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 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.
We booked the entire venue for a gathering of 80 guests, & everything was absolutely perfect. From the warm hospitality & the professional, polite staff to the excellent service, beautiful décor, lovely atmosphere, & delicious, high-quality dishes - everything exceeded our expectations.
I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy amazing food in a beautiful & welcoming setting.
Truly a wonderful experience from start to finish🥰
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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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!
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!
Aug 25, 2025
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Highly recommended! We enjoyed being there as a representative of the Persian restaurant. Their dishes were absolutely delicious, & the environment was clean & well-designed.
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!
Today we had lunch at this restaurant, & it was the best Persian food we've ever had. Everything was delicious, & the presentation of the dishes was beautiful. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try authentic Persian cuisine. Also, thanks to our server for being so attentive.
Jul 14, 2025
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Great experience at Diba! The restaurant is modern, clean, & beautifully renovated. Delicious food, excellent service, & a warm welcome from the professional staff. The only downside is limited parking. Highly recommend!
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.
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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We've been to many Persian restaurants in Toronto, & on a previous trip to Montreal, we weren't too impressed by the Persian food scene. But Diba is in a different league. We had some of the best Persian dishes we've ever tried.
The staff were professional, friendly, & always ready to help. One of them even went out of her way to charge one of our phones in the staff room. That kind of service really stood out.
The atmosphere was warm & inviting, & the food was fantastic. We ordered Platter #1, which came with a mix of Persian kebabs & a Gheimeh stew. Everything was delicious, especially the tah-dig-the crispy saffron rice-which was absolutely perfect.
We had such a great experience that we recommended Diba to all our friends in Montreal. We'll definitely be back next time we visit!
Un vrai bijou culinaire ! Le tchandjeh & le koobideh étaient savoureux & tendres, avec un tahdig croustillant à souhait. Si vous voulez découvrir les vraies saveurs de l'Iran, je vous recommande vivement Diba !
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!
