Disregard all the naysayers here and listen up: the food, the service, and the ambiance are…read moreamazing!!! You enter, remove your shoes, and then have a seat. We were a family of four and sat near the window. It's true there's no AC, but with the windows open, it isn't so bad. The cushioned benches and colorful quilted ceiling along with the Moroccan lanterns really evoke the feeling of being transported to North and Western Africa. And I have traveled and eaten my way across Morocco. The chef here is from Mauritania, and the cuisine is similar to that of Morocco's. It's a pre-fixe menu, and we were given lentil soup with pita bread, hummus, and a platter filled with stewed beef & dates, chicken and green olives, and chickpeas all over couscous. The presentation was a feast for the eyes, and everything tasted delicious. The lentil soup, by the way, was the tastiest lentil soup I have ever had. I could do that, pita, and a salad and be satisfied. We finished with a pot of Moroccan mint tea, where our server poured the first round from way up high as they do in Morocco, surrounding countries, and the Middle East. He did great without spilling lol. Service was excellent. Our server was the only one working the dining room, and he did a great job attending to everyone's needs, including those of other diners around us. He had a sense of humor and was very generous when he asked if anyone wanted more food and tea. If you're looking to dine on Northwestern African food and enjoy a unique ambiance, this is a wonderful spot. It's perfect for dates and groups. Enjoy and expect to be wow'ed.

What a delight! We stopped by this place quite early for dinner (6ish?) and we got the full North…read moreAfrican experience- charming restaurant owner, thé à la menthe, and FANTASTIC dishes. We were 4, so we just got the "mixed" couscous service ($30 apiece) , which is all three of their dishes- Beef couscous with dates, Chicken and olives, and vegetables. All were marvelous, though the beef & dates has my heart. Highly recommend going if you're in Fairmount. Next time we're up in Montreal again, I'll pay another visit for sure.

Petite sandwicherie offrant une belle variétés. Leur plus…read morepopulaire est le poulet panko. Moi j'ai choisi le thon tunisien incluant leur sauce Kawa, un oeufs frit et plus. Ils font vraiment des sandwiche excellent. Ils offres aussi des frites. Quelques place a l'intérieur wt belle terasse sympa sur la rue Mont-Royal.

Awesome place to visit while in Montreal! Came up from NY for a day trip and was looking for a…read morelunch spot and this was definitely a hitter! Had the fried chicken sandwich and it lives up to the viral videos about it. The restaurant was supper busy inside so I had to eat at one of the local parks. Line was out the door but only waited maybe 10 minutes they are pretty efficient. Bread and chicken is made fresh and the flavors they pack in are amazing. To the US tourists as a heads up the couldn't take a US credit card so I had to go around the corner to a nearby ATM.

We are from Boston, Massachusetts and wanted to try authentic Moroccan food in Montreal. This place…read moreexceeded all expectations! My boyfriend was born and raised in Morocco and can attest to authenticity. As soon as we walked in, the owner introduced himself and addressed us by our names. The setting is absolutely stunning, and the service was just spectacular. Must haves are the couscous, kefta and Moroccan tea amongst all of their other delicious foods. Everything we got was a 10/10. We would visit a lot more if we were closer.

If you are looking for the ambiance and look of a Moroccan restaurant you found it. Unfortunately…read morethat is all it had to offer. The food does not taste anything like Moroccan food if you have been to Morocco or had a home cooked meal. The cuisine is from the essouria region and I am used to Rabat or Casablanca, either way go to Bazaar Cafe if you want Moroccan food that is good.

Really delicious and generous food. Charming ambiance. Really supportive service, happy to give…read moregreat explanations but no pressure. On the lovely Duluth watching spring flaneur.

Best lamb Tagine I have ever had in my life! You know you want some! Great service, too.read more

Excellent North African cuisine. Excellent lamb. We ordered the mixed Tajine. My date swore it was…read morethe best lamb she ever ate. Date went well! Seriously, I highly recommend this place. Don't forget to bring your own beverage!! Bittle of ted is perfect.

Waited for 45 minutes for the food. We arrived on time for our reservation, were seated, the…read moreappetizer was served, and then 40 minutes elapsed.

My colleagues and I planned a Friday lunch and decided to try this recently opened place out…read more The food itself, though pricy, was pretty good. But they missed their mark for speed and service (crucial for workday lunch), by a mile. We arrived at 11:45, ordered swiftly and was very clear that some of us needed to leave in an hour due to meetings scheduled. At 12:45 We we were still waiting for our dishes - three burgers and two fish of the day. During the entire lunch period, there were only two tables being served: a table of 2 and our table of 5. When we inquired, the only thing our waitress said to us was: food is coming and sorry but there's not much I can do. Don't think I'll ever come back for lunch on a weekday...

One of my spots to check out for my summer bucket list, I decided to venture out solo to check out…read morethis Underground Moroccan palace. Brightly decorated with Moroccan lanterns and lush tapestry pillows, with mellowed out music in the background- made me feel as if I was in Marrakesh. Seating was spacious housing easily 40+ ppl sided with a stylish bar. There is a small terasse in the back with around 10 tables beautifully dressed in white linens. I enjoyed the presentation of the menu - listing a choice of cocktails, bar bites, salad, risotto and main dishes ranging between -12 to 40$ per dish. There is a 5 appetizer sampler dish for 18$ / person that allows you to try an array of their salads. I decided to order a cocktail Dec with cardamom syrup, fig based, bourbon- I was on cloud 9 - so original. The beef tartar was beautifully presented- had a little kick to it -served with homemade chips and fragrant salad. I also ordered the couscous risotto that was quite appetizing and not too heavy. The portions were great. Chef Dan Medalsy and his team were divine, highly commended service. I look forward to coming back and trying more Morrocan delights!

From the owner: Moroccan restaurant, pastry shop, and catering Moroccan and Algerian foods prepared fresh daily…read more Authentic dishes served with pastries & tea in a casual space, with a halal meat counter & imported dry goods. We offer a full catering service.

Good tatsy food! I love this culture and cuisine! My husband is berbere and tis restaurant is one…read moreof our favorites

The owner was rude, pushy and impatient. I have never…read morewritten a negative review before, but this time I feel it is my duty to warn others. The owner treated us like we were intruders in his empty restaurant. Between the three of us we ordered three appetizers and three main meals. This was because the owner prohibited us from sharing, even though this would be too much food. When we asked to take home the leftovers, he told us he did not have any way to provide us with containers. He said we could go across the street and by Tupperware. The food was bland. Do not go there. With so many restaurants in Montreal, this one is a waste of time and money

Leur pâte à pizza bio à base de kamut est interessante, le service est rapide, souriant et…read morechaleureux. Je n'ai jamais utilisé la livraison car il me suffit de traverser la rue pour aller chercher mes pizzas ou mon poulet boucanier. Il font aussi un couscous mais je ne l'ai jamais essayé. La cuisine est visible et très propre. Il leur arrive d'oublier des items dans les boites: les couverts en plastique ou la sauce manquaient parfois.

The establishment participate in the Foodora.ca delivery service. I ordered from them Valentine's…read moreevening. We were actually looking for sushi however the only sushi offering was all vegan & vegetarian. We wanted some animal protein. Au Tarot menu on Foodora.ca was a bit confusing so we had to make a call into Au Tarot. The first person we reached, gave a number to call as he didn't have the answer to a simple question of the menu. The other number we called, the question seemed to stump him also. Finally we spoke with someone who was able to answer the simple question on their menu's pricing layout. Once we finally placed our order (note: if you have a coupon, their is a section to enter it after you create your account & enter in your credit card information) we were keep up to date via text message: 1st text: your order has been received and is up for preparation. 2nd text: your order is being made 3rd text: [driver's name] is picking up your order 4th text: your order is on the way 5th text: your order has arrived This entire process was about 28 minutes after the submit button was pressed. As for the food... We both ordered a Tajine w/ couscous. For protein she ordered the veal and I the chicken. The portion was large enough for us to share the protein and still have some for left over. So for $22/Tajine, we did get plenty off food. I really enjoyed the veal. The meat was very juicy and the raisins added to the couscous made for a nicely added sweetness. Other than the "not so friendly" user experience of the Foodora.ca website/menus; the dining in experience was great!

My friend and his wife have been telling about this place for over a year…read more.. We finally had the chance to go last weekend on a whim we came here. Though my review is only about the quality of the food, I just want to say, the service here is warm and attentive. The menu is in three section a salad section to which you can make into a table d'hôte for 5$. Then there's the plats favoris section which is a table d'hôte section with various choices. Come with either soup, or salad, or entree and dessert. It's 25$, what? How is this possible! The last section meats table d'hôte, 45$. Has filet mignon, lamb shank, lamb chops and veal. We ordered from the plats favoris for 25$ The entrée was mushroom puff pasty, it was flaky, mushroom was creamy but not too rich, well balanced mushroom to pastry ratio. For this to be part of a table d'hôte impressed me. Next I chose the butternut squash ravioli in rosée sauce. Ravioli cooked just right, filling was nice and sauce well balanced. I had the mascarpone with raspberry jam dessert. Light sweet and tangy, nothing fancy but nice. All this for 25$? See you next week?

I found this Meridional via an online search and based on great reviews and proximity to our…read morelocation, we gave it a shot. All I have to say is that our 9 family members were all very happy that we found a quality restaurant at all levels (food, service, pricing and atmosphere). We found a gemstoneand this is our "go to" everytime we have a family get together. Unfortunately, my wife and I live in Colorado, although I am convinced that my family members will pay a visit to the owners for a 5-star experience at a very affordable cost. I wish them a full restaurant on all the 4 nights they are open. A must try and you will definitely make it one of your favorite.