Wow! My friend and I came here to celebrate my birthday. We had heard great things and were not…read moredisappointed! We couldn't decide what to get so we both splurged on the tasting menu. It was one of only a few tasting menus I've tried. We weren't given a list of what to expect so each dish was a fun surprise. I will say, if you choose the tasting menu, come hungry! There is quite a bit of food and it definitely got harder to finish as the meal went on. You have the option to do a drink pairing with it as well. My friend did the mocktail pairing and she let me try some of her drinks. They were great! I found both of the cocktails I had weren't super balanced but I'm happy I tried them! One was super strong whereas the other tasted mostly of cilantro in a glass (bit was stunning!) I'll include photos of the food because it was excellent! After each dish we kept saying it was our favorite But if I had to pick three it would be the Fattouch Salad (so good!), the rack of lamb (incredibly tender), and the stat of the show and dessert of my dreams - the pistachio Ashra ice cream with Syrian Cotton Candy. Oh my goodness!! The service was a bit impersonal however we always had what we needed and they were very attentive and friendly albeit a tad rushed. The ambiance was lovely! Such a vibe in there! Highly recommend to anyone wanting a special and very delicious night out!

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.

My god dude! I left out this mf feeling clean as a whistle. So dang good gosh darn. We got the…read morechicken and the beef and it was like dueling dragons. I loved it and our waiter was very nice and knowledgeable. Hummus was bombcakes, my gf got the yogurt and it didn't make her stomach torsh . Forreal tho beautiful vibes here amazing food, go to jean talon and then come here for an early dinner.

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

Best meal I have had in a very long time! They do not have many wines by the glass but the ones…read morethey do have were very good and paired well with the food. All the food was delicious! We started with tabbouleh and the regular hummus/pita which were both excellent. The tabbouleh actually ended up being one of my favorite things and cut the savoriness of everything else. We got the kibbe in yogurt sauce and the kofta with sour cherries, both were out of this world. The ambiance is also very cute and welcoming. I would recommend this place to anyone!

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.

Absolutely wonderful food, completely worth the hype. Low key dining ambiance but high quality…read morefood. I would recommend this for groups of four or more so you can try many things -- they're fairly accommodating with tailoring dishes ala carte vs one person entrees and absolutely everything I ate here was delicious. Flavorful and spicy (not necessarily hot) in the best ways, nothing tasted showy or try-hard. The stand outs were the vegan platter (just everything was delicious, and I'm not vegan) and the Chicken Taouck (marinated in a garlic and pomegranate molasses sauce that was just brilliant). The lamb and shrimp skewers were also stand out but a little more basic (not a problem for me, I loved both). I wish I could have tried even more but we were stuffed and satisfied as is. My one complaint, and this could be a bonus for others, was they are fairly pushy on trying to sell you on letting them curate a tasting menu for you. When I asked the waitress if she had any favorite dishes she wouldn't even humor me -- do the fixed menu and you'll find out. Sorry, but that's just not my style! I could see how that might work if you've never had this kinda food and this all feels super foreign, but (and I don't pretend to be an expert in Syrian or Armenian cuisine by any means) it felt a little overtly up-selly to me. In the end we chose our own way and had a delicious meal anyhow. Would absolutely come back next time I'm in town.

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.

Fisrt time in Montreal, and decided try some Syria food so I got this on Yelp , food and service…read morereally good , and taste is authentic And have to mention Kevin he is super kind a d able to make recommendstions So definitely i will come back

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

10/10!!! This place is such a GEM!…read more Wonderful staff and service, they really care about their customers. Our lovely waitress recommend the mixed grill so we try a little bit of everything and oh my gosh--SO GOOD! Meats were cooked perfectly and such generous portions. It also came with hummus and salad as appetizers. My husband and I will definitely be back soon! Thank you Mirage!

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.

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)

i like this place.. the falafel was crispy not saggy with…read moreoil.. we order hummus and it was very fresh and flavoured .. the fattah was delicious and good for three people and preferred to eat with spoon ((of course)).. if you like less fatty version you should ask for less Samnah (arabic fermented butter) , the bread is ok ... they serve you with pickles, olives ,tahini and cucumber,tomate and mint leaves(for tea) .. the tea is free and refilled .. i will try their pastries and manakesh next time ..they looked crispy and with a very good size

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

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