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Hayat

Old Montreal
4.6$$
OPEN11 am - 11 pm
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Hayat specializes in the preparation of traditional Lebanese and Syrian dishes centered on fresh ingredients and aromatic spices. The menu features a variety of mezze plates, including creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and crispy falafel that highlight the core flavors of the Levant. Grilled meat platters such as shish tawook and succulent kafta are seasoned with authentic spice blends and served alongside warm, pillowy pita bread. The kitchen emphasizes time-honored techniques to produce hearty stews and vegetable-forward offerings that reflect the regional heritage of the eastern Mediterranean. Diners encounter a space defined by straightforward functional aesthetics and a focus on essential flavors. Every component of the meal represents a commitment to the culinary traditions of Lebanon and Syria through consistent seasoning and quality sourcing in a relaxed, communal setting.

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4.6952 ratings
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Hayat offers an elegant and authentic Mediterranean dining experience in the Old Port, frequently praised for its flavorful dishes like the lamb shank, dips, and signature baklava pancakes. While many patrons highlight the beautiful atmosphere and exceptional, attentive service provided by the staff, others have noted occasional inconsistencies in service speed or portion sizes relative to the price. Despite mixed opinions on value and wait times, the majority of visitors leave with positive impressions, often citing the warm hospitality and vibrant energy as reasons to return.
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Yasmine
5.0

Food is nice, but service is a 1000/10.

Dec 14, 2025
on Google
Saira
4.0

Everything was delicious however it is single serving. Would come back but with family its too expensive.

Dec 13, 2025
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Pavel
3.0

Stuff was very friendly & polite but bringing always water could be annoying. Overpriced food & small portions. If you're not fully booked why you didn't give a better table for two people.
Atmosphere was nice & place is well renovated.

Dec 12, 2025
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Hans
5.0

Delicious food, friendly & attentive service, & an authentic atmosphere. Bravo!

Dec 7, 2025
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Dominick
5.0

Excellent evening. Every dish was 100% fresh clean & delicious. If you're looking for an authentic Lebanese restaurant in Montreal- this is the place.

Dec 6, 2025
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Contact
1.0

Service tres lent 4 decembre 18:30

Dec 4, 2025
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Farah
2.0

We came to celebrate my husband's birthday & called ahead about a high chair for our baby. When we arrived early around 6:20pm, the restaurant wasn't busy, but there wasn't a high chair available, which was stressful. The food was surprisingly bland for a Lebanese restaurant, portion sizes were very small for the high price, & the service from our server Sam felt rushed. I had mentioned it was a birthday, but no dessert decorations or birthday acknowledgement were offered, unlike another table nearby who received sparkles & a song. At the end, I didn't tip because I felt the service did not match the experience I expected, & I later noticed Sam seemed visibly upset when showing our bill to the host. Overall, the evening didn't feel special & fell short for a birthday celebration.

Nov 30, 2025
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Vincent
4.0

Très très bon & prix raisonnables

Nov 30, 2025
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Jason
5.0

Amazing food. One of our favorite meals while in Montreal! Highly recommend

Nov 30, 2025
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Jenna
5.0

Dinner was delicious!! The staff were great & helpful for dietary restrictions. We will be back!

Nov 27, 2025
on Google
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