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    TESFA

    4.9 (19 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken shawararma, falafel pita, hummus, and pita chips. So good!

    This is not only the best shawarma I have ever had, but just the best chicken I have ever had. It is also just one of the best meals I have ever had. The falafel was absolutely insane too and a great vegetarian option. All at a very reasonable price too. The staff was so nice!!! And the ambiance and music were great too. I would highly reccomend this as a stop to anyone visiting Montreal.

    Debbie G.

    Hidden gem located in the Plateau. The owners are two young and very friendly entrepreneurs and world travellers from Eritrea who started their adventure last November. They have chosen a beautiful name for their restaurant , Tessa, which means hope :-) The restaurant specializes in middle eastern sandwiches such as Falafel and Shawarma but also offer wraps, burgers and salads. I had the falafel sandwich and was extremely satisfied as the falafels were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside garnished with humus, pickles, cabbage and tahini just the way I like them garnished. Overall great experience and would go back for sure. Check them out, you won't be disappointed!

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    Delicious. The food is very flavorful and the service is excellent. I order from there often, even if it's far from home

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    They are so nice and the food is delicious! Best Falafel ive had in NA and the chicken pita was amazing too - highly recommend

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    I had a delicious shawarma sandwich here with some excellent sweet potato fries. The staff have been lovely. Going back for more soon!

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    My bride ordered the Shawarma Pita and I went with the Kabob Pita with a side of hummus.

    $13.99 Shawarma Pita

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    Lefalafel

    Lefalafel

    4.9
    (7 reviews)
    7.1 km

    Petit comptoire sans prétention qui sert des falafels incrablement frais et bons. Il sont dorée et…read morecroustillant et tendre et bien vert a l'intérieur. Sûrement parmis les meilleur en ville. Si on les prends en pita in adoreras le choix de garnitures d'une tres grandes qualité. Les Snitzhel sont offert aussi. L'équipe est un peu désorganiser on se demande parfois qui fait quoi mais si non une fois le repas en mains wow!

    Wooow woow wowww Best falafel/ Sabich / Shawarma spot in Montreal!!…read more Ambiance super welcoming super friendly and just a crazy awesome vibe !! I got lunch for the entire family The falafel pitas were frkn incredible! So jammed packed they make the pitas with laffa bread it's thicker and super soft and fluffy wow yum and just super filling The shawarma had amazing flavour reminds me of my homeland ! The sabich... (vegetarian) mmmmm again they jam packed my pita sandwich with the traditional eggs / eggplant / tchina hummus sauce harif ( spicy sauce) pickles red cabbage I swear it was the best sabich I had since I've been to Israel! This is going to be my go to for sure! EVERYTHING is FRESH!!! Made on the spot so it takes a few minutes to get your order if you don't want to wait maybe order ahead... but it's sooo worth the wait it's super mouthwatering everything The hummus was creammy delishhhh wow Shawarma hands down one of the best in the city! And let me add it was kosher ! Super authentic and they really are generous with the portion size vs price Overall,super happy I found this new found gem can't wait to be back here soon Totally recommend!! Cheers!

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    Shawarmaz

    Shawarmaz

    4.1
    (193 reviews)
    4.0 km
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    I accidentally left my wallet here and the staff held onto it and tried to find me on Facebook to…read morelet me know. When I came back everything was exactly as I left it. I owe a big thank you to the staff for keeping my wallet safe and going the extra mile!

    The Short Version: Popular shawarma place on Sainte…read moreCatherine Street. The beef shawarma was pretty good. The Long Version: My husband and I were chilling in our hotel when my husband had a hankering for some shawarma. He didn't want to go too far, and I encouraged him to try a new-to-us place, lol. So a quick search led him to Shawarmaz. Shawarmaz is a Canadian company that started 2013 in Montreal. It has several locations but they are all in the Greater Montreal Area. My husband got the beef shawarma in a pita $9.79. They have the option of getting your shawarma in Saj bread or a baguette and those options are more expensive. He got lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, turnips and onions. For his sauces he got hummus, spicy garlic and chipotle. He enjoyed the shawarma. I had a bite so I could review it (I also went with him so I could see the restaurant and take pictures) haha. I thought it was pretty good. They give you a decent amount of protein. And the beef was flavourful and not gristly. I was surprised that the wrap was not too spicy considering the sauces he chose. The decor is fast food restaurant-like. Service was good but it did take a while for the food, although it's likely because there was a pretty long line up. Review #205 (2025)

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    Personne ne résiste à nos sushis shawarmaz 

No one can resist to our sushi shawarmaz

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    Tanoura

    Tanoura

    4.7
    (6 reviews)
    21.6 km

    Last week we tried Tanoura for the first time and had an amazing experience!!…read more Tanoura is a cute family-owned Egyptian restaurant located in the West Island of Montreal. They usually have a dine-in option but their their dining area is currently closed due to covid. Nonetheless, you can still enjoy their delicious food by taking your food to go! You can also order their food on UberEats and Doordash! Based on the recommendations of the owner, we tried the following dishes: - Fava bean falafels - Mulukhiyah - Egyptian bread - Kushari (rice, lentils, chickpeas, noodles, tomato sauce and fried onions) - Bachamel (ground beef mixture, noodles and bachamel sauce) - Zalabia (puffy fritters soaked in syrup) This was our first time having Egyptian food and we were blown away. Everything was bursting with color and flavor. The falafels were incredible, especially when eaten inside the Egyptian bread and smothered with tahini (a spread made of ground sesame seeds). It was so good we bought ourselves a second serving to bring home!! The bachamel was also extremely delicious. They typically make it in a larger platter, which makes the dish great for catering and feeding big groups! And the zalabia was a perfect way to end the meal! The food alone merits a stellar review but the owners are what makes this place so special. Both of them were so welcoming and kind when we showed up, and took the time to make sure we were happy with the food. Miriam especially was super sweet and you could tell she truly loves what she's doing. Both of them are beautiful people and make Tanoura a beautiful place to eat. Overall, we had an amazing experience at this restaurant. We highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Egyptian cuisine in the West Island!!

    Visiting Cairo! Egyptian food in the west island !  * video Swipe right*…read more They serve traditional egyptian cuisine and even a popular street food called Kushari.  It is basically a simple dish made with lentils, rice, pasta in a flavorful tomato sauce , topped with fried onions.   I enjoyed karkade juice. It is hibiscus juice prepared in its very egyptian way. The flowers are imported directly from Sudan and have all kinds of health benefits. The fava bean falafel was crispy  and served with tahini and the soup . I got the chance to taste molokhia soup, a green soup made from minced jews/jute mallow leaves and cooked in broth. The quality of the broth was there, simmered for hours. Had wedding dessert Om Ali made with phyllo dough, milk and nuts. There is no wedding without this desert. It is my first time having Egyptian cuisine. I usually have the known Lebanese cuisine. I was very happy about my experience. I think this is the closest traditional food I can get unless I get invited to a friend's house. Tanoura is owned by a lovely couple,  they ve been around for over 7 years. I saw pick ups from  elders egyptians. It is a good indicator. This restaurant have closed their dining section and so you will have to do pick ups. A good recommendation if you would like to try Mediterranean food/drinks/desserts from Egypt and you are in West Island or nearby.  *Ubereats, Doordash, Skip the dishes. . .

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