TESFA

One of the best hidden gems I’ve come across in a long time. The food and atmosphere are both incredible. The falafels were perfectly crispy, honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. We had the sabich pita, and it was packed with rich, authentic flavors and amazing sauces. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

A small, plant filled restaurant that is big on flavour. I love the Kebab bowl, it’s so tasty with fresh veggies and well seasoned beef. The pickles are a surprise every time but they work. The great music and friendly staff make for a very pleasant experience.

Absolutely loved this restaurant! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and everything was served fresh and clean. The service was excellent, friendly, attentive, and welcoming. A great experience all around, and I can’t wait to come back!

Great experience at TESFA! My friend and I ordered two chicken shawarmas along with hummus and four falafels, and everything was excellent. Fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. The customer service was just as strong as the food. The staff and cooks were kind, hardworking, and welcoming throughout our visit. We also had the pleasure of meeting the co-founder, Efrem, who was genuinely warm and passionate about the restaurant. This is a place that values quality, hospitality, and teamwork. Looking forward to coming back again!

The chicken wrap tasted excellent, the meat was very tender, and the kitchen looked very clean overall. For a fast-food price, it was surprising to see such nice plating. The presentation and the overall environment made the meal feel elegant, clean, and comfortable.

Wow, the food was amazing! This place truly represents Mediterranean flavors, and the staff were so welcoming. As a first-time visitor, I was really impressed by both the interior and the food. I’ll definitely be coming back soon!🍽️😋

Good quick service, has gluten free (bread is provided on side on bowls) but ask no bread in bowl. I asked for spicier toppings, and they provided!

We love a good sabich and were just in the mood for one. I made the mistake of getting it in a hurry though and tried to eat it on the go. That was a bad idea. This is one of the messiest meals I've ever had. A mixture of eggplant, sauces, egg and spices make this both so messy and so good. The only thing I would change is perhaps a little less egg and more of something to add a crunch like a vinaigrette cabbage or something that mixes it up. Overall a great dish though. The staff was very friendly and it was all pretty quick too.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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