TESFA is described as a small, cozy, welcoming spot where the food is consistently fresh, flavorful and prepared with care, with the falafel pita and sabich pita repeatedly called standout items and the hummus noted as exceptionally smooth. Reviewers praise a wide variety of Mediterranean offerings including shawarma, shish taouk and kebab pita, with many calling it the best falafel in Montreal and the bread and sauces highlighted as especially fresh and well balanced. The staff and atmosphere receive many compliments for warmth and friendliness, giving the dining experience a family owned vibe that feels personal and inviting. Some reviewers mention the small space can make seating tricky at busy times, and a few visits note occasional inconsistencies or changes in taste, but these are in the minority compared with the overall praise for freshness, quality and value. Overall it is seen as a hidden gem in the Plateau, offering affordable, high quality Mediterranean dishes that leave diners eager to return.
First time visit to Tesfa today, & SO happy I came in! Beef sandwich the best I've ever had. Hot, fresh & juice. Perfectly spiced & bread amazing! Service with a smile! Thank you Tesfa!!😋
Great place for Mediterranean food. A mix of Turkish, Israeli, & Egyptian style with fresh & authentic dishes. I highly suggest trying any of their sandwiches with a small side of hummus, falafel, or sweet potato fries.
Jan 9, 2025
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We drove from Ottawa for Israeli hummus & we were blown away! The kebab & chicken shawarma are also amazing. So delicious & fresh. Thank you! Open a restaurant in Ottawa please!
A great Mediteranean/Eastern African restaurant ! On Plateau Mont-Royal, lowkey but well located. The taste was above the exceptations, I would suggest the kebab Pita has authentic flavour. I've had a great experience, that includes the service, genuinely nice coming from their staff. The spot is well maintaines & decorated. The vibe is very relax, no rush to leave your table or order more. You can also take out, I have ordered online & it was well packaged, warm & as fresh as when you dine-in. Give it a try !!
We Love Oriental food & found TESFA via Google. It was absolutely delicious! The Falafel are awesome & the pita heaven in mouth! The Service needed some time, but thats worth it, cause the made everything fresh for everybody!
Oct 18, 2024
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Ordered the Sheed pita & my partner had the Shawarma pita. Both of us were blown away. The chicken was so juicy & tender, & the pita was soft & fresh. I've never eaten a pita so quickly in my life, it was so good. I don't live in Montreal unfortunately & I can't stop thinking about these pitas! They really are unique. Next time I'm in town I'm going back to Tesfa!
Soooo good. We had the bowl versions of the garlic chicken sandwich & the falafel salad & everything was so fresh, tasty, & generous portions. The staff were also super nice & helpful. Will absolutely be back.
Fantastic food! Shawarma pita was made with care using many fresh ingredients. Bread was freshly baked, & hummus was delicious. Restaurant is inviting & staff very friendly.
I love coming here when I do my errands around the plateau. The food is always delicious, fresh & good portions. Their falafel sandwich is amazing as well as their hummus plate. I love their side salad. Courteous & welcoming service behind the counter. Small space but comfortable & quaint.
Wow, we stumbled upon this place & just everything was fantastic! The food delicious, very fair pricing, fresh ingredients, amazing service very kind people, the place is nice & quaint & very well located. I recommend!
So amazing. Very kind service, he explained the menu & gave me recommendations based on my tastes. Additionally, it was very fast & efficient so I got my pita in 10 mins. The music was great & the restaurant was clean. The falafel pita itself was perfectly spicy, bitter, fresh, & rich. The size of the falafel was great, so I could get a good ratio of ingredients in a bite.
May 25, 2024
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Super affordable & delicious cute resto to grab a sandwich. We ordered the sheed pita, shawarma pita & the side of falafels. Everything was homemade & fresh! Our favorite was definitely the sheed pita. The chicken breast was tender & the garlic sauce was chefs kiss. The falafels were also amazing. They had a nice crunch accompanied with some hummus. These sandwiches were generous in portion & are an amazing value. Will def be revisiting this joint!!
