This place serves Syrian food and is new so it needs a lot of improvements and here is an honest…read morereview of my experience. I went there with my wife and kids on a weekend afternoon, the place was not crowded but it had around 4-5 tables. The location is not really ideal and it is in an industrial area but I thought I should give it a chance as a friend of mine told me about it. Atmosphere: it is a family friendly place and the decor is nice, if you are with kids then you are on the safe side (parents know what I mean). With a Syrian style / traditional atmosphere and wonderful traditional Syrian music that sets a beautiful mood. Food: it was really nice and tasted, some plates were wonderful however I would have preferred if some other plates were a bit bigger compared to the price. I guess the dishes were very tasty that we wanted more. I have tried a lot of Arabic restaurants and I can honestly say that this is a place that would be in the "Top 10" list. Value / Money: as mentioned before some plates would be better if they were bigger... but in general it is a little bit over priced, however the food is tasty and it balances things. Service: this is the only reason that I did not give the place a 5-star rating. The server was very friendly and nice, however the overall service was slow, we waited a bit for the menus, for the food and for the bread (which was not as fresh as I hoped it would be) I would definitely go back again there and I hope I would update my review then. I surely hope it would have a 5star service and again the portions should be slightly more. I would recommend it

A bad restaurant in terms of type of food and the way the owner and management talk to customers is…read morevery bad

Tasty shawarma chicken and beef , very friendly owner , highly recommend this place to everyone…read moredesire Middle Eastern cuisine

From the owner: We specialize in Shawarmas. People from all over town come in just for our Shawarma and vegetarian…read morePoutines.

Delicious spot for a quick casual bite. Love that they toasted the outside for an extra…read moreLayer of texture. The potato's with the garlic sauce are out of this world! My only qualm while dining in is that ventilation is not great. It gets quite Smokey inside so my eyes started to itch and water. The food is worth it!

Great late night drunchies spot on Rue Crescent! They're open until 4AM, so you can pop in for a…read morelate night snack or to grab something as a hangover meal (future you will thank you). Upon entering the restaurant, I'm instantly reminded of the late nights waiting at a halal cart in nyc after a night out. This restaurant itself is not the cleanest and rather chaotic on weekend nights. Theres usually a long line to order, but it moves rather quickly and efficiently. The staff members aren't the friendliest, but they get the job done LOL. You'll find a bunch of hungry and probably drunk people sitting at the cafeteria styled seats at night. The food is the main selling point here though. I've gotten the mixed platter and shawarma platter; both with generous servings of protein all doused in a flavorful sauce. Ordered the poutine recently and was also impressed how much they loaded the protein. It was a little on the saltier side and wished they had more cheese curds, but still pretty enjoyable. The fries were also more like small potato wedges. I've recommended this place countless times for almost any point of the day, but they especially hit the spot after a long night.

Wonderful experience! The service was so kind and attentive. Our family has dietary restrictions…read morebut we were able to do a tasting menu and explore the cuisine! Some of the most delicious middle-eastern food we've ever tasted, with wine pairings and side dishes that brought out the best in everything. Thank you!

Very good prepared middle eastern food , the spices and ingredients make it special . Dishes are…read morebig enough and tasty with special well chosen ingredients , very special place to taste Lebanese or Syrian dishes .

District 961 has been a go-to place for a night with shishas and good drinks…read more I've been there three times and have had three different experiences. The first time I was there was for a friend's birthday. The restaurant isn't very big but it makes it cosy and when it fills up with the music and the lights dimmed, it gives a pretty nice atmosphere. The food we had that night was a pre-chosen mezza for 35$ each. I wasn't VERY happy with the mezza just because it didn't include a lot of variety for the price (for example, there was no tabboulé, the fattoush came in a weird bowl and the manakish (which aren't part of the usual mezza) were made on this weird pita bread that made it hard to eat). It also took a long time to get the meat and fries. Now for the drinks, I have nothing to say. The drinks are good and the alcohol in them is generous. I've tried the red sangria and a mojito (10$ each), both were delicious! The music on that night was fun and although you can't really dance because of the tight space, we found a way to do so and to celebrate! The second and third time I was there, I was with less people and we ordered food from the menu directly. Let me tell you: it made a huge difference!!! The nachos were delicious, as well as the vegetarian sandwich I had the second time. I also reordered every drink I've had the first time since they were so good and even 9 months later, they didn't disappoint. The shisha service is good. They have multiple flavours and there's a designated waiter that goes around tables to check on every shisha. If you're with a small group of people, you can ask for a backgammon board or a deck of cards. They also have TVs to watch the games and other.

District 961 seems like nice resto/bar to visit while in town. Due to Covid restrictions I ordered…read moreoutside and picked at front. The food was well presented in traditional restaurant fashion.The burgers had a nice charbroiled taste and inside was juicy. Shish taouk had a nice grill smoke and flavour was balanced between chicken and sauce. The fries had a good crisp like cavendish straight cut but had a nice smoky seasoning which I wish I knew the secret to. Sauces that came with the plate were a plus I got garlic sauce and spicy mayo.

This place came highly recommended from a Lebanese acquaintance; reservs were full so we called &…read morelucked out! This place is a gem. Hole in the wall, warm family like vibe that we love while ALL the food made for one of the tastiest meals we've ever had! A large group of students came in and shared many dishes given how abundant the servings...my son's considering McGill, and this was our first & favorite meal in Montreal. Fattoush Salad - a delightful so very fresh combo Dip Taster - I've had all these many times before but never done quite as well Mixed Grill Platter - the spices in the meats were delicious while the toum was mouth watering out of this world! We had our first glasses of Aryan- yummier than cold sake imho, so good!

The Lebanese wine is a must! The food was outstanding and felt truly authentic. If you're looking…read morefor a fabulous dinner, go to Garage Beirut.

Visiting Montreal from NYC. And this place was recommended by a local. And my God what a…read morerecommendation!! We ordered a couple of appetizers. They were all amazing. But baba ganoush was the highlight, the light springy eggplant base is highlight by a drizzle of olive oil and contrasted by the pomegranate seeds. For the entrées, the lamb shank is a must, it's succulent, flavorful, and fall off the bone!! The host were sweet attentive and speak both French and English. The environment, lively, and cozy!!

Bonne cuisine du moyen orient, le hummus et le poulet sont excellent, fattet végétarien…read more Service excellent et rapide !

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

I always stop by this place when I'm in Montreal. They make nice Lebanese grilled pita…read moresandwiches... Sojouk, Shish Taouk, filet mignon... all on charcoal. The food is tasty and the service is good but not overboard.

I bought one kg makanek nor cooked and was surprised how expensive is 27$/ kg when it's every…read morewhere about 17$ not even better.

Amazing food with wonderful service! My friend and I snagged the last open bar seats and boy was it…read morea great experience. The bartender was super knowledgeable on the food and cocktails, he really made everyone feel comfortable! The food came out quickly and was delicious. Definitely give this place a go! I will say it gets pretty busy with a smaller indoor dinning area but I would definitely say worth the wait! They had some covered outdoor seating but unsure if it was open.

If I could break the 5 star scale, I would with Hayat! I did the tasting menu with a couple of…read morefriends, 100% worth it! Come hungry because they Bring out the variety of Dishes off their main menu. They started off with a bunch of their dips. All of them were super delicious I could make a meal out of just eating that. The brought out generous portions of meat, but my favorite was the chicken. The presentation of everything was beautiful too. They had a DJ there who was FANTASTIC the vibe was so fun, a little jazzy but upbeat and mixed so nicely. The service is paced a little slow but you need the time to make sure to eat everything. I plan on coming back here!