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.
Un restaurant exceptionnel avec une nourriture de qualité supérieure! Nous étions un groupe de 50 personnes pour fêter un anniversaire & la présentation de chaque plat était haut de gamme. Ils ont fait attention à chaque détail. Le propriétaire est très accueillant & il est allé au delà de nos attentes lors de notre fête. Le staff était très professionnel & courtois. Excellent valeur qualité/prix ! Bravo!
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.
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.
We had lunch at Manti. We tried the grilled shish taouk/filet mignon which was perfectly cooked, & fattoush & mezzes all excellent. We didn't enjoy the manti as much. It was good but I would order something next time. Service was great. Would definitely recommend a visit!
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.
The most exceptional Fatoush salad in North America can be found at Manti. We truly appreciate the new decor & ambiance. If you are fortunate enough to be served by Parsa, your experience will be nothing short of impeccable. Ajay
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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The best place for brunch in Laval. One of the best caterers too. Everything is deliciously good with these guys, but make sure try their take on the traditional Armenian manti. Their fattouche salad is also to die for!
Walked into the restaurant not knowing there was a private event. The owner was super accommodating & helped his team to set up the patio for us. We wanted to try their top dishes since we were visiting from NY. Manti was obsolete the best!!! Kids loved it so much we had to ask for more. Salads, chicken, potato's, etc was delicious. Nareg nailed the customer service. It was 100 out of 100. Always support the businesses that care about their customers & put love & passion into their business. We will be visiting Manti on our next trip to MTL. 🇦🇲❤️
