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.
Elliot was absolutely brilliant & gave perfect recommendations, accommodated any requests, he is a credit to their restaurant.
Food was really good too, rich & flavourful.
May 1, 2025
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My dinner at Damas was the best fine dining experience I've had in recent memory. I visited on a trip from NYC. The service was attentive & knowledgeable. It was at the quality of Michelin-starred restaurants that I've been to. The Syrian cuisine was delicious & hearty. Our server recommended a prix-fixe CA$ 120 option, which in hindsight would have been ample for 2 people. But we had à la carte options. The salad & moudjarra was especially memorable as was the lamb main course. I hope to come back the next time I'm in town.
It was a consensus amongst the 4 of us from out of town that dined at this highly recommended restaurant last night, that this was not just a meal, this was an experience. One of the BEST meals we have had...ever. 2 cousins, both saying there is no way you can match our Grandmother's cooking, & both from food service backgrounds agreed that it was one of the most memorable food experiences. Ever. From the impeccable service to the meal suggestions to the food, we are still full, happy & talking about when we will come back next! Worth the flight to Montreal
Apr 26, 2025
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Nous sommes allés pour la première fois au Damas pour mon anniversaire. La bouffe était excellente. Je dirais que c'est le meilleur resto de ma vie . Nous avons été servie par Karel qui a été parfaite & qui nous a recommandé & guidé notre menu! C'était parfait! Merci beaucoup nous y retournerons.
You might have noticed the high amount of 5 star reviews & I can confirm that Damas is in fact an excellent restaurant.
The food & drinks are spectacular with a lot of different & varied choices. The service is impeccable, especially the timing of our food arrival. & the restaurant is pretty big offering a nice vibe that still lets you have a conversation without shouting at each other.
There also seems to be a parking lot right behind the restaurant that helps a lot, as finding street parking in the area is not easy.
I suggest everyone to give Damas a shot, especially if you're curios on what Syrian cuisine tastes like.
Great Mediterranean spot for a fancy dinner date! The ambiance & service were amazing. Strongly recommend the hummus shawarma (with lamb) & shish taouk.
Apr 23, 2025
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this place is most definitely overhyped, now the food is good but the price point is not justifiable & it didnt feel like authentic arabic food felt more like fusion. Would highly recommend the cheese puffs & the mouhamara, they give you unlimited fresh pita which is nice, service is very good, its a big restaurant with alot of room & is kid friendly, no parking though
Apr 6, 2025
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1st time there was hesitant on type of food being Italian but got to say it was excellent table of 4 we shared all the food service was outstanding & price was fai
Service was excellent - efficient, friendly, prompt & non invasive. Small hiccup when I asked for a latte at the end & they brought me a Turkish coffee.
Ambiance was nice - lighting, & music were peaceful. Adequate space. Not too loud. You feel very far away from the person on the other side of the table though.
Food was good, not great. Fresh & some plates were creative, but not remotely worth the price. Cost was straight up blasphemous.
Two tasters menues with a coffee costing almost 500 $ is beyond comprehensible to me- especially for the quantity.
It makes me sad to write this but it was three years since my last visit & the quality & generosity seems to have decreased substantially. For the price of the tasting menu the portions are really disappointing & our group left feeling ripped off. For $500 including 2 cocktails & tip, we expected a lot more.
Expérience incroyable! La nourriture est exceptionnelle, je recommande le menu dégustation avec l'accord mets & vins, ça en vaut vraiment le prix. Service plus que parfait de la part de notre serveuse Shannon & du sommelier Johnny. Je recommande +++
