Don't judge a book by its cover... .. we walked in and it was an interesting set up to say the…read moreleast but let me tell you, the food was amazing and the service top notch! The music is a bit loud but maybe that's a personal problem.

Wow! I was shocked by the amount of flavor the full chicken i received…read more Took awhile, but glad it was cooked throughly! No complaints and was full. 4/5

Good food Nice wine selection…read moreWonderful service Setting is comfortable and very casual Price is ok

We've been here a couple times and haven't had a bad experience yet. It's a cozy little restaurant…read morethat is both bright and inviting. They have a menu with quite a bit of variety, premium offerings like wagyu burgers and octopus, as well as a host of delicious cocktails and wine options. My colleagues and I have enjoyed every meal we have, with every plate always cleared. The biggest thing that stands out for me is the consistency of staff; my visits have been a couple years apart and one of the lead staff is the same. There's clear pride here. Yes, if you're there during business lunch hour or immediately after work, it's busy, but they advise you in advance. They schedule seating and stay on top of it. Can you feel rushed? Yes, but that's a decision you make taking the reservations available and I think they handle it politely. Doesn't impact your experience.

Top 5 dining experience of my life! We started with the fattoush, which turned my salad-hating…read morehusband into a believer. We followed that up with the batata harra, which were spicy, acidic, crispy little morsels of perfection. We rounded out the meal with the lamb and hummus dish, along with the filet mignon and little pickled peppers. Everything was perfection. Beyond the amazing food, the restaurant itself was beautiful and service was friendly, attentive, but never intrusive or annoying. These guys are doing everything right. I don't know when I'll be back in Montreal, but I can promise I will be right back here when that happens.

5:45 pm dinner on the patio, with nicholas as our server. the outdoor patio made for a relaxed…read moreearly evening setting, while the interior has a much more dramatic, intimate feel, with dark wood, ornate hanging lanterns, patterned tile floors, warm lighting, and rich middle eastern inspired details. it has a distinctly upscale and atmospheric feel that suits the restaurant's refined take on syrian cuisine. service was impeccable throughout the meal. nicholas and his team was attentive, professional, and genuinely on top of everything without being intrusive. the pacing was well handled, and we never felt neglected or rushed. the level of service definitely matched the upscale setting and was one of the stronger parts of the experience. we ordered the meat platter for two, which was $220. the meatballs were easily the standout for me, juicy, flavourful, and probably the best part of the platter. the beef was good, but the prime rib was overcooked and the chicken was quite dry. at $220, i honestly expected more, particularly from a restaurant with this level of reputation and positioning. the uneven cooking was disappointing and kept the platter from being the highlight it should have been. the fattoush salad was much more successful. it was light, fresh, and refreshing, with plenty of herbs and pops of pomegranate. this was actually my favourite dish of the meal. the freshness and acidity worked especially well alongside the richer grilled meats. the grilled octopus was another highlight. it was tender, nicely grilled, and had a good texture without being tough or chewy. overall, the experience was a mix of excellent service, a beautiful setting, and some genuinely memorable dishes. the fattoush, grilled octopus, and meatballs were all standouts, while the prime rib and chicken fell short of expectations. the impeccable service and atmosphere certainly elevated the evening, but given the $220 price tag for the meat platter, i was expecting a more consistently impressive meal.

Best meal I have had in a very long time! They do not have many wines by the glass but the ones…read morethey do have were very good and paired well with the food. All the food was delicious! We started with tabbouleh and the regular hummus/pita which were both excellent. The tabbouleh actually ended up being one of my favorite things and cut the savoriness of everything else. We got the kibbe in yogurt sauce and the kofta with sour cherries, both were out of this world. The ambiance is also very cute and welcoming. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Did you ever get that feeling that you're being punked by a restaurant? That's what I felt when I…read morewent here. I kept on thinking they were trying to mess with me, but I couldn't even tell you how. The food was very, very good, don't get me wrong. And the portions are gigantic. But the place is very, very busy and noisy and it seems like they're always trying to I guess upsell you. I don't know. I won't be going again.

Très bon service et tu as une grande et belle variété des plats et une très belle ambiance.read more

Excellent fresh selections. Soups in the dead of winter were soul satisfying. Great service too !read more

We called to make reservations are done and they told us the earliest we can come in at 9:45pm…read more When we got there, they didn't rush us, even though they were closing, which was nice. I wanted to try a little bit of everything so I got the pikilla to share as well as the sangria rose pitcher. I ordered my hubs the Hirino plate with an extra skewer. When the food comes out, the flavours are fantastic. However, I felt as if the quality goes down if you don't eat it as fast as you can. The stars of the show today were the sangria the fries and the spanakopita. Everything else just felt like he was missing something. Regardless, this place, definitely gives grade vibes on a corner in old Montreal next to cobblestone roads very aesthetically amazing.

Terrible service and completely disorganized. We arrived as…read morea group of six and were told we could be seated as soon as a few tables cleared up. The staff explicitly told us to come back in 15 minutes. We politely did exactly that, only to discover they had given our tables away to someone else. They offered a completely empty apology and rudely told us to wait another 15 minutes. It was clear they did not want our business. We walked out and went to Nicole instead, where we were treated much better. Save your time and go somewhere else that respects its customers.

Re-visited this gem of a restaurant and somehow it got better. The fresh pita is incredible, but…read morealso the menu is consistent with traditional goodies that come out pipin' hot. We had better service this time and loved the service. Incredible!

This a fast food spots that can get busy. We ordered a bunch of items…read more The dips are a good portion and quite good. The sujuck sandwich didn't pack a punch which one expects I suppose. The setup is nice and clean. Friends who are from the region commented the items they ordered are authentic so worth a try if you are craving a fix.

Came here for dinner after seeing the rave reviews. Perhaps…read morethey recently cut down the menu but the restaurant had a lot less offering compared to the larger menu I saw online. Decided on "Les Mezz-Plateaux, plateau de 6" to split between two ppl. It's a set menu that comes with hummus, taboulé, mouhammara, and zaatar potatos with choice on the protein and dessert. We chose the shawarma mignon for protein and almond and apricot for dessert. The food presents well aesthetically and appears fresh but nothing stood out to me taste wise. The pita was not made in-store, it was the store-bought pita pocket type and not even warmed up. Total came to $41 not incl tips. We added tip on top even though we shouldn't have, as you grab the food yourself from the counter. I wanted to like this place but sadly it was mediocre at best.

The service was very good and friendly but the food was very middle of the road, especially given…read morethe ratings/reviews.