Sumac earns praise for bold Middle Eastern flavors, fresh ingredients and generous portions, with falafel, muhammara, shawarma and the house pita often described as standout items and many reviewers calling the pitas some of the best in town. The menu includes strong vegetarian and vegan options and both dine in and takeout experiences are described as reliable and quick, with friendly service. The ordering flow at the counter and occasional extra charges for add ons can feel cumbersome and some dishes are described as oily or dry or pricey for smaller portions, but portions are usually large and the overall quality is strong. The ambience is warm and convivial, staff are noted as friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is seen as an authentic option that delivers consistent quality and memorable sides, making it a solid choice for a satisfying meal with friends or family, even if some visits lean toward the higher end of cost.
Its our first time at Sumac. The hostess was very welcoming & ushered my group to a cosy corner. She also patiently explained us how & what to order. We ordered some beers & chicken shawarma plates. The beer can we ordered was very fizzy & David, the owner of the place, was kind enough to notice this & replaced it quickly. The shawarma plates were delicious & very filling! Overall a great place hosted by some wonderful people. Keep this going. We will be coming back for sure 🙏🏼❤️
Really good food but David (manager/owner) was really kind made our dining experience really good & made sure we had best dining experience! Way to go.
Definitely a solid notch above the usual lebanese restaurants I dined to. Their shawarma chicken is more juicy, well cooked & seasoned than other similar venues. The choices of sides is also more diverse & just feel more authentic. Definitely try if you are in the area with a craving for Lebanese cuisine on the go.
From the moment we entered the place everything was an experience, they gave us a number & told us we could choose & then go straight to the checkout. The cashier was completely friendly, she recommended some drinks & advised us well with the food, the waitresses were very friendly, one of them even returned one of the dishes without having asked for it, just because of the presentation, what a detail. Clean bathroom, clean place, large tables, place 10 out of 10 to return again. The plate where the food comes is a little small which makes it difficult to eat easily, the portions are BIG & worth the price
Sat in for dinner tonight for the first time & the food was just incredible! Shared the chicken shawarma plate & the falafel plate & sumac fries with 2 adults & 2 kids. Highly recommend! I wish I could repeat the meal tomorrow.
For whatever it's worth, my favorite spot in Montreal (was only there a week). The food was really good & creative. The fennel salad was super good with the chicken shawarma plate. I came back twice during my trip. The portions are generous & the fast casual setup is nice for a quick quality meal.
Restaurant libanais "de luxe". J'en avais entendu beaucoup de bien, mais j'ai trouvé le tout très ordinaire finalement. Dans le même style, j'aime beaucoup mieux le Arousse à Ste-Thérèse (à ne pas confondre avec celui de St-Jérôme, qui est vraiment moins bon)...7,5/10 ou juste en-dessous de 4 étoiles.
