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.
Reviews indicate Shali Restaurant serves authentic Persian cuisine with tender kebabs grilled over charcoal, including koobideh and joojeh, and meat dishes paired with fragrant saffron rice and fresh salads. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable, with a bring your own wine option that adds value. The atmosphere is warm and family friendly, and the staff are described as cordial, attentive, and welcoming, though service can be slower when the place is busy. Reservations are advised for weekend evenings due to high popularity. Desserts and starters receive praise such as barley soup, saffron ice cream, and baklava, and the overall dining experience is described as flavorful and comforting. A few reviews note occasional lapses in service or cleanliness, but the consensus is that Shali stands out as one of the best Persian restaurants in Montreal, especially for kebabs and the overall quality of food.
The food quality was good, but the dining staff were not professional at all. Dirty dishes were piled up on the table, there were no paper napkins available, & the waiters were not wearing appropriate uniforms.
Dec 26, 2025
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Hands down some of the best Iranian food in the area. The kebabs at Shali are consistently tender & juicy, never dry like some other places. Great service & even better food. I'll definitely be coming back for more!'
De loin l'une des meilleures cuisines iraniennes de la région. Les kebabs chez Shali sont toujours tendres & juteux, jamais secs comme dans certains autres restaurants. Excellent service & cuisine encore meilleure. Je reviendrai sans hésiter !
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 🍚
Great food, friendly service, & a warm atmosphere. Everything we ordered was fresh & well-prepared, & the staff made us feel very welcome. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Definitely a place worth visiting again.
Went with three friends & had an amazing meal. The koobideh was insanely juicy-honestly one of the best I've had. All the other skewers were equally impressive: perfectly cooked, full of flavor, & clearly high quality. Great portions & a warm, welcoming vibe. Bonus points for being bring-your-own-wine. Definitely coming back.
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.
10/10 food - Absolutely delicious! Some of the best skewered filet mignon I've ever had! Service was very good & despite how busy it was & that we (2 people) didn't make a reservation they were still able to accommodate us, after a brief wait.
Dec 15, 2025
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Such a lovely Persian restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food was fresh, flavorful, & truly yummy. What made the experience even better was the friendly & welcoming service. We'll definitely be back!
It was our first time there, & everything was excellent. The staff were very polite, friendly, & well-dressed. It was a cozy place for families, & they offered a variety of dishes, including Persian kebabs. Most of us ordered koobideh kebab, which was very soft & delicious. One of us ordered soltani kebab, & it was also incredibly tender. All the food was very tasty, but I didn't like the rice, & the tahdig (crispy rice) had become soft.
The waiter made an interesting suggestion: instead of a full portion of rice, she offered to serve half rice & half salad, which was a good idea. The soup was also very tasty. The prices were average - neither expensive nor cheap. There were enough parking spaces available. The restroom was clean. The dining area was also clean, the tables were tidy, & everything was neatly set.
I recommend that the restaurant owner provide napkins on the tables to make the setting a bit more elegant, & consider changing the rice. I strongly recommend visiting this place.
Amazing restaurant serving high quality authentic Persian food! The waitress was very friendly & provided excellent recommendations & fast service. The new Safran rice pudding (Sholeh Zard) is an excellent choice for dessert.
