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.

A neighbourhood haunt. People working / people playing…read more Laid back / posh vibe. Affordable. Excellent bean! Quirky, scrumptious, clean food. GREAT LIGHT! High ceilings, voluminous space, big windows. Large common tables/small intimates as well. Patient, pleasant people behind the bar. Excellent value top to bottom.

This place has the vibes of an old dinner/cafe. It's calm, spacious, the music is chill and there…read moreare plenty of tables. The service was fast, I had barely said what I wanted and it was already on my hand. I ordered a cold brew and ... it was not that good, it was very diluted and watery. I'm giving it 4 stars for the ambiance and service but my cold brew was a 2 star drink.

Tried this restaurant based on friends' recommendations and saw that it was highly rated on Yelp…read more Good pita bread. Why they put it in plastic bags on the table is a mystery and not especially classy. Very little explanation that everything is served family style. If I wanted family style dining, I would have stayed home and cooked. We had a pricey vegetarian appetizer plate where most of the foods tasted too vinegary or garlicky. The eggplant salad tasted more of onion than eggplant. The fish was pretty good but by the time it finally came, I wasn't hungry anymore. The rice had no flavour and the fries, although nicely crisp also were tasteless. The taste I had of my partner's chocolate cake was good but cold in the middle as if it wasn't fully defrosted. The service was friendly yet not attentive. We had to ask for soda twice before it came. The constant reel of what I think was Lebanese music videos projected on the wall were a visually loud distraction from the overall lack of ambiance. The happy birthday music they play was fun, but we're not coming back.

All the food we had was delicious! The shis kabob is…read moreabsolutely amazing! Highly recommend

My boyfriend always has to try new Shisha places when we go to new cities and I'm so happy he found…read moreCafe Toot. The place is a little run down but everything is very clean. The sweetest old lady runs the place by herself & she makes a great Shisha. We came for the 2 nights we were in Montreal and ordered blueberry mint with a little peach. She doesn't start the Shisha herself so you do have to start it. The Shisha is smooth with great smoke. You do have to use 2 coals as it's a larger head but she gives you extra coals when she delivers it to you. Give this place a try if you're looking for somewhere to relax, study, or spend time with friends!

Needs more love on Yelp. Very nice cute old Egyptian couple serving good hookah in a relaxing…read moreenvironment. Tables and couches mostly utilized by students studying and conversing in English, French and Arabic. The husband and wife duo can speak all 3 languages and are very attentive. Quick-light coals are the default but you can pay to upgrade to square coil-heated coals. If you're looking for a relaxing place to sit for a spot of tea and some shisha before going out further, drop by here. Note: no booze but you can bring your own food or buy the snacks they have on hand.

Unique spot with a charismatic dude working all alone…read more Falafel super high quality. And the best zhoug I've had outside of the promised land. Get some !!!

I'm super excited that Falafel Yoni has opened a location in the sud-ouest as I've been a huge fan…read moreof their original location on Saint Viateur for a while now. The menus at the two locations are the same and they stick to the basics that Yoni knows best. Their falafel is awesome so light, crispy and flavourful. Definitely the best that I've had in town. For a nice change of pace give the Sabich a try. Packed with egg plant and an egg I'm sure you'll love it. All their pitas are very generous and big enough to share. Although, sharing is only recommended with a good friend as it can get a bit messy. Let me tell you there's no need to ask for extra sauce at Falafel Yoni. But you're going to love every drop of sauce that you get as their sauces are extremely flavourful. An additional bonus at the Wellington location is that the city is closing off the street to traffic so it looks like there will be a large amount of outdoor seating all summer long. Falafel Yoni is an awesome addition to great selection of restaurants in Wellington

Interesting concept, you choose you fish or seafood, and they cook them the way you want, and serve…read morewith rice or/and salad or/and fries. We had calamari fried, shrimp cooked with garlic sauce and rice. It was amazingly delicious. The cook/chefs were nice. The server, they just point you to the table, and give you a jug of water. Overall, a good place to experiment.

I ordered the Fish Plate via Uber Eats, and so there was no choice as to which type of fish I would…read moreget (and I didn't mind!). The pricing was a bit steep, but then Rayan is the only place I know that grills fish like this, coated with bran, a traditional Egyptian way. The food came fairly quickly, and was hot and fresh. The fish came with a large portion of rice and vegetables, as well as chopped onions. The rice was of the "minute rice" type, which is not my favorite, but it was seasoned and a good side to have. The vegetables were doused in garlic and melted butter/margarine, and better than I expected for something reminiscent of frozen vegetable mix that's steamed/sauteed. The fish was very well seasoned, perhaps by marination, with lots of parlsey and fresh lemon. The wheat bran gave a subtle flavour to the fish, which remained tender and juicy inside thanks to the coating. If you don't enjoy the texture of the bran, you can always brush it off. Good stuff! Looking forward to try more.

i eat here almost every 2-3 days because its fast cheap and good never seen a 14 incher for 8$ And…read moreeven the burgers just 5$ very affordable

Very Nice ambiance prices extremely cheap, fast service, clean staff and amazing foods i recomand…read moreeveryone to try it once wont regret

We accidentally stumbled upon this place while looking for Poulet Rouge. We dropped in and placed…read morean order for Poulet Sh OzBox Combo and the Shawarma Au Poulet - Super Wrap Combo. Our combos came with a complimentary beverage. Hubby got a Coke Zero & I got a Fanta Orange in a bottle. Hubby and I both ordered fries but they forgot mine. I was bummed out first but realized they didn't charge us extra for the combo and I wasn't walking back over in the pouring rain. The food was so good as seasoned extremely well. The fries were a total miss. Too thick and flavorless. I couldn't believe the portions we received. There was no way we were going to finish everything. In hindsight I'm happy they forgot my fries. The food was delicious. Hubby was able to make another meal out of his combo box. share

been to osmow's a few times .. key positives: decent value especially if you opt for the daily…read morespecials, opened late night, large portion size which seems popular with students in the area. There are no tables at the restaurant but a small eating area with barstools. They use to have the "Poulet on the rocks" for C$8.99 which was a steal but now they have a different special each day for C$12.49 including the Beef Ozbox (which I get with Fattouch salad and rocks/rice or the Ozmow's Special. Beware, choose your spice level carefully. Is the taste of the food the best? No .. but does its job if you just want to eat a big cheapish meal with a variety of options.

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.

This is our local Boustan. We're big fans of Boustan, it's definitely our shawarma of choice,…read moregenerally. But this particular location has gone downhill. Regularly, items are missed from the order. Most recently, we did not get a side of potatoes from a trio, or two extra garlic sauces that were ordered as a side. Sauces used to come separate from the bowls, and now they give just a small dollop in the bowl. They have added tomatoes to their coleslaw, which I'm not a fan of and wish they hadn't. The rice is often under cooked. They used to have a lovely soup and omelettes on the menu, both of which I practically lived on following a surgery last year, that are now gone. Consistency is key, we have been hesitant for awhile to order from this location out of fear that something would be missed or done wrong, and we'll probably avoid it moving forward, which is really upsetting.

Hassan and Amad gave great service and keeps having me come back, always happy to come back.read more