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.
Found this place completely on a whim while looking for something a bit healthier, & I'm so glad we ended up here. They're vegetarian-friendly, which was a huge plus. I ordered the fattet batinjan with Impossible meat & it was genuinely incredible, one of those meals you keep thinking about after.
We sat at the bar since we didn't get a table, & honestly the service there was amazing. Kerry was so nice & fun to talk to, which made the whole experience even better. The overall vibe of the place was great-warm, lively, & just a good energy. Everyone in our group loved what they ordered.
Highly recommend saving room for the Syrian ice cream. Absolutely worth it. Would 100% go back.
19 janv. 2026
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Our waiter Nathaniel was the best! My wife & I never had Lebanese food so we let him pick out dishes & he didn't disappoint. Food was excellent, must try! The vibe is awesome too!
I made reservations here for my friend's birthday yesterday. There was a group of 11 of us. I loved the ambiance & decor of the restaurant. I ordered the lamb shawarma & hummus for myself & I got to try the shish taouk, Jerusalem artichokes, fattoush salad, shish barak, & the short ribs. My lamb shawarma & hummus was perfectly spiced & tender, while the hummus was creamy & velvety which paired great with fresh pita. I was also surprised by the Jerusalem artichokes, they were fried, I never thought artichokes could taste so good. The seasoning used for this was absolutely impeccable. The fattoush salad was also great & tasted fresh. The chicken shish taouk was juicy with a delightful char, the side potatoes that came with this was also amazingly delicious with the spices they used. The beef dumplings were mediocre tasting, I didn't find them to be a stand out. & the short ribs mixed with a creamy sauce was also an odd pairing of flavor. I found the service good as they were attentive & quick to serve us. I did bring a birthday cake in which they charged $5/pp cutting fee. There were these large chocolate pieces that were used to decorate the cake, in which I realized the server never asked if we wanted to eat them. I wish they would have considered this because it was part of the cake & a waste of money to be just thrown out as some of the guests would have liked it. Overall, I thought the majority of the food was well prepared & flavourful. I enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant, however it felt the space was a bit tight. & lastly, the service was good.
25 nov. 2024
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Really great food & service! The owner & waitress were super attentive. The only issue is that its very expensive for what you get (a non-alcoholic drink was close to $20) but the portion sizes are decent & it has a nice vibe on the inside.
My very picky pallet doesn't normally like this type of food bc it's either under/over seasoned/overcooked. But to my pleasant surprise, the food came out balanced & very tasty. The vibe was just right. Not an exhaustive menu but I'll take a short list of things well done over a wide selection of mediocre any day. Another gauge for me on how well a restaurant does is when I see patrons of the cuisine's origin filling up the place & Hayat had plenty of "locals". Big thumbs up. I'd put this restaurant up against Damas any day. Last but not least, our waitress (Camilla I believe), was a step above on service. My only "beef" is the valet parking at $30, which is a bit excessive.
This place is clean & stylish. The service was top notch & the food was delicious! Real attention to detail but with a relaxed vibe that made us comfortable right away.
14 juil. 2024
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Hayat truly offers a fantastic dining experience with its great vibe & welcoming atmosphere. The moment we walked in, we felt the positive energy. The highlight of our visit was the exceptional service provided by Valerie. She was incredibly nice & respectful, always approaching our table with a warm smile. Valerie's knowledge of the menu was impressive, & her helpful suggestions made our meal even more enjoyable. The star of the evening was undoubtedly the ribs plate, perfectly complemented by a creamy sauce that left us wanting more. Overall, our experience at Hayat was superb, & we will definitely revisit again. Highly recommend this gem!
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.
