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.
Really enjoyed our visit here. Everything from ordering to receiving the food was smooth & stress free. The staff members were warm & attentive, & the overall setting felt inviting. I'd absolutely recommend this place for a casual outing.
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.
A perfect evening. The atmosphere is cozy & the menu is quite diverse. I loved the fresh flavors & the creamy textures of our meal. The servers were fantastic & very attentive. Overall, it was an unforgettable dining experience that I would recommend to anyone.
First time trying Iranian food & WOW - everything was incredible! The food was so tasty, the vibe was cozy, & the staff were super friendly.
10/10 experience, highly recommend!
Apr 22, 2026
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I had another wonderful experience at Shali Restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the flavorful kebabs & perfectly cooked rice. Everything tasted fresh & authentic.
What really stood out was the exceptional hospitality from the staff. The service was impressively fast, even though we were a large group. They welcomed us warmly, accommodated all of our requests, & made sure everyone was taken care of.
To make the evening even more special, they kindly served our cake, along with tea & music, creating a memorable & enjoyable atmosphere for our celebration.
Highly recommend this place for both the food & the outstanding service!
This is the best Iranian kebab I've had in Montreal. The food is absolutely delicious, & the staff are incredibly friendly & welcoming. The whole experience was wonderful. I highly recommend this place if you want to try authentic Iranian food.
Mar 8, 2026
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Small restaurant, reserve in advance even for small groups. The food was delicious, very flavorful & fresh. The staff, although seems understaffed in a Friday evening, was very cordial, friendly & welcoming. I would highly recommend it.
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.
We visited Shali for a birthday dinner based on recommendation by a work colleague. We booked table about a week ahead & they accommodated our group of 10 people with no issues on the Friday night of event. It was quite busy so I do recommend rsvp for weekend evenings. Prices are definitely not the cheapest, however the freshness & rich taste of every item on the plate did not make me regret my decision! Worth every dollar! Furthermore, the byob option kinda balance out the cost for the meal. Though they seemed short staffed for the service side, I really found it reasonable considering we were a larger table. I definitely recommend this restaurant specially for the die hard carnivores that appreciate the charcoal flavor infusion to their meat!
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.
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.
The kebab was tasty & juicy. I just wish the chicken kebab had been saffron-flavored, but overall the quality of the kebabs was good, & I would recommend this restaurant
I had a great experience at Shali Restaurant. The koobideh kebab was extremely delicious & the food quality was very high. The atmosphere was warm, friendly, & very welcoming. The prices were excellent considering the generous portion sizes. I would definitely recommend this place 🥰
J'ai eu une excellente expérience au restaurant Shali. Le kebab koobideh était vraiment délicieux & la qualité de la nourriture était excellente. L'ambiance était chaleureuse, conviviale & très accueillante. Les prix sont excellents par rapport aux portions généreuses. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant 🍚
Unfortunately this Persian restaurant didn't live up to expectations. The service was borderline rude with waitresses in what looked to be bothered. Tahdig was soggy, soup was cheap lentil. The meat was very nice but as whole a poor experience. Do not recommend.
