TESFA
Plateau · 4520 Av. Papineau, Montréal, QC H2H 1V3, Canada
Crispy falafels and sabich pitas loaded with authentic Middle Eastern flavors and house-made sauces at fast-food prices, served in a plant-filled room with attentive staff.
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Best Falafel in Montreal
The best falafel in Montreal. Hand-rolled chickpea balls, fresh pita, real tahini, and proper toum. A short list of serious Middle Eastern kitchens with deep roots.
Five picks
LE CHEF | THE CHEF | الشيف
Downtown · 2183 Rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B8, Canada
Their lentil soup is legendary, and toasted almonds crown dishes with unexpected textural contrast that elevates every bite.
Sham Mont-Royal
Plateau · 1371 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2J 1Y8, Canada
Inventive vegan falafel and shwarma with crisp fresh vegetables and convincing plant-based proteins that taste nothing like typical meat substitutes.
Dunya
Downtown · 2 R. Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H2X 1C2, Canada
Fresh-fried falafel made to order and shawarma with perfectly crisp fries stuffed inside the pita, balanced with house-made sauces and tangy pickles.
Shawarmania Cuisine Mediterraneenne
Downtown · 896 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 1G3, Canada
Crispy, flavorful falafel paired with saffron rice and garlic sauce so good it lingers on your tongue, served by a caring team.
Local pick
Mezzmiz
Downtown · 1407 Rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 1R1, Canada
Tender, well-seasoned chicken and beef bowls showcase authentic Lebanese spices and generous portions that stand apart from typical shawarma spots downtown.
Montreal's Middle Eastern food scene is one of the strongest in North America, and falafel is the gateway. The city's Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian communities have been here for generations, and the falafel reflects that depth. The best versions are made fresh to order from dried chickpeas, never from a mix, with a crisp shell and a green, herby interior. They come in pita with tahini, pickled turnip, and fresh vegetables. The Plateau has the highest concentration, but there are serious contenders in Parc-Extension and CDN too.