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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Persian cuisine, kebabs
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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.
Nice atmosphere & good service! Quiet & clean! friendly & polite! The food is well-tasted & of good quality (everything is very fresh & well-cooked)! The portion is good for one! Just a little overpriced in comparison with other Persian restaurants
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.
Mar 15, 2026
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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.
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.
I've visited this restaurant twice, & both times the experience was excellent. After a long time, I finally enjoyed truly great Persian food & kebab. The food is delicious, very fresh, & always served hot when it arrives at the table, which really sets this place apart from many other restaurants.
The person serving us was incredibly kind, polite, & friendly, which made the experience even better. Overall, I had a great experience here & would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic & high-quality Persian cuisine.
One of the good Persian restaurants in Montreal I like their food the barg kebab & the Kubide kebab were delicious. Also Zeytoon parvarde was tasting amazing. I loved the fact that they served us with a fresh bread & some cheese & herbs & walnuts as welcome. I remember I ordered once by Uber eats from here I ordered Ghorme sabzi with Kubide & chiken kebab. The meat inside the Ghorme sabzi was less than a normal portion, & the chicken kebab seems not to be very well cooked, but it was juicy & well marinated, but just the Kubideh kebab was good. Overall, I like this place but I hope this small mistakes wouldn't happen again because it's a nice place with delicious food.
Dec 7, 2025
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I had a wonderful experience at Diva Restaurant in Montreal. The service was excellent, the staff were friendly & attentive, & the food quality was amazing. Everything tasted fresh & delicious. The prices were very reasonable for the quality you get. Overall, a fantastic dining experience - I highly recommend 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!
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!
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!
Delicious food & very friendly service. One highlight is their freshly baked Taftoon bread, which is a big plus. However, it's not vegetarian- or pescatarian-friendly, as there are no vegetarian dishes & no seafood options. I'm pescatarian, so I could only have plain Baghali Polo without meat & Kashk-e Bademjan, but they were delicious. My friends, visiting for the first time, really enjoyed the experience. Special thanks to the lovely Arezou for her warm & kind service.
I left this place speechless, happy & very satisfied in every sense, the food is authentic Persian/Irani & let me tell you, it was out of this world mouth watering delicious, very generous portions, the rice was fresh out the pot, & I would definitely recommend the koubideh & the chicken, & you must try the eggplant entrée, I'm glad I found this place, will definitely be visiting often, also Liana was a sweetheart, she made the experience even more satisfying.
Jul 8, 2025
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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!
I really enjoyed the main dishes. Fresh bread was amazing. The price was very good relative to portion size . Very nice atmosphere & very nice staff.I hope they continue their great work.
My go-to for Persian food; by far the best service; high quality food & very nice atmosphere with high ceilings.
The staff is very friendly & accommodating.
I had Iranian & non-Iranian guests here, & everyone was very happy!
The cherry on the cake? it is freshly baked bread!
Nice people , kind & polite service people, clean & welcoming environment & most importantly a reasonable price. You may have some issues with finding a parking space.
Definitely recommended.
I always say , check Persian Cuisine & its very difficult to get disappointed.
Here are some details about the food :).
Starter, Bread & Cheese : 3.5 Stars.
Bread was awesome & fresh so this part is a good 4.5 Stars.
I would give it more stars if there was a bit of Salted Butter & better mix of herbs instead of just Parsley.
You will also get some walnuts although I would take some time to make them look fresh by soaking them in water the nigh before.
Rice : 4.5 Stars.
Big portion, delicious & well cooked with a nice Tahdig & Saffron.
Kebab Barg : 4 Stars with some compromise
Tender, well prepared & cooked. The only missing part is the preparation over charcoal.
Kebab Koobideh: 3.5 Stars.
Nice big portion but grinded more than what it should have been grinded. Maybe they can stick to only 2 times grinding instead of 3 or 4.
I was not able to recognize the taste of lamb as it should be mix of lamb & beef chuck.
I would add 1 to 2 percent more salt & I would definitely avoid grinding the onion with beef & lamb.
& for sure charcoal. BBQ was missing.
Joojeh Kebab ( Chicken breast ) : 3.5 Stars.
I would say acceptable but could have been marinated a bit better. Pieces were too thin so it dries out over the heat before it gets to proper internal safe temperature.
Ghormeh Sabzi : Hardy & with a lot of compromise 2 maybe 1.5 Star.
Definitely not recommended .
Good large portion but not right mix of herbs. Fenugreek was missing. Herbs were not fried properly & the sourness of Limo Amani ( dried Lemon ) was definitely missing.
The best I have ever had in Canada was in the city of Sherbrook. So you will not missing anything if you skip the stew part.
Salad Shirazi : 4.5 Stars .
Very delicious, well prepared.
Most importantly & rightly they use juice of unripe grape (This part is great).
I would give it a good 5 star if the portion was bigger. For that price , it should be at least 2 times bigger.
Tea: 5 Stars.
It was so good that I cannot give it a 4.5 because of the glass size :) . I would like my glass of tea a good 1.5 to 2 times bigger than that , I mean I like a real regular size glass.
Please note that what I am writing here is based on my standards & compared to real top notch Persian food. So a 3.5 out of 5 stars considering expertise & ingredients you get here in Montreal is still good.
