Lebanese restaurant serving dishes from the Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisines including Shish Taouk, Shawarma, vegetarian and vegan options, salads and entrées.
Fans and first timers alike describe Zaytouni as a place with generous portions, fresh and flavorful Lebanese fare, and a standout crispy shawarma that many call the best they have had, along with juicy shish taouk, homemade sauces with strong garlic notes, and a pita that stays crisp when toasted. The experience is commonly marked by friendly, attentive service and a spotless, welcoming space, with several reviewers noting the owner and staff make everyone feel at home. While the majority praise the quality and value, a few criticisms arise about certain salads or dips not meeting expectations, and a handful of delivery orders arrive late or incomplete. Some guests also feel that the viral crispy shawarma can be overhyped compared with other offerings, but most leave satisfied and eager to return, making Zaytouni a frequent recommendation for authentic, abundant Lebanese plates and shareable platters in the area.
As we walked in we were greated by the workers they were very friendly. This place is nice & convenient they made us food that looked & tasted very appetizing!
Worst Shawerma ever, tried their crispy Shawerma
It was extremely salty
Took forever to be ready
The garlic sauce is weird
The food on display seemed like 2-3 days old!
We had an amazing lunch at Zaytouni on the West Island. We ordered Pita mix Shish Taouk & Trio Shawarma, with coca-cola for the drinks. They made fresh in front of us, very tasty & meat was well cooked. The place is very clean, well organized. The staffs were nice & courteous. Next time when we will come to Montréal Island, will visit again to try something else.
Merci beaucoup
Tried the crispy Shawarma - was excellent! Super fresh, friendly staff, could not ask for better. I thought that parking lot would be a nightmare but parking was also easy to find. A+ experience!
Fantastic! Especially the'custom' sandwich. The chicken isn't dry & is seasoned perfectly, presentation is super, most importantly everything is fresh! Everyone needs to have the Saj sandwich. Go now!
Had to try their viral crispy chicken sandwich & beat James to it for once. Was left pretty disappointed as there was zero crisp to the bite. Flavour was ok, chicken was fine, but a little bit salty to my liking. I fell for the hype unlike James ... That is why he wins.
A taste of Lebanon just a few minutes away! Not only because the food is delicious & fresh, but also because the service is friendly & warm just like back home.
The crispy shawarmas are insane! Definitely worth a try!
We got the combo (pita, potatoes, & a drink) & it was fantastic from start to finish. Everything came out fresh, hot, & full of flavor.
The wrap itself had that perfect golden crunch on the outside, but still soft & loaded inside. The meat was juicy, tender, & super well-seasoned… but the chicken?? WOW. So flavorful, perfectly cooked, & honestly one of the best I've had, not dry at all, just melt-in-your-mouth good 🤤👏
& the potatoes on the side were the perfect addition, crispy, seasoned just right, & so addictive.
Every bite had the perfect mix, sauce, meat, & that slight char from the grill that just takes it to another level. You can tell everything is made fresh & with care.
Messy? Yes. Worth it? 1000% 😍
Already thinking about when I'm coming back.
Apr 14, 2026
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WOW wow, the viral crispy shawarma is heavenly 🤤🤤🤤, everything is so fresh . Yes the menu is the same as other Lebanese franchises but the quality is above & beyond.
Wanted to love it, & although the food was ok, the service, the experience, the customer service was horrible. Really dissapointed & will NEVER get food there again. For similar food, I would HIGHLY reccomend SARAB. Such beautiful, accommodating individuals!!
Zaytouni is a great spot. The chicken shawarma on saj bread made crispy is unreal. Super flavourful & crunchy on the outside/juicy inside. Definitely a must order.
The owner is a super cool guy who will remember you on subsequent visits 👌
