Nili
Restaurant
Nili
Neighbourhood Moroccan/French eatery and hangout. Fresh cocktails and wine.
Opens Today at 5 pmCanada Day: hours might differ
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
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Neighbourhood Moroccan/French eatery and hangout. Fresh cocktails and wine. The unmistakable, colorful, bold, vintage vibe, as well as the community are our inspirations at Nili.
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couscous(31) cocktail(16) moroccan(15) recommend(12) dessert(11) bar(10) chicken(9) vibe(8) highly recommend(7)Page 1 of 5 - 98 Reviews
Gavin
A delicious meal in a comfortable setting. Great to have a comfy seat, delicious food, fantastic service.View more
De
This place leans heavily on the strength of its concept-playful, stylish, & strategically nestled next to the iconic St-Viateur Bagel, it's definitely designed to catch attention. The atmosphere is cute & well-thought-out, & it offers a fun, Instagrammable experience. However, the emphasis on branding & ambiance feels stronger than the focus on food quality.
The menu is carb-heavy, especially among the starters, & presents a kind of Mediterranean belt fusion with a surprising nod to Malaysian satay. Dishes are visually appealing-couscous is served in a creative way, & the boulettes de merlan stand out in presentation. But while the plating is inventive, the flavors don't always live up to the look.
Desserts, too, are on the heavier side. We tried the msmen, which was overly oily. Described by the server as'baklava-like,' it was an interesting comparison-& perhaps a telling one, as it leaned more toward indulgent than refined.
Service was friendly & attentive, although at times a bit too much so, with staff hovering until we subtly asked them to ease the pace.
Overall, it's a cool spot with real potential. But to achieve longevity-& to truly earn the title of'restaurant' in the restorative sense-it needs to refocus on food quality & affordability. Right now, it feels more like an experience than a place you'd return to for the meal itself.View more
Brock
Food was incredible. Lots of exciting flavours & combinations including the best cous cous I've ever tried. The focaccia sandwich was also delish.
Really friendly staff & a great vibe with good music playing which helped add to the atmosphere but was still easy to talk.View more
Micayla
This place blew us away! The staff were so warm & welcoming, the service was amazing & the food was absolutely incredible. The atmosphere is intimate & cozy & you just feel so comfortable in there. We ordered the hummus, focaccia with tapenade, mozzarella, tomato, pesto, the chicken satay & the star of the show was the Moroccan couscous with merguez sausage. I will think about this meal for a long time!View more
Edith
Plutôt déçue en général. C'est presque bien, mais il manque une touche de magie... L'assise au bar ne va pas du tout. On ne peut pas bien s'y installer, les sièges sont vissés au sol & pour ma part beaucoup trop loin du comptoir - il me fallait manger sur le bout du siège, j'étais très mal & ne pouvais pas m'adosser.
On a pris une salade d'épinards à 17$ en entrée : avec 4 cubes de pomme & 4 cubes de betteraves sans goût (visiblement des betteraves sous vide déjà cuites...). Ça nous a inquiété pour la suite... Hors les plats principaux étaient assez bons! On a pris des boulettes de poissons & la pastilla.
Ensuite on a pris des desserts, & là, ouf, grosse déception. Ça manquait vraiment de raffinement, c'était lourd & on ne les a pas terminés. Le miel dans le msmen ne goûtait pas bon & c'est le parfum principal de ce dessert... c'était à mon palais un miel cheap, je mange assez régulièrement des desserts de ce genre & celui-là a mal conclu notre soirée.
Le vin était quant à lui correct, & les cocktails valent le détour!
De notre côté le service a été bon, rien à redire.
Donc il y a du bon, mais quand on paye presque 250$ à deux on espère être plus contents que ça & avoir un bon souvenir.View more
LOLA
Le personnel était très gentil & ils ont su nous accommoder au bar en attendant notre table! On a eu beaucoup de plaisir, la nourriture était très bonne, authentique & surtout on a eu du fun!View more
Kyla
Food was to die for, service was impeccable, atmosphere was great. We went in as a group of six & everything we ordered was beyond pleasing, staff were helpful & incredibly accommodating, beautiful place. Also had a glowing camel in the washroom which definitely made my day.View more
Saeed
It is very simple but delicious food.
The sandwich was very tender. The baguette is super well.
The couscous is also very different from other places.
The presentation of foods were very good.View more
Claudine
Très déçue du couscous…sans légumes…& trop peu de sauce verte, c'était sec & servi avec du pain !? Le cocktail bon mais trop de glaçons. Prix élevés pour ça ! Servie okView more
Braden
We wandered in at a short notice, sat at the bar, & were treated to a fantastic evening of excellent food & hospitality. Chef Michael greets guests & runs his oven from behind the bar. Get him chatting about food. His enthusiasm is a blast.View more
Anilin
Food & drinks were delicious & the service was amazing. Loved this place & will definitely be going back!View more
Katia
Un des meilleurs restaurant que j'ai pu faire à Montréal.
Boulette de Merlan, couscous, cocktails & tarte banane, tout était délicieux & très bon service.
Bravo à toute l'équipe!View more
Saba
The food was great, the cocktails were average.
Would not recommend sitting at the bar, not comfortable at all.View more
Alessandro
Tout était super bon! Le staffs étaient trop sympa :)View more
Réjane
Delicious food, friendly staff, nice ambiance! Will definitely be backView more