Les avis sur Hayat évoquent une cuisine libano-syrienne authentique avec des plats savoureux et généreux, comme baba ghanouj, shawarma, fattoush, soujouk, lamb shank et short ribs, servis dans un cadre chic et chaleureux près du Vieux Port avec une terrasse appréciée et une ambiance conviviale; le service est souvent salué comme attentif, professionnel et agréable, et les boissons, en particulier les cocktails, remportent régulièrement les éloges; les desserts comme les baklava pancakes et la glace syrienne séduisent aussi; toutefois certains clients trouvent le rapport qualité-prix discutables et estiment que les portions peuvent paraître petites pour le prix; les expériences varient selon l’affluence et la gestion, avec des critiques concernant la cohérence du service ou les temps d’attente lorsque le restaurant est occupé, et quelques réservations ou préférences de places en bar plutôt qu’une table; malgré cela Hayat est décrite comme une adresse à tester pour les amateurs de cuisine moyen-orientale, avec un fort esprit de découverte et de partage et la plupart prévoyant d’y revenir pour goûter d’autres plats et profiter à nouveau de l’atmosphère et du service.
The food was very well prepared & presented. The service was also top notch. I would highly recommend Hayat for anyone looking for upscale Middle Eastern food.
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!
25 sept. 2025
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One of my favorite restaurants! The food is delicious (love their humus shawarma, sishtaouk & fatouch) & the staff is amazing!! They also have great Lebanese wine selection. Shoutout to Nathaniel for the outstanding service & everyone on the team. If I had on constructive criticism, I wish they played some Middle Eastern music with Afro house. Everything else is on theme. I will be back!! 💞
The middle eastern cuisine in Montreal never ceases to amaze me & yet our expectations have been exceeded yet again. Thank you to Hajar for her exceptional & kind service & to Gabi the chef for curating a menu that brought back memories to having many of these delicious meals back home, right down to the authentic hand refined olive oil I've grown to love, while also adding twists to fan favourites like the delicious Beet Labneh.
A must try especially if you like exceptional service, a beautiful patio in the heart of the old port & most importantly the experience of truly authentic middle eastern food; a scarcity in Canada.
I don't usually go to Middle Eastern restaurants (to avoid getting disappointed as a Middle Eastern person). We we were heading to a different restaurant which did not accommodate us so we ended trying to Hayat & they were very welcoming & accommodated us despite being very busy. It probably was one of the best (if not the best) Middle Eastern/Syrian food we had in North America. Everything we ate was great including the eggplant kebab, shish tawook, soujouk, fattoush, shrimp, ice cream, desserts, & others. The portions are good in size. This was not your usual Middle Eastern restaurant. The food presentation was great, & the chef's amazing culinary skills & touch were very clear. The service was great & food arrived quickly, despite being busy. Highly recommended.
Delicious fresh food & cooked to the perfection, really creative menu, they gave it a modern twist to the middle eastern cuisine !! Wow keep the hard work !! Definitely coming back very soon to try other items on the menu !!! The service, ambiance & music amazing !!! Montreal needed a spot like this where the food is wow 🤩 & also the waiters are all well trained & are passionate for clientele service !!!
Im usually quite happy with Montreal restaurants but the food & service at Hayat was beyond our expectations. We made reservations for the dining room but got there early & sat at the bar. The bar tender & the manager (Khaled) were so welcoming, accommodating & entertaining that we ended up staying at the bar for dinner too. We have never been treated with such hospitality anywhere else! The restaurant was so busy yet we were still cared for & didn't have to wait long for anything. Also, I'm middle eastern & am a fantastic cook & very critical of restaurants but the food was absolutely incredible! The meat was perfectly cooked, the flavours were so well balanced & the portions were quite good. I will definitely go back to Hayats!
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The food & service were quite average. It's just a fancy place but food doesn't quite do justice to the cuisine. There are many other middle eastern restaurants in the city that serve amazing food.
An amazing restaurant from vibe to food, this is a must on your dining list in old Montreal. Middle Eastern cuisine was fantastic as was the service & the music. Brian the manager was so welcoming & Jessica our server guided us through our dining adventure.
In a sea of fine French restaurants, this lovely Middle Eastern spot was a rare gem. The flavors were something we've never experienced before & everything was something to savor & take your time eating. Really amazing dishes with vegetarian friendly options that are so good you wouldn't miss the meat. The service was incredibly friendly & attentive & so kind. We decided to eat at the bar & received great service & recommendations from Chao (hope i spelled that right!) Hands down the best meal we've had in Montreal, & quite frankly, the best we've had anywhere in a very long time. (Definitely try the muhamarra, it's out of this world!)
If you like Shay, you will love this place! Tried a few different things & the food is delicious. The service & the drinks are also great! I think they could do a bit more for the atmosphere for dinner (dim lights more, a bit more music). If you're looking for middle eastern food in the old port, this is it (sorry Babacool).
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Went there for a meeting with my business partner, we had the best middle Eastern meal we've had in a while. Seeing Lebanese & Syrian food in such an elevated but still rustic presentation was great. what was even better was the quality of the food. It was sublime. Service was great & the staff was lively & made us feel like family. We had drinks afterwards at the bar where I had my first ever tequila espresso martini. Its a must have.
Was expecting a lot better! Service was terrible, long waits, forgetting orders, not very polite waiter. Coming from a Syrian - Armenian background , I've definitely tasted way better middle eastern food in Montreal for half the price. Food was missing flavour especially the fattoush. For the price of it all unfortunately it was not great. Decor & ambiance was stunning!
