional, attentive, and knowledgeable, with staff guiding guests through the menu and wine or cocktails, though a few experiences mention slow pacing during busy times or inconsistent timing. The tasting menu and wine pairing are a highlight for many, offering generous portions and a cohesive culinary journey, while others feel the price point is high for the portions or that some dishes do not justify the cost. Brunch is also highlighted as a good value and a way to sample the kitchen, while some reviews note that the atmosphere can be loud or the room crowded. Overall, Damas is regarded as a top Montreal dining destination for rich flavors, elegant service, and a memorable, if premium, dining experience.
Wonderful place to enjoy with friends & family. The delicious & very authentic flavors of the Syrian cuisine plus the beautiful décoration are only competing with the most professional & dedicated staff. You will return & return. They also have a store on the other side of the street for you to take out their popular dishes.
Mar 17, 2024
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Damas is a nice high end Syrian restaurant with friendly staff & delicious food. The presentation is very nice & the portions quite generous. I thoroughly enjoyed my evening with my wife, however it is on the more expensive side. I would say the price is my only complaint otherwise I highly recommend eating at Damas for some delicious Syrian cuisine.
Could not recommend this restaurant more. My husband & I have never had Syrian food before but decided to try Dana's while we were in Montreal on vacation & it was both of our favorite restaurant we visited while we were there. We did the tasting menu & my husband did the wine pairing with his meal. The waitress was really knowledgeable about the menu & recommended substitutions where necessary for me since I am pregnant. It was excellent service, all the food we had was amazing (we left very full) & the sommelier was very friendly & professional. I definitely recommend anyone give this place a try, it was incredible!
The decor is stunning, with oriental music on low volume, just perfect.
The food is delicious, we tried a few cold & hot mezze, as well as the grilled kebabs. Everything was beautifully presented, & very tasty. Portions are adequate, we went with a small fatoush salad, mouhammara, mutabbal, shish borek, Alep kebabs & a dessert. We could barely finish & could have ordered a bit less for 2.
My only issue is the price, I do think this is way overpriced. This is very good traditional Syrian food, very well executed (better than most other levantine restaurants), but it's still simple food. While I understand some of the high prices on racks of lamb & noble pieces of meat, most of the menu doesn't warrant these prices. 18$ labneh? Really
Hands down. Best Syrian food in Canada. Maybe north america.
Wow! Incredibly delicious. Worth every dollar. Do yourself a favor & indulge in the authentic flavours of the middle East at Damas. Thank me later!
Did I mention the service?! Find out yourself!
Thank you Damas for the beautiful gastronomy experience that was beyond enjoyable!
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Damas is a beautiful restaurant, the Syrian decor is very impressive & warm. Our server was very knowledgeable, helpful, polite & attentive; great service. The food is out of this world. Best hummus & baba ghannouj any of us have ever had. We tried most of the cold mezzes & the fried cheese cigares & every one was mind blowing delicious. Every Main Dish (shish taouk, fattet, samke harra) was divine. None of us could chose which dish was the best as they were all beyond perfection in taste, texture, & presentation. Culinary Genius.
I'm French so sorry if my English is bad. I had wanted to go & visit this restaurent for years & last night, I was very happy to go there. It was such a disapppointment. First of all the waiter was very impatient. If you don't understand the items in the menu (which is normal as they have syrian specialties that you might not know) don't ask too many questions as he is not going to like that ! The food is great, don't misunderstand me. I will not go back to this restaurant. Because of the service & the price.
