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.
Overall, reviews describe Nili as a cozy, intimate Moroccan-inspired spot with a warm, attentive staff and a thoughtfully curated atmosphere that shines, especially for special occasions like Valentine's Day; the menu features flavorful, beautifully plated dishes such as pastilla and a standout couscous, with many praising the depth of flavor, the balance of spices, and good value for the quality. The drinks and dessert programs are frequently highlighted, with well balanced cocktails and desserts like panna cotta, though a few notes mention heavy desserts or occasional service pacing issues during busy nights. The consensus is that the food is delicious, the vibe is charming and inviting, and when the service runs smoothly, Nili feels like a memorable, high quality go-to in the neighborhood that guests are eager to return to.
Another excellent meal at Nili. The food was great particularly the couscous & the merlan balls. Service is outstanding & the owner Mikey is passionate about delighting his customers. Highly recommend this hidden gem.
Really enjoyed our experience here! They offer many appetizers & great mains. I got the Couscous with Chicken & it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. We also tried the Chicken Satay & the flavour was amazing with some of the most tender chicken I have ever had. Great date spot or place to go & share a bunch small plates with friends. Prices were very fair for the quality & amount of food.
Really good food, the appetizers are insane. The hummus... my god it was good & same with the couscous as a main dish. The staff was friendly, pleasant & reactive. @Nili Thank you again for the lovely evening
Everything was completely perfect! What is there to say? This is some of the most delicious food I've ever eaten. Yes, the couscous! & I can't wait to go back & try everything else! Save room for dessert which is also perfect. The space is comfortable & has a cool vibe without a hint of pretension. The staff is really nice &, like, authentically nice. This has quickly risen to a top favorite restaurant. Thank you!
Very cute bistro in the mile end! We had the Moroccan couscous & the Greek sandwich, & then shared the banana tart for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious, amazingly flavourful & fresh! The staff were friendly & helpful, really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend & the couscous & banana tart are not to be missed!!
out of this werld . Unreal (had to change the o word because I think google sensors those reviews now - I realized my review was hidden so I suspect that's the reason ..) couscous hummus tower & herb infused oil dipping sauce. My friend loved the banana tart. Was the perfect place to go for a peaceful 1030pm snack . Staff were so cool & the owner was a warm person who made us feel appreciated as we were both sitting down & leaving. Happy my friend recommended it to me & that I finally got around to trying it
Dec 28, 2023
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Been a few times now & can't say enough good things! I've tried a variety of the appetizers & mains-the couscous, hummus & baked pasta are just some of my faves. Such a cozy interior, the loveliest staff & really good quality food! A true neighbour gem. Can't ask for more. Oh & you MUST get the banana tart & panna cotta for dessert.
Incredible service & atmosphere & the food was out of this world. My friend & I both agreed it was the best couscous we have ever eaten. 10/10 Can't wait to go back!
We tried couscous & chicken B'stila. Both were fresh & nicely cooked. The portion of couscous looked a bit small but it was heavy & we couldn't finish it. The only thing i would say was that the place is a bit dark, not really my taste.
Some food is delicious (fish Meatballs & couscous) other is kind of sad & disappointing (baked feta & merguez). All is heavy on the salt. Service is friendly & efficient. Nice vibe. Good but small cocktails.
Oct 17, 2023
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Small & quiet location with a soothing decor. The staff was friendly & welcoming. The food was perfect. Filled with flavor, perfect portion & temperature. The menu had just enough choices. I had the Boulettes de merlan & my friend had the couscous Marocain & both were amazing. To add a personal touch, a postcard/buisness card is given with the bill as a souvenir.
3 of 4 dishes decent. Not sure about those rave reviews of the couscous. One of our party ordered & it was poor. Also someone at adjacent table ordered at left all of their couscous dish. Pricy & hip place.
C’est devenu de loin ma meilleure adresse à Montréal. La cuisine y est délicieuse & savoureuse, notamment le couscous qui est juste à tomber par terre. Les cocktails sont aussi très bon, le thé à la menthe vaut le détour. L’ambiance & le service sont toujours parfaits. Le rapport qualité prix est incroyablement positif!
Aug 27, 2023
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We found Nili through Resy & were happy to see it had reservations available. As vegetarians, we had excellent options from which to choose. I had the vegetarian couscous which was delicious - perfectly flavored. The presentation was excellent. We also tried the cocktails which were all delicious. Lovely waitstaff & a great outdoor seating area.
