Welcome to Dunya, a cozy spot at the corner of Sherbrooke and Saint Laurent in Montreal. We serve up simple, delicious shawarma and falafel, made with care and consistency, just like back home with a touch of modern flair. Our goal is to offer tasty, affordable meals that everyone can enjoy, whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down with friends. We can’t wait to share our love for good food with you. Come by and say hello!
Reviews paint Dunya as a go-to for authentic Lebanese shawarma and falafel, with juicy chicken and beef shawarma, crispy fries, fresh fattoush, and house made toum, plus beloved peach iced tea and ashta ice cream at affordable prices. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive, making dining in or takeout feel easy and enjoyable. People praise quick service, good value, and consistent flavors that remind them of home, even as the venue can get crowded and seating is limited. Occasional notes include delivery mixups or small wraps, but these are outweighed by praise for quality, authenticity, and the overall experience.
Best Shawarma in Montreal by far. I've had the chicken, I've had the beef, I've had the falafel, I've had the fries, I've had the peach tea, I've had the fattouche… I've basically had the whole menu & loved every single thing. Fresh ingredients, amazing flavours & sweet staff. They are always so busy but stay kind & get the food out quickly. I'd give 100 stars if I could.
Also, don't forget to end your meal with an ice cream, also amazing!
Really good chicken shawarma honestly!! The garlic sauce is also bomb. However, there's been times Ive visited in the afternoon & they have ran out of chicken. Also, not really a friendly place to dine in, better to take out, as it's always really busy & there aren't enough tables.
May 12, 2026
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If you're looking for the best authentic shawarma in the Montreal area, Dunya is the place to go! The quality is outstanding, the flavors are rich & authentic, & you can taste the freshness in every bite.
Both the chicken shawarma & the beef/meat shawarma are absolutely perfectly seasoned, juicy, & cooked to perfection. The garlic sauce, fresh ingredients, & generous portions make the experience even better.
You can really tell they care about quality & authenticity. Friendly service, great atmosphere, & consistently delicious food every time. Highly recommended to anyone who loves real shawarma one of the best in Montreal!
We were looking for gluten free options for my celiac buddy, & the person who took our order said they could do the falafel plate, & both mains (chicken & beef) on a plate without the bread or fries (said the fried weren't gf). When our order came there were fries on both plates & the wait staff explained that in fact the fries are gf because there's nothing else cooked in the frier (& no gluten used in the fries). There's definitely a busy kitchen, so definitely a risk of gluten cross contamination, but you can see it all being prepared in front of you. Everything was delicious my celiac bud was very happy!
loveee!! the chicken shawarma is SO good. i normally like beef more but this time the chicken takes it for sure with its toppings/sauce. the fries are super crispy & nice too. very cute spot to grab a quick bite :)
A must eat in Montreal! It is hands down the most authentic & delicious shawarma, you'll ever have there. Inexpensive but high quality ingredients, the garlic sauce so fragrant, the sandwich served to you perfectly hot! Their iced teas are made in house & are just perfect to quench your thirst! The fries perfectly thin & crispy & the falafels are even a hit! Do not walk out of there without the soft serve.
Personally even the ambiance is a 10. Do not skip this stop if in Montreal!
Hands down best in town, no contest. Meat is juicy, falafel amazing, chicken pita they add a French fry or two super delicious. Fries are perfect & portion is generous, can be shared. Get a Zamalek drink to go with it. Even their homemade hummus is amazing, better than average store ones
Came in just for drinks because we were dying of thirst… ended up discovering their homemade peach iced tea & WOW, exactly what we needed 😋 So refreshing. Then somehow that turned into trying their ice cream (because obviously), & it was actually sooo good! Didn't even plan to eat here but 10/10 accidental stop 😂 Will definitely go back to try their Shawarma. The staff were really friendly, too.
Exceptional shawarma, fries are loaded to the roof, absolutely recommend, staff is so nice they even gifted me an ice cream cuz somehow their machine'didnt work' trust me given the ice cream it did lol. Amazing place, best shawarma I've ever had.
I honestly felt like I was back home the moment I took my first bite!
The shawarma tasted exactly like the one we grew up eating, perfectly seasoned, juicy, & fries inside just right. It's so rare to find that true homemade Lebanese flavor… but they absolutely nailed it.
The fattouche was incredible: fresh, flavorful, & so authentic. It genuinely reminded me of my mom's homemade salad & they do the mixing on the spot!
We also had some falafel! Crunchy on the outside, soft & delicious on the inside. Simply perfect combination.
MUST ORDER THE FRIES!
The service was incredible & the girl on the cashier took her time to explain & was very patient with our picky order!
PS: didn't have time to take pictures as my kids started eating on the spot!
Recommended by a Lebanese friend, my expectations were high. Not disappointed a bit, the food is great, homemade tea incredible, got some baba ghannouj almost like my home recipie
