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.
Became easily my favourite restaurant in the city & for reasons bigger than food. Finally Montreal gets to experience a creative twist on MENA food & done in such an elite manner. As an Egyptian-Palestinian, really proud to see how our culture is showcased with so much creativity in incorporating Quebec ingredients all while remaining committed to the foundations of our culinary culture. Will come back to visit Badin as well soon enough :)
Sep 28, 2024
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Heni is a foodie paradise. This is Mediterranean food with a twist, where fresh ingredients from local Québec farms are used in place of imported products to create new taste experiences. The result is an amazing fusion of the fresh & the exotic. Topping it all off, the wine pairing was one of the best we've had in a long while. We hope to be back soon.
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 !
Underwhelming experience. Food was decent, but really nothing special. Menu itself is small so lacking in variety. Went on a Thursday evening & restaurant was empty so had a weird vibe & server kept coming to ask us how the food was 3+ times per dish, so annoying... Definitely won't be going back.
Nourriture acceptable, particulièrement le homard. Mais menu très limité. Le menu sur le web est obsolète alors ne vous y fiez pas. Service sympathique mais on veut trop vous expliquer ce qu'il y a dans l'assiette. Le côté local des ingrédients prend trop de place dans l'expériece. Liste de vins très limitée
My group & I were generally not super impressed with our experience at Heni. The restaurant was presented to us a Middle Eastearn & North African cuisine, yet no mocktails or alcohol free drinks appeared on the menu. Our server informed us uppon asking that the two cocktails shown (18$), are just as good without the alcohol. Seemed liked a missed opportunity to have a well crafted mocktail list. We got the tasting menu, of which we genuinely loved one dish - the tuna. We asked about replacing an item in the tasting menu with another & were discouraged to do so, & ended up adding the quail dish. Good thing we did because the quail was great! The rest of the menu lacked the something special that the tuna & quail dishes seemed to have, especially for the price (313$ for two people, including a bottle of wine & tip).
What an amazing experience at HENI, thanks to Timeleft (meeting people app) -I met the great group of people Timeleft organized there & was blown away by the warm welcome & fast service! The owner was super charming & let us sample a variety of dishes, & while there weren't as many vegetarian options as I'd hoped, everything was incredibly delicious. We paired the meal with some great wine, & though I spent a bit more than expected, it was worth every penny. The cultural richness & thought behind the menu are truly impressive. Don't miss out on trying these fantastic dishes!
Very nice dishes & service. Have been twice. Ordered every starter & main the second visit. Menu is changed periodically which is good. I would say about half the dishes were super good & the other half were just ok. Portions very small. Prices high end. I like it !
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.
