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 méditerranéenne élégante et authentique dans le Vieux-Port, souvent saluée pour ses plats savoureux comme le jarret d'agneau, les trempettes et les crêpes au baklava. Bien que de nombreux clients soulignent le cadre magnifique et le service exceptionnel et attentionné du personnel, d'autres ont noté des incohérences occasionnelles dans la rapidité du service ou la taille des portions par rapport au prix. Malgré des avis partagés sur le rapport qualité-prix et les temps d'attente, la majorité des visiteurs repartent avec des impressions positives, citant souvent l'accueil chaleureux et l'énergie vibrante comme raisons de revenir.
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.
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.
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!
