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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$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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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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Reviews for Hayat

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1400+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
77%
4★
9%
3★
6%
2★
6%
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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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very tasty food. The chef is nice food very tasty & warm was delicious

Sep 15, 2024
on Google

Première fois au Hayat, le service était impeccable : courtois & chaleureux. Le restaurant est super bien situé & l'ambiance était au rendez-vous. Cela dit, la nourriture laissait à désirer. Nous étions 3 donc nous avons commandé 3 entrées & 3 plats. Nous avons reçu le tout après 10 minutes d'attente. Ce qui nous a semblé très rapide. Les plats étaient copieux mais on sentait que la nourriture a juste été réchauffée avant d'être servie. Cela va sans dire que les prix étaient un peu trop élevés pour ce que c'était réellement. C'est une sortie à faire au moins une fois pour découvrir l'endroit mais sans plus.

Sep 15, 2024
on Google

Food was phenomenal & service was out of this world! Every single dish was flavorful & plentiful. All of the staff were friendly & extremely attentive. They deserve a 10! Just wish we had room for dessert!

Sep 13, 2024
on Google

Absolument merveilleux! Si je pouvais laisser 6 étoiles pour le service, je le ferais sans hésiter. Nous avons été servis par Khaled dont la gentillesse & les petites attentions nous ont énormément touchés. La nourriture est fraîche, sans prétention & tout à fait délicieuse. Merci encore à toute l'équipe pour cette super soirée!

Sep 13, 2024
on Google

Superbe soirée, les plats étaient excellents, les portions très généreuses. Un gros merci a Khaled pour les cocktails personnalisés & l'ambiance chaleureuse. Je recommande sans hésiter ❤️

Sep 13, 2024
on Google

Good shawarmas. Nice ambiance. Friendly staff. A wee bit expensive. We spent around 100 ca$ for 3 adults. It takes them some time to serve but food is tasty. My friends & I really enjoyed it! To enhance customer experience further perhaps the restaurant can use some idea of welcome drinks or juices to mitigate the long waiting period for the food. They also serve alcohol. Note if you are non vegetarian but do not consume beef( an Indian dilemma 😅), there are exactly 3 items you can order. Also kind of low on veg options. They have good indoor & outdoor seating arrangements. The washrooms are neat & tidy. The tissue papers are very good. Almost like towels & feel premium.

Sep 9, 2024
on Google

How first experience tonight. We sampled a variety of dishes, which were very good but the most amazing thing? The service! From the moment you step a foot in there, you're taken care of! Nathaniel was amazing at guiding us through the menu & the different people bringing us the dishes were simply excellent, describing everything & paying extra attention on the timing for everything, truly we were impressed! Thank you for this wonderful evening, we will pay you another visit soon!

Sep 8, 2024
on Google

Very nice experience ! & Nathaniel was very nice 👍

Sep 8, 2024
on Google

My husband & I dropped in for a late dinner, & we're so glad we did. Everything-from the atmosphere to the service, food, & drinks-was simply perfect. Nathaniel was our server, & he ensured we had an exceptional experience. He strongly recommended we save room for the baklava pancakes for dessert, & we're thrilled we took his advice. It's easily one of the best desserts we've ever had. This was our final dinner during our weekend in Montreal, & it was probably one of the best meals we had here (which says a lot, considering how much incredible food we've had). We'll definitely be returning on our next visit!

Sep 7, 2024
on Google

Nourriture bonne, mais sans plus. Peu de choix végétarien en plat (1). Portion très petite & prix élevé. Je mange vraiment peu, j'ai prit une entrée & un plat & j'avais encore faim. Service incroyable par contre ✨️.

Sep 3, 2024
on Google