This Valentine’s Day, Montréal couples are invited to trade the usual candle and roses routine for something far more vibrant, sensual, and unforgettable.
Nestled in the heart of Montreal’s Quartier Latin, Menthe et Couscous, an authentic Mediterranean, North African, and Maghrébin restaurant, is hosting an enchanting Valentine’s celebration that blends bold flavors, live music, and mesmerizing dance performance into one truly magical evening !
Mixing fine cuisine and culture the restaurant’s special Valentine’s Day menu is designed for discovery and sharing, making it perfect for couples who love to explore new tastes together.
The evening begins with a choice of comforting house soup made with tomatoes, celery, leeks, onions, and seasonal vegetables, or a grilled vegetable tapenade infused with mint leaves, olive oil, and tuna.
Guests can also opt for a playful mix of two crispy Doigts, Fatma and Royal, filled with coriander, cheese, mashed potatoes, green olives, merguez, and almonds, wrapped in a delicate golden pastry.
For the main course, Menthe et Couscous showcases the dishes that have made it a Montréal favorite.
The Couscous Royal is a true feast and hearty main , featuring a generous lamb shank, tender chicken, and spicy merguez served over fluffy couscous and vegetables slow cooked in aromatic spices.
Seafood lovers will gravitate toward the Couscous Paella, a colorful and flavorful dish combining chicken, shrimp, mussels, calamari, peas, red onions, peppers, and a saffron infused sauce.
Couples can also choose from a selection of comforting tagines served in beautiful round clay, earthenware dish with a tall, conical lid , available with lamb, chicken, merguez, seafood, or vegetables, ideal for sharing and savoring together.
Photo : Monica Wong
Dessert keeps the romance going with crisp almond birouates delicately sweetened with cinnamon, or Halawit Aljibn, a decadent Middle Eastern dessert made with sweet cheese, cream, syrup, and pistachios.
The evening concludes with traditional fresh mint green tea or Turkish coffee scented with cardamom.
Photo: Monica Wong
What truly elevates this Valentine’s experience is the live entertainment. Guests will be serenaded by live violin music from Shadi Jarour, setting an intimate and romantic tone, followed by a captivating belly dance performance by Meriem Pahlavi, transforming dinner into a full sensory celebration of love, culture, and rhythm. Guests are usually invited to stand up and dance with as much gusto as their hearts desire .
Adding to the charm, Menthe et Couscous is bring your own wine, inviting couples to bring their favorite bottle, toast to love, and linger in the warm and festive atmosphere.
Guests are kindly asked to arrive fifteen minutes before the show begins to fully enjoy the evening.
For couples seeking a Valentine’s Day that feels intimate, exotic, and joyfully different, Menthe et Couscous offers a night to remember where cuisine, music, and movement come together in perfect harmony.
Menthe et Couscous
361 rue Émery, Montréal, Quebec H2X 1J2
Phone 514 842 3717
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✨ Reservations are highly recommended.