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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$$
OPEN12 pm - 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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4.6981 ratings
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on Google4.5 (1400+)
*as of 2026-08-15
4.6981 ratings
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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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Ihab
2.0

Not for me sadly. The reservation is impossible to cancel or modify (they will charge you a $100 if you cancel 2 days before) Our server was the best part of the place. The others were lost, they actually called us when we were sitting AT THE RESTAURANT to tell us we gonna be charged if we don't show for our reservation 🤣 Menus are too small, food is not too good & very overpriced. Chicken is dry, Kibbeh is tasteless, Shawerma feels raw, fattoush is nothing special & a plate of falafel for $22+tax didn't seem like a good idea The Baklava pancakes were anything but authentic , basically your avg ready mix with baklava sauce & shreds on top Our food was late, I am disappointed was really hoping this place was going to be a good option but like a lot of Montreal restaurants it's mostly flash with no substance

Jul 26, 2024
on Google
Baziz
5.0

Dédicace a Angelica, très très bon service 🤌🏼

Jul 25, 2024
on Google
Lauriane
5.0

merci angelica ! super accueillante & drôle !! ❤️

Jul 25, 2024
on Google
Jawad
3.0

Way over priced for extremely small portion sizes. Nice experience but would never go there again.

Jul 25, 2024
on Google
Romain
5.0

The restaurant was extremely nice. It was very well decorated & renovated in a way that showed the syrian, lebanese influence. The food was excellent, all in all it is a great place to go to eat. But it is a bit pricy.

Jul 24, 2024
on Google
Alex
5.0

Food was good, cocktails were fine too! I hope you land on Nathaniel as your server! He knows all about the menu & its details! A true gentleman passionate about his job & it shows! Thanks for having us!

Jul 24, 2024
on Google
Aleksandra
5.0

5* Delicious food, quick & friendly service, lovely terrace & good ambiance. We came for lunch & were very pleased by the quantity & quality of the food. We ordered the «Baba Ganouj», «Fattoush Salad», «Soudjouk & Eggs», «Shish Taouk Wrap» & the «Shawarma & Hummus» - all dishes were super tasty & flavour. We would definitely come back!

Jul 24, 2024
on Google
Elmas
4.0

Très satisfait de leurs services. Belle atmosphère, très beau déco. Belle présentation des plats & nourritures délicieuses & Halal.

Jul 23, 2024
on Google
Lydia
5.0

Merci Valérie pour le service très gentille ❤️🫶🏻

Jul 21, 2024
on Google
Zori
3.0

The food was okay but the portions were small & it's quite expensive

Jul 19, 2024
on Google
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