Restaurant Toucheh is a quaint little b.y.o.w. place in the 'Victoria Village' in the heart of Westmount. The kitchen is practically part of the dinning room and the atmosphere is always comfortable and cozy.
At Toucheh the warm cozy atmosphere and family run service accompany a menu that blends Persian and Italian influences. The dining experience draws praise for fresh flavorful dishes and attentive staff. Diners highlight standout items such as chencheh kebabs, pastas, lentil soup, and desserts, with brunch and BYOB noted as appealing features. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and suitable for dates or casual meals, though some critics find portions for Iranian dishes smaller than expected and a few dishes not at the same level as professional kitchen cooking, along with high prices for some items. The open kitchen and busy ambiance can be a factor, and occasional reservation hiccups have occurred but were addressed. Parking can be a hassle on certain visits. Overall the restaurant is regarded as one of the better Persian options in the area, with a charming setting and a mix of flavors that invites return visits.
Cozy place with fantastic food & great service. Hearty portions served with great taste & pride. We had chicken, lamb shank, & beef at our table , all very good. The dessert impressed us as well. I would recommend the owner to work a bit maybe on the overall atmosphere as the place needs a bit of design change , in my opinion, but not a showstopper at all as the rest is really great.
Dec 11, 2024
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Persian & Italian? I get why, but really? Perfect one over the other. Ok, it was a Monday night at 7 pm that we went to eat. There were a few, 4 to be exact, tables of customers, but the server, 1, could have been more attentive. We asked that a second bottle of wine be kept cold. Instead, she opened it. We were then forced to drink it. As for the food...it was tasty but the portions are small. I had the Joojeh Chicken Kebab. It was served with soup or salad, onions that hid the chicken, saffron rice & an undercooked grilled tomato. The chicken was tasty & well cooked, but there was hardly any chicken. Like I said, it was smothered in sauted onions to hide the lack of chicken. The rice was really good & the tiny salad was delicious. I wanted more. My partner had the lamb shank. He said it was good but not enough. In summary, for the price you pay ...the portions are tiny. Will we go back? Probably not. There are many other Persian restaurants that give bigger portions & are more economical.
Got the chicken mushroom pesto pasta. It was a little salty for my liking. The mushrooms still tasted raw. I wish it overall had a bit more texture to it. No offer of parmesan or pepper like other Italian places. My friend enjoyed her salmon dish. Friendly, pleasant service. Took ages to get our bills even though we were the last people in the restaurant. Byow is always a plus.
I never enjoyed the food & atmosphere like that! Perfect taste, fresh food, cozy & warm place. Exceptional experience for me as a picky foody person. We ordered Lamb chops & stuffed chicken with pasta. Both dishes were perfectly made, very tasty. Good size portion, reasonable wait between appetizer & food. Very welcoming staff. Thank you for this amazing experience on my birthday Touché.
A cozy classy neighborhood restaurant of many years(30+). Friendly staff, impeccable service! We all enjoyed our dishes, salmon, grilled chicken thighs on saffron rice, scalloping pincatta, lentil soup, salad, chocolate cake & ice cream with coffee . A very pleasant dining experience!
Dec 15, 2023
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Cozy little restaurant on the street corner, we had a good kebabs, lamb, chicken, lentil soup, service was friendly, & it's a BYOB so don't be shy with your bottles. Came by car & almost missed it since it was dark, how about add more spotlight on the sign?
Spectacular!
The food quality & presentation was absolutely the best!
Very very friendly staff, the owner came to the tables to see if the customers are happy with their orders.
The place was very clean & cozy, medium light which made it very perfect!
I tried the eggplant escallop with chicken, it was beyond my expectations! For the starter we had chickpea soup, very tasty & light, & for the dessert I had tiramisu, I can say the best tiramisu I’ve ever had 🥲
No menu at this eatery, right in the heart of Westmount. One has to get up & read the available meals on the wall. The chicken piccata consisted of 4 very tender chicken breast thin pieces with garlic pasta on the side. The 4 lamb chops (again with pasta) was a bit tough & could hardly be chewed. The eggplant parmigiana (again with pasta on the side) was ok. The salmon with pasta on the side was ok too. The soups were very good. All in all, not a bad experience, however, for what one gets, the prices are a bit too steep. The place was a bit crammed without air conditioning or even air circulation or a fan.It says "Iranian restaurant" yet Iranian specialties were non-existent.
