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.
Our Specialties
Persian cuisine, kebabs
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We accept: Master Card, Visa, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
Diba Restaurant is praised for a warm, welcoming atmosphere and high quality Persian cuisine, with fresh, flavorful kebabs, well seasoned dishes, and generous portions served in a stylish, clean setting. The in house bread and tahdig add a comforting, authentic touch, and the service is consistently attentive in a vibe that is both lively and inviting. While some reviews note the prices can be higher than other Persian spots, the overall experience is described as excellent, with many saying it stands among the best Persian dining options in Montreal.
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
Every visit here has been a wonderful experience. Great quality food, attentive service, & a cozy atmosphere - perfect for both friendly gatherings & special occasions.
Sep 23, 2025
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This restaurant was undoubtedly one of the best Iranian restaurants in Montreal. I always used to choose it. But this time, I don't know why, the food quality was not like it used to be. I always order kebab barg, but this time it was cold & didn't have the same taste as before-it even tasted like liver.
& throughout the whole meal, not once did a waiter come to our table to ask if we were satisfied with the food or if we needed anything. It felt like everything in the restaurant had changed-the chef, the waiters. But the vibe of the restaurant was as good as always.
I don't know, maybe I'll give it another try.
Ce restaurant était sans aucun doute l'un des meilleurs restaurants iraniens de Montréal. Je le choisissais toujours. Mais cette fois, je ne sais pas pourquoi, la qualité de la nourriture n'était pas comme d'habitude. Je commande toujours le kebab barg, mais cette fois il était froid & n'avait pas le même goût qu'avant-il avait même un goût de foie.
& pendant tout le repas, aucun serveur n'est venu à notre table pour demander si nous étions satisfaits de la nourriture ou si quelque chose manquait. On aurait dit que tout avait changé dans le restaurant-le cuisinier, les serveurs. Mais l'ambiance du restaurant était aussi agréable que d'habitude.
Je ne sais pas, peut-être que je lui donnerai une autre chance.
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!
This is the only place that I am fully satisfied with food quality, service, environment, & sanity. Highly recommend kababs here.
Somayeh was kindly took care of us.
Guys I absolutely recommend Diba restaurant. Perfect taste of Joojeh kbab leg & kebab as well. Fair price & friendly staff. We just came from Toronto & visited here. Although I'm too meticulous about the food taste , I love their marinate. Hope they keep the quality. God bless the owner. Good luck with your new business.
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!
I had an amazing experience at this Iranian restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, the ambiance was warm & inviting, & the staff were exceptional. A special mention goes to Ms. Golnar, who was incredibly kind, friendly, & professional. Her wonderful attitude truly added to the overall experience. Everything about this place was simply outstanding. Highly recommended👍
Update: Unfortunately, our recent visit to this restaurant was quite disappointing, especially compared to our wonderful first experience. The quality of the food had noticeably declined - the kebab was dry, the rice was watery & lacked the authentic flavor we expected. Service was also much slower; despite the restaurant not being busy (it was a weekday), it took over an hour just to place our order. Additionally, several times when we requested something, it was either forgotten or significantly delayed. While the staff remained polite & courteous, the overall service & food quality left much to be desired this time. I hope the management addresses these issues, as this restaurant has great potential.
As a result, I am reducing my original 5-star rating to 2 stars.
The food was top notch & the staff were super nice. It's a bit pricey but it's worth it.
I just hope the quality of food & service don't decline after a while, as most Iranian restaurants have done in the past.
Apr 7, 2025
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A good persian restaurant ,Koobide kebab was not bad (the most important part of a persian kebab) .the rice had weak quality & it was stomach-filling .
The head waiter was controlling everything as a factory .other things were perfect .
The food met our expectations, particularly the Barg & Soltani dishes. However, the garden salad was below standard, as it contained cherry tomatoes that did not seem fresh. Additionally, the pricing felt high relative to the overall quality.
The restaurant could optimize its space usage by rearranging the tables & adding more seating in the unused areas. This would help reduce wait times, especially since they do not accept reservations.
Although we were politely asked to leave as early as possible due to the waiting list, the request was handled professionally.
Overall, we felt the experience was worth the money spent & look forward to seeing further improvements.
I had a fantastic dining experience at Diba Restaurant last night. I ordered the Vaziri & Soltani, & both were absolutely delicious-perfectly cooked & full of flavor. The staff were incredibly kind & welcoming, especially our waitress, Somayeh, who provided excellent service with a warm & friendly attitude. I truly hope the quality stays the same as it is now because this place is definitely worth returning to. Highly recommend!
