Hayat

Sam

5.0

We really enjoyed our dinner at Hayat. The food was good & the atmosphere is upscale. We tried & shared a few dishes. Some we liked more than others however overall was fantastic. It was raining when we went so we sat inside. The outside has a nice ambiance as well. Recommend & will come back.

Tatyana

4.0

The food was really delicious. There were four of us, so we tried a lot of dishes. All were flavorful, & the portions were generous. The only complaint is we asked for boxes, & instead of providing them, they took our plates to box the food up. The problem was that they transferred the food from plates without serving spoons into the boxes using their bare hands. I really enjoy leftovers & would certainly rather take them home to reduce waste, but the food was mishandled.

Catarina

5.0

Walking along Old Port & stumbled along this restaurant. With rain in the air we made our way in & SO happy we did. Start to finish an incredible experience. The food…well come on & taste it…you will NOT be disappointed. Our Waitress, Hajar, gave us a detailed explanation on the dishes we were torn between ordering. We decided to take her up on her expertise & it was worth it.
Friendly staff & great food!

Abdulaziz

4.0

A variety of delicious Arabic dishes, in addition to the cleanliness of the place & the behavior of the staff. Montreal - Canada 🇨🇦

Emmanuelle

5.0

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

Phileas

4.0

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.

Maica

4.0

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.

Bruno

5.0

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.

Arij

5.0

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.

Montreal

5.0

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.