Its name reminiscent of the desert, Le Mirage is a charming Mediterranean restaurant located in the heart of downtown Montreal. The warm décor in Oriental colours, and the menu featuring traditional dishes such as fattoush salad, tabbouleh and grilled meats, makes this the perfect place to get together as a group and share a meal. Early risers will be pleased as you can also enjoy their brunches every day of the week from 8am.
Overall, diners describe Mirage Restaurant as a cozy, welcoming spot with a rich Middle Eastern ambiance and an attractive, ornate interior. The food is repeatedly praised for bold flavors, generous portions, and variety, with standout grills and kebabs, Mansaf, kafta, and Lebanese specialties complemented by silky hummus, tangy labneh, fattoush and other mezze; the desserts and Moroccan tea are noted as pleasant finishes. Service is frequently highlighted as professional, attentive, and friendly, contributing to a warm, homey feel, though a few visits report slower lunch service or occasional missteps with timing or bread quality. The atmosphere is described as comfortable and charming, suitable for family dinners, celebrations, or casual meals, with many recalling a memorable, immersive experience and some evenings busier than others, so reservations are advised. Price appears to be a mixed bag depending on the night and dish, with many reviewers calling portions fair or generous for the quality and location, while a few feel the price tag can be high for Montreal and note occasional value concerns. Overall, Mirage Restaurant is seen as a strong option for authentic, flavorful Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on warm hospitality and a distinctive, elegant setting that makes it easier to return for future gatherings.
Very first time eating Middle Eastern food. It was delicious. The atmosphere was fun, the service was amazing & the decor is lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience!
Beautiful restaurant with delicious dishes. I ordered lentil soup, chicken shish tauok with rice & fries on the side. With delicious Moroccan mint tea. Good hospitable service.
Mirage made our work event very memorable! The service was fast for a group of almost 20 people, the staff was friendly & energetic, & they were very accommodating. Definitely a festive atmosphere! & many compliments were made about the quality of the food & portions. The meats are absolutely delicious. Thank you Mirage!!
Très beau endroit avec un décor oriental très chaleureux. Nous avons pris le poulet & l'agneau. La viande est succulente & cuite à perfection. Les épices choisies pour le poulet sont savoureuses. Je reviendrai pour la viande sans aucune hésitation. Par rapport au service, nous avons été très bien accueilli. Je tiens à remercier la serveuse qui était très agréable.
Sep 19, 2024
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Let's talk about the food & the quality. I'm rating their so called breakfast menu. The quality is not great, yes the food seemed to be made fresh however that is as far as they go to giving you good food. Do not get Zaatar, because they have taken the word zaatar to literally & dowsed the soft (perhaps uncooked) bread with zaatar. clumpy. Zaatar for those who actually know what it should taste like, should be a little on the crispy side & the zaatar in olive oil should be in-printed into the bread base. I'm not sure what sure what oil is used since all you can taste & see is the overload of zaatar. Generally it should be made with the healthier oil like olive oil not using inflammatory oils like vegetable oil or canola! The breakfast menu is very expensive & the food is not good. So skip it. Most small dishes are around $9-$10 mark. A little tip as a middle eastern place. When someone asks for tea in a pot , don't be cheap & use one teabag better yet if you're supposedly authentic then use real tea, not tea dust in bag. Also no one wants bright yellow tea! Now the environment looks good & clean however the booth seats are uncomfortable & over powering candle smells everywhere which is not heathy to have at any time let alone when trying to eat! However to be fair our server was nice & accommodating to anything we asked. :)
Je suis allé au restaurant Mirage pour célébrer un anniversaire, ✨& l'expérience a été exceptionnelle grâce à Inssaf ! Son service attentionné & chaleureux a vraiment ajouté une touche spéciale à notre soirée. Elle a contribué à rendre cet anniversaire encore plus joyeux. Merci, Inssaf, pour ton excellent travail ! Je recommande vivement ce restaurant ! 😍✨
La nourriture était excellente tant au niveau de la présentation que de la fraîcheur. La viande était tendre & de très bon goût. Les différentes salades étaient fraîche & excellente. Le service merveilleux très à l'écoute & serviable. Je recommande à 1000000%
We just came from Pennsylvania USA for the labour day weekend me & my wife we google Mediterranean restaurant & we found this restaurant has good reviews we came to the restaurant we have been shocked with warm welcoming & nice people that time I never drove in canda so I didn't know the parking system the restaurant owner abedallah took the car & bark the car for us & pay for the parking ticket & refuse to take the money & the restaurant food it is fabulous & magnificent I recommend everyone to go there & definitely I will go there Sunday for my breakfast before I hit the road back to USA. As restaurant owner in USA I said warm welcome & nice food it is coming from good & respected personality. We said back home warm welcoming is far more important than delicious food ,because it shows what kind of person you are dealing with & that's what it counts. May Allah bless you & give you brakah. Thank you very much & see you Sunday in my way out of canda to USA
Been to Mirage twice. By far it is the best Lebanese/Syrian restaurant I tried in Montreal. A big shoutout to the chefs & owners for delivering authentic Syrian food. It is the restaurant I take non Arabic friends to to impress. Price range compared to quality is really fair & not expensive. Service is great & the atmosphere is amazing (Arabic music played in the background & the interior decoration is wonderful).
Amazing experience. I don't even know where to begin. We are travelling from outside Montreal for a wedding & have tried so many different restaurants, each either have a ridiculous group fee or just wasn't very understanding. I called Mirage on Thursday for a Friday evening booking for 13 people & they immediately accommodated me. On top of that we were late for our reservation & they had no issues with us. Now onto the food, every meal was delicious & amazing. We ordered a variety of food items & they delivered with amazing quality. My thanks to them for the amazing service & making my friends & family feel so welcome & comfortable.
