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 celebrated as one of the best Persian dining destinations in Montreal, praised consistently for its authentic flavors, high-quality ingredients, and generous portion sizes. Many guests highlight the exceptional tenderness and seasoning of the kebabs, with the Koobideh and Barg often cited as standout dishes. The atmosphere is frequently described as warm, cozy, and welcoming, making it suitable for both family gatherings and casual outings. While the vast majority of patrons experience outstanding and friendly service, some feedback notes inconsistencies regarding service attentiveness, professional presentation, or occasional lapses in speed during peak hours. Overall, the combination of delicious, freshly prepared food, a BYOW policy, and a hospitable environment keeps many customers returning for a memorable 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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
They ran out of chicken breast at 6:30 pm, the filet mignon didn't feel like it was fillet mignon, good soup, basmati rice was dry & tasteless, salad was small, however the lentil soup was outstanding. Server was average, no atmosphere, not running back at any time soon.
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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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!
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!
I have just been wowed!!
Tried the Barg (beef) & the Jooje (chicken breast) & loved them both very much. Rice - excellent & not greasy
Meat - tender & great quality flavour
Chicken - outstandingly delicious
Salad - light & dances on the palate
Service - super friendly
Sweet Saffron Rice dessert - Wow!
Ambiance - relaxing background music
Cleanliness - All was clean & amazing
I need to go back soon.
Thank you Shali for this wonderful food experience! ❤?😀👍🏻
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
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.
