Damas

Mo

3.0

We ordered the three most popular dishes - Fattouch salad, shish taouk (chicken) & rack of lamb. With several cocktails.

Let's start with the good. The cocktails are some of the best we've ever had before. We sat at the bar (I recommend) & were delighted by a performance of drinks on display. We had the Aleppo gin sour & the cherry sour & both were an absolute delight. Very well balanced, better than drinks at most exclusive cocktail bars in town, all using fresh juices & herbs. Truly a first class experience, much thanks to the bartender Amjad who saved the night for us for what was otherwise a very lackluster experience.

My fiancée had a reaction in her mouth to the fattouch salad where the roof of her mouth was burning but as far as she knows she has no food allergies.
The chicken was good, juicy & flavorful. I would recommend this dish. The rack of lamb was severely charred (beyond maillard reaction to pyrolysis) causing it to taste bitter & we only were able to eat a fraction of it. This is caused by cooking above 180C & the difference is instead of browning, simply burning the meat. Such a shame on such a beautiful piece of meat!

Other problems are the wait times. This is a very big restaurant with clearly a smaller kitchen that can't keep up. We were often waiting in excess of 20-30 minutes between each dish for the next to show up. Also, as many reviewers noted for the quality of the food the prices do not justify.

I would honestly only return to have their amazing cocktails. Unfortunately otherwise we were disappointed.

Sima

5.0

We had a great evening at Damas Restaurant. The food was excellent. We ordered baba ghanoush & fattoush as appetizers, & filet mignon & a lamb dish for the main course - everything was delicious & perfectly cooked.

It was Yalda Night, an Iranian celebration of the longest night of the year, so we asked for a red drink to celebrate. They brought us a lovely red beverage, which made the evening even more special.
Highly recommended!

Leon

5.0

I've been eating these foods my whole life so I admittedly set the bar high before getting there & they absolutely surpassed it in every way. Whatever I ordered was delicious.

Keri

5.0

I was shocked & surprised in the best way.

We sat at the bar as we booked last minute & even loved that vibe.

Every course was even more amazing than the last. Colorful, unique, flavored.

An incredible atmosphere as well. I will definitely be back. Try the tasting menu you will not be disappointed.

Service. Amazing. Fun & upbeat. Thank you!

Ismail

5.0

Amazing culinary experience.

Service is ampicable from every single contact at the restaurant.

Our waiter Diego was a PRO. Thank you

Asma

5.0

Just visiting Montreal & enjoyed my stay at Damas. I wanted to support Syrian fine dining cuisine experience as I have not experienced something like this in Toronto.

Pricey restaurant but honestly flavors & textures were incredible. My favorite was the lamb dumplings. Great fantastic service as well. Everything went very well together it was very intentional when preparing the meal & menus. Will definitely return when back in the city God willing!

François

5.0

Service découverte délicieux & plus que généreux. Des apéros nouveaux purs délices.

Jacques

5.0

Très très bon restaurant, mais pas à la portée de tous ($$). Qualité exceptionnelle !

Devon

5.0

My wife & I went here on our honeymoon & the tasting menu was one of the highlights of our entire trip. There was a lamb dish so good that it literally made me laugh with delight. The service was fantastic, the atmosphere was so lovely, the food was UNREAL. They've also got a lovely drink menu, & their mocktail options are just as tasty as their cocktails. If you're in Montreal this is a spot you should not miss.

Justine

5.0

Je suis allée y souper pour mes 30 ans & j'ai adoré mon expérience ! Le service était excellent, & l'équipe a même adapté la quantité des entrées pour convenir à notre table de cinq. La nourriture était délicieuse & les plats sont vraiment originaux. Je recommande fortement le Friki, l'un des meilleurs plats que j'aie goûtés !