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    Canada's 100 Best 2025

    HENI

    Petit Bourgogne, Montréal

    Restaurant in Montréal, Canada

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    The Read

    Levantine-Quebec Terroir

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    HENI is a smart Montréal dinner booking for a date, celebration, or small group that wants a polished night without chasing the city's loudest reservation. Its Canada's 100 Best Restaurants #83 ranking in 2025 adds credibility, while the easy booking signal makes it more practical than many nearby special-occasion options.

    About HENI

    HENI is a Montréal dinner choice with a place on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants at #83 in 2025. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, closed Sunday through Tuesday, lists a smart casual dress code. For specifics of cuisine, menu format, price, service style, confirm details directly before visiting.

    A Montréal dinner choice for a focused night out

    HENI works best as a planned evening meal rather than a flexible all-day option. Its schedule is limited to dinner hours from Wednesday through Saturday, so it is not a lunch stop or a Sunday-to-Tuesday fallback. If you are comparing Montréal dining plans, Le Vin Papillon, Liverpool House, Joe Beef are natural names to consider alongside HENI, depending on the kind of evening you want.

    Choose HENI when you want a Montréal dinner with national recognition and a defined evening schedule. If your group needs a specific cuisine, a known price point, or a particular service format, confirm those details directly with the restaurant before committing.

    Who should choose it over other Montréal names

    Choose HENI if its 2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants placement and a Wednesday-to-Saturday dinner schedule fit the occasion. Choose Joe Beef, Liverpool House, or Le Vin Papillon if one of those restaurants is already the better match for your group's preferences. Mauvais Garçons and Sunny's Dinette are also reasonable Montréal comparisons when you are deciding what style of night you want.

    The key planning point is the schedule: HENI is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, open 5–10 PM Wednesday through Saturday. The smart casual dress code also makes it worth planning the evening with a bit of intention. For availability, group size, menu details, any dietary questions, contact the restaurant directly.

    Quick reference: consider HENI for a Montréal dinner with national recognition, Wednesday-to-Saturday evening hours, a smart casual dress code; compare it with Joe Beef, Liverpool House, Le Vin Papillon, Mauvais Garçons, Sunny's Dinette depending on the kind of night you want.

    The takeHENI is best experienced as an evening destination for diners who prize ingredient storytelling and careful technique. The restaurant’s focus on local producers and seasonal foraging rewards slow, attentive meals—ideal for date nights or special occasions when you want to savor provenance-driven preparations. Because the menu frames Quebec sourcing through Levantine and North African traditions, it also suits guests curious about regional flavours presented with restraint and clarity. Expect a composed, ingredient-forward meal rather than loud, high-energy dining.
    Venue detailsLocal Sourcing
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    Restaurant contextMontréal, Canada

    Planning details

    Location
    2621 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N9, Canada
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    heni.restaurant
    Phone
    +1 438-387-7837
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    HENI presents a quietly assured dining experience that privileges provenance as its central argument. The kitchen translates Southwest Asian and North African traditions through a Quebec supply chain, so dishes arrive with a directness that feels both modern and intimate. The writing notes rural producers, foragers and specific ingredient origins — from P.E.I. beef to Quebec ramps — which gives plates a legible regional identity rather than ornamental flourish. The overall impression is refined and contemplative: this is a place where technique and source speak louder than bells or theatrics.

    Best For

    HENI is best experienced as an evening destination for diners who prize ingredient storytelling and careful technique. The restaurant’s focus on local producers and seasonal foraging rewards slow, attentive meals—ideal for date nights or special occasions when you want to savor provenance-driven preparations. Because the menu frames Quebec sourcing through Levantine and North African traditions, it also suits guests curious about regional flavours presented with restraint and clarity. Expect a composed, ingredient-forward meal rather than loud, high-energy dining.

    Ordering Tips

    Start with the house signature kibbeh nayyeh to see the restaurant’s sourcing philosophy in action: the profile explicitly calls out P.E.I. beef and seasonally foraged ramps as key components. The stuffed eggplant is another highlighted dish that showcases the kitchen’s regional lineage. Given the emphasis on seasonality and provenance, ask your server about what’s foraged or local that day — those components are often where the kitchen’s argument about terroir is most legible.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Serene and refined space with cork ceilings evoking Lebanese and Moroccan mountains, warm earthy tones of stone and leather, and a convivial atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ModernElegantCozy

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    Open Kitchen

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • kibbeh_nayyeh
    • stuffed_eggplant
    Planning details

    Location

    2621 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N9, Canada · Directions

    +1 438-387-7837

    heni.restaurant

    Book on OpenTable

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Where to book if HENI is not the fit

    Try Le Vin Papillon for a more wine-led, flexible night, or Liverpool House for a livelier celebration table. If the group specifically wants the better-known Canadian-French Montréal reference point, Joe Beef is the obvious cross-shop.

    Restaurant context

    How HENI compares in Montréal

    HENI is the more controlled dinner choice against Le Vin Papillon and Liverpool House. Pick Le Vin Papillon when wine-bar pacing and a lighter, more flexible night are the priority. Pick Liverpool House when the table wants a louder room and a classic Montréal celebration feel. HENI is better for a date or small occasion where the room should feel more focused.

    Against Joe Beef, HENI is the more practical choice if booking ease matters. Joe Beef carries the stronger legacy pull for Canadian-French dining, but that also makes it the more obvious target for visitors. HENI works better when the goal is a serious dinner without turning the reservation itself into the main event.

    Sunny's Dinette and Mauvais Garçons are better cross-shops for a lower-pressure night or a group that wants a looser table. HENI is the better call for a composed dinner, especially when the occasion needs polish but not formality.

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    HENIMontréal;
    2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #83
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    Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Quebec 20262025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7072025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5122023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended
    Liverpool HouseMontréalWine Bar
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    Joe BeefMontréalCanadian - French
    2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #512026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #148Michelin Guide Quebec 20262025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #462025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1552025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1072023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended
    Sunny's DinetteMontréalNo published awards;
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does HENI handle dietary restrictions?

    Contact HENI directly before your visit if anyone in your party has restrictions or allergies.

    How should I plan a visit to HENI?

    Because HENI is open only 5–10 PM Wednesday through Saturday and is listed as Canada's 100 Best Restaurants #83 in 2025, it is sensible to plan ahead for the date you want.

    What should a first-timer know about HENI?

    Treat HENI as a Montréal dinner option, not a flexible lunch option. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, open 5–10 PM Wednesday through Saturday, lists a smart casual dress code.

    What are alternatives to HENI in Montréal?

    Other Montréal options to compare include Joe Beef, Liverpool House, Le Vin Papillon, Sunny's Dinette, Mauvais Garçons.

    Is lunch or dinner better at HENI?

    Dinner is served. HENI is open 5–10 PM Wednesday through Saturday and closed Sunday through Tuesday.