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.

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

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.

I have had the chance to meet some George not only an amazing chef but a Hearthstone person that…read moreafter speaking to him and tasting his food you want to come back everyday Thank you sir George I'm selling all my friends about you amazing amazing food best I've ever had

I'm not sure why this place is listed as Mediterranean or Italian. Also not sure why the name of…read morethe restaurant is Italian since the food, music and people are mainly Russian. You might have guessed, but I'm Ukrainian/Russian and have been coming here for years with my family for bigger events. This is a place where you need to be a group of people. They offer different menu combos where you share a multitude of absolutely delicious Russian dishes. There is also live music on Fridays and Saturdays and a dance floor. Every time I've been, the crowd was Eastern European. So In addition to Russian music, they might also play Polish, Ukrainian, Moldavian, Romanian, etc. songs. Although a bit pricey, it's a great place to discover Russian food and music.

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.

Welcome to the neighborhood, Limeni! Brand new Greek…read morerestaurant and they are AMAZING! Food 10/10 We tried the chicken filet and lobster. Both super fresh, tasty and perfect. Service 1000/10 Honestly the kindest people ever! They are so sweet and ensure you have a great time visiting Ambiance 10/10 Calming beautiful Greek music Can't wait to visit again. Thank you so much for an amazing evening!

I enjoyed the evening food was excellent--we had fresh fish --red snapper and porgy, no bones--well…read moreprepared with roasted vegetables We were 7 friends-we shared 3 salads and chocolate cake for dessert. Service was excellent and ambience was great. I did find the evening expensive--approx $800 for 7 of us, alcohol included. I would go back.