Marche Meli Melo - Montréal

For the best griot, legume, or Lalo in Montreal, Meli Melo is the place to be. Their vegetarian options are also delicious, with legumes so tasty and flavorful that you'll want to lick your fingers.

This restaurant perfectly captures the flavors and beauty of Caribbean cuisine. Ever since childhood, when my mother made griot, I never thought I would be able to find that level of quality again. The food at Meli-Melos was incredibly delicious and filling, leaving me wanting more. The friendly woman at the register let me practice my French with her, making me feel at home in a city I had never visited before. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

I have tried many griot dishes while working in Haiti, and this one is truly outstanding! The portions are very generous and include all the traditional sides such as rice (djondjon, collé, blanc), banan pese, sauce, pikliz, and more. I highly recommend adding an order of akra to your meal. They also offer t'assoit, lambi, and other dishes that will transport you straight to Haiti.

I went in today after a recommandation. As some other previous comments the customer service is seriously lacking. I don’t know Haitian cuisine so I was asking the cashier what the dishes are and the whole time I felt like I was bothering her. She told me “beef Tasso” was “Griot” but with beef, and didn’t even bother explaining the different sizes. I don’t even know if it’s true but what I ate today was nothing like the griot I had before. A few slices of an extremely dry meat, I couldn’t even finish the dish, and to top it all I paid 27.50$ for that plate an accra (Aran kind of who she said was 5$! For a single accra! . Very disappointed.

I visited this Haitian restaurant in Montreal several years ago, thanks to a recommendation from a dear friend. Back then, my experience was fantastic. The service was satisfactory, the portions were generous, and the food itself was incredibly tasty. I often made it a point to stop by this place before heading back to my town.However, over the past 5 to 6 years, I've observed some noticeable changes in the level of customer service and the overall layout of the restaurant. It seems that the owners have missed an opportunity to enhance their profits by not considering the logistical aspects of the establishment. There's room for improvement in this regard.One of the major changes I noticed is the declining level of customer service. The staff appears to lack the same level of care and dedication they once had. During a recent visit, I brought some friends to experience the authentic Haitian cuisine. Unfortunately, I encountered an unpleasant situation when I had to return to the front cashier to make a change to my order, despite clearly specifying my desired rice type. The staff in the kitchen were rude and insisted that it wasn't on the receipt, instructing me to go back to the front to pay for it. This encounter left a sour taste in my mouth.Furthermore, upon reaching home and indulging in my meal, I noticed a decline in the quality of the food, particularly the beef. As a lover of the “Legume”, I've been consistently disappointed by the dish at this restaurant in recent times.I truly hope the owners take note of these customer concerns and consider making changes to enhance the overall experience. It would be wonderful if they paid attention to reviews like these. I believe there are customers like myself who long for a return to the delicious food and enjoyable dining experience that this restaurant once offered.