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| - My time in Montreal was limited, and we had time for one fine dining experience. After thorough research on yelp, I decided on Damas and was not disappointed. Montreal is known for its diverse population & I was very impressed with its Syrian cuisine at Damas. The interior was beautiful, but not stuffy. It was a great place to enjoy a family meal and perfect for foodies. Since we had an adult who does not eat that much we decided to a la carte. We ordered the four mezzo spread and added the labneh. Each spread was perfect.
We also got the octopus and it also tasted amazing. I could have eaten the whole platter myself.
We also had the Fattet Makdous 39 (Eggplant stuffed with lamb and nuts, tomato sauce, pita, yogurt and tahini sauce). That was probably the best value for quality. The dish was amazing. It reminded me of a blend between lasagna and moussaka.
We finished with the Syrian sea bass which was pan fried to perfection.
The service was 5 stars. Our waiter was very pleasant and helpful. The interior is also super cozy.
The restaurant is in a cute residential neighborhood in Outremand, and I would not have expected such a delicious restaurant.
I would only say that when they changed our cutlery, it felt like it was just being thrown down on the table without any proper order.
Definitely make reservations. It is a very busy place, but the restaurant surprisingly has good sound insulation so it isn't too noisy to have conversations. There are different books in the restaurant, and if you have a larger group, perhaps request a window round table.
I love this place! Would definitely go back to try their tasting menu.
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