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.
The lentil soup here was absolutely delicious. The restaurant is described as an Italian & Persian restaurant, but the pasta I tried was a bit underwhelming. The lamb chops were good. I would be open to returning in order to try different plates.
It offers a very charming & cosy setting that is great for a date night or dinner with friends.
One of the best steaks & pastas I've ever had was at this restaurant.🤌
I usually can't chew meat, but this steak was incredibly tender & melted in my mouth. The sauce on top & the garlic pasta paired with it had an amazing flavor. The soup & bread served as starters were also delicious, & their homemade tiramisu & crème brûlée-with a hint of orange-were absolutely top-notch. The portions are generous, easily enough for two people, & I really enjoyed the open, friendly atmosphere of the place.
I highly recommend this restaurant!👌
May 24, 2025
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There are many things to appreciate about this bistro, others we were not super excited about. I would probably try it again if I lived in the area, but will not do a detour for it.
What we liked: the nice, young lady who served us, the coziness of the place, the lentil soup & the lamb shank, the BYOB formula.
What was OK: the eggplant pasta, the side veggies that seem a bit of an afterthought. A bit expensive but that is usually the case in BYOB restaurants as they need to make a good profit on the food itself.
What could be improved: salad included in the meal is tiny & very generic; we had to go to the kitchen at the end to find the wait staff & ask for the bill; open kitchen very close to the dining area with a lot of noise & smells; a few words in French (Bonjour, Merci) would go a long way to make Québécois of all backgrounds feel welcome.
Toucheh taucheh toucheh ... faut avouer que le menu m'a touché, & pas dans le bon sens. Les prix du menu du souper sont nettement plus cher que la carte du midi alors que ce sont les mêmes plats. Généralement, le prix élevé du soir est justifié par un changement de menu, qui dans la plus part des cas est plus raffiné. Au pire il faut retirer le menu du midi pour ne pas donner l'impression au client de se faire arnaquer. Nous sommes allés simples sur le choix, Chenjeh, Joojeh & Bakhtiari kebab pour les indécis. Ce qu'il faut savoir c'est que ces plats sont assez piquants & ce n'est mentionné nul part. Ce n'est pas pour me déplaire mais à ce prix, je pense que c'est important de le mentionner. Le Chenjeh prétend être du filet de veau mariné, mais la force de mastication qui en est résulté de la dégustation de ces lanières de viandes m'indique que c'est loin d'être le cas. La voie qu'a emprunté le restaurant pour composer ses recettes est la voie de la simplicité. & quand on emprunte cette voie, qui est ma fois très risquée, il faut s'assurer que le choix des ingrédients de base soit d'une très grande qualité. Ce que je ne constate pas. C'était très moyen & les portions très maigres. Le riz était sec, la tomate a peine grillée avec sa pelure... L'ambiance : La question qu'on s'est posé est la suivante : y a-t-il un dresse-code pour ce restaurant ? Si c'est le cas, ce n'est écrit nul-part. Un certain nombre de clients semblaient nous dévisageaient à longueur de soirée par ce que mon ami portait un T-shirt orange. L'endroit ou se trouve ce restaurant est très calme & s'apparente plus à un quartier résidentiel. L'intérieur est très cosy & la déco est très simpliste. Les escaliers pour se rendre aux toilettes sont un peu dangereux quand même (faites attention à la première marche). Les serveurs ne parlent pas français, donc vous devez pratiquer votre anglais. Je me demande comment c'est encore autorisé au Québec. Ceci étant dit, je donne quand même 4 étoiles pour le restaurant car nous avons passé un moment drôle entre amis & je ne suis pas une personne aigrie. Le chef est très sympa, discute avec sa clientèle, a l'air passionné & semble travailler dur. Les points négatifs du restaurant sont la résultante de choix stratégiques liés au positionnement du restaurant ou du moins le positionnement dans lequel il croit être. (Ça prend un peu de modestie pour être un bon restaurant). Je donne 4 étoiles pour ne pas saboter le référencement de ce restaurant historique, en espérant qu'il prenne en considération toutes les remarques énumérées ci-haut & les autres commentaires qui sont très pertinents. Est-ce qu'on reviendra ? À moins d'une annonce sur des changements au niveau du menu & des prix, je ne pense pas.
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.
I used to go here years ago ago. The former resto was called "Encore un fois". We had a very good lunch (which we were too late to take photos) We started with a zucchini soup which was very nice. We had the eggplant with garlic Pasta & the lamb shank...both yummy. We had leftovers we didn't want to leave behind so that all I got for you. Dessert was chocolate cake which was not overly rich & nice tasting .
I'm disappointed at this restaurant. We came with a group for some Persian food. I've been to other Persian restaurants & quite honestly it doesn't measure up. The place is nice & cute but the ventilation is horrible, we left smelling like food. BYOB is also a good idea. We asked for soup, they could only serve two of us( & we were a group of ten) The dish my husband had was good, it was an eggplant with eggs & tomatoes... I took the veal, ( Chelo Mahicheh)The meat had no taste, full of spices/ onions & the rice was a big failure. How can a Persian restaurant fail in making good-rice? Very disappointed Wont be coming back... sorry!
Feb 9, 2024
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I've liked this restaurant, the service & the atmosphere were good. We were a group any my soup was not hot, the Joojeh kebab plate amounts is not enough, normal person will two to be full.
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!
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 🥲
Waiting to go back there again 😊
Sep 26, 2023
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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.
