Two young Armenian-Canadian entrepreneurs Levon Keyork and Nareg Meterissian decide to embark in the journey of opening an Armenian bistro: Manti.
“Manti” is an Armenian national dish composed of mini dumplings sizzling in a rich stock with a garlic-yogourt sauce, the whole garnished with sumac and mint.
At Manti we serve Armenian & Mediterranean classics served with a twist and a whole lot of cultural pride.
Reviews consistently praise Manti for authentic Armenian flavors, fresh ingredients, and dishes that feel generous in variety and presentation. The manti themselves are frequently described as delicious and well seasoned, with other standout items including fattoush, kebabs, and knafeh French toast. Service is described as fast, friendly, and attentive in many visits, though a few reviews note slow or inconsistent service and some errors with orders. The atmosphere is praised as cozy, warm, and stylish, with modern decor and a welcoming vibe, though some gatherings and loud music or balloon setups have at times affected the dining experience. Price and portion size receive mixed comments, with many saying prices are reasonable for the quality, while others feel portions are small or prices high in some cases. Several reviews highlight catering and events and describe Manti as a reliable choice for celebrations. Brunch is repeatedly singled out as a highlight with items like foul medames, fatteh kawarma, eggs with soujouk, and the knafeh French toast stealing the show. Overall, diners are impressed by the flavor, authenticity, and care in preparation, with many planning to return and bring friends.
Cozy & classy restaurant, kind staff, & the food is unreal. The manti was good a few years ago, & as an Armenian I can still comfortably say it's now amazing. Highly recommend!
Food was always terrific so my wife wanted to do her baby shower here. All the guests raved about the food, service & ambiance. The staff was very friendly & helpful. Highly recommend & would do it over 100 times
Aug 10, 2025
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We recently ordered catering for a birthday party, & it was absolutely outstanding! The presentation was beautiful & thoughtful, making the food look as amazing as it tasted. Every dish was incredibly delicious, full of flavor, & served in very generous portions, our guests couldn't stop raving about it. The whole process was seamless & made hosting so easy. It's clear that they have excellent catering capabilities & a real passion for quality. Highly recommend for any event!
We had a wonderful brunch experience at Manti Restaurant, warmly served by Mr Presa & Miss Hana. The ambiance was welcoming & cozy perfect for a weekend meal.
We tried the Soujouk & Oeufs, featuring fried eggs with spiced Armenian soujouk sausage & tomatoes rich, flavorful, & satisfying. The Fatteh Kawarma was a standout: a comforting mix of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, crispy pita, & tender braised beef, topped with pine nuts & herbs. Every bite felt hearty.
As a side, the Batata Harra crispy seasoned potatoes with a touch of spice, sesame, & soft cheese was absolutely delicious.
To round out the experience, we tried both the Armenian coffee & Armenian tea. The coffee was bold & aromatic, while the tea was strong & fragrant, with a distinctive clove-forward flavor that lingered pleasantly.
Delicious food, great service, & authentic touches highly recommend this spot for a flavorful & fulfilling brunch!
Absolutely fantastic experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm & inviting. The staff was incredibly friendly & attentive, making sure every detail was perfect. The food was outstanding - fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. We tried several dishes, & each one was a delightful surprise. The fattoush salad was a highlight! Prices were reasonable for the quality & service provided. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. We'll definitely be coming back!
Beautiful restaurant with amazing armenian food. Went for the first time yesterday with a couple of friends & was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the Fattoush salad, the deluxe rack of lamb platter, the fried halloumi plate & the fried shrimps. Every single dish exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended restaurant & would definitely go back!
I recently had lunch here & enjoyed the food & service. The restaurant was beautifully decorated & the waiters were phenomenal. The owner was also very kind. As someone who doesn't eat meat, I highly recommend that you order the lemonade, fattoush salad, mushroom manti, falafels & leave room for the ponchik donuts. Everything was a 10/10. I look forward to going back.
One of my favorite restaurants in montreal , was never dissapointed , usually take fattoush salad , batata Harra & hummus Soujok as starters , for the main dish i take the shish taouk & kebab , very tasty & the chicken is super tender .& their knafe dessert is super delicous . great place & highly recommend.
After proclaiming our love of Damas to our server at Bloomfield last month, she highly recommended that we try Manti in Laval as the chef used to work there (& it was fresh & delicious & more casual/afforable ... as Damas has gone up in price by literally 115% from when we first started going about 8 years ago!). Although our hopes were high, Manti lived up to them (or, maybe even surpassed in some areas). It was in a strip mall, but had an open, airy, modern, clean-line atmosphere with an exposed kitchen to watch the chefs that made you (almost) feel like you weren't in the burbs. The staff were friendly & efficient. Pretty plates of food were brought to us with wonderful, balanced flavours & enjoyable textures! They brought out the hummus (light & whipped to almost fluffy), pita (funny how I preferred the pieces with grill marks & Mitch preferred the soft pieces), fattoush (as good as Damas,' &, I understand this chef created this one for them)...crunchy squares of toasted pita, sweet bursts of pomegranate seeds, & fresh mint are the highlights of this flavorful traditional salad... the kebbe naye (bulgar beef tartare) was a big hit with us! The texture a rich, silky, fine cut that was molded & served in slices with fine strips of raw onion on top. The quality of the olive oil on top & the freshness of the beef, along with the skill to make this were appreciated by us. We had the crispy fried shrimp served over an apricot habanero sauce that was a nice sweet-spicy balance along with an audible crunch. The only negative we had was, surprising enough, their signature dish, the Manti. They offer two varieties: beef & mushroom. We opted for the former (which was familiar to me in the larger version, mantu). Although the sauce flavours were perfect along with the yogurt & spices (& we agreed would be delicious with grilled lamb or even chicken), we found the dumpling much thicker than we like & the texture to be almost crunchy verses the expected (& desired) steamed al dente I've experienced in Afghani restaurants. Regardless, we had a wonderful experience at Laval's Manti, & are excited that we have a new go-to for casual, delicious, Middle Eastern.
Jul 7, 2024
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Great Armenian food & great service! The dishes were fresh, authentic & the plates well done. I will definitely go there again. Highly recommended & a must for all food lovers!
We tried everything on the menu & everything was excellent! The portions were very generous & the chef was very accomodating. Highly recommend & on our list of favorites restaurants. ☺
