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.
The sabich hit the spot. It had a slightly different spice profile than the other sabichs I've had, but it worked well & was a nice change. Would recommend.
Les pitas falafel sont délicieux ! Addiction ... encore jamais goûté au sabich parce que je n'arrive pas ne pas prendre celui aux falafels. L'équipe est tellement gentille & souriante ! Un vrai plaisir d'aller luncher sur place :)
One of the best hidden gems I've come across in a long time. The food & atmosphere are both incredible. The falafels were perfectly crispy, honestly some of the best I've ever had. We had the sabich pita, & it was packed with rich, authentic flavors & amazing sauces. Highly recommend giving this place a try!
Nous avons eu l'occasion de découvrir plusieurs plats chez Tesfa & ce fut une très belle expérience gustative. Nous avons choisi le sheep pita, le pargit pita, le sabich pita ainsi qu'une salade de falafel.
Les pitas sont généreuses, bien garnies & surtout très fraîches : les légumes croquants, les sauces équilibrées & les pains parfaitement moelleux. Le sabich pita, avec ses saveurs authentiques, & le pargit pita, tendre & parfumé, étaient déjà excellents. La salade de falafel, légère & savoureuse, apportait une belle touche de fraîcheur.
Mais le grand coup de coeur reste sans hésiter le sheep pita : viande juteuse, assaisonnement juste & une harmonie parfaite avec les accompagnements. Un vrai régal qui vaut à lui seul la visite.
Une adresse à retenir & à recommander pour la qualité des produits & la générosité des saveurs.
Sep 3, 2025
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Mon mari & moi adorons le sabich pita & les falafels 🤤 Un vrai régal ! Tout est frais & fait avec beaucoup d'amour 😊 À essayer ! Vous n'allez pas être déçus
We love a good sabich & were just in the mood for one. I made the mistake of getting it in a hurry though & tried to eat it on the go. That was a bad idea. This is one of the messiest meals I've ever had. A mixture of eggplant, sauces, egg & spices make this both so messy & so good. The only thing I would change is perhaps a little less egg & more of something to add a crunch like a vinaigrette cabbage or something that mixes it up. Overall a great dish though. The staff was very friendly & it was all pretty quick too.
Really yummy! & kid friendly. We ordered the falafel entree for the kids & added a pita & sweet potato fries & it was a perfect meal for the little ones! The Sabich I ordered was one of the best I've ever had! Highly recommend!
TESFA's take on Shawarma is a divine celebration of flavors, spices & angels' dust. Absolutely the best I have tasted in the Montreal area. I have tried several of their sandwiches: Shawarma... Pargit... Sabich... each amazing more than the other... very hard to pick a favorite. A quote from my son: Why did it take us so long to return to this place?! I want to bring all my friends here!
Tesfa est sans aucun doute l'un des meilleurs restos de falafels & pitas en ville. Leur recette est originale (ajout de cornichons un peu épicés dans les shawarma) & leur sauce est délicieuse. Le proprio est super gentil, on se sent tout de suite accueillis agréablement dans ce petit espace. C'est simple, c'est mon petit go-to de quartier & je donne 5/5 à tout ce que j'ai goûté ici (les pitas en sac, le shawarma poulet, le sabich, les falafels & leur hummus maison, qui rivalise avec ceux de grands restos comme Damas à mon humble avis)
