Hayat se spécialise dans la préparation de plats traditionnels libanais et syriens centrés sur des ingrédients frais et des épices aromatiques. Le menu propose une variété d'assiettes de mezze, notamment du houmous crémeux, du baba ganoush fumé et des falafels croustillants qui soulignent les saveurs fondamentales du Levant. Les plateaux de viandes grillées comme le chich taouk et la kafta succulente sont assaisonnés avec des mélanges d'épices authentiques et servis avec du pain pita chaud et moelleux. La cuisine met l'accent sur des techniques ancestrales pour produire des ragoûts copieux et des offres axées sur les légumes qui reflètent l'héritage régional de la Méditerranée orientale. Les convives découvrent un espace défini par une esthétique fonctionnelle et directe axée sur les saveurs essentielles. Chaque composante représente un engagement envers les traditions culinaires du Liban et de la Syrie.
Hayat propose une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle qui marie les saveurs authentiques du Moyen-Orient à une touche moderne et élégante. De nombreux convives louent la qualité et la délicatesse des plats, soulignant les jarrets d'agneau, les trempettes et les cocktails créatifs servis dans un décor magnifique et vibrant. Bien que les expériences puissent varier, le sentiment général est extrêmement positif, avec de nombreux clients saluant le personnel professionnel, chaleureux et attentionné qui s'efforce de rendre chaque visite mémorable. Le restaurant est largement considéré comme une destination incontournable dans le Vieux-Port, idéale tant pour les brunchs décontractés et les dîners de groupe animés que pour les rendez-vous romantiques et les célébrations spéciales.
Absolutely excellent! My family & I stopped by for a quick lunch. We weren't very hungry & were looking to support a nice authentic restaurant. We shared a few items. This Lebanese/Syrian restaurant was PHENOMENAL. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal & have been raving about it to everyone we know. I'll definitely return next time I'm in Montreal. Hischam, our server was polite, friendly, knowledgeable & very courteous. He made the experience of dining here even more special! 10/10
Severe Billing Error, Hostile Service, & Unacceptable Treatment!
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I am writing this to document an absolutely appalling experience involving both unacceptable customer service & an unresolved double-charge.
My pregnant wife & I arrived around 9:00 PM without a reservation. Despite the restaurant being more than half empty, we were told to wait. Meanwhile, we watched other guests who also did not have reservations get seated almost immediately. My wife wears a hijab, & given the stark difference in how we were treated compared to other walk-ins, it was hard not to feel deliberately singled out.
To try & secure a table, I went online right then & there & booked the only available slot, which was for 10:00 PM. The system required my credit card & threatened a $30 no-show fee. When I showed the staff the confirmation, instead of simply seating us in the half-empty dining room, they used it against us, stating that because I made the booking, we now had to wait until our 10:00 PM slot. When I questioned why they were doing this when the restaurant was empty, the staff member became incredibly rude, slapped down the lid of his laptop to turn off the world cup match he was watching, arguing with me & literally saying,'I am a wall!' I would have walked out immediately, but my wife had been craving Lebanese food, so I stood my ground.
After 5 minutes of arguing, they finally let us in.
However, it felt like retaliation: they seated us at a table positioned directly over a metal floor drainage grate (see attached photo)!
To make matters worse, the terrible experience continued when the bill came. I attempted to pay our $126.33 bill, & their POS terminal printed a'Transaction Refused' receipt. I paid via an alternative method, but upon checking my bank statement, I saw that my bank was successfully charged the original $126.33.
I have reached out via email & phone over multiple days to resolve this administrative error & get a refund for the double charge. Management has completely ignored me.
Terrible treatment, hostile service, & they took my money twice without having the decency to respond & fix it.
This was the best Lebanese food I've had & the friendliest people working here! Lena was knowledgeable, helpful, & incredibly kind & this will be a staple for me any time I am in Montreal!
Excellent food inspired by syrian & lebanese, also is halal as well so it caters to a much larger crowd. Everything from their dips to their lamb shawarma was super good. Even their chef's omelette brunch item was great! So highly recommend it to anyone coming to visit montreal.
Hayat offers a five-star experience that immerses you in the Lebanese & Syrian food scene with true class. We visited for Mother's Day, & the service was impeccable quick, attentive, & always with a smile.
?The food was incredibly tasty, featuring a modern twist on traditional dishes from the region. If you go, the Baklava pancake is an absolute must-try. The restaurant is spotless & beautifully decorated; just a heads-up that parking can be tricky in the area, so it's best to arrive a bit early.
I accompanied my sister to this restaurant for her birthday. I've never been to a Mediterranean/ Lebanese place before & DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Our server, Otis, brought so much life to our experience! His knowledge of the plates & drink were impressive & made great recommendations. We really enjoyed our time. SHOUT OUT TO OTIS!!!!!
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.
