VEGANARIE - RESTO VÉGANE - VEGANERIE — Restaurant in Montreal

This spot has been on the have to try list for so long.

Vegan spots come and go in Montreal as it's a very tough market to sustain in comparisons for places like LA where residents there have accepted meat free society as much as the norm.

Located in one of Montreal's West Island Suburbs, Veganarie offers a variety of meat imitation, Greek inspired dishes, from traditional dolmades to veganized Gyros.

We were greeted by the owner Arie (where the name Veganarie comes from) who was very welcoming and took the time to explain any dish we were less familiar with.

We quickly saw patrons come in and knew the owner well from mostly frequenting this spot more often.

We waited for the food with excitement.

The presentation was superb and the food was so tender; something which we don't often say about vegan meat imitations. We ordered the gyros and the popcorn chicken in a cone.

The gyros were dressed with vegan tzatziki sauce and the pop chicken with apple maple and wrapped in a savory cone.

The decor was in a quinte rustic barn setting to resemble nature. The charming traditional greek music really places you the feeling you are in a greek restaurant. The place is small, but as the business grows, we expect a larger sitting area to feel less claustrophobic.

Another caveat was that this place is only open after 4pm everyday, making the option to order lunch a bit absolute. Again, we think this is due the business is relatively new and vegan spots are scared with opening hours in general making it hard for someone craving vegan food wanting to eat out at their convenience.

Food: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price: $$ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (vegan food is typically a bit more pricy, we were still hungry when we left and should have ordered a second serving if gyros) Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ambiance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (we strongly believe this can improve with time) Location: ⭐⭐⭐ (not super hard to get to, but not in a popular area. The parking is also limited if ever this place gets crowded)

As the business grows we have no doubt the location and ambiance will improve, on the plus side if you are craving delicious vegan greek food and be welcomed with open arms, come to Veganarie, delivery...

Let me preface this by stating that my wife is a vegan, but I am not. That being said, if you hadn't told me, I never would have known from the taste that I was eating vegan food. The Shitake "lamb" skewer was AMAZING. Tender and juicy an overflowing with flavour, the spice blend was right on. I had the Gyro Pita and it was also outstanding. The pita itself was soft and fluffy and PACKED full of delicious gyro "meat" along with fresh veggies, and literally the best vegan Tzatziki (heck, maybe the best Tzatziki PERIOD) that I've ever had. My wife tried to Feta Cheese Pita, which I also sampled, and it was out of this world. Stuffed to the brim with tasty Vegan Feta cheese and Tzatziki. The house made Baklava for dessert, coated in a beautiful apple honey, was out of this world. The food was fresh, prepared in a very timely manner, and all of the staff were super friendly and the prices were very reasonable. We had a lovely conversation with the owner (Vegan ARIE) who is a terrific guy, and very passionate about what he is doing (of which the quality of the food leaves little doubt). We look forward to coming back again and again, and we cannot give RESTO VEGANARIE enough praise. Vegan or not, you owe it to yourself to check out this spot, you...

A Memorable Vegan Dining Experience in Montreal! 🌱✨ I had the joy of hosting a guest from the Caribbean & wanted to offer him a healthy, local dining experience. RESTO VEGANARIE exceeded every expectation! It was my first time visiting & from the moment we arrived, Arie welcomed us with genuine warmth & care...his presence set a beautiful tone. We asked a lot of questions & Arie was incredibly accommodating, tolerant & patient. He took the time to walk us through the menu & made sure we felt informed, comfortable & well cared for. Later, Jacob came out from the kitchen to personally share insights about the moussaka, which added such a thoughtful & personal touch.

A special highlight? Introducing my guest to poutine for the very first time & it happened to be vegan and absolutely delicious! Rich, flavourful & comforting...you’d never guess it was plant-based! Every dish was thoughtfully prepared & bursting with flavour. My guest truly appreciated the quality & creativity of the meal & the fact that it was entirely vegan made the experience even more memorable! This wasn’t just a meal...it was a heartfelt experience of warmth, hospitality & culinary artistry. Huge thanks to Arie & Jacob for making our visit so special. Can’t...