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.
This was the best Iranian restaurant that I have ever been to anywhere, & I am so excited to come back the next time I am in Montréal.
Everything we ordered was phenomenal from the Kalam Polo, to the Kookoo Sabzi Wrap, Ash Reshteh, & Ash Dooq. I also liked their Torshi. If I lived here I would be here every single week!
A restaurant that brings the best of homemade Iranian cuisine to Montreal's food scene, affordable, high-quality, with generous portions, & always tasty & fresh. The presentation is beautiful; what they create is truly art on every plate.
Mar 28, 2026
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I would never be willing to eat at this restaurant again. Unfortunately, the environment was not very pleasant, & the quality of the two dishes we ordered was very poor. It was quite obvious that the food was not fresh, which was really disappointing.
In addition, the staff's behavior was not very professional, & the constant movement of employees around the restaurant was quite distracting & made it difficult to enjoy the meal.
If the food had been good, these issues might have been easier to overlook. However, compared to many other Iranian restaurants in Montreal, this place is unfortunately much weaker in terms of quality. I do not recommend this restaurant at all.
I'm new to Iranian food, & I don't know what we ate( except for fasanjoon), but everything was delicious! We tried lamb shank with rice & green beans & it was also amazing ! In the fast food insfested downtown area, this place give me hope that good affordable food is still possible🙏
This restaurant has that small, cozy & family affair type of place! Service is good. Overall food is good but not a 4.9. Mirza gazhemi & ash was very good. Kobideh was good too but the joojeh wasn't that great, it lacked a bit of flavour. Other dishes like tachin & gheymeh were also good but not a 4.9/5. Overall food is good but if you are used to Iranian cuisine, you might be a tad disappointed! & prices are decent for 2026!
Jan 4, 2026
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Excellent food! The kebab was delicious & the Iranian rice was perfectly cooked with great quality. They were busy, so the service was a bit slower, but overall a great experience.
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!
We had a great experience, the food was delicious, the menu was cleverly orchestrated, simple yet diverse, the place was clean, the Iranian music & atmosphere was mesmerizing.
