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Display Allrecommend(70) drink(54) otis(48) cocktail(43) lebanese(38) middle eastern(36) vibe(34) dishes(33) attentive(32) dessert(32) highly recommend(31) nathaniel(31)A variety of delicious Arabic dishes, in addition to the cleanliness of the place & the behavior of the staff. Montreal - Canada 🇨🇦
Delicious food - keeps the authentic flavour a but élevâtes the presentation of the traditional dishes - & great vibes. It was busy & we had to ask for cutlery to serve our sharing plates but otherwise very attentive with water & drinks orders
We had an early dinner at this restaurant, which had caught our eye during a walk around the old port yesterday. The staff were very polite & professional, even making sure to refill our water glasses when they were only half-empty. We ordered some dishes to share & a lamb main course. Everything arrived quickly, & the portions were generous & beautifully presented. The quality was excellent, too. It is definitely a restaurant we would return to in order to try other specialties.
The roasted beet & labneh appetizer & batata harra side were the highlights of the dishes we tried.
Unfortunately I found 4 bones in my fish…that was a bit of an unpleasant experience. Maybe put a disclaimer on the menu if that's normal?
Also, even though we were seated outside, the loud music still felt disruptive.
I walked in expecting something nice & casual, but Hayat totally exceeded expectations. One of the best middle eastern places I went to. Each dishes had a level of finesse & balance one would only find from a fine?dining spot. Quite a pleasant surprise. Service was really warm, pleasant & polite. The atmosphere was upbeat without excess. La classe. I really recommend.
Terrace is nice when the weather is fine. I was served by Lina who is such a wonderful person. Compliments to the chef & kitchen team for putting together delicious dishes. I ordered the shawarma d'agneau & the meat was cooked & seasoned to perfection, inside a fluffy & flakey saj wrap, with a side sauce of tahini & pomegranate molasses. Two of the sacred sauces of West Asia. The biggest surprise came at the end, when Lina gave me chewing gum made of natural mastic. It's a brand that reminds me of my childhood in Syria. Highly recommend.
Hayat offers a five-star experience that immerses you in the Lebanese & Syrian food scene with true class. We visited for Mother's Day, & the service was impeccable quick, attentive, & always with a smile.
?The food was incredibly tasty, featuring a modern twist on traditional dishes from the region. If you go, the Baklava pancake is an absolute must-try. The restaurant is spotless & beautifully decorated; just a heads-up that parking can be tricky in the area, so it's best to arrive a bit early.
Very delicious dishes specially the lamb dishes. The souce with each food is special with unique taste.
Respectful service & helpful.
Great place for date, special family gatherings & formal meetings.
Fair price.
Lebanese dishes, all lovely, also halal meats.
The servant, hajar, was super kind & adorable. She makes sure we have everything & our little girl in a comfortable place.
Our waiter Nathaniel was the best! My wife & I never had Lebanese food so we let him pick out dishes & he didn't disappoint. Food was excellent, must try! The vibe is awesome too!