HENI draws broad praise for inventive Middle Eastern fusion, a dedicated tasting menu with thoughtful wine pairings, and a warm, stylish setting that works for dates or groups. Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as creative, artfully presented and deeply flavorful, with standout dishes and a strong wine and cocktail program that complements the menu. The service is often highlighted as attentive and knowledgeable, with many noting the staffs explanations of dishes and wines. The atmosphere is described as cozy and convivial, though a few remarks mention the space can be loud and the decor approach not ideal for quiet conversations. Pricing and portion sizes vary in perception, with some guests feeling the tasting menu offers good value while others find the portions small for the price; there are also occasional concerns about specific dishes or pacing on busy nights. Overall, HENI is seen as a top Montreal option for a distinctive, high quality dining experience with a bold concept, and many plan returns to explore more of the menu.
We had their St Valentine's Day menu fixe with wine pairings. The sommelière was full of heart-really passionate about her work, dialled in tight, sweet as Manishevitz. Each dish evoked Lebanese cuisine with creativity & pluck. Decor was cozy, hip, elevated. A truly wonderful night. They knocked out the park. Recommend highly.
!0/10 experience at Heni, last Saturday night for our relationship anniversary. We took the tasting menu & everything was absolutely delicious. It is also a nice change from French or Italian cuisine (as much as I love them), with original pairings & wine from Lebanon (among other offers.)
Highly recommend, congratulations to the whole team.
Feb 9, 2026
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One of the best spots in Montreal. I love to bring my out of town friends here when they visit. All of the staff are wonderful, the food is delicious, the cocktails are phenomenal. Highly recommend the tasting menu. Once you've finished your meal you have to check out the cocktail bar in the basement!
Les plats ont d'excellentes combinaisons de saveurs. L'endroit a une belle ambiance & le service était attentionné. Je recommande fortement ce restaurant. C'était un belle expérience.
We were visiting Montreal for the weekend & many friends recommended Nora Gray. We got boxed out there & the Nora Gray maitre'd recommended Heni. So we ate at the bar at Heni. The experience was wonderful. We loved the Heni hostess/bartender/maitre'd. She recommended great wine. The food was delicious. The hummus & kale dip were yummy. The steak was particularly great - who knew blue cheese marinade could subtly shape flavor so nicely!! The spicy fish was not spicy but still tasty. A lovely evening that we won't forget.
Aug 31, 2025
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I think it is ok, but not great if you are looking for a Mediterranean experience. We had tasting menu with alcohol pairings. Service is really great. Cocktails were not to my taste, wines were good, great selection of Lebanese wines which was really nice. Food was a little of a let down, I LOVE Mediterranean food, especially Lebanese & Syrian which have amazing flavours, but the one served at Heni was rather bland. It was still good, but not what I came for. Would recommend for 5a7 style dinner but there are definitely better options for an actual Mediterranean experience.
Everything about this spot was amazing. The wine. The food. The service. Such an incredible experience. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing, 100% recommended if you're tempted.
Jan 26, 2025
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Partner & I ate here for the NYE tasting menu. The food was delicious & our server was very knowledgeable & helpful. I marked on the reservation that my partner was allergic to shellfish & received a call from the restaurant letting us know that they would make sure it was not an issue with our tasting menu. Highly recommend.
Food & service were amazing, would 100% recommend. We had the falafels, raw kibbeh, kale dip, fish & lamb; everything was so delicious! Try their tasting menu!
Restaurant middle eastern. Honnêtement un des meilleurs restaurants que je suis allé de ma vie. TOUS les plats étaient 10/10 sans commentaires négatifs. Sans parler du service !!! Notre serveur nous a expliqué les plats comme s'il les avait fait lui-meme, en expliquant les origines de chaque plats. Il venait meme nettoyer la table entre chaque service, digne d'un restaurant Michelin. On a pris le menu de dégustation pour 75$ & c'était magique. Je recommande fortement !
Sep 27, 2024
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The wine at this restaurant was excellent however the food didn't live up to expectations at all & we were pretty underwhelmed. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.
Had such a pleasant experience. This place just opened & everything flowed effortlessly. The staff & service were great, & the food was amazing. You can then go down to the speakeasy Badin to grab a drink to wrap up the evening. There is a great selection of unique drinks. Highly recommend this gem!!
We started our night upstairs at Heni. Offered the tasting menu & we were blown away, not only by the food but the service. Every employee was incredible in explaining the dishes, in taking attention to us & as a picky eater, I had every thing & loved it. The desserts (the crepe especially) were incredible We then went down to the little speakeasy & had an incredible service there too. The whole experience was honestly a 10/10. The music is the perfect level, not too loud to hurt your eardrums but loud enough to groove. 100% recommend:)
The experience at Heni was beyond my expectations. The food was next level, the ambiance was so cozy & perfect for a date night. Amber & Noah are truly so great & add so much to the experience! Definitely would recommend it to anyone!!
