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Restaurant Shamdooni

Shaughnessy Village
4.7$$
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Restaurant Shamdooni Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Persian

Homemade Persian Catering located in Montreal

Always ready, Always fresh!

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Reviews for Restaurant Shamdooni

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*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Shamdooni is described as a warm, authentic Persian restaurant in downtown Montreal that consistently delivers generous portions, flavorful dishes, and good value. Reviews highlight authentic favorites such as dizi, ghorme sabzi, fesenjan, joojeh, koobideh, baghali polo, tahchin, and ash reshteh, with rice often praised as well cooked and the meals feeling homemade and comforting. The service is frequently praised for friendliness and hospitality, with staff going the extra mile, including sharing homemade bread and tea, and even delivering orders during busy times. The atmosphere is described as cozy, unpretentious, and family like. While most feedback is very positive, a few notes mention slower service when busy, some dishes not meeting expectations such as tenderness of meat or balance of flavors, and occasional issues with wait times or accuracy. Overall the restaurant is regarded as a gem for traditional Iranian cuisine at affordable prices, offering a memorable and homey dining experience in the city.
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I can confidently say that Shamdini is one of the best Persian restaurants I've experienced-& I say this as a Persian myself.

The food is truly authentic & absolutely delicious. Every dish is rich in flavor, perfectly balanced, & clearly made with care. From the quality of the ingredients to the way the food is beautifully presented, everything feels thoughtful & refined. You can tell they take pride in what they serve.

What I really appreciate is the variety. Whether you're vegetarian or a meat lover, there are plenty of options to choose from, & everything I've tried has been consistently excellent.

The restaurant is also very clean, well-organized, & welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better.

If you're looking for real, authentic Persian cuisine that's actually'Persian-approved,' this is the place.

⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? - completely well-deserved.

Mar 28, 2026
on Google

Authentic fresh Iranian dishes served in very generous portions,staff is very polite & welcoming,loved my Experience here👍

Jan 16, 2026
on Google

We went to Shamdooni & honestly-this place absolutely nailed it. They serve traditional Persian dizi the way it's meant to be done. Everything from the food to the service felt authentic, generous, & full of heart.

For the price, you get an incredible amount of food & an even bigger dose of genuine Persian hospitality. The atmosphere is warm & welcoming, & the whole experience feels real-not commercialized, not rushed. Just honest, comforting food.

I'm saying this as someone who comes from Toronto, where there's no shortage of places serving dizi, so the competition is real. & still-this was by far one of the best dizi experiences I've had in a long time. It genuinely reminded me of home.

If you're in Montreal & looking for proper dizi & an authentic Persian experience, I'd 100% recommend Shamdooni without hesitation.

Dec 26, 2025
on Google

Authentic & tasty Persian food.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google

Just discovered a new Iranian restaurant in downtown Montreal - & I'm blown away! The food is incredibly authentic, the staff are warm & welcoming, & every bite reminded me of my mother's cooking. I especially loved their Ash Goje & all the stews - full of flavour & comfort. Everything is made from fresh ingredients, & the prices are very affordable. A true taste of home ! I highly recommend Shamdooni to everyone!

Jul 28, 2025
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