Shali Restaurant presents a refined take on Persian cuisine, specializing in expertly grilled meats and vibrant, fresh salads. Patrons can anticipate succulent kebabs, marinated to perfection and seared over open flames, offering a true taste of traditional flavors. The menu emphasizes high-quality ingredients, prepared with time-honored techniques to deliver an authentic culinary experience. Complementing the grilled specialties are a variety of crisp, artfully assembled salads, providing a refreshing contrast. Shali Restaurant delivers a satisfying and flavorful journey through the rich culinary heritage of Persia, focusing on simple, delicious preparations.
Shali Restaurant is widely regarded as a standout destination for authentic Persian cuisine in Montreal, frequently praised for its high-quality, tender kebabs, generous portions, and flavorful dishes like the koobideh, barg, and various stews. Guests often highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the hospitable nature of the staff, which creates a cozy and family-oriented dining environment. While the bring-your-own-wine policy and the overall value for money are frequently noted as major perks, some feedback points to occasional inconsistencies in service speed, uniform formality, and dining room maintenance during busy periods. Despite these mixed experiences, the majority of patrons consider it a top-tier establishment and consistently recommend it for its authentic flavors and excellent dining experience.
Wow! Everything was delicious. High-quality food, excellent service, & a very friendly staff who never forget to smile.
This was my second visit with my family & friends, & everything was perfect. We ordered Zereshk Polo ba Morgh, Koobideh, & Joojeh, & they were all excellent.
During my first visit, I personally didn't like the rice, but this time it was great. That tells me the manager actually pays attention to customer reviews & works to improve the food, which I really appreciate.
If you're looking for one of the best Persian restaurants in Montreal, I highly recommend giving this place a try.
Congratulations to the manager & the entire team. Keep up the great work! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great Persian food with plenty of flavor! We ordered their signature koobideh, & it was incredibly flavorful & juicy. Friendly service & a great overall experience. Highly recommend!
We ordered one dinner meal (rice with Zereshk chicken - a tomato based chicken stew) one kids meal (koobideh), one side of meat (koobideh torsh) & a side of olives.
We started off with a lentil soup with pita bread.
For our dinners, we had an order of a chicken stew, & two orders of the grilled koobideh meat. The side of olives were a great compliment to the meats.
Though the place was busy on a Friday night, the food came out pretty faster after we ordered it (10mins)- fast service for freshly made food.
Jun 20, 2026
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Shali is by far the best Persian restaurant in the West Island. Their kebabs are on a completely different level, & it's hard to find a Barg kebab of this quality anywhere else. The Koobideh is also exceptional juicy, flavorful, & perfectly cooked. Combined with excellent service & a welcoming atmosphere, Shali is a place I highly recommend to anyone looking for outstanding Persian food :)
We had koobideh & kebab torsh, & both were really delicious. I especially liked the kebab torsh. The atmosphere & service were great overall. The restaurant is spacious, with plenty of tables, so it was easy to get seated.
Honestly, compared to other restaurants, the food didn't taste that special. The koobideh was the only thing that tasted pretty good.
For dessert, we ordered baklava with tea. The tea was really fragrant & tasty, but the baklava was awful - like, so bad that I almost wanted to tell them we didn't want it anymore.
As for the service, the restroom was dirty, which is honestly surprising for an Iranian place. Also, there wasn't even a single napkin on the table, so you had to ask the staff for one.
Overall, I'd give it about a 3 out of 5.
