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.
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.
Belle expérienece. Le staff est passioné & parle avec des étoiles de leur chef & bouffe. Nous avons pris le bruschetta en entrée qui est famillier & différent en même temps. Très rafraichissant. Ensuite nous avons continué avec les boules de merlan dans la sauce tomatée qui s'harmonise avec le yaourt nature & ensuite le poulet satay est réellement une fusion réussie. Bravo pour une super expérience dans un setting retro.
23 août 2025
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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.
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!
Cozy little spot with really warm service from both the waitress & owner! Their chicken satay was underwhelming but their desserts & pastilla are amazing....such wonderful combination of flavors & textures.
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.
