L’Olive Noire is a rich and colorful restaurant. The framework of L’Olive Noire is in itself an invitation to travel.
It is in our restaurant you will find North Africa fine cuisine and especially traditional Moroccan dishes. The star dish is couscous, which is available in different versions, the classic being the lamb couscous. L’Olive Noire is located in Montreal, Ontario Street East, Pie-IX metro station.
You will be greeted by the owner himself, in a warm atmosphere with oriental back ground music.
L'Olive Noire is described as a neighborhood spot with affordable prices and generous portions, where dishes like couscous with merguez, lamb and chicken tagines, and crepe mille trous for dessert stand out; the experience is often described as authentic Moroccan with flavorful, succulent meats and a warm, attentive service, while the decor and ambiance feel travel-inspired. Cleanliness is repeatedly noted, and the halal, alcohol-free dining is highlighted along with friendly staff and options that make guests feel well cared for. Some criticisms appear, including water not being offered for free, occasional service delays or miscommunication, and at times overcooked meat in certain dishes, but the overall impression remains that the food is excellent and the value strong. Many diners consider it the best Moroccan restaurant in Montreal, praising generous portions, friendly owners, and a hospitable, homey vibe that makes it a must try for those seeking real North African cuisine, with celebrations and casual meals alike well served despite price levels. Overall, L'Olive Noire stands out for authentic flavors, hearty portions, and a welcoming atmosphere that earns high recommendations, tempered by a few notes about water charges and occasional service hiccups.
Restaurant de quartier avec des prix abordables & des portions très généreuses, j'ai adoré le couscous aux merguez & la crêpe mille trous en dessert! Mention particulière pour le sourire & l'amabilité du patron, je recommande
Loved it ! My first time eating Moroccan food & I don't regret a thing. The food was excellent, & the service was great. I had the chicken tajine & my boyfriend had the lamb & both were absolutely succulent. Our waiter was really nice & took the time to explain the culture to us. We didn't wait long to get our food either. The place wasn't crowded in fact, it was just us on a Wednesday night but they still had a lot of delivery orders!
Dec 12, 2025
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The food is super good but I HAVE to remove a star because they don't offer water for free here (??). This would usually be reason enough to give only 1 star but the food is that good, so.
Ma famille & moi même voulions expérimenter une cuisine différente lors de notre passage à Montréal question d'ouvrir nos horizons culinaires. Notre choix s'est arrêté sur le restaurant l'Olive noire & nous avons été agréablement surpris. Les plats commandés étaient chauds, savoureux & furent servis très rapidement. Les portions sont généreuses & pour la première fois de ma vie, j'ai enfin pu pleinement apprécier de la viande d'agneau. La cuisson & l'assaisonnement de l'agneau étaient parfaits & la viande était tendre. La tajine d'agneau aux citrons confits & aux olives est assurément à essayer si vous voulez expérimenter la cuisine marocaine.
La pastilla au poulet amandes fut très apprécié par mon plus jeune qui est habituellement récalcitrant aux épices & aux nouveautés. Un plat sucré-salé surprenant & de type'comfort food'.
À noter que le restaurant est halal & qu'on n'y vend pas d'alcool. De plus, nous devons payer un supplément pour avoir de l'eau qui est vendue en bouteille.
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8 août 2025. On y a été pour un anniversaire. La nourriture était EXCELLENTE. On a commandé 6-8 plats, tous étaient exquis, du Zaalouk au Couscous en passant par les tajines. En tant que marocain j'étais fière de manger dans ce restaurant, surtout que c'est pas évident de trouver un BON restaurant marocain. Le service également était impeccable & chaleureux. Note: 11/10
