Reviews describe Hayat as a standout for authentic Middle Eastern flavors with generous sharing portions, praising dishes such as baba ghanouj, fattoush, lamb shank, short ribs, soujouk, and muhammara, plus baklava pancakes and Syrian ice cream as highlights. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised as warm and stylish, with a lively vibe and a pleasant terrace, making it a good pick for dates, celebrations, or casual meals. Service is commonly noted as attentive and friendly, though some reviews report variability and longer waits during busy times and changes in management that affected consistency. Reservations can be necessary, as seating options vary between bar and table, and some guests would prefer to book a table in advance. Prices are sometimes described as high for the portion size, though many feel the quality justifies the cost. Overall the place is seen as a top halal fine dining option in the area, with standout drinks, hospitality, and a strong sense of care from the staff.
Très belle soirée dans ce restaurant chaleureux. La nourriture est juste succulente, tout était parfait. Les portions sont très généreuses .Le chef est super gentil. Un grand merci à camélia & Sofia pour leur gentillesse... clest sûr on reviendra ... Sophia
Went there as a party of 5 & let me tell you that we got fantastic service! Dean took care of us like royalty! The food is exquisite! Everything on the menus is to perfection. Cannot wait to try their brunch! We will definitely be back. Their muhamarra stole the show for me! & also the baklava pancake 👌😍
We had a small but exceptional meal here. Hummus to die for, lamb & aubergine, & fattoush salad. All delicious. Service great. Decor fine. It's small & there were a bunch of large groups (best way to go if you can, so you can try lots)-so a bit noisy, but fine. Wish we lived closer! 5 stars!
Nov 9, 2024
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C'était notre première fois à ce resto & on a adoré! Les cocktails sont jolis & excellents. Les plats commandés étaient frais & savoureux! Nous avons bien aimé notre expérience & le service offert par Alycia!
Un plaisir gustatif accompagné d'un excellent staff qui vous font rapidement sentir membre de la famille. Un merci particulier pour Nathaniel. Au plaisir de tous vous revoir bientôt.
What a great place! The ambiance is quietly elegant. Staff friendly, knowledgeable & helpful. But the food was perfect. Seasoned so carefully, flavours & textures clearly chosen with care. Everything says please come back. Our new favourite in Montreal.
Très bons choix d'entrées, repas & desserts, le personnel est chaleureux & accueillant. Le resto est propre avec une belle ambiance & un beau décor. C'était mon anniversaire & le serveur Arsenio était d'une extrême gentillesse. C'était une belle découverte.
Nov 3, 2024
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What a fabulous experience, great food, friendly employees, awesome atmosphere & music. We ate outside & inside the restaurant. I am looking forward to going back!!
I normally don't leave reviews because i don't have much time but sincerely THIS PLACE & SERVICE? UNBEATABLE. The food? Is top tier. The service, especially ARSENIO is UNPECABLE. We went there for my friends BD & they made her feel extra special with their Baklawa pancakes!! & THE SOUJOUK is a MUST TRY.
Cuisine exquise & raffinée Les cocktails délicieux & que dire du service! Excellent. Un seul bémol pour le bruit mais cela est inévitable quand la salle est pleine. Merci pour la belle soirée nous reviendrons assurément.
Good food, good service. Background music just a little bit too loud to my taste. This restaurant is on a street where there is a lot of tourist-trap restaurant, but Hayat is simply a good place to eat.
The restaurant inside is not big at all but cute & cozy. Our waiter i believe his name was Dean was super fantastic! The food was also amazing! i didn't take pics of everything because we dove right into it. I'm very picky with food & with this food being my traditional food i was even more skeptic so as we all say our mom makes it better lol. However to my surprise everything was amazing! Fatoosh was so so good & Shish Tawook also so tender & melts in your mouth! We were too full & couldn't order dessert but i really really wanted to try the famous Baklava Pancakes so we ended up going the next day just to have that. DONT miss it....it's amazing!!!! Save room for dessert. The wine was also Great as well as the Butterfly cocktail I believe it's called. Next time we are in Montreal I will definitely be coming back!
Très bien, rien à dire. Service, goût, présentation : tout est impeccable. & votre pancake au baklava, mon Dieu, un vrai délice ! Chaque détail est soigné, & l'ambiance ajoute vraiment à l'expérience. Je reviendrai sûrement, & je recommande vivement cet endroit.
