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Vanessa

5.0

I've been watching this place since it was being renovated in December 2023. Finally found a chance to visit with my friend. We were served by Niles who was impeccable with his service. Always attentive & making sure everything was okay even though we were seated in the corner of the restaurant. We ordered Koobideh, cauliflower pickles, bread, kibbeh, lobster curry, milk punch, & cocktail of the week. The food was delicious beyond my expectations & we were completely satisfied with the number of dishes we ordered. The only things that I would prefer to be different were the cocktails, the fact that the bread wasn't complimentary, & how hot it was in the restaurant with no AC. The cocktails tasted like juice & did not seem to contain much alcohol. However, these points would not stop me from going back for the rest of the menu.

2025: came back during Mtl a la table to try put their menu. We had a lovely experience & certainly an improvement from my last experience. We had the lovely server Sasha who kept us entertained all evening. The food was even better than I remembered. Their bread is probably my favourite thing (warm & smells like cinnamon). I will be back again to try their regular menu for sure.

11 nov. 2025

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Laura

4.0

Beautiful setting, but underwhelming experience overall.

I had high hopes for this restaurant - the place is absolutely beautiful, with a lovely patio & friendly service. We ordered five à la carte items & the first two were truly excellent: the mosaïque of aubergines was delicious & the kibbeh nayeh was incredibly flavorful - a great start that really set expectations.

Unfortunately, the main dishes fell short. We shared the spicy fish & the kebab of the season. The'spicy' fish was simply a small salmon filet with a plain tahini sauce - not spicy at all &, at $32, it felt overpriced, especially in a place known for its elevated cuisine. The choice of fish & lack of depth in the dish was disappointing.

The kebab was the biggest letdown. What was served appeared to be two skewers with small pieces that looked & tasted like mushrooms. The new waitress first told us it was mushroom, then returned after checking with her colleague to say it was meat - but after trying it, it was clearly mushroom. We pointed this out again, but aside from a quick apology, there was no real acknowledgment or gesture to correct the issue. It was a frustrating moment, especially given the miscommunication & the price point.

We ended with the atayef, but again, it was disappointing - overly fried, oily, & stuffed with halloumi, which didn't balance well.

On a positive note, the wine list was interesting, & we did enjoy the glasses we had. I really wanted to love this place, & I'm all for supporting new restaurants - but unfortunately, the experience left us underwhelmed, especially for a first visit & at this price point.

29 mai 2025

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Cameron

3.0

We went for MTL a Table & while the service was friendly, we were a bit disappointed with the food. The portions were not that big (especially the frikkeh, which was unbelievably small). Dishes were hit or miss for us. We didn't really like the kibbeh nayeh (raw beef) but we liked the kask-e bademjam (eggplant). The side dishes were good. We particularly liked the halloumi & potato one. The dessert was also good.

20 nov. 2024

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Emilie

5.0

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!

5 nov. 2024

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Julien

5.0

Kibbeh nayyeh out if this world 🤩 Great Lebanese wines too

23 oct. 2024

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Nathan

5.0

Fantastic meal with perfectly balanced flavors & cooking techniques. Standouts were the kibbeh cru & kale borani.

24 juin 2024

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Alessandro

3.0

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.

25 avr. 2024

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Martin

5.0

We wouldn't have been so surprised by the food if we'd known that the chef had previously worked at Pastel. While we like middle eastern food, we don't usually associate it with originality & refinement. Here, classic Lebanese dishes are deconstructed & reinvented. The fish "tagine" had only a few tablespoons of delicious couscous next to a filet which had been cooked perfectly sous vide. We enjoyed the exceptional raw beef kibbeh with their excellent flatbread, warm from the oven. The Lebanese white wine was served at the right temperature & made a satisfying accompaniment. The interior is finished in comforting warm tones. Service was genuinely friendly. & finally, we were surprised how little we spent for the quality of the food.

7 avr. 2024

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Valérie

5.0

The food, wine & service are fantastic, would absolutely recommend especially the kibbeh nayyeh & the crepes, can't wait to go back!

7 mars 2024

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Ziad

5.0

A delightful Middle Eastern culinary experience using fresh, local ingredients & lots of love. Great wine list. Great staff. Great service. The kibbeh nayyeh is epic. Will definitely go back.

7 mars 2024

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Nicolas

5.0

Loved it. Ingredients are fresh & in season. Everything tasted good. Wine selection is amazing. Friendly service. Definitely recommend & will comeback to try their different menu variations. The kibbeh nayyeh was my favorite.

3 mars 2024

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Lev

5.0

Great vibe, absolutely beautiful service by beautiful people Loved this place, strongly recommend!! Recommend dishes: mushroom couscous & the KIBBEH NAYYEH

3 févr. 2024

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Silvana

5.0

Gorgeous interior, impeccable food that was clearly thoughtfully curated Each dish came with a story that Rami share passionately. This is clearly a work of the heart. I loved that the dishes are seasonally curated & conscious of indigenous varieties, the pita for example was a mix of local indigenous grains & ancient grains..& delicious! The kibbeh nayyeh was fresh & almost creamy. The kebab was intoxicating. We had the kibbeh iranien which sent us over the edge with joy. THE RICE PUDDING DESSERT WAS INSANE. All familiar flavors to my Egyptian & Lebanese friends. We felt like we were welcomed into a home & never wanted to leave. They also sport a gorgeous wine list & is likely the only restaurant in MTL highlighting indigenous grape varieties & Palestinian wine. This is my new coup de coeur, a rare gem in the crown of the city. A culinary force to be reckoned with & I cant wait to watch it grow!

28 nov. 2023

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Sue

5.0

Best overall meal I’ve had on Notre-Dame, perfect balance of flavours, great service from Rami carefully explaining the story behind each dish. Everything was amazing but my standouts were the strawberry dessert (with layers of flan, pistachio etc), the kibbeh (a tartare like dish that had amazing texture with handmade pita that was very unique) & the lamb which was perfectly cooked & seasoned.

29 sept. 2023

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