Les retours sur Nili convergent vers une expérience chaleureuse et gourmande. La cuisine marocaine est inventive et les plats tels que le couscous et la pastilla se distinguent par leur présentation soignée et leurs saveurs riches. L'ambiance est intime et cosy, avec une décoration soignée qui donne une impression moderne mais authentique. Les cocktails et les boissons accompagnent le repas avec des associations bien pensées et une vraie réflexion derrière l'harmonie des goûts. Le service est souvent loué pour sa gentillesse et son efficacité, même lors des soirées chargées. Certains critiques notent des points à améliorer comme une cadence de service parfois lente ou des desserts lourds et des détails de salle à peaufiner, notamment au bar. Dans l'ensemble, la plupart recommandent Nili pour son rapport qualité-prix attractif, sa vibe agréable et l'envie de revenir, à Montréal dans le quartier Mile End ou ailleurs, avec des options végétariennes et véganes et des plats qui mêlent tradition marocaine et touches modernes.
Absolutely incredible experience at Nili. My boyfriend & I are visiting from Vermont, & since we both work in food service, going out to eat, especially on Valentine's Day is something we don't take lightly. We really notice the details, & we know Valentine's Day can be a little overwhelming in food service. Nili exceeded every expectation.
The atmosphere was warm, intimate, & thoughtfully curated. It felt romantic without being over-the-top, & even on such a busy night, everything flowed so smoothly.
The food was outstanding. Every dish was beautifully plated, intentional, & packed with flavor. You could truly taste the care behind every component. As people who work in restaurants ourselves, we know how hard it is to execute at that level on a holiday service & the kitchen absolutely delivered.
The drinks were amazing as well balanced, creative, & perfectly paired with the meal. You can tell real thought went into the cocktail program, not just the food.
What truly made the night special were the people. The chef was incredibly kind & genuine, & you could feel the passion behind the food. Our waitress was so warm, attentive, & welcoming she made us feel completely taken care of all evening. Condos to the kitchen staff you guys rocked it! 🙌
Coming from Vermont, we'll definitely be talking about this dinner for a long time. Thank you, Nili, for making our Valentine's dinner so special. We'll absolutely be back next time we're in Montreal. ❤?
Back to school is like me going back to Nili's.
Had a repeat good experience in a super comfortable setting. Attentive, friendly & knowledgable staff. It was suggested I try their Manhattan cocktail. Unbelievable & yes, I would like another please.
I keep sampling their menu but am stuck with their HACHIS PARMENTIER.
10 sept. 2025
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Run to this restaurant for tasty, well presented & well priced food. We were most impressed by all of this, along with the groovy vibe & attentive service. The main dishes we enjoyed were all so tasty ; morrocan cous cous, chicken satay with peanut sauce & the Greek sandwich if you love all the night shade veggies; eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, olives. The Mesen honey dessert was also unusual & satisfying. We love honey. We also enjoyed their delicious drinks; watermelon & mint iced tea. Good options for a hot summer night. These selections were guided by the sever /bartender. They know their favorite dishes & you will not be disappointed.
It is a small place so make reservations. However, they also take walk ins for their outdoor patio.
Photos are taken in the evening under the glow of groovy ceiling lighting.
We had a wonderful dinner at nili, a cozy French-Moroccan restaurant in the Mile End neighborhood of Montreal. The food was absolutely delicious: full of flavor, beautifully presented, & clearly made with care. The service was equally impressive: warm, welcoming, & attentive. We even had a lovely conversation with one of the waitresses. Prices were very reasonable for the quality. I highly recommend this place to anyone passing through the area.
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.
very cozy Moroccan inspired place. Looooved everything about it & the staff is very cute & attentive too. I specially loved the palm hearts salad. Vegetarian & vegan options are available as well!! The dessert, Panna Cotta was amaaaaazing, never had something like it before.
In short, highly recommend : easy 4.5. FOOD Started with the artichoke dip. Safe to say that it was the best I had ever had. Chunky , flavourful & delicious. Could have eaten 3 of them. Mom ordered the Moroccan couscous, which had raisins, slivered almonds, walnuts & some other vegetables, with some humous on top. She found each bite to have a different flavour, but would have like there to be more vegetables. Presentation was beautiful. My partner ordered the fish balls & they were cooked to perfection. Soft & tender with a tomatoey sauce. I personally found it a little bland, but he loved it. I ordered the chicken pastillo & it was easily the winner of the night. Flaky, moist with rich flavours & the most delicious combination of ingredients. Perfect proportion size for me. Also incredible presentation. Swear I could eat that 4 times a week. Another highlight, was their slightly spicy & salty homemade sauce. It paired well with EVERYTHING : the artichoke tip, the couscous, the pastillo & the fishballs. I would love to see it available for purchase in jars. Order the MSEMEN for dessert & it was okay.The size was too big for one person, & I felt like it could have used some vanilla ice cream, of apple slices, or a coffee. SERVICE Cannot speak highly enough of the server : super attentive without being invasive. Friendly, authentic & prompt. Great personality that shined through her service & her style. Easily one of the best service experiences I have had in a long time (& I use to be a server). AMBIANCE Comfortable seating with clean tables & amble space. Interesting & engaging decor. I found the music a bit loud (we were right under the speaker & I am slightly hearing impaired). Overall I really enjoyed my first experience & will be returning hopefully soon - especially if they get coffee & star selling the special sauce in jars ;).
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The food was insanely delicious, gorgeously presented, in such a unique & intimate setting with an attentive & super friendly waitress. Perfect dinner, thank you so much! This place is such a gem.
Honestly I come to Nili at least twice a week & I cannot love it more every time. The food served has to be the homiest most delicious food on the street. Mikey really knows what he's doing & always trying to go beyond. Vibe & music always 10/10. Alaric at the bar is always surprising me with awesome new drinks & never disappoints with his suggestions. Ashley & Helene always attentive to what I need & never leave me too long without something delicious in front of me & a full drink. Best place on the mile end love it
