Le Petit Alep Bistro

We had the fixed lunch here - the food was great and the service was even better - thank you for letting me practice my French..! The cold fennel soup was also delicious.. and we enjoyed their hummus as well. Highly recommended - probably our favorite meal in Montreal yet!

I had heard a lot about this place, and it came highly recommended by some friends. So, I decided to give it a try, but to be honest, it didn’t live up to the hype. Initially, I was excited as I browsed the menu and recognized some familiar dishes, but that excitement quickly faded. The menu was missing many of Aleppo’s signature dishes, such as Kebbeh Safarjalieh and Kebab Betinjan (aubergine kebab). We started with Yalandji (stuffed vine leaves), which unfortunately were chewy and lacked freshness. The Fattoush was also disappointing, with a very small portion size. After that, we had to wait almost 45 minutes for our main courses; Kebab Khish Khach and Shish Tawouk. Both dishes were underwhelming. The Shish Tawouk came with only one skewer and just a few pieces of bread. We even had to order garlic sauce and fries separately to go with the dish. As someone of Syrian origin, I found the kebab dish particularly lacking in flavor. On the bright side, despite the long wait for our main courses, the service was good, and the staff were friendly. The atmosphere of the place wasn’t bad either, but considering the prices, the overall experience fell short in terms of both service level and food quality.

Got their personally curated tasting menu for dinner and it was just ok—not bad but nothing spectacular. The first course was just fish (sea bass) which was under seasoned and overall lacking in flavour. Then the second course with dips and bread came out much later—this should have been the first course. Lamb was ok—again lacking in flavour. The filet mignon was my favourite dish.

Overall, it was a pleasant and inviting place to dine. The food was delicious.

Everything was amazing, not a single miss in what we ordered. The skeweres were a must get and the dips were perfection. The only disappoint thing was the pita that comes with the meal is just okay, but as a vessel to get all the other delicious things worked.

The flavors blew my mind. Pretty much everything was great, but the chicken chich taouk was particularly flavorful and well spiced. The mazza was so good, I was almost full just from eating the different dips with the libanese pita bread. The M.O.M. (Mango, Orange, Mint) drink was excellent. We were completely stuffed and hope to go back some day.

Great atmosphere and wonderful food! Would love to come back! Definitely recommend the food and the drinks! If hoție brave enough go for the meals who have never tried before, you won’t regret it.

Great food, in excellent surroundings. Unique specials weekday afternoons. Ciche kebab terbialy is my favorite dish here. Add appetizers like metabal, or chicken tarator, yummy.

OMG. What did we eat? There was so much food! Never having had Syrian food before, we asked for recommendations from our excellent server and he tagged in the Sommelier for wine suggestions. They were so great with food restrictions too. We had soup, dips, pita, chicken, shrimp, beef, romaine hearts. The standouts for me were the garlic lab which on the romaine and then I snuck some sweet and spicy shrimp on top. I have no idea what wine I had - all I know was that at the first sip I wasn't sure until I was sure. So good. We were not rushed. A great night with our table against the wall between the inside and the patio.

We took the dégustation option, so our waiter recommended us some plates. It was a great way to get to taste many things that we would normally not chose. The two that stood out are the Foule Moudamas (meat in a lemon olive oil garlic sauce) and Chiche Kabab Terbialy. I do not recommend the Kébbé Nayé.

Really wanted to like this place, but I felt that the food was ordinary, not well balanced. There are many other middle eastern food that are better.

Went recently after years of not having been but with fond memories. My parents & I were seated on the bar side, and the vibe had completely changed. I was disappointed, it felt like they were catering to their Quebecois clientele and no longer authentic. Not sure if the establishment was sold but trust me, there are WAY better Syrian restaurants in Montreal. I ordered 5 appetizers and 3 mains for 3 people (figured we'd have leftovers). They brought out the world's smallest hummus, muhammara, moussaka and baba ghanouj. I also ordered the arayess kafta (it was very confusing with the cheese), and for mains, we each ordered a type of grilled meat. Portions were very small - which makes sense considering the price. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

We were not at all impressed with the food. I've tasted better in the area. I don't believe it's worth the price. I would not recommend it. What makes it nice is being able to sit outside.

great food in bustling ambiance that felt "hip"(?). make sure u get a reservation even for lunch.

I love Le Petit Alep. The shish kebab terbialy is spectacular. Their fries are addictive. The muhammara and hummus taste fresh and homemade. I only wish they delivered.

My parents in law told have told me several times how they love Petit Alep and since I was in the Jean-Talon area I decided to finally give it a try! We ordered the Sabanegh mezze and the fattouche to start and the chiche kabab and the baked lamb as mains. Everything was delicious but the baked lamb dish was my favourite. The spices and the chopped almonds really made the dish. Prices were very reasonable and service was quick and attentive. Special mention about the service: My mom is celiac and the waiter and kitchen were so attentive. The waiter was new and he triple checked with the kitchen that she could eat certain dishes. We wanted to order the eggplant mezze but finally the kitchen mentioned that their may be cross-contamination so he suggested the spinach dip (sagheia). They made sure to put all the pita breads and on the side and made us a special rice without vermicelli. Exceptional service!

We didn't know what to eat and the snow was clearly making it difficult for us to walk somewhere else so we came in this restaurant and had a GREAT time. The food is great, not expensive and the service is really good. The food was tasty and we could not be happier. We ordered the Pita Grillé (Falafel) and we were amazed by the size and flavor.

La Petit Alep is another restaurant that I've known about for ages but for some reason, I've never been. They're sister restaurant to next door neighbour Restaurant Alep but at a much more reachable price point. After trying to eat first at Trilogie but failing (they were randomly closed for a three day family vacation), we were trying to think of somewhere nearby to salvage our Tuesday lunch plans. LPA to the rescue. Hours are great. Closed Sunday and Monday but every other day is 11:00am-11:00pm. A perfect spot to drop by before or after some JTM shopping. The inside is very eclectic. Love the use of bright colours and dark wood here. The place was packed for a Tuesday afternoon. Everyone was outside sitting on the terrace and basking in the sun. We got the next best thing - a table within reach of the terrace so we could at least feel the breeze. If you've never been to La Petit Alep, it's a mixture of Syrian and Armenian cuisine. The menu has a huge selection: sandwich and plates options, soups, mezza, cheese plates, salads, grilled pitas and extras. On the back, desserts and your choice of juices, coffes and teas. I had to leave early but the fam jam got to try dessert! - Metabal ($3.50 mini) - grilled eggplant purée, tahini and garlic. Comes with a bag of mini pitas. So incredibly fresh and vibrant flavour. - Mouhamara ($3.75 mini) - bread crumbs, pomegranate molasse and walnuts. Never had mouhamara before but it reminded me of a blend between roasted red pepper hummus and tomato paste. - Sabanegh ($4.25 mini) - spinach, coriander, onion and spices. I'd eat spinach like this everyday if someone was making it this good! Love how they have the mini option available for all their mezzas. Perfect way to sample and share. - Fattouche ($12.00 large) - romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, grilled pita and garlic. This was light, refreshing and citrusy. Honestly, I feel like I'm eating so healthy every time we order fattouche. Great crunch from the grilled pita. - Falafel grilled pita ($8.50) - tahini and herbs. I wasn't expecting the falafel pita to be flat and stuffed inside like a pita sandwich. A nice change of pace from your usual falafelness. - Aleppo sausages platter ($12.75) - beef sausages with pine nuts. The sausage was a bit on the chewier side but grab two pieces of the pita and make it into a make do sandwich. The accompanying side salad is pretty plain. We added the leftovers to the fattouche. - Baked lamb platter ($16.25) - marinated baked lamb, rice and nuts. Lamb was moist, tender and flavourful. Love the use of nuts to give a bit of crunch to the dish. Happy I finally was able to try La Petit Alep. If you're looking for somewhere light and healthy to eat, this is it.

We visited Le Petit Alep last night for the first time. We had checked it out the day before and noticed there were lots of people waiting at 8pm, so we thought we'd beat the crowds and get there by 6:15. Luckily we did, as we noticed people were already starting to wait for tables at the bar by 6:45. We were seated right away and brought menus and a bottle of cold water. After about 5 minutes or so, a waitress came by to ask if we'd like drinks. We mentioned we would like a bottle of wine, so she said she'd have the sommelier come over. That seemed a little strange to us for such a casual restaurant. The sommelier arrived about 5 minutes later and suggested a few wines to us. We ordered and he brought our wine within a few minutes. He poured it for us and returned to top up our glasses a couple of times during our meal. We waited for about 10 more minutes before our waitress reappeared to take our orders. We ordered the Aleppo cheese plate to start and 3 main dishes. We noticed that all tables were given a small basket with a bag or two of mini pitas. It seemed strange that the pitas were served in plastic bags, but I guess that's so that they won't dry out. Our cheese plate arrived garnished with some fresh arugula. There were 8 slices of Aleppo cheese, drizzle with a little olive oil and what looked and tasted like a sprinkling of za'atar. It was quite tasty, but I felt it could have used a little something else (maybe olives?). Our main dishes arrived a few minutes after we finished the cheese plate. We had one Chiche Kebab plate which had filet mignon with onions, topped with grilled pieces of pita bread, green salad and a rice/vermicelli combo. It was very tasty and the steak pieces were rare as requested. We also ordered the Baked Lamb plate which had baked lamb in a sauce with pine nuts, rice and green salad. The lamb was quite tasty and moist. The final dish was Poutine D'Alep. This tasted exactly the same as the baked lamb dish, but it was served atop french fries which had the same sauce as the baked lamb and was also topped with aleppo cheese. It tasted just as good as the other lamb dish, but it really could have used a fresh element such as a salad as it was very heavy. The waitress came by a few times during our meal and was very friendly, as were the other wait staff we encountered. The prices were fairly good. Our bill was around $85 before tax and tip. All in all it was quite a nice meal. If we were in the area for more than a week, we may return to try other dishes.

This place was jam packed!!!! The 15 minute wait to get seated made me wonder if anyone in Montreal ever cooks! It was tight and noisy, but some friends from Montreal recommended it, so we thought we'd try it out. The Zatar mixed appetizer was a delicious start to our meal. I was grateful that we purchased the Petit hummus, which was the right size for two people to share. My roast lamb dish was fine, but not super spectacular and my wife really enjoyed her beef skewers. Service was a tad slow due to the high volume of customers, but they got to us enough (I just might have ordered another drink if they had come by some more). The cocktails are quite nice - we enjoyed our Manhattan and Old Fashioned. All in all, I'm glad I tried it; not sure I'll be back (at least not during the dinner rush!). It's definitely a place where the locals go, so maybe I'll have to try something different next time.

Visited this amazing place with some ex-colleagues last year before the pandemic hit us hard. We chose this cute place as it was near to our work place and it turned out to be a hidden gem! For the starters I got their Mouhamara dip. It came along with some complementary cute little pita breads. Those pita breads were so light and fresh, I could easily eat 10 of those in one go! It was a great accompaniment for the dips. The dip was absolutely brilliant! Such amazing flavours were packed in that small bowl. It was topped with some pieces of walnuts, pine nuts and olives along with some olive oil. There were nuts blended in the dip as well. I could taste little grains that pop in the mouth and create a delightful explosion of sweet, tangy and spicy flavours. Overall the dip had a very unique flavour with a nutty texture. Next, I had their Grilled Pita falafel with tahini and herbs with a side of green salad. I must admit it was the thinnest layer of pita I have ever seen on any falafel sandwich, it was crisp on the outside and super soft on the inside. Tahini and herbs were blended pretty nicely with the falafal spread. There's some cucumbers, tomatoes and greens added along with the spread. I could easily taste the finely chopped herbs, spices and nuts. It had such a smooth texture and the pita just melts in your mouth. The flavours were so unique that my taste buds were absolutely delighted! The pita was pre cut into 4 parts which made it super easy to eat for a messy eater like me. It came with a side of green salad with lettuce, arugula and rocket leaves in a refreshing lemony flavour dressing. The dressing was not too tangy, just the right amount. Again, a very unique flavour. Honestly, The pita plate was quite filling for one person. I could only finish half of it and had to take the rest half to go so I could savour it later. We went during the lunch hour. So, the Service was okay, not as good as the food. Our Bills were messed up, but I guess it would have been too good to be true to have all the boxes checked! Overall a nice experience. Would love to visit this place again once the pandemic takes a leave!

As I was going to the marche Jean-talon, decided to stop by this restaurant to have a quick lunch. Arrived at 11h30, the place was relatively calm, but noted the place filled up quickly as lunch time is approaching. We were seated at their terrace. We were able to find free parking. The server was on top of his menu. We ordered the Poutine with braised lamb and asked his recommandation on few entrées to share. He brought the hoummous, mouhamara, 2 shrimps and sausages. My favorite was the mouhamara!!! Made with bread crumbs, pomegranate molasse, and walnuts. The taste was absolutely delicious. It was a nice finding. Portions were just perfect for 2 and we were quite full by the end of the meal.

Very good except for our main server who completely forgot our food order, and later, our drink order, with no apologies.

Loud modern casual Syrian eatery next to fancier Alep Prompt friendly service Our first experience of Syrian and we loved it ! Asked for advice and they prepared an improvised share menu for $25/head Started with hummus, sumac pomegranate dip sausages and fatoush salad Main grilled chicken and beef kebab Lamb served on rice with lentils Dessert Baklava and pudding scented in rose /orange water with Arab coffee with cardamom Taste profile was very unique and different from other Mediterranean I have had ... Everything super fresh ... Only negatives no fresh baked on premise pita, wine list veered towards pricey , and portions a tad small especially proteins ..... Ambiance not particularly wow . I would recommend Next time in Montreal I would check out the fancier Alep which has a more extensive menu

Honestly impressed with the food here The small tapas style portions great for tying diffrent dishes Tabouleh amazing Arménien salad really good Honestly everything was great Only negative I can say is the Zaatar cheese was a bit too oily but other than that fantastic

We went without a reservation but the staff was nice enough to give us a spot. They did have a deadline. To help with the time crunch, the server recommended the veg platter. He even customized the order when we showed interest in the Lamb and the Armenian sausages! The food was amazing. I'm not a big fan of veg platters but this was really good. The Lamb and sausages were just perfect. The Lamb came with rice, perfectly seasoned, mouth watering. Will definitely go back, but with a reservation. The place was packed, and for good reason.

Meh. Pretty average mezze. Hummus, labneh, and moussaka were all fine but nothing special or anything to seek out. The spicy beef pita we had was pretty good - similar to Armenian lamajun. Spicy lamb sausages with pine nuts were good. Bear in mind that the "salad" served with the entrees is simply plain escarole in vinaigrette. Overall we expected more -- fresher, better-executed, tastier. I feel like this place is busier than it really deserves to be. Server was distracted, brought the wrong check, and one of our mezze (pickled veg) was never delivered. Overall service could have been better. Pretty middling experience, honestly. The bread in baggies concept is a strange pretense given it's not very tasty pita.

We were in the area around 10:30pm on Saturday night, and I used my Yelp app to find a nearby restaurant for a snack. Options were very limited but we came across a packed La Petit Alep. It seems like this place takes typical Middle Eastern food and puts an interesting twist on them. One of the dishes we ordered wasn't available, so here's what we had: 1 small hummus: the "complimentary bread" here instead was a few packaged mini pitas, so we made use of those with this tasty hummus 1 falafel pita with green salad - looks like a quesadilla (in terms of 2 flat pitas being used, with stuffing inside), and instead of the traditional falafel that are spherical and crunchy on the outside, there was a falafel spread/stuffing inside. This was good but I missed the crispy falafel crunch. Salad was okay, there was a lot of it. 1 side of fried pita with zaatar and cheese - this was like a Middle Eastern spin on nachos, we enjoyed it.

Best place ever - It's a mix of flavours. Everything is good. And they have a great menu of natural wines, a lot of choices. Really this spot is perfect! It's one of my fav place in MTL

We had the 3 service menu de degustation for 23$ each. What a cheap deal to discover what Syrian cuisine have to offer! Highly recommend it.

Syria and Armenia. You won't find these countries in most of restaurants' lists, but their innovative flavors will definitely make you come back for more. Le Petit Alep (The Little Alep), son of Le Grand Alep (it's neighbor) is more affordable and laid back than its daddy. Recognized as one of Montréal's best bistro, this hidden jewel is full of flavors, such as lamb, mantis (pastas stuffed with meat and nuts, served with cilandro and garlic yogurt), nuts crêpes, filet mignon and other deliciousness. For more happiness, share a couple of appetizers with your peeps, and you'll have a Syrian tapas evening. While you are there, why don't you go for a walk at the Marché Jean-Talon Jean-Talon Market)? Just an idea. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

This is a really good Syrian restaurant! Petit Alep is more modern, trendy than Alep. But... You can, and should ask for the Alep menu which is larger and more complete. I usually order the tasting menu and it's always great. You get to try about 10 different things in a few services. They also have a fantastic wine list with a huge collection of private imports. Also, plenty of bio wine which is nice to try. Same taste, less sulfates, less hangover;) PS: I got horrible service the other day. Terrible. This dude was treating the place like a military cafeteria in the middle of a war zone. No friendly, not polite, and not attentive. I will of course go back, but never again in his section. Ouffff....

The wait time is unpredictable. My last experience included a one hour wait for a table of four. They have a waiting area where they offer drinks. During the hour wait we had a chance to order wine with no follow up for additional drinks or appetizers. They explained the wait is normal. They apologized for the lack of initial service but did not offer anything to compensate for the poor experience. Food is very good but arm yourself with patience.

Wow, a little hard to find (or I just completely missed the sign) - but wow what a great find! We came on a Saturday night, and surprisingly only had a short wait. The wait staff was really knowledgeable (and spoke English for me), sent over the Sommelier to help us choose our wine (which by the way was an excellent recommendation), and also pointed out vegetarian options for me to try. The food was delicious, quick service, and surprising large portions. I had the grilled pita with Za'tar, tomato and cheese, which also came with a small salad - we also started with Dolmathes. I found this to NOT be pricey - but we went for dinner, and I was expecting to pay far much more than we did. Pita grilled sandwiches were aout $8 (really good deal), and the Dolmas were I think $9 or $10.

A classic in the JTM area, which I love and been loving for many years. A casual restaurant with excellent Syrian and Armenian fare at affordable prices. Amongst the classics, if its your first time, I'd say you've got to try the metabal, the mouhamarra, the labneh with garlic, the shinklish salad made with tomatoes and cheese, fattoush salad and one of rolled pitas. They have an excellent wine list, probably in part because of its bigger brother, the more refined Alep next door, along with a knowledgeable sommelier. If you're more into cocktails, theirs are excellent as well. The only fault, in my opinion, is that they do not take reservations. Unless you arrive early or late, expect to wait 30 minutes up to an hour to get a table. Fear not, however, they will serve you drinks so that you can chat with your party until a table is available. I would prefer, however, to be able to reserve a table. In the end, though, the food is well worth the wait!

My knowledge of Middle Eastern food is limited so I thought it would be good to try and expand it. I'm glad I did because I wouldn't have discovered Le Petit Alep otherwise. It's a great lunch place if you're in the Jean Talon Market area and is very reasonably priced. The decor is cozy and the service is fast and friendly. I ordered the kebab khach-khach which is a spicy ground beef served with tomatoes. Many places will say something is spicy but few actually make it that way. Le Petit Alep is one of the few that actually make it spicy. The meat also fell apart and was very juicy. It was served with grilled pita was were excellent and rice and salad. They got the grilling right so that the pita wasn't burnt but you still got that nice, grilled taste. For lunch they don't take reservations but as we were only two we didn't have a long wait. I definitely want to go back here especially for dinner to try more of their menu because there was a lot more that seemed very appealing. I think next time I would give the appetizers and desserts a shot.

I liked their food but yes it's quite pricey. I originally wanted to go to the Alep but ended up in Petit Alep because the lineup was CRAZY! Sat in their terrace and had a good evening supper, so yeah, quite worth it!

Amazing staff and food! Very clean and quick service! I really enjoyed every aspect of my experience there :)

We planned to eat here, booked our ride and were dropped off, only to find the restaurant closed! No notice on YELP. NEXT TIME we will definitely call ahead! The best news was the restaurant and gin bar across the street. Excellent!

An amazing option in the city for middle Eastern food. The restaurant has two side and this is the more informal (less expensive) option. They serve great Syrian food and is one of a few great Syrian restaurants in Montréal. Now what to choose? ... that's hard since so much is very good, the lamb, the fish for unique and freaking tasty options. Or go more conservative with chicken, it doesn't really.atter because it is all very good. Once you come, you will regularly need your Alep fix. Enjoy.

One of my favorite Syrian restaurants in Montreal. I've been 3 times and each time was just as good as the last. Everything on the menu is good. Great service too.

One of my favorite spots to eat in Montreal. It is absolutely fantastic for so many reason: everything is amazing, all the way to the water they serve!!! Go with some friends and share a few plates, you will be astonished by all the flavours. Mixing them is even better. It is simply phenomenal, and I strongly recommend. If the owners see this: thank you for many, many wonderful meals!

The muhamara is crazy delicious, but the real star is the lamb plate. I have no idea what they did to the lamb to bring it to this level of otherworldliness, but it just knocked me out. I will agree with the others who say it is a little pricey, but at least it is good quality. After my meal, I ordered some mezzes to go and pointed to the small, but got the large by mistake. They were over $8 each and not too big. But again, very tasty. I wish they had better quality pita though.

Best Syrian cuisine at great prices. Flavourful and consistently excellent since it opened.

Consistently deliver great tasting, quality Syrian dishes, spot on service all in a fun and casual environment. Loved pretty much every dish I tried from the lamb, to be spicy filet mignon to the lentils and chicken. Fantastic quality-price.

Friday night, 6:15 p.m., we arrive at Le Petit Alep. Take note of the address because I didn't find a sign, just the street number (191) above the door. We have about a 10-minute wait for a table, during which time we are offered drinks while standing at a little counter (the bar is set with place settings for dinner). I am ravenously hungry (no lunch that day), but my husband has gone out for lunch plus we're eating earlier than usual, so we bypass the yummy-sounding tasting menu ($20 p.p. for two courses or $25 for three courses) and go straight to a main course. At our waitress' recommendation, we order the Chiche Kebab plate (spicy for me... Terbialy) plus a side of marinated vegetables. A little basket of fresh mini-pita bread arrives, along with our vegetables: big chunks of carrot and white turnip, crisp and vinegary. They must do these in-house. Probably would have tasted better with our meal but I am too hungry to wait. Our food arrives promptly, and resembles the pictures you can see here on Yelp -- a skewer of meat between halves of saucy pita bread, a portion of rice mixed with noodles and a lemony side salad. By eating at Le Petit instead of Alep we have 1 skewer of meat instead of 2, but at half the price, we're not complaining. The portion is a normal amount of food -- what I might eat at home rather than a ginormous restaurant portion. It is DELICIOUS. For dessert we both try the Atayef, mine stuffed with walnuts and my husband's stuffed with ricotta cheese. His was better -- the creamy cheese cuts the sugary sweetness of the rosewater syrup. By the end of our meal, there is quite a crowd standing at the drinks counter...not sure whether folks are waiting for a table or just having an after-work drink. It is getting quite noisy, but in a "this joint is hopping" way. In my opinion, the food prices were more than reasonable but drinks (especially the wine list) were more than I wanted to pay. We're definitely going to be back, and next time I want to try the appetizers.

Never disappoints. Amazing and caring staff. A+ service and delicious food. By far the best Syrian food in town. Have returned more than 10 times.

After walking around Marche Jean Talon we asked a woman in a cookbook store located in the market a good place to have lunch and she recommended this place. Another woman nearby overheard and agreed so off we went. When we got to what we thought was the restaurant it was closed being it was a Sunday. Confused we kept walking to find a new place and came across Le Petit Alep a few feet away which was open. We hurriedly went in to escape the cold. The menu is in French and we had a difficult time trying to decipher things so the host brought us Restaurant Alep's fancy menu book since it has English translations. I got the chiche kabab plate which comes with salad, pita but not your regular pita drizzled with an orange oil. The meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. It was so good. I want to go back but in a warmer month.

From the service to the hummus, my friends and I fell in love with this place. We were unsure about wine selections and they have an in house wine specialist that helps you choose! So many options to chose from on the menu. There were 5 of us and we all got something different. It was very delicious!

Great ambience, great prices.its more of a bar, but the menu is just deep enough as tO qualify as a restaurant. Its first coome first.serve, so be ready to wait if you come during rush hour.

Alep was a revelation of great Syrian cuisine, tasty wine and superb service. All for inexpensive prices. Soupe Harira was a masterpiece of deeplyx flavored, creamy broth with floating chickpeas. I will dream of this soup. Braised lamb was richly flavored and tender, with it's au jus deliciously coating the rice bed below. Sabanegh (spiced spinach salad) was both light and intensely flavored with fresh coriander and other spices. Moussaka was equally light but with a bright tomato tang. Red and white wines by the glass, recommended by the sommelier, were delicious. I was sad to be completely filled by these dishes because there were so many more enticing dishes to try. Next time! Le Petit Alep is not only the best restaurant we visited in Montreal, but it would stand out in any great world-class food city. Don't miss this gem, just across the street from the wonderful food market in Quartier Latin.

They have a grilled falafel in pita there that is my favourite falafel in all of Montreal! They also have a similarly grilled sandwich filled with spinach called sabaneg or something like that. It's pretty good as well if you're a vegetarian. The grilled falafel sandwich itself is unusual in that the falafel balls are flat and wet - but it rocks so hard that it's my fave in the city. (And I'm a self-confessed falafel freak). It's a pretty popular place for both meat eaters and vegetarians like me so expect to wait in line if you go on the weekend. It's also fairly noisy. Ambience is casual and the place has a warmish feel with interesting art on the walls. I've been going there for about 12 years. It's also juuuuuust across the street from Fromagerie Hamel - a fine Montreal cheese shop.

Casual place for Syrian food. Gets very full on a Friday night and can be loud. With a group of 5 and we all enjoyed our meals. We loved the vegetarian platter to share - it was beautiful and more dishes on it than described in the menu. Good service.

I didn't think I was going to have a high-end Middle Eastern feed in Montreal-but here it was. Nothing wittly to say here. This place was absolutely great. I did the right thing and filled the table with Mezes, leaving the "entree" sized dishes alone. A big dose of Arak to wash it down..Nothing but great.

45mins wait for a table outside. Food: okay Service: friendly but ultimately bad-- screwed up one order, kept ignoring our empty water bottle, didn't chase away a bum in the outdoor seating area until after 5mins of begging for money (awkward!) Ambience: Good. Location: Great.

First time in this place and the last.. arrived at 8:45 and got our plate at 10:15. We ordered regular stuff and everything was so long to get! 2 beers,1small hummus, 1 chich taouk and 1 chich kebab .. 91$ WOW! Try SUMAC.. way better quality of food and better priced.

Great Middle Eastern in Montreal. Moustaka and Lentil soup rock! Will be back often... Go!