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.
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.
Casual place with unique things to try! Staff are super friendly & great at making recommendations. Drinks were great as well. The fish ball was reallly great!!
Oct 26, 2023
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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.
The atmosphere was charming, as was the service. I was delighted & surprised by the food, which was adventurous & exceptionally delicious. On a personal note, as someone who has always hated bananas, the banana tart I had made me reconsider disliking them. Magnificent all around. Ten out of ten.
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.
Had the best time here last night. Staff were incredibly friendly. Everything we had from the tomato bruschetta to the chocolate croissant bread pudding was on point. Nili should be at the top of your list of Montreal restaurants. Great experience from beginning to end.
Sep 20, 2023
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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.
This restaurant was delicious & had a great assortment of wine & cocktails. We sat outside on the patio which was very charming. The staff here are so pleasant & helpful. Would love to sit inside because it also looks great!
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!
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.
