Overall, reviews describe Heni as a beautiful, cozy and elevated spot with a bold Middle Eastern inspired menu, offering innovative dishes, strong wine and cocktail selections, and attentive service. The tasting menu with wine pairings and the bar's cocktails are frequently highlighted for creativity, thoughtful explanations, and great pairings, while the ambiance suits dates, friends, and celebrations. Dishes are praised for their Lebanese and broader Mediterranean influences, artful presentation, and a mix of comforting and daring flavors, with particular notes about bread, dips, and desserts. A few critiques include noise level, uneven pacing or portion size for the price, and occasional missteps in a tasting menu or wine alignment with courses, but many say the overall experience is memorable and worth returning for. The venue is repeatedly described as a standout in Montreal and a must visit for those seeking a unique culinary journey.
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.
Jul 2, 2024
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Really wanted to love this spot. The concept is great. Front of house staff were friendly & knowledgeable. Wine program was impressive with some interesting by the glass offerings. The vegetarian dishes were pretty disappointing. Based on other reviews the omnivore dishes might be better.
Wonderful creative dishes. Quality presentation & very helpful staff. Excellent choice of Lebanese wines not available through the SAQ. Happy to have returned & made new discoveries each time.
Jun 18, 2024
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One of the best dining experiences of my life. Noah is a pro at what he does: at the service of others. Dishes were inventive yet respectful & a true homage to where the recipes originate from. Lebanese wine was very well highlighted; some of the best wine I've ever had. There couldn't be a better way to conclude the experience than the atayef. Chapeau !
Nice vibe & well decorated. Friendly people. Creative recipes. A bit pricey though. Update: We were three & two of us got sick. Their stomach got upset.
May 17, 2024
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Price is too high for what it is, however the raw kibbeh alone is great. The service started off great, but later on forgot about us on 2 separate occasions which delayed the evening a lot.
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:)
