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.
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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TESFA is the BEST!!! Our most regularly visited restaurant & beyond delicious every time. The music is always phenomenal, all the staff are so welcoming & kind, & I have never left unsatisfied. While the falafel & pita sandwiches are out of this world, they have my favourite french fries in the city! I cannot overstate how much TESFA deserves your business.
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!
Visiting Montreal from NYC, found here through the reviews. It didn't disappoint. Absolutely mouth watering food. Awesome Falafel, home made hummus, warm soft pita... you want to try everything on the menu. On top of that, it very much affordable. Love it!!
I'm always on the lookout for that amazing taste of pita from Israel, & I've recently discovered this place that comes close. I heard the owner lived in Israel, which might explain the authentic flavour. I recommend this place.
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.
Jun 6, 2024
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Let me just say this place was amazing, & it lives up to all the reviews. This turned out to be our first stop upon arriving in Montreal to eat because many places were closed due to a national holiday that we were unaware of. Boxing today. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise because we thoroughly enjoyed the food here. The staff was very welcoming & very helpful with us as it was our first time there & they got a feel for what we liked & what they think we should be served, which I appreciated completely. He said these were the best falafel I would ever have, & he was correct. The wife usually isn't a fan of them, but these were beyond exceptional. As well as the pitas that we had. Being that the neighborhood we were staying in, it was very convenient, & this will definitely be a stop that we make the next time we visit Montreal.
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.
Excellentes pitas, les employes sont souriants sympathiques & très agréables. L ambiance est très cosy à l intérieur avec toujours un fond sonores sympa !
