Shali is a modern Persian BBQ restaurant located in West Island, Montreal, offering authentic Persian flavors in a warm and welcoming setting. Our menu features juicy kebabs, rich stews, and traditional Persian dishes made with high-quality ingredients and a modern approach — all prepared without charcoal for a cleaner, consistent taste. Whether you’re dining in, taking out, or ordering through Uber Eats or DoorDash, we’re here to share the true taste of Persian cuisine in Montreal.
Shali Restaurant is widely praised as one of Montreal's best Persian spots, with koobideh and joojeh noted for their juiciness and flavor, generous portions, and fresh ingredients that make the kebabs stand out; the menu is described as authentic with saffron rice and a range of traditional dishes, while the warm, attentive service and welcoming, family vibe draw many diners back, and the BYOW option helps balance the value, even though weekend busy times can slow service.
Shali is honestly one of the best Persian kababs I've ever had ! The staff is very kind & the atmosphere & very relaxed. Great value for the price & extremely tasty!
A very welcoming restaurant, with delicious Persian food. The interior is modest & charming. The staff is very pleasant & hospitable. It is so nice to be greeted with a smile at the door. The menu is more extensive than other Persian restaurants in the city. The restaurant offers all the traditional Persian grilled meats, as well as hard to find Persian specialties. We particularly enjoyed the Fesenjoon chicken stew. All dishes that we tried were delicious! Being able to bring a bottle of your favourite wine, to complement the flavours, completes the experience!
Hands down the best Persian restaurant in Montreal. The warm hospitality, professional staff, & exceptional food quality combined with a wonderful atmosphere made for a perfect experience. Highly recommended to anyone seeking authentic flavors.
This food was amazing. I have mostly had Persian food at people's houses so it's always been delicious but this food was so good. The restaurant was simply decorated with a vibe of being in someone's dinning room. The food is exquisite! The chickens flavors just explode in my mouth. The jooje torsh (#5) was so tangy & well balanced with earthy spices. The signature shali kebab was also so juicy. We will go back. They had big family style tables perfect for a family gathering.
Fantastic food....all kabob types were cooked to perfection. The quality of the dishes certainly put this place at top 3 Persian restaurants in the east coast.
I landed in Montreal for work around 8pm & was searching for delicious & healthy options near the airport & found this gem! The kebab plates (both chicken & beef) are next level delicious & the best Persian food I've had to date. I ended up coming a second time on my way back to the airport & the tangy chicken kebab plate with rice & salad was amazing. Will be coming back on my next trip to Montreal!
If you have ever tried Persian restaurants & had Persian kebabs, I strongly recommend you to try Shali Restaurant.
Besides the high quality dishes, the portions are enormous & delicious. Also I can say that the prices are very reasonable.
& finally, the personnel are so nice & always welcome you with a beautiful smile.
Feb 21, 2026
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This is a BYOB Persian restaurant that is run by a lovely couple that provides authentic Persian food with lots of heart n love, everything is well seasoned & definitely worth a visit
An amazing authentic & wonderful Persian restaurant on des Sources blvd ❤?❤? We made reservations for my mother's birthday & upon entering the venue saw many families & friends enjoying the food of the restaurant 😇😇 The staff was super welcoming & answered all our questions about the food ! We started with complimentary Barley soup which was incredibly tasty ❤?❤? For the main dishes we opted for the BBQ Flame-Cooked Meats as my mom had the Tender Barbecue Chicken Thighs while I had the Tangy Chicken kebab (breast) & each meal came with saffron rice & salad with the BBQ Tomato. Each bite was a gourmet's delight & super delicious & our full compliments to the chef 🙏🙏 For dessert we shared a Baklava & it was just as amazing ❤?❤? Cannot wait to come back with the entire family & friends to this 10/10 venue & try other items in its excellent menu 😇😇 MORE UPDATES: Went with my friends & had wonderful lentil soup followed by very tasty & delicious chicken dishes ❤?❤? For dessert we all had the saffron ice cream & it was heaven on earth 😇😇
Visiting friends from out of province, & so very sorry we won't be able to come back until summer .
From the moment we walked in, the wonderful aroma welcomed us!
The service was so welcoming & friendly., the food was delicious !
They first served us a delicious barley soup. We then lovingly enjoyed The Warm eggplant Dish, followed by the main courses of Traditional Persian stews, & chicken breast with saffron rice & salad.
Looking forward to our next visit to Montreal so we can come back & enjoy more selections from this restaurant
Jan 31, 2026
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I just finished eating here & was very impressed with the quality of the food! Fair prices for the incredible portions, good modern music, & the staff was quick & friendly. What more can you ask for when wanting authentic Persian food! 110% recommend.
Get the dessert & tea! Really helped closed to experience.
The food at Shali Persian Restaurant is absolutely amazing-authentic flavors, beautifully prepared, & consistently delicious. What truly elevates the experience, however, is the service provided by Samaneh. She works tirelessly, always with a warm smile, & ensures that every guest feels welcome & cared for.
To be honest, the service quality depends entirely on her presence.
I sincerely hope the owners appreciate her value & reward her accordingly, because Samaneh is the heart of this restaurant.
Afsaneh
Great little persian restaurant. They serve all authentic food. Their rice is always perfectly fluffy & their meat is cooked to perfection. I recommend it to anyone looking for authentic food in a cozy setting.
