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.
Most incredibly tasty food I've ever had. & the waiters are so nice & responsive. It's always a wonderful time to go there & enjoy the atmosphere & the food. I usually go with a group of 2-4 people & we enjoy shared platter & fattoush salad which is insanely good & of course the Kunaffa which for me is the most delicious kunaffa in the world 🥲
CONS
1. The service was mediocre. The waitress messed up the orders multiple times, even after confirming she understood the order. This was disappointing as I didnt get the main dish & finally cancelled it.
2. The food portions are too small for the price you pay
We were two people for a Wednesday evening. It was recommended by a Syrian co-worker. The food was overall very good. The oregano fries were good but nothing special. The brussel sprouts were very tasty & had a good char. We ordered the rack of lamb & the shich taouk & filet mignon. Both were very good & well seasoned. The knafa french toast was the highlight. It was original & a nice twist. It wasn't too sweet & full of flavor & texture. It was very satisfying & a great way to end the meal. The waitress was nice but not that helpful in terms of ordering. We asked her what was good which is generally an opening to recommend something but she said everything & didn't offer any suggestions. We ended up deciding ourselves. The bus boy was actually more helpful. He came around often to fill water & take plates. He's the one who sold us on the dessert. It was a very good meal & will definitely come back as the food & value is very good.
First time I've been there since they expanded, but no change in the quality of the food or the excellent service. Party of seven on a Thursday night, not too busy but still very lively. We had a mix of manti, fried halloumi, borek, filet mignon, & of course fattoush, plus desserts; all were tasty with generous portions. Some found things a bit spicy compared to our last visit, but all loved it. Service was impeccable, staff were very friendly & attentive.
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.
Food was delicious, I cannot lie. Service was good. But prices are ridiculous. The prices are that of a fancy restaurant somewhere downtown. But instead its in Laval in a tiny restaurant overlooking cars parked. Looks like a fast food restaurant. No decor. Metal industrial chairs. $33 for Manti that serves literally 1 person. We couldn't believe our eyes. You don't even pay that amount for a filet mignon let alone meat dumplings with yogurt mix. Yes yes we know it's homemade & laborous but still it does not justify the price point. I'd pay max $20. Absolutely ridiculous. Sandwiches dont come with sides for $18. Just a sandwich. Knafe is original, very tasty but small again $18. Crazy. Hats off to the chef she is a great cook & has great ideas but you're in a wrong location. & wrong venue. To fellow diners go to Beroya instead, trust us! Only come here to treat yourself to a different take on knafe.
Feb 27, 2024
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I want to say a very Honest review about this food, I am Lebanese I know authentic tastes of our lovely Middle East , this place is on another level. Not just tasty, tasty & very well done, you feel it when it’s well done with love! I had a simple breakfast but for me it was a key ! The Fatte! The cheese kaak! The eggs ! & finally the french toast knefe takes you to another world love it so authentic so true flavors that melt in heart
Not impressed. Only thing that was different & tasty was the salad but not ´fattoush', filet mignon too salty & overcooked so was the kebbes. Side dishes nothing wow. Worse food I had, overpriced. Not inviting staff. They told me order would be ready in 20 mins I got there waited 30 minutes more & not a single apology. Won't go back.
