TESFA

Mediterranean restaurant · Parc-Laurier

TESFA

Mediterranean restaurant · Parc-Laurier

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4520 Av. Papineau, Montréal, QC H2H 1V3, Canada

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Nestled in the Plateau, this family-run gem skillfully fuses Mediterranean flavors with East African spices, serving up must-try falafel and shawarma delights.  

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+1 514 527 4444
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"The super crispy falafel and thick pita is what keeps us going back to Tesfa, a small, counter-style restaurant in the Plateau. The two owners are brothers who made their way from Eritrea to Montreal, and now have amenu of housemade shawarma and kebabs, plus veggie options (in plate or pita version) served with their zhug. The way they treat eggplant really sends us over the top, though. It comes smoked in the De Maman plate, served with tahini, hummus, pickles, and that zhug. And it’s fried in their signature sabich, slathered with more zhug and a tangy amba mango sauce. You can order out from Tesfa, but the (often Ethiopian) soundtrack and the happy hum in the kitchen make it worth showing up for in person. photo credit: Two Food Photographers" - Ivy Lerner-Frank

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Kathleen Parisien

Google
We drove from Ottawa for Israeli hummus and we were blown away! The kebab and chicken shawarma are also amazing. So delicious and fresh. Thank you! Open a restaurant in Ottawa please!

Quentin Delobel

Google
I've been living in Montreal for 9 years. I don't think I've seen such a good quality restaurant for the price. You pay fast food price for restaurant quality. I ordered the Sheed Pita and it was absolutely delicious. Full of flavor thanks to the savant seasoning mix they put in it. The fries are amazing as well. To my surprise even the music was good ! No stupid top 40 but rather classy Jazz / old classics, which was an unexpected added bonus ❤️ Thank you so much for a wonderful experience, we'll definitely be coming back for more !

Marie-Sophie Dromer

Google
Soooo good. We had the bowl versions of the garlic chicken sandwich and the falafel salad and everything was so fresh, tasty, and generous portions. The staff were also super nice and helpful. Will absolutely be back.

Ruby Keller

Google
Casual spot for incredibly delicious pitas, falafel, shawarma, etc.. i highly recommend the falafel pita, and the sweet potato fries were great as well. 5 stars for service too! Must go in Montreal

Mia Maamri

Google
A great Mediteranean/Eastern African restaurant ! On Plateau Mont-Royal, lowkey but well located. The taste was above the exceptations, I would suggest the Kabab Pita has authentic flavour. I’ve had a great experience, that includes the service, genuinely nice coming from their staff. The spot is well maintaines & decorated. The vibe is very relax, no rush to leave your table or order more. You can also take out, I have ordered online & it was well packaged, warm & as fresh as when you dine-in. Give it a try !!

Spotmovement

Google
We Love Oriental food and found TESFA via Google. It was absolutely delicious! The Falafel are awesome and the pita heaven in mouth! The Service needed some time, but thats worth it, cause the made everything fresh for everybody!

Lashaan Balasingam

Google
Absolutely mouth-watering and savoury food! A wonderful delight and unforgettable experience. You'll want to eat their everyday with their affordable prices and tasty options! Also a must to try their falafels even as a side. Highly recommended spot!

Megan Wai

Google
Super affordable and delicious cute resto to grab a sandwich. We ordered the sheed pita, shawarma pita and the side of falafels. Everything was homemade and fresh! Our favorite was definitely the sheed pita. The chicken breast was tender and the garlic sauce was chefs kiss. The falafels were also amazing. They had a nice crunch accompanied with some hummus. These sandwiches were generous in portion and are an amazing value. Will def be revisiting this joint!!

Tomer N.

Yelp
If you are looking for a real Falafel or areal Hummus this is the real deal.this family traved a lot from Africa to Israel to Montreal and in their way learned how to make the real deal. I wosh I li ed closer soI can eat thete every day. The food is amazing, the service os with a smile and the price is more than reasonable. Please open one in Ottawa!

Kerry D.

Yelp
Fantastique! We stopped in for falafel salad since we wanted a lighter meal (although the wraps I saw looked good, too). Delicious, fresh flavors: fattoush salad, arugula, pickles, and red cabbage with several small falafels, seasoned pita croutons, topped with tahini dressing, mint and za'atar, and a side of spicy chili oil. Yum! Very reasonable price, lovely service. Highly recommend.

Debra H.

Yelp
Delicious, fresh ingredients served with a smile. We had chicken shawarma sandwiches in fluffy pita bread with flavorful veggies and condiments. We ordered online for takeout and it was ready within minutes. There are a few small tables to dine in. Open kitchen allows you to see the orders being made. Will definitely return to try their other middle eastern style sandwiches.

Debbie G.

Yelp
Hidden gem located in the Plateau. The owners are two young and very friendly entrepreneurs and world travellers from Eritrea who started their adventure last November. They have chosen a beautiful name for their restaurant , Tessa, which means hope :-) The restaurant specializes in middle eastern sandwiches such as Falafel and Shawarma but also offer wraps, burgers and salads. I had the falafel sandwich and was extremely satisfied as the falafels were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside garnished with humus, pickles, cabbage and tahini just the way I like them garnished. Overall great experience and would go back for sure. Check them out, you won't be disappointed!

Gus F.

Yelp
They are so nice and the food is delicious! Best Falafel ive had in NA and the chicken pita was amazing too - highly recommend

Yen Q.

Yelp
Falafels in Montreal are usually a disappointment, but the sign in window: Best falafel in Town, gave hope and did not disappoint. Made FRESH to order and authentically delicious. The genuine personality of service was also refreshing for the area. We'll definitely be back to taste the rest of menu.

Marlan B.

Yelp
What a find!!! We just randomly walked into Tesfa after getting a good feeling about it while walking by and had one of the most delicious meals in a long while. My god, the food was so incredibly fresh and that pita bread was perfection. Thick, soft and pillowy. The food is so lovingly prepared and you can see, taste and feel the love and appreciation these two gentlemen have for their customers and their business. Such a special journey these two souls have had and it's fascinating to see how they've melded the cuisine of all the places they've lived as refugees into their own unique culinary world. A gem. We'll be back for sure.

Kaikoura G.

Yelp
Got there right as they were closing and were welcomed inside by one of the owners who let us try the wonderful fresh homemade falafels and shared his story with us. We ordered the shawarma and the "maman" and they were both delicious. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options. We will definitely be returning for the delicious food and the wonderful service from the talented chef. On est arrivé au moment que le resto fermer, mais un de des deux propriétaires nous a accueilli et nous a offert un gout de ses falafels fait maison qui étaient vraiment délicieuses. On a commandé le shawarma et "le maman" qui étaient tous les deux délicieux et très frais. Ils ont beaucoup d'options végé. On retournera bien sur pour les plats spéciaux et le chef talentueux.

D C.

Yelp
Love this place! Their hummus is so good - not too garlicky, fresh and super reasonably priced. It's tucked away just off of St Laurent. Super clean and the guys working there are really lovely. Highly recommend it :)

Jorge M.

Yelp
Sign outside says, "Best Falafel in Town". Pretty bold statement, so I tried it out. So glad I did. Absolutely fantastic. Falafel itself was near perfectly crispy, and you could taste the fresh herbs inside. All the pita fillings were exceptional as well, especially the zhug. Coming back here for sure every time I'm in town.

Tilman H.

Yelp
I had a delicious shawarma sandwich here with some excellent sweet potato fries. The staff have been lovely. Going back for more soon!