Shamdooni est reconnu pour sa cuisine persane authentique, ses portions généreuses, des ingrédients frais et une atmosphère chaleureuse et accueillante. Des plats comme Kalam Polow, Tahchin, Ash Reshteh, Ghorme Sabzi, Baghali Polo avec agneau, Kookoo Sabzi et Joojeh sont mis en avant pour leurs saveurs riches et leur présentation soignée. Le personnel est décrit comme sympathique, courtois et attentif, avec plusieurs avis mentionnant une hospitalité exceptionnelle et même des livraisons personnelles. Plusieurs commentaires soulignent le très bon rapport qualité prix et beaucoup considèrent Shamdooni comme l'un des meilleurs restaurants persans de Montréal, offrant des options pour végétariens et amateurs de viande. Quelques critiques évoquent certains plats un peu gras, des sauces pouvant être amères, des délais de service lors des heures d'affluence et des suggestions d'amélioration de la décoration, sans éclipser l'impression générale positive. Dans l'ensemble, Shamdooni est perçu comme une adresse conviviale offrant une cuisine iranienne maison et réconfortante, accompagnée d'une expérience chaleureuse et d'un accueil chaleureux.
I was really disappointed with the tahchin I ordered. It was extremely dry, tasted like it had been sitting around for a long time, & honestly didn't feel fresh at all. I had much higher expectations from this restaurant!!
As someone who has tried tahchin in many different places, I can confidently say this was the lowest quality version I've ever had.
I hope the restaurant pays more attention to freshness & quality, because this experience was far from what I expected.
17 avr. 2026
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New Persian restaurant in downtown Montréal with very authentic, homemade-style dishes.
For brunch, they offer'Kale Pache,' the famous Iranian sheep's head dish, very fresh & tasty, but it sells out quickly, so it's best to reserve in advance.
I also tried'Baghali Polo Mahiche' (rice with lamb shank). It was incredibly delicious, the meat was so juicy it just melted in my mouth.
The chairs are a bit uncomfortable, but the food quality more than makes up for it. Definitely worth a visit, this is my new go-to spot for Iranian cuisine!
While I gave this place a 5 star review, I still wanted to share a few more thoughts. Overall, the quality of the food was very good for the price. We went as a group & ordered tahchin, baghali polo with lamb shank, karafs stew, & zeytoon parvarde.
I really loved the chicken tahchin. It came with a small bowl of chicken broth that you could pour over the rice, which made it even more flavorful. The chicken was well seasoned & tasted great. The presentation was also beautiful, topped with fried almonds & barberries.
The lamb shank was well seasoned too, but the taste was just average in my opinion. I have had better elsewhere. The karafs stew was well cooked & nicely thick & settled, but it had a seasoning, maybe a hint of cinnamon, that I did not enjoy as much. That is just my personal preference though.
The ash e dough was delicious & tasted exactly how it should. Unfortunately, the zeytoon parvarde was not my favorite as it had a slightly bitter taste.
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.
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.
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 visited this restaurant during a weekend evening. It's rare to find a Persian restaurant that I like. I liked the food & the staff are nice & welcoming. The quality of the materials used is quite good too. I'm overall satisfied with my experience. (I hope they can eventually invest in the interior design a bit.)
I have to mention that cooking Persian food takes more effort than most people think. Considering the circumstances I think the price is justified.
15 mars 2026
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We ordered Barg kebab & Zeitoon parvarde.Barg kebab meat was NOT tender & Zeitoon parvarde was sweet & a bit bitter.I don't recommend it. Price was normal . 2x Barg kebab with rice+1x zetoon parvarde +2drinks =75$ .You can have better quality persian food with this price in Montreal !
It's rare these days to find restaurants who put love into the art of cooking & fortunately, Shamdooni does this right. Food is exceptional. What's even more impressive is the quality of food for the price. A gem in the heart of Montreal to be discovered & hopefully, continuing to thrive.
The waiter was exceptional. Thank you for letting me try the homemade bread & tea. You have done Iran proud.
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.
7 déc. 2025
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One of the best Persian restaurants in Montreal-fresh, high-quality ingredients & delicious dishes. The staff are friendly & welcoming, making every visit a pleasure.
