Restaurant Aryana

Amazing, wonderful, super delicious, tasty food! The owners, father, and daughter, do a great job! The owner makes you feel fed by your mom and takes you back to your childhood! The meat is amazingly marinated and very tender On the desert side, I would suggest trying the rice pudding. However, it was a bit too sweet for me!

This resto tops everything in terms of food. Quality home cooked food that is absolutely delicious!! We took some to go as there was a snow storm outside and the owners wanted to leave. They were gracious to fulfill our order before heading out! I am deducting one star however because it's a tad bit expensive for what you get. The portion of the curry I received was extremely small for the price and left me feeling hungry. Mind you, we paid close to $65 for 2 people. There was a very unequal balance of rice to the curry. Unfortunately I felt a bit ripped off, but maybe it's a one off thing. You'll see in the images the qabuli qorma red sauce in the container with the rice, that is $15,50. My advice to the owners would be to be more generous with the food. And also, if they write a cookbook, I will definitely buy it!

I’ve had this restaurant on my wish list for months and was so happy to finally go tonight. Everything was delicious, the portions were perfect. We left feeling satisfied and eager to come back to try more! Highlights were definitely the kadu bolani and the mix #2 (chicken, lamb and kofta).

Everything on the menu is incredible! One of the most delicious and luxurious meals I've ever had in Montréal. So cozy with warm welcoming staff.

I don't usually write reviews, but Aryana is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Montreal! It is not expensive at all for really good sized portions - I have always left completely stuffed. The eggplant and Mantoo appetizers are to die for and I love the family atmosphere. In terms of service - my waiter was excellent, very friendly and attentive. If you're looking to try a new restaurant - I would highly recommend checking Aryana out!

Tasty food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Everything we tried was delicious, but my favourite was the kidney bean stew. Delighted to have discovered this place!

Family-owned restaurant with amazing service and even more delightful food!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic Afghan experience. I felt like I was eating a home cooked meal. Will definitely come back if presented with an opportunity.

Came here for dinner and food was absolutely delicious!! Even as a vegetarian, I had a variety of options. The eggplant was to die for. 10/10 recommend!!!

First, their food is beyond delicious! It had been a while since I had food with this much flavor and complexity. I had the Kabuli Palow (lamb, rice, carrots, raisins). I also had some samosas with their different sauces. It was all VERY good! More importantly, the owners were so nice and kind! I showed up at the same time that they were closing up. It was my last night in Montreal, and they actually went back in just to prepare my dinner. Thank you so much! It was, by far, the best meal I had during my visit to Canada.

If you're craving some real authentic Afghani Cuisine for super and you live around west Island or you happen to be in the area this is a pretty sweet spot for some Authentic Afghan cuisine.. I'm comparing it to Riaz Kebab in Laval and unfortunately the fOod isn't as good as the one in laval... but its second best... it's pretty cool as the lady is there handrolling the dumplings and making the food from scratch! Location: in a strip mall with limited free parking Ambiance: The place is a hole in the wall lol so don't expect anything fancy... Food: rice and dumplings are delicious and the portions are very very generous ! The rice was delicious tender and fresh .. dumplings got like 12 dumpling for half the price of riaz kebab .. lol so im happy and they are wayy better on that aspect.. the samosas are Amazing 5/5 and I really enjoyed the dipping sauce it came with so good! Lots of food for the price you pay! However, my lamb shank dish 3/5 with the raisin rice carrots I was kind of disappointed.. was barely any lamb ..it was in pre cut into pieces of maybe 3-4 kindove sad it was so good but Not much lamb ... I wish it was served on the bone like I'm use to ! The lamb stew was amazing loved it 5/5 The eggplant dish was ok too maybe 3.5/5 The Kebab dish (Chicken & Beef) 1/5 very chewy/ Overcooked not very happy as I wished it was more tender. Service: Exceptional A1 service i think it was the owner serving my food and he and his mom seemed to really care about their customers and made sure to please us the most as they could Overall very cool place with a great customer service and experience definitely recommend this place .. I also recommend them for catering as the price is very good and generous portions hope they can just cook the meat more tender next time I come ahaha cheers ;) will be back for sure

Was craving for some afghan food and came across this little gem in the West Island Location It's in the heart of sources Boulevard not to far from pierrefonds. Parking Lots of free parking in the mall. Ambiance Simpley decorated but the smell from the kitchen is so with it. Food I had the kafta and chicken cubes . So tender and juicy. You can taste the homemade in the food . It was so good I ordEr more to take home for lunch next day. I also had the chicken soup it was good but not over the top. The Chicken and kafta came with rice and salad. The salad was standard but there home made dressing was packed with so much flavours and still can't The negative was the bread it tasted a few days old and it showed. Not a big deal because the star of the show was bang on Owners You can tells it family owned and they take care and pride in what they do figure it out yet. Rice is rice . Can't say much that it was good but I'm not much of a rice fan in first place Overall a good place to come to if you need your fix

Ajmal is an amazing host and restauranteur. The food cannot be matched by his competitors. We always come back to him for Schwarma sandwiches !!!

Delicious meal, generous portions, great service! We had the vegetarian samosas which were fine but my least favorite part of the meal. They are filled with potato so a bit bland. The chicken murgh and the lamb murgh were outstanding! Stew with rice. Comes with delicious salad too!

Absolutely delicious food! Service was above and beyond. Quorma palow!!! Large servings and everything was really good. Don't hesitate!

The food was good and portions were big. I specially liked the rice and chicken. The place is nice too.

It's a simple place however the food is great. Flavours were really enjoyable and the meats cooked perfectly. What impressed me most is that I don't like eggplant, however, tasting my friends eggplant appetizer and I'm a fan of the way they prepare it. Usually the texture is not appealing to me. They mention using Chinese eggplant is different but I'm not so sure that's the only reason! You could order by entrée but I think it's more enjoyable to do it family style here and try lots of things

Great Afghani food in the DDO area! I recently discovered it for lunch with some coworkers. It has a family-run style and vibe, and I thought the woman serving us was very nice, informative when explaining the menu. She was also sweet and generous since she offered each 4 people part of our group (we were 12 people) an eggplant appetizer. Everything was yummy and affordable. I tried the meat samboosa appetizer served with yoghurt sauce and the shish kabab main plate, that came with 1/2 rice, 1/2 salad. The rice was flavourful and aromatic. It's a BYOB place so I can imagine this place is awesome at night. I would go back to try some of the other menu items. Great job!

I am relatively new to Afghan cuisine but I know great food when I've had it. The food at Aryana was delicious. Mantoo and Sambosa were excellent. My friend had the Kabuli Palau and said that it was great. I had a combo kebab plate that was marvellous. For desert the milk pudding and baklava were also great. I'll definitely be going back when I'm in town next. Highly recommended

Great, 'home-cooked' style food. Really enjoyed everything we ate. The decor is not great so don't come here for the fine dining but the owners are wonderful and the staff are friendly and helpful. Also, BYOB! Make a reservation as there isn't a lot of seating and the place is in demand in the evening. Also, don't count on a walk-in take-out order. Call ahead. When they're busy they prioritize serving the existing customers over take-out so they might turn you away. This is actually awesome as those of us who have planned ahead get treated well. Service is quick.

Excellent food. Well cooked and a great place to bring your date if you like to dine in. It's bring your own wine. Pros: Food and service were excellent in my opinion. Cons: Seating is limited. Therefore, call in advance and place a reservation.

It's a true mom and pop restaurant as previous reviewers have mentioned. It was the owner who prepared and served us. Great attention given to the preparation of the food. She even went the extra step to explain the flavours we should look for and how different meats on the menu were prepared. The chicken and lamb brochettes were marinated and well-spiced while not being spicy. Great rice for a change. Afghan bread (the first I've had) is more like bread than naan - it went particularly well with the white yoghurt-based sauce that came with the samosas. They also have warm homemade baklava. It's located in a strip mall with distinctive colours of the Afghan flag. The combo brochette platter I took runs for $18 (tax and tip extra) so it's not the cheapest, but keep in mind BYOB. They take credit card and real receipt is issued. Overall satisfied with the food and service.

Delicious food all the time. The best. Very reasonable and bring your own wine, what else can you ask for.

I ordered the pumpkin curry served over rice, and my girlfriend ordered the lamb dish. The pumpkin was not at all what I was expecting - this dish was light and flavoured with a great mix of whatever herbs and spices used. I was really able to taste and appreciate all the flavours. The same was true for the lamb, which as other reviewers have noted simply melted in my mouth. For dessert we had the rice pudding and baklava. Both were good but nothing to rave about. This restaurant could be 5 stars, except the food is too homemade. The couple that runs this place are the absolute nicest hosts, and I will definitely be going back!

The main dishes was alright, but it was composed of 60% rice, 30% salad and 10% meat. Just not the best bang for your buck... From reading the reviews here, I thought this place would blow me away, but it wasn't even close to reaching my expectations. We also got the sambosas and those were pretty good!

Have been coming here for a few years now . Food is always fresh and very tasty. It is bring your own wine. Service is good . Restaurant is small so reservations are recommended .

Nice, quite, unpretentious restaurant that serves good Afghan food. The Sambosa's were amazing. Added bonus: BYOB. Cheap too!

The staff was friendly and helped me pick food the family would like. The food was very tasty and seasoned perfectly especially the spinach with braised lamb called for seconds.

Do not let the simple looking plates in the pictures fool you. I assure you the plates are bursting with flavour! I highly recommend the Mantoo and Sambosa as entrées. The lamb and chicken are some of the juiciest, if not the juiciest, I've ever tasted! The rice has spices that are delicious. Family owned and operated who are very nice and friendly. No point in going to Château Kebab down the street when you have this gem around. Highly recommended!

I ordered lamb kebabs for takeout, it was not fully cooked like I wanted yet the service was good. I feel like its expensive, and the portions are quite small

I had more food than I could eat and all of it was as delicious as it looked. I have never had as tender filet mignon not even in high end 5 star restaurants. The entres such as the rice and dumplings are a must try. At the end of the day it was all at a very affordable price!

Fantastic small family place! Mantoo ( as appetizer ) were very authentic and to die for, with sauce very flavourful but not hot. My better half took Kabul pilaw and it was delicious, while i took kebab - chicken and lamb mix combo. I have never had so tender and juicy lamb and chicken, amazing. It was sprinkled over by some spice mix which gave incredible flavour, with some warmth and no heat. Definitely would come back! Giving it 5 stars within this type of restaurant category.

Super service with great food at a reasonable price. We had checked before going the various comments and were not disappointed. The appetizers were delicious particularly the eggplant with yogurt sauce (a must try for anyone) We will be back.

Amazing food and service. From the mantoo to start until the baklava that ended our meal it was great. Amazing service too.

Delicious afghani dishes prepared with care and it shows! The kebabs are moist and fragrant with spices like cumin and sumac. The rice dishes are filling and well balanced flavours . Try the "dogh" yogurt drink... Very refreshing! This place is run by husband/wife duo and the service was warm and friendly. A definite must-try and will be returning often!

This was a great place. There is a sense of precision and elegance not always present in ethnic food. The pumpkin or potato something or others were great and delicate, crisply crepe like with a subtle level of spicing and a touch of yogurt elegantly decorating the dish. The kabobs, the chicken and lamb were nicely spiced. The pilau was very nice and delicate with touches of lamb and raisins inside of it. Even the chicken soup was very nicely done.

The couple that run this place are so sweet. I was visiting family and decided to try this restaurant. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was great. My family still goes here when they come to town!!

Thought i would try this place for dinner with a few friends. This is a real mom and pop restaurant. The food is prepared by the owners and cooked fresh to order. We tried a number if different dishes. The pumpkin appetizer was very good. Much better than i would have thought. We also tried the mantoo app which were great meat dumplings with a yoghurt sauce. For the main i ordered the Kabuli palow which came with the moistest pieces of lamb. The best part was the price a large app and main for under 20$. Next time i will be sure to try the many desserts.

Absolutely amazing Afghani food. Service was excellent. Will visit again.

The food is outstanding, easily one of my three favourite restaurants in the West Island. Love the pumpkin dish and the combos. All the appetizers are delicious as well. Really can't praise the food enough. Extremely friendly service. On the downside, there are only a few and quite similar dessert choices. However, that's really never an issue because you will probably not have any room for dessert after your delicious main meal. Only reason I'm not giving it five stars is that I do find it just a bit pricey. Overall great restaurant. Must try if you haven't already.

Delicious food at reasonable prices with a nice décor and really friendly staff, what more can one ask for, it's worth the trip and we make it from N.D.G frequently!

Greeted with a smile in this warm family (couple) run restaurant. Wonderful home cooking- fresh, with different flavours than the typical Indian or Middle Eastern foods we all have all the time. Really really tasty, nice presentation and made to order. My wife enjoyed her eggplant appetizer (me too) and we both also enjoyed the vegetarian dumpling with leek, lentils, etc... My main dish was a lamb with rice and wife had a spinach dish. Bread was cross between pita and nan and also excellent. For those who like some spice, there were 2 side containers on each table with a hot sauce and another semi hot sauce with green herbs or something that were both very tasty. Fresh mint tea for $1.50 and all in all a real find which unfortunately we didn't find till today. But we will definitely be back. The server (wife) was extremely friendly, helpful and even had some humour. Husband did the cooking. Not fast food, but not slow either. To me speed was just right.

Discovered Afghan food here; wonderful aromatic spiced dishes and warm service. Everything I had was delicious from the mantoo dumplings to the eggplant, beef kebabs and rice. BYOW is a definite +++