Top 5 dining experience of my life! We started with the fattoush, which turned my salad-hating…read morehusband into a believer. We followed that up with the batata harra, which were spicy, acidic, crispy little morsels of perfection. We rounded out the meal with the lamb and hummus dish, along with the filet mignon and little pickled peppers. Everything was perfection. Beyond the amazing food, the restaurant itself was beautiful and service was friendly, attentive, but never intrusive or annoying. These guys are doing everything right. I don't know when I'll be back in Montreal, but I can promise I will be right back here when that happens.

5:45 pm dinner on the patio, with nicholas as our server. the outdoor patio made for a relaxed…read moreearly evening setting, while the interior has a much more dramatic, intimate feel, with dark wood, ornate hanging lanterns, patterned tile floors, warm lighting, and rich middle eastern inspired details. it has a distinctly upscale and atmospheric feel that suits the restaurant's refined take on syrian cuisine. service was impeccable throughout the meal. nicholas and his team was attentive, professional, and genuinely on top of everything without being intrusive. the pacing was well handled, and we never felt neglected or rushed. the level of service definitely matched the upscale setting and was one of the stronger parts of the experience. we ordered the meat platter for two, which was $220. the meatballs were easily the standout for me, juicy, flavourful, and probably the best part of the platter. the beef was good, but the prime rib was overcooked and the chicken was quite dry. at $220, i honestly expected more, particularly from a restaurant with this level of reputation and positioning. the uneven cooking was disappointing and kept the platter from being the highlight it should have been. the fattoush salad was much more successful. it was light, fresh, and refreshing, with plenty of herbs and pops of pomegranate. this was actually my favourite dish of the meal. the freshness and acidity worked especially well alongside the richer grilled meats. the grilled octopus was another highlight. it was tender, nicely grilled, and had a good texture without being tough or chewy. overall, the experience was a mix of excellent service, a beautiful setting, and some genuinely memorable dishes. the fattoush, grilled octopus, and meatballs were all standouts, while the prime rib and chicken fell short of expectations. the impeccable service and atmosphere certainly elevated the evening, but given the $220 price tag for the meat platter, i was expecting a more consistently impressive meal.

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.

Did you ever get that feeling that you're being punked by a restaurant? That's what I felt when I…read morewent here. I kept on thinking they were trying to mess with me, but I couldn't even tell you how. The food was very, very good, don't get me wrong. And the portions are gigantic. But the place is very, very busy and noisy and it seems like they're always trying to I guess upsell you. I don't know. I won't be going again.

Bonne cuisine du moyen orient, le hummus et le poulet sont excellent, fattet végétarien…read more Service excellent et rapide !

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.

Très bon service et tu as une grande et belle variété des plats et une très belle ambiance.read more

Excellent fresh selections. Soups in the dead of winter were soul satisfying. Great service too !read more

Don't judge a book by its cover... .. we walked in and it was an interesting set up to say the…read moreleast but let me tell you, the food was amazing and the service top notch! The music is a bit loud but maybe that's a personal problem.

Wow! I was shocked by the amount of flavor the full chicken i received…read more Took awhile, but glad it was cooked throughly! No complaints and was full. 4/5

I accidentally left my wallet here and the staff held onto it and tried to find me on Facebook to…read morelet me know. When I came back everything was exactly as I left it. I owe a big thank you to the staff for keeping my wallet safe and going the extra mile!

The Short Version: Popular shawarma place on Sainte…read moreCatherine Street. The beef shawarma was pretty good. The Long Version: My husband and I were chilling in our hotel when my husband had a hankering for some shawarma. He didn't want to go too far, and I encouraged him to try a new-to-us place, lol. So a quick search led him to Shawarmaz. Shawarmaz is a Canadian company that started 2013 in Montreal. It has several locations but they are all in the Greater Montreal Area. My husband got the beef shawarma in a pita $9.79. They have the option of getting your shawarma in Saj bread or a baguette and those options are more expensive. He got lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, turnips and onions. For his sauces he got hummus, spicy garlic and chipotle. He enjoyed the shawarma. I had a bite so I could review it (I also went with him so I could see the restaurant and take pictures) haha. I thought it was pretty good. They give you a decent amount of protein. And the beef was flavourful and not gristly. I was surprised that the wrap was not too spicy considering the sauces he chose. The decor is fast food restaurant-like. Service was good but it did take a while for the food, although it's likely because there was a pretty long line up. Review #205 (2025)

Great brunch we enjoyed in Montreal. We were talen there by our local friends who really know good…read moreLebanese cuisine.

We came here for Sunday brunch…read more There's no reservations and the place is very small, they give you a number and you wait until they call you. We waited for about 30 mins and we were seated. The place is very small that the tables are all so close to each other, you can clearly hear other ppls conservation, it's very loud and there's also alot of families with kids If you are looking to go somewhere quit to eat brunch this is not the place to go. When you seat down they give you tea, the tea wasn't to my liking at all. They don't offer glasses of water so we got bottle of water? They also give you complimentary plate of olives, turnip, cucumber and tomatoes. We ordered the spicy cheese and zahtaar sage, that was very good, I think it was my favorite. It was very big and came on a board. We also got the professor lebneh, the tahini foul and the meat egg, they were okay nothing especially, the tahini foul was lemony, I felt like there was just too much lemon in there. Will I go back I don't know, this is not a place you would go every week, it's a once a few months vibes

Amazing food with wonderful service! My friend and I snagged the last open bar seats and boy was it…read morea great experience. The bartender was super knowledgeable on the food and cocktails, he really made everyone feel comfortable! The food came out quickly and was delicious. Definitely give this place a go! I will say it gets pretty busy with a smaller indoor dinning area but I would definitely say worth the wait! They had some covered outdoor seating but unsure if it was open.

If I could break the 5 star scale, I would with Hayat! I did the tasting menu with a couple of…read morefriends, 100% worth it! Come hungry because they Bring out the variety of Dishes off their main menu. They started off with a bunch of their dips. All of them were super delicious I could make a meal out of just eating that. The brought out generous portions of meat, but my favorite was the chicken. The presentation of everything was beautiful too. They had a DJ there who was FANTASTIC the vibe was so fun, a little jazzy but upbeat and mixed so nicely. The service is paced a little slow but you need the time to make sure to eat everything. I plan on coming back here!

GREAT CHICKEN SHAWARMA!! I ordered the Fattoush, Chicken…read moreShawarma Plate, and Baklava through Uber Eats. While many reviews praise the Fattoush, I personally found it underwhelming for the price--it just didn't live up to the hype. The Chicken Shawarma Plate, on the other hand, was absolutely delicious. Everything on the plate was well-prepared and felt like a great value. The chicken was moist and packed with flavor, and the raisins added a subtle sweetness that made each bite even better. As for the Baklava, I wouldn't order it again, but that's just due to personal preference rather than the quality. Overall, I'd recommend skipping the salad and going straight for a plate--you won't be disappointed!

We ordered to go through DoorDash with delivery to our hotel…read more Everything was delicious and fresh and we really enjoyed some good Middle Eastern food in Montreal. Great for lunch