Their menu incorporates Russian foods as well, but I went to take Georgian dishes only…read more 9.5/10 - The Khatchapouri (basically fired dough with melted cheese, a sort of cheese pie) was practically perfect. Oily, crispy and a perfectly melted stringy cheese inside. 8.5/10 - The Blintchiki with cabbage (fried crepes with cabbage stuffed inside) and a side of cream-cheese was extremely good, like some crispy, oily, cabbage roll. It might have been slightly too oily but otherwise great. 4/10 - The Tolma (basically rice-stuffed grape leaves) were not on par at all with the usual Lebanese version. It was very mushy, it fell apart and the spices were odd. 8/10 - The Borscht (beet soup with vegetables) was fantastic, however I personally prefer the version with dumplings inside (i.e. Polish version). It was nonetheless very good and heart warming, however it had a more pronounced vegetable-like flavor than what you'd get from the Polish version. ~/10 - The Khinkali (meat-stuffed dumplings), I'll withhold judgement because I personally don't tolerate meat that's fatty and I also don't tolerate cilantro. However, if you like a more fatty beef stuffed into dumplings with cilantro, that's for you. 8.5/10 - The Chuchkella (walnuts coated by some sweet chewy roux/candy shell), it's extremely good and it's one of those things you could cut up into pieces and snack on them all day long. It's a unique flavor I personally never had before but I could summarize it as sweet-coated walnuts. As for the ambiance, it was very cozy. It has that oldschool classical brown & red decor and the place is very small. Overall, I give it a 8/10. Worth it.

My husband and I decided to visit here as part of our vacation to Montreal. We both had never had…read moreGeorgian food and were looking for a new experience. Decor/Ambiance: The primary reason this is a 4 and not 5 star review is because the place is kinda tough on the eyes. It had some odd bright art and the background music was what we could only assume was a Russian pop music video station. Honestly, we ended up finding it charming but it will definitely raise a foodie's skeptical eyebrow. Wait staff: Out waitress was Russian, with a heavy accent and little reticent to suggest our dishes... but she knocked it of the park and beamed with pride over the food. There's really nothing like someone who cares about the place doing the serving. Food: So delicious. We can't speak to it's authenticity (first timers and all), but everything was delicious. I had the Chicken Kiev which came with a unique Georgian plum sauce that could make shoe leather delectable. My husband had a authentic Georgian beef dish (the name escapes me) cooked with garlic, spices and walnuts. It was also unique and delicious! We will definitely return in the event that we are back in Montreal.

Nice place, good atmosphere and feels a bit more date night than casual. Food was tasty but…read moreportions are on the smaller side

good overall experience. the mezze was better than the mains in my opinion. still enjoyed…read moreeverything, just didn't feel mind-blowing. nice place for a calm dinner.

I wasn't sure how our evening at Le Petit Alep would develop. Some reviews said "casual," some said…read more"classy." I think it's a little of both, perhaps depending on where in the restaurant you sit. We were seated in the front on the side, which we appreciated on a very humid evening. Rather than order off the menu, our server created a sampler platter for us which included popular offerings for each course. The food got better and better as we proceeded through the courses, our favorite was the chicken skewers. Food and drink total came right in the range quoted by our server. One unexpected thing was the pita for our second course (which included hummus). It was delivered in a plastic bag. So we were unsure if the logo on the bag was where it was made. We didn't use all of ours, so when we were done with the course, they took it away. What do they do with the unused pita? Is it thrown away? Is the bag refilled and given to the next customer? Did we get a bag from earlier customers? Two other observations: We ordered a 500ml carafe of wine. We were allowed to sample it first, and the sample was chilled. The carafe we were served was significantly less chilled, and the insulation inside the container in which the carafe was delivered was not cool to the touch. The wine was still very good, but it would have been even more enjoyable a few degrees cooler. Also, even though cuisine is billed as Syrian, our server mentioned "Armenian" several times (this is not an issue at all). The only thing we didn't like was the humidity. If that is a concern to you, ask to be seated near one of the ceiling fans.

My brother and I split dinner choices when planning our trip to Montreal; Le Petit Alep was one of…read morehis choices, as he saw it in the Michelin Guide and wanted to check it out. The menu and vibe looked good, so we made dinner plans here our second night in the city. Le Petit Alep is located close to the Petite-Italie section of Montreal. When we arrived we actually went into the wrong restaurant - Le Petit Alep is on the left, and then Restaurant Alep is on the right. We were told that they're owned by the same people and share a kitchen, but are two separate restaurants - oops. Anyway, once we found our way we were seated promptly. The dining room was tastefully decorated, with warm colors that gave it an eclectic feel without being overwhelming. There was also a good amount of space so we weren't on top of each other. The menu is Middle Eastern - specifically Armenian and Syrian. It's broken up into different sections based on type of dish and size, though they also offer a tasting menu. We opted for a la carte, so our server explained how each dish was meant to be shared and gave recommendations based on our party size. We decided to get several dishes - métabal and mouhamara dips, spicy toshka grilled pita, Armenian sausage, and chiche kabab terbialy. We opted for dessert, and went with the cream stuffed atayef. Everything was delicious; I was particularly impressed with how well each dish was seasoned and the tenderness of the meats. It was hard for me to determine what was my favorite, but I would say the sausages and the grilled pita were the best if I had to choose. The atayef had the making to be heavy, but was surprisingly not and proved to be a great finisher. I really only scratched the surface here - the menu is really extensive so I feel you can make several trips and consistently try something new. Service was great, we leaned on our waiter to make some recommendations regarding the amount and combo of dishes to get and he really came through. Overall, I had a great experience at Le Petit Alep - definitely worth checking out.

Lawrence is in a sweet spot of fine dining. Maybe they are…read moreaiming for a Michelin star but I hope not. It's lacking the fussy, overattentive service of a starred restaurant but the service was great. We appreciated the more casual atmosphere It's clear that the attention to detail is reserved for the dishes. Each was memorable with new, interesting, and complex flavors. The wine pairing was also well thought out with unique varietals that were complementary and stood on their own. Great meal.

This is a 10-course prix fixe place highlighting Canadian food/ingredients. Most of the food was…read morevery good. The best dish was these raviolis filled with different Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala or saag aloo. I don't know how that's Canadian but they were delicious. An assortment of lobster snacks at the beginning was also very good. Some dishes really didn't work for me; they were too rich in my opinion. And as a whole meal, I thought the dishes didn't necessarily go with one another. The staff were amazing. Extremely friendly, helpful, and informative. They really added to the experience. My only real complaint is that the place is very noisy. It's a small space, and I realize they need to maximize the space to make money, but the result is a very loud experience, so much so that it was hard for me by the end to even think. The price btw for a meal like this was remarkably reasonable.

The concierge at the Fairmont recommended Shay. My wife and I were visiting from New York and…read morewanted to eat at a Lebanese restaurant. The food was superb and we loved the lamb chops. The best, however, was Erica, our waitress. She was personable, knowledgeable and had the knack of speaking with us not only as a customer, but also as a friend too. Al

I came here for dinner on a weekday evening and the restaurant was really busy. The atmosphere is…read morevery nice and intimate. The entire restaurant is well decorated. Service was quick and really good as well! The menu was broken down into three parts - small appetizers, larger sharing plates and main entrees. My friends and I got a few different plates to share. My favourite was their fries and garlic (toum) sauce. The chicken was probably my second favourite. The food is good but nothing to write home about. The falafel was abit hard and overcooked. Overall, would come for the vibes and service but not so much the food.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday and was not too crowded. Ordered the smoked meat sandwich, BLT,…read moretourtiere, poutine, and French onion soup. The smoked meat was pastrami and the sandwiches were good. The soup was flavorful, but the gravy on the poutine was not very flavorful. The meat pie, tourtiere, was fine and came with boiled vegetables, a traditional French Canadian meal. Server was very nice and ambiance was good with tables and counter seating with cute decor. Near the Mont Royal metro stop and near vintage shops on Rue Saint-Denis.

This was an amazing introduction to Montreal. The food was truly amazing. The baked beans ate…read morefull of umami and truly unique. Don't skip these. The buckwheat crepes with maple syrup were sublime as well. The service was even better than the food. The owner and his son both spent time serving us, and were so welcoming and made us feel at home. The French phases I'd memorized were unnessary, as they greeted us in English (I guess we look American). When they found out it was our first visit to Montreal, they had many recommendations for us. I can't imagine a better way to start the day in a truly amazing city than here with a tradional Quebecois breakfast. I cannot recommend this institution enough! Merci beaucoup!

My polish stepsister and mother rave about this place so when I visited we managed to snag a…read moreweekend reservation. In the middle of service, a piano player begun playing and so the vibe was pretty moody/lively. Our table wasn't quite ready for us but it was worth the wait! As a table, we shared a large beet salad that literally felt like it could cure cancer and mixed pierogis. They were a mix of meat, potato, cheese and mushroom (my favorite!!!). The dough was SO soft yet somehow they held their own. For my main, I ordered the Migos, which was a fairly healthy option consisting of savory cooked cabbage, sausage, meat and mushrooms. My dad had the Debutant and so got a variety that I was able to try including the crispy potato pancakes and a large croquette of sorts. My stepfamily put away a few glasses of Szarlotka, which I'd never heard of before but had a wonderfully sugared rim. I imagine if I knew what these were in college I would have been in trouble. I stuck with a mimosa like drink with Polish compote juice (so good!) and then after brunch we took Belvedere shots (a little disappointing they didn't offer options of other Eastern European vodkas). Oh, and the best part? The Nalesnik which were rich but not overly sweet crepes. Sooooooo good.

This was one of my favorites in Montreal. The restaurant itself is dimly lit, decidedly moody and…read morehad an overall good vibe. Service was friendly and efficient without making us feel rushed. We split a mixed order of pierogi for our app that were so good, we bought three dozen to bring back to New York. For entrees, my husband had the pork chop, which was fine, but he definitely had FOMO when he tried my krokiety. Insanely good!!

Omnivore is hands down one of my favorite restaurants to eat at when I'm in Montreal, they have…read moresome of the best fatouche I've ever had and their sandwiches are truly unique and one of a kind. I got a Roma sandwich. They portions are HUGE for the price and it's always so hard to finish the whole meal but worth the price you pay. Not an expensive place and you HAVE to get their fresh lemonade. Staff takes a lot of pride in their work and you can tell that everything is fresh and made with love. Overall food was a 10, service was a 10, and although it was a little hot in the establishment when we arrived the staff easily accommodated and closed any open doors to put on the a/c they have indoors. Ate here atleast 3 times while I was on my trip. Small shop but worth the wait to get a table. They also have outside seating if you prefer.

Excellent food. The beef kebab, rice with beans, babaganoush, and fattoush were our favorites, but…read moreeverything was good. Also, even though we were just getting takeout they told us to sit anywhere and brought us chilled water to drink which was lovely service on a hot day.