TESFA reçoit des avis unanimes sur ses saveurs méditerranéennes fraîches et vives, avec le falafel pita, le sabich pita, le shawarma et les kebabs souvent salués comme des choix d'exception; le houmous est décrit comme onctueux et les pains pita comme moelleux et frais, les portions généreuses et le rapport qualité-prix avantageux. L'ambiance est appréciée comme cosy et accueillante, mais l'espace est petit et les places peuvent être difficiles à trouver, surtout aux heures d'affluence. Le service est fréquemment loué pour sa gentillesse et son esprit de famille, tandis que certaines visites mentionnent un service plus lent lorsque le lieu est occupé ou des soucis occasionnels d'emballage à emporter et d'une commande qui n'est pas tout à fait standard. Dans l'ensemble, TESFA est considéré comme l'un des meilleurs endroits pour la cuisine méditerranéenne dans le quartier, apprécié pour sa fraîcheur, sa constance et l'hospitalité authentique qui donne envie de revenir.
I decided to try this on a whim & I was pleasently surprised!
This is NOT your typical middle-eastern fastfood experience.
Strong points:
- Freshness.
- Not overly salty & fat.
- Feels like mom cooked a good meal for you.
- Price feels right for what you get.
Constructive comment:
Portions size would be okay but big eaters will feel liks this is small. I took an entree & I am glad I did! An extra side of bread or meat would have been perfect in my case.
The meat does not feel like it was grilled on a vertical rotisserie (I had the chicken), but it was fresh & flavorful none the less.
I was sad to see no marinated turnip &/or hot pepper on my plate, it would be my only complaint!
Will I order again? Heck yeah!
***I removed one star simply because I asked for door to be rang for delivery & they did not oblige. If this is handled from & 3rd party delivery service then consider this 5 stars.***
We enjoyed the fresh & zesty flavors of our food! The chicken bowl was packed with veggies & chicken & a generous helping of spicy sauce! The falafel salad had a minty flavor coating the many veggies. They forgot to include a side pita with the salad but that was more than ok as we couldn't finish the generous portions anyway.
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Proprietor is very nice & offered as a few pita chips as we placed our order love the sumac Spice in the chicken pita wrap that I had can't wait to go back
Great experience at TESFA! My friend & I ordered two chicken shawarmas along with hummus & four falafels, & everything was excellent. Fresh, well-seasoned, & clearly made with care. The customer service was just as strong as the food. The staff & cooks were kind, hardworking, & welcoming throughout our visit. We also had the pleasure of meeting the co-founder, Efrem, who was genuinely warm & passionate about the restaurant. This is a place that values quality, hospitality, & teamwork. Looking forward to coming back again!
It's like fast-food without table service but they still ask for tip when you pay. Regretted to tip when I realised you have to PAY for water. Got the shawarma pita, pita is nice but the chicken is a bit dry.
Update: Ordered again & we are back to the original version!
Always my to go place for take out but today the food tasted way different than usual. There was too much cabbage in my falafel pita, next, too much tomato & cucumber moisture that made the bread so soggy from inside that I could not even finish it. They did not even put their usual sauce inside today. My boyfriend ordered the shawarma & said the chicken tasted not fresh. Whatever changed here should be undone right away!
12 nov. 2025
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The chicken wrap tasted excellent, the meat was very tender, & the kitchen looked very clean overall. For a fast-food price, it was surprising to see such nice plating. The presentation & the overall environment made the meal feel elegant, clean, & comfortable.
i was super excited to try this place given the lovely reviews. as a food lover & enthusiast for mediterranean food, unfortunately, this did not hit the spot. the pita was yummy, but the chicken was dry & flavorless. the spicy like sauce with the fries was delicious though. the decor inside with the trailing pothos is lovely & very friendly service. the food just fell flat for me.
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!
28 déc. 2024
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Hidden gem on Papineau/Mont-Royal! This is a MUST try. I already tried the falafel & the chicken pita. The taste is out of this world ! The spices are magical! Tesfu, the owner is very nice & have great taste in music! Give these magical pita's a try & you'll be addicted!
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.
Very good food & service. Decent price & good value for money considering the portion sizes. We had the beef & chicken breast wraps & the hummus with Falafel. Everything was delicious, although the falafels were quite small
Bombastic spot. Nice & cozy. Food was amazing & simple which you cant go wrong with. Tried the fries hummus kebab & chicken. So good for the price, must go!!!
