Diba Restaurant brings the rich flavors of Iranian and Persian cuisine to NDG, located on Somerland Avenue in Montreal. Enjoy a diverse menu featuring succulent kebabs, aromatic stews, and saffron-infused rice in a welcoming and cozy setting. Perfect for a unique culinary experience.
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Diba Restaurant emerges in Montreal as a standout for authentic Persian cuisine, offering juicy kebabs, tender koobideh, and perfectly seasoned torsh, all presented with generous portions and a soft, fragrant tahdig and freshly baked bread that greet guests with warmth. The atmosphere combines modern chic with a cozy, family friendly vibe, and the service is consistently attentive, friendly, and professional, with staff going the extra mile to accommodate celebrations and large groups. Diba's menu surprises with a range of dishes that feel homemade and true to tradition, while the decor, cleanliness, and careful presentation elevate every visit. While prices are sometimes noted as higher, the quality, portions, and thoughtful touches such as welcome bread and herbs create strong value and repeat visits. Many reviews highlight memorable experiences for birthdays and gatherings, praising the reliable consistency, the courteous staff, and the authentic flavors that make Diba Restaurant a go-to for Persian cuisine in Montreal.
Great place for authentic Persian food! The dishes were flavorful, fresh, & reminded me of homemade Iranian meals. The atmosphere was warm & welcoming, & the staff were very friendly. Definitely a nice spot if you're craving delicious Persian cuisine.
I recently visited Diba Restaurant & had a wonderful experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, & clearly prepared with care. Every dish we tried was well seasoned & beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients.
The atmosphere is warm & welcoming, making it a great place to enjoy a relaxed meal with friends or family. The staff were friendly, attentive, & made sure everything was perfect throughout the visit.
What I appreciated most was the authenticity of the flavors & the generous portions. It truly felt like a place that takes pride in both its food & its service.
I highly recommend Diba Restaurant to anyone looking for delicious food & a pleasant dining experience. I will definitely be coming back again.
Mar 6, 2026
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Modern, beautifully designed Persian restaurant with tall ceilings & great service. The Torsh kebab is the best in Montreal, hands down. A great touch is that the rice is served individually with TahDig (crispy rice). The Barg & Kubideh were also very good. The freshly baked Iranian Taftoon bread that is served with cheese, walnuts & herbs is another huge plus.
Overall, a stylish spot with authentic flavors & a great dining experience.
It's rare for me to leave a review for a restaurant, but everything about this place was so well thought out & exceptional that I couldn't leave without writing one.
The food was outstanding with incredible flavors, the staff were polite & professional, & the atmosphere was both beautiful & very clean.
Highly recommended.
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We went to Diba for the first time to celebrate my dad's birthday, & it was an absolutely perfect experience.
The food was outstanding-authentic, flavorful, & beautifully prepared. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, & welcoming, making it a wonderful place for a special family celebration.
Most importantly, the service was exceptional. Kousha took such great care of us-professional, attentive, & genuinely kind. He truly made our evening even more special.
We highly recommend Diba & will definitely be back!
We had a great experience at this Iranian restaurant. The food quality was excellent, with authentic flavors & a very pleasant atmosphere. The professional management & warm hospitality of Mr. Kasra & Kiarash are truly commendable & make customers feel welcome.
Special thanks to Somayeh, our waitress, for her fast, attentive, & friendly service.
We will definitely come back & highly recommend this restaurant to others.
This is hands down one of the best Persian restaurants we've tried in Montreal, & we've sampled many over the years. Honestly, it's on par with the really good Persian spots in Toronto.
The food was excellent across the board. Everything was well seasoned & very satisfying, with portions that feel more than fair for the price. The koobideh was juicy & flavorful-not dry at all-& the chicken was beautifully marinated & incredibly tender. The eggplant dishes were also done right, rich & comforting.
What really stood out is how family-friendly the place is. We saw several families with young kids, high chairs were available, & the layout gives plenty of space between tables, which makes dining with children much more enjoyable.
We'd absolutely come back & wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. A true gem in Montreal's Persian food scene.
Dec 30, 2025
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An outstanding dining experience from start to finish!🥰
The food was exceptionally flavorful😋beautifully prepared, & truly memorable. The warm ambiance & professional, attentive staff made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to discover top-quality Iranian cuisine in Montreal
We recently visited Diba Restaurant in Montreal & tried the Vaziri, kebab Torsh, & Koobideh. The portions were very generous, which is always appreciated, & the presentation was elegant. The flavors were pleasant & well-balanced, though I felt they could have been a bit more distinctive-Persian cuisine is known for its rich, layered tastes, & while the dishes were enjoyable, they lacked that special touch that makes you crave another bite.
The restaurant itself is quite chic & beautifully decorated, creating a warm & comfortable atmosphere. It's clearly a place designed for both casual lunches & more refined dinners. The staff were friendly, polite, & welcoming, though it seemed they were a bit understaffed during our visit (Saturday noon), with only one or two servers managing the entire dining area. Despite that, they handled things gracefully & did their best to keep everyone satisfied.
I tried the Kobideh, Barg, & Jojeh kebab. The Kobideh & Barg were amazing honestly the best I've had in town! The Jojeh (leg) was good too, just a bit mild in flavor for my taste. Next time, I'll definitely try the Chenjeh kebab! You should try this place!
The food was excellent! Both the kebab Torsh & the Soltani were perfectly cooked & full of flavor. The rice, tahdig, & bread were all fresh & delicious. Overall, a great dining experience. highly recommended!
Oct 14, 2025
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First time visiting Montreal! Had dinner with my family (7 of us) & we ordered all kinds of kebabs plus 3 stews. The food was amazing-perfect quality & taste, real Persian flavor, just like homemade 😋. Loved the decoration & the service, everything was great. Really wish we had a place like this in Sydney 😊
Absolutely delicious! The food here is outstanding - beautifully presented, full of flavor, & perfectly cooked. The kabobs were juicy & tender, the rice was fluffy with a golden tahdig that was simply amazing, & the grilled tomatoes added the perfect touch. Portions are generous, & everything tasted authentic & fresh. The atmosphere was warm & inviting, & the service was excellent. Highly recommend this place if you're craving real Persian cuisine!
Genuinely one of the best persian meals I've had in my life as a persian myself. The rice tastes homemade, the meats are extremely juicy, & it's perfectly seasoned. A lot of restaurants use preservatives & make the meat quality extremely salty so it lasts longer, but I can truthfully say it's so appropriately salted & the flavors are divine. Must try if you're in Montreal
We recently visited Diba Restaurant with a group of 16 people for a family reunion, & it was a wonderful experience. Somayeh, our server, took excellent care of us-she was attentive, friendly, & made sure everything went smoothly for such a large group.
The food was absolutely delicious & went beyond my expectations. The Joojeh kebab, in particular, was one of the best I've ever had-juicy, flavorful, & perfectly cooked. Every dish was fresh & full of authentic taste, making our gathering even more memorable.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food & warm service!
Sep 9, 2025
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Diba Restaurant is hands down one of the best spots in Montreal for authentic Persian food. From the moment you sit down, they treat you right: starting with warm, freshly baked bread served with cheese & walnuts. It's such a simple touch, but it really makes you feel at home.
The dishes here are full of flavor & prepared with real care. The rice is perfect, & it comes with tahdeeg: the crispy, golden crust that every Persian food lover dreams of. & the kebabs? Honestly, they're the best I've had in Montreal. Juicy, tender, & grilled just right.
The vibe is cozy & welcoming, & the staff make sure you're well taken care of without being overbearing. If you're craving Persian food or want to try it for the first time, Diba is the place to go. Highly recommend!
I was there for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary, & we all had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The environment was lovely, the staff were professional & polite, & the food & appetizers were outstanding.
We started with appetizers - Mast-o-Bademjoon & Zeitoon Parvardeh - both of which I had never tasted this delicious before. The flavors were extraordinary.
For the main course, we ordered the Royal Platter: one skewer of bonab kebab, one skewer of shishlik, & one skewer of joojeh kebab (leg). The taste of all the meats was exceptional. The marinade was amazing, making the meat very soft, juicy, tasty. I will definitely return & recommend this restaurant to all my friends.
We were absolutely blown away by the food & service. We ordered the Kebab Torsh & Chenjeh, & both dishes were nothing short of spectacular, beautifully seasoned, grilled to perfection, & bursting with authentic Persian flavors.
The rice & tahdig were also exceptional!
While I would have loved for a side salad to be included with the meal, that's just a small suggestion for an otherwise outstanding experience.
The staff were friendly, & the service was impressively fast, making the dining experience even more enjoyable.
Highly recommend Diba for anyone craving top-quality Persian cuisine. Can't wait to come back!
I ordered through UberEats & this has hands-down been the best Persian meal I've had in Montreal so far. The saffron chicken wings were incredibly flavorful juicy, tender, & perfectly seasoned. The koobideh was just as amazing, rich with flavor & cooked to perfection. The housemade bread hit the spot, fresh, soft, & the perfect complement to the meal. On top of that, the packaging was perfect; everything arrived fresh, intact, & beautifully presented. You can really taste (& see) the care & authenticity in every detail. Will definitely be ordering again-& visiting in person soon!
Diba Restaurant, with its high ceilings, warm interior decor, & use of neutral tones, creates an incredibly calm & inviting atmosphere for its guests. The young & well-trained staff move gracefully between tables like a synchronized dance team. Their attentiveness is almost mind-reading, as they approach your table before you even signal for them.
Dear Mehrsa is an exceptional host, extremely nice, very friendly, respectful, polite, & hardworking. She ensured that every aspect of our dining experience met our expectations with enthusiasm & care. For quite some time now, she has happened to be our host by chance, & each time, she has provided us with the best service with great care & grace.
Our host tonight was Dear Ghazal, who was exceptionally so nice, courteous, & resourceful. When we ordered the Chenjeh kebab & were informed it was unavailable, she quickly coordinated with the kitchen upon noticing our excitement & managed to fulfill our request.
Before diving into the details of the food, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dear Ghazal for her wonderful hospitality this evening.
I'll include the receipt so you can see the exact prices as of today. Please note that the Chenjeh kebab was served with rice, while the other kebabs were served without.
• Bonab Kebab: Exceptionally tender & flavorful. I can confidently say it's one of the most delicious kebabs you'll find in Montreal.
• Chenjeh Kebab: The flavor was delightful.
• Shishlik Kebab: It was unbelievably tender a so really delicious.
• Koobideh Kebab: Compared to Bonab kebab, I'd definitely choose Bonab. But I have to say, Diba's koobideh kebab has a really enjoyable flavor on its own.
One standout feature of Diba Restaurant is their in-house bread baking. This sets the restaurant apart, giving it a unique charm. A touch of melted butter is added to their fresh taftoon bread, making it taste like a slice of heaven.
Overall, I would recommend it specifically for Bonab kebab.
Bon appétit!
