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Hayat

Authentic Lebanese and Syrian flavors bring the vibrant heart of the Levant to the Old Port.

Old Montreal
4.6$$
OPEN11 am - 11 pm
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About

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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Reviews for Hayat

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1400+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
77%
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9%
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Review Summary

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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The food was decent buy the service was pretty average. The server didnt even advise if you need to take bread or anything. Bread was on the house but they barely gave 2 pieces of pita. Overall pricey.

Sep 28, 2025
on Google

Very nice brunch

Sep 25, 2025
on Google

Chicken Fattet, Soujouk, Hummus & Shawarma

I have to be honest here & I'm so pleasantly surprised that I found such a delicious breakfast place & not only in Montreal but in old Port of Montreal where there are so many tourist traps! @hayat.montreal I can confidently say is definitely not one of them.

This is the type of breakfast that I personally love filled with bold flavors fresh ingredients & more importantly that Middle Eastern flare I've grew up to love. Both times I was there it was nice enough to sit outside but even their indoor Decor is absolutely beautiful. They really pay an extreme attention to detail but be careful the bees there's a lot of sweet stuff & what they make so there are definitely attracted to it LOL.

The star of the show for me had to be the Chicken Fattet! A dish that I have had before but never as good filled with chickpeas rice tahini yogurt crispy Pita that was once upon on the top but I removed it to put it on the side to really show you the depth & levels of layers along with Walnut crumble & pine nuts. If this is your first time there would definitely recommend getting this dish!

Next we have the Soujouk, which is spiced Armenian sausage & a tomato sauce with some fingerling potatoes garlic aioli & parsley a dish that's a little bit spicy so if you're not used to it that would maybe steer away but if you're ready & up for the challenge this is an absolute Banger as well really flavorful eating with the pita or on its own a standout dish.

I'm happy to say this place has been now two times just isn't as consistent & I can't wait to go back for a third if I'm ever in the area again. Going to be my new breakfast Middle Eastern spot for sure!

Sep 25, 2025
on Google

Amazing food & lovely ambience

Sep 23, 2025
on Google

Hayat has a nice ambience, but the overall dining experience was underwhelming. We ordered Fattet Chicken, Barak, Shish Taouk, Lamb Shank, & Hummus with Shawarma.

The chicken dishes were dry, while the lamb shank was tender & delicious.

Everything without chicken tasted good. Portion sizes were disappointingly small-especially for the price.

Service was adequate, but water was served warm & refills were slow due to the decorative container servers used.

Most guests seemed to come for drinks & leave quickly… should've been a hint. After spending $180, I was still hungry.

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

Superb restaurant, great atmosphere, very good service & lobely staff, but food too expensive for the portions. We got the 60$pp discovery package, & we only got 1 or 2 small pieces of chicken each with a bit of sauce - a tad disappointing. The drinks are expensive too. Beer pricing quite decent at 10$ each.

Sep 21, 2025
on Google

Probably the best Lebanese cuisine I've ever had. Utterly delicious!😋

Would highly recommend!

Decor & music bright, tasteful & upbeat 🎶

Service friendly, professional & very quick 👍

Will definitely come back again ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sep 8, 2025
on Google

Everything was perfect!

Sep 7, 2025
on Google

The food was just average, the service was disappointing, & the price was expensive compared to the quality. Honestly, I don't think it's worth visiting again.

Sep 7, 2025
on Google

The place is nice, but the food is expensive yet not what I expected, didn't taste good.

Sep 6, 2025
on Google