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.
Quaint little restaurant, tucked away in the mile end. My friends away were blown away by the flavours of the food, & the very kind hospitality. The couscous is probably on of the best ones I had in a very long time & highly recommend it! The butternut, chickpea & date soup was incredible as well.
Lots of vegetarian / vegan friendly options which is always a big big plus.
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.
Je vous recommande à 100% ce restaurant. La cuisine est délicieuse, le service est au top & la déco est authentique. Mention spéciale pour Mike qui a été très à l'écoute de nos besoins (allergie). Foncez !!
Stopped by without a reservation on a Saturday night after an event. Luckily got some seats at the bar. The service was amazing & the food was impeccable. Mikey was awesome & the atmosphere & decor of the place doesn't shy away either. Mikey also owns the one of the kind banhmi place next door which holds a special place in my heart. You can tell much thought was put into every aspect of the place - the food, the music, the decor, the service. The drinks were also cool! Would recommend trying the hot & heavy.
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 ;).
Fantastic Moroccan-inspired cuisine with lovely service & a very enthusiastic, engaging chef (maybe the owner, too?) Highly recommend trying as many dishes as possible, all of them are unique & flavorful. Limited seating but if you're ok with the bar (which is right next to the chefs cooking) the vibes are great. Definitely coming back soon!
Very cute & lowkey bistro in the Mile-End with incredible Moroccan inspired dishes. I & my sister had the Moroccan couscous & hummus. Everything we tried was amazingly delicious & absolutely flavourful. The staff were friendly & we liked the atmosphere when it wasn't crowded. Highly recommend the couscous & hummus!
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.
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!!
