Le Petit Sao (Vieux Montréal)

If you're looking for something fresh and tasty, don't miss the opportunity to try this restaurant! I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and flavor of the dishes. Everything was delicious and the portions were more than enough for two people. The drinks were also great and they paid attention to our request of few ice.

We were getting a tickle in our throats and craved some hot soup. We picked the grilled chicken pho noodle. I chose the large size and asked if they had some spicy peppers for it. At first she said no but another girl said yes. A couple of small, red, very hot and spicy peppers came on the side with my soup. It was great and really helped my throat. We like it. My wife said she wished it came with a little more broth. Other than that, perfect. After they served us, it became very busy, obviously a popular place for lunch.

When I first tried this place two years ago I thought the food was average. Since then I have returned a few times and every time I go I have been more and more impressed. I have had the chicken pho and I love the quality and freshness of the chicken. The banh mi, especially the pork is super flavorful with fresh crispy bread and tender pork. The only thing I can possibly say is I wish it was a tad spicier but I will ask for that next time. I will be back the next time I am in the area.

Sometimes when traveling I love to have soup for breakfast. It just sets me right for the day. I was delighted to find this wonderful pho restaurant. We loved it so much that we ate there two days in a row! The people were so very nice and the service was wonderful and the food was just excellent. I love how they have the different sizes of pho to fit whatever appetite you have. I had never seen that before. And I thought that was very genius. Thank you so much for treating us, right. One wonderful server even gave us a list of other places to visit. You have made our stay in Montreal memorable. Thanks again

I had a very satisfactory meal here. Portions are big! Staff is very friendly. I had the island bowl and the Bahn mi, both very fresh and delicious. Amex is not accepted here.

The decor and staff are pleasant and the dishes are nicely presented, but the food was a big letdown — Spring roll arrived cold and tasted like it had been sitting out, the pho broth came at room temperature and lacked depth, the Vietnamese coffee was weak and diluted instead of the bold, authentic cà phê style I expected, everything would have tasted better if made fresh on the spot rather than left to sit, and it felt overpriced for the quality, so for a real, hot bowl of pho and stronger coffee you’re better off heading a few blocks to Chinatown.

A lovely lunch spot with super friendly and helpful staff. They helped me choose - without pushing the bigger sizes. I had a small grilled chicken pho, a grill tofu fresh roll, and a small bottle of beer. CA$35 (with tip included) Yet - the star of my lunch was their house made SATE! An unforgettable condiment!

I really like hole in the walls restaurant and this one was just that. We got there between 4:30 and 5:00 pm and it was almost empty, so there were no lines. The staff spoke both English and French. The waitress was really helpful with recommandations. We loved everything. It was all delicious!! I really recommend the Mama thi nems. Crunchy outside and the filling just delicious.

Stopped by with a quick craving for Viet food. I got a bun bowl with pork and it was delicious. Love that there was a large assortment of herbs and pickled veggies! I also got a chicken pho which was solid. The pandan coffee was also tasty.

I just loved this place. Hop atmosphere, friendly and most helpful staff and stellar food to fair prices. This is a great place to go. Wished I had taken pictures (sorry). Group of five all left well fed and happy.

Very cute pho spot in old Montreal. Came here on a Saturday night for a solo dinner around 8pm. Lots of tables open with patrons dotting the restaurant and some coming in for takeout. Pros: - chicken pho broth was very light and flavorful - I chose the grilled chicken option (want to try poached next time) and at first it didn't look like too many pieces, but there's a decent portion of protein in there - seating area was comfortable - food came out quickly and ordered at the till easily

Visiting Montreal for the weekend and looking for somewhere quick and easy for lunch, in the Old Montreal neighbourhood is Le Petit Sao. I love viet food, I didn't realize this place was a chain, so coming across it I immediately ducked a head in to check it out. I will admit, I am very much one to judge a book by its cover, and the cover was so cute! The decor down to the menus were pleasing to the eye. It's cafeteria style but the waiters will still come around after you have ordered at the front. Ordering was not a problem, they have English menus available too. It was pretty affordable, I even got the mini sized pho and thought it was perfect. Now i'm normally not a fan of chicken pho but it was so good here! Maybe because it was grilled? And my partner got banh mi which smelt so good. I also tried the pandan yuzu drink, I can't remember if it was limited time only. It was okay.... I think the yuzu was really overpowering. The sundae was so interesting, I think it was peanut hoisin sauce? Never thought i'd have it on my ice cream but it surprisingly wasn't bad. They have merch and locally made beverages available for take-out. Wasn't too busy for the Friday afternoon with plenty of seating, free wi-fi as well.

What a delightful find. We were walking around the area looking for a lunch spot, a bit jaded by all of the mediocre options we saw before Le Petit Sao. Then we walked into this culinary gem. We ordered the fried nems, fried wontons, grilled chicken Banh Mi and a grilled chicken Pho. Everything was fresh and delicious! I was particularly impressed with the hot and crispy nems which were fresh out of the fryer and the rich and flavorful Pho broth. The ambiance is cozy yet lively with great Vietnamese and modern background music, warm lighting and eye pleasing decor. The attentive staff was top notch, offering friendly service and expert menu recommendations. Overall 5 stars. Perfect spot for classic Vietnamese flavors and delicious dishes.

Yummy Chicken Pho w Poached chicken. Had a delicious veggie spring role too! And a very refreshing Jasmine Peach Tea drink.. a must try if you like cool, refreshing sweet tea drinks! Service was friendly and very fast too. It is a must try if you like Pho! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Tasty little noodle shop with hip vibes and cozy seating. We tried a bit of everything - bao, soup, rice and chicken, fried spring rolls - it was all delicious and served with kindness. Our server gave us recommendations to try and all lived up to the rec. 10/10 would slurp chicken pho here again.

We were in downtown Montreal and instead of French cuisine we wanted to find a Vietnamese place (a favorite of my mom and aunt who were with us). We had recently visited another Vietnamese restaurant which was absolutely stunning and were thrilled to find one so close to where we were with good reviews. I think that's honestly where things started to turn downhill. When we entered seating was alright, but all menus were in French. After searching against the wall we spent another 10-15 minutes trying to match food images on yelp with their menu until we find a itty bitty piece of paper with "English menu here" QR code. After that we were able to order a few staples like their Pho, Banh Mi, and Nems (Vietnamese fried paper egg rolls). When we asked about the meat they stated that they offered only tofu, pork, and chicken...which was a small red flag for a place trying to serve authentic Vietnamese cuisine. So we ended up getting the pork and chicken variants of all of the dishes. The pho with chicken was essentially a lightly flavored broth with good textured noodles but with grilled chicken sliced and tossed in the soup. The chicken itself wasn't the type you'd find in chicken pho but more of an afterthought. The cold noodle dish with pork was served with green lettuce but with also other salad greens (which is not seen in normal Vietnamese cuisine), which really hindered the flavor of the overall dish. Lastly, the banh mi had some of the staples of banh mi like pickled radishes etc. but instead of tureen pate etc., it had soy/sriracha etc which made the sandwich taste really odd...Overall, I think they tried their best to create authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a twist which I applaud them for but they fell short sadly in my book.

Cute stop near the Intercontinental. Family of 4, approximately 90 USD with just one iced lemonade and one app, one small bowl of pho with noodles and three large mains. Broth was delicious on my small bowl with poached chicken and zoodles. Fresh lovely taste, not spicy. Not a huge menu and probably not overly authentic. Note-- extremely warm in there but they provide unlimited cool water:)

I think this place is a chain and it serves what I would consider to be faux pho and faux Vietnamese and pan asian fare. When I walked in and saw no asian people working here, I thought, oh sheeiiit, this is not what I wanted. But I buckled up and went for the ride anyway. It was not terrible, but just not amazing either. Not too far from Notre Dame Cathedral.

Healthy, fresh Vietnamese. A really great experience at Le Petit Sao. They recently launched a new menu filled with so many great options - both vegan and meat friendly. I had the Salad Pad Pho with Grilled Chicken which had everything that a healthy, satisfying Vietnamese meal should have - a great balance of salad, juicy chicken, noodles with peanuts and sprouts topped with a lime. 10/10 The spring rolls were also a good appetizer 8/10 I would love to return again for the Salad Pad Pho, as well as to try their Pho soup and Papaya Salad. They also have a Kids Menu!

Best pho soup in Montreal! On the rainy day we went there the soup helped us to dry off from the inside out. The staff were helpful, kind and efficient. We got take away but the decor was charming and whimsical. I would absolutely recommend this place.

Exquisite Pho, good atmosphere. Definitely recommend. Would like to try other menus next time

Delicious food and friendly wait staff. Unfortunately we didn't get the opportunity to meet Gino, but the spring rolls were huge and so tasty !!

Super nice Vietnamese with modern take on traditional dishes - pho was great and the rice dishes excellent Drink selection was awesome

Great service. Very friendly. Outstanding food. Grilled chicken Pho was great. Nos Bols Bun was also great. We got grilled chicken on both. Very flavorful. Would love to eat here weekly. Ambiance very nice. Great music. Very accommodating service and staff.

Love coming to the Atwater market stall. During my last visit I had the grilled chicken bowl and it was amazing. All ingredients were fresh and nicely balanced together. Highly recommend !!!

Tbh ever since I found a hair in one of my meals here I've been unable to ever step foot back into this place again. Maybe it was a fluke but I can't let it go. Mentally.

It's a cute small spot that we had found 2 minutes before walking in on a rainy day . It was empty but as soon as you walk in you feel like you're in a slight tropical vibe . The waitress was really nice , the food came quite quickly and fresh too. The drinks were great :) One thing I would change though is if there are more than 2 people sharing appetizers just to bring small plates , since we didn't get some I had to go and ask for the small plates but it's okay it happens. I would recommend and go back to try the other menu items !

amazing food, grilled chicken pho was so flavorful and comforting on a rainy Montreal day, underrated spot in old port for sure. the interior was beautifully decorated, so aesthetic and picturesque, staff was lovely and kind, very eager to help. if your in the area and are looking for minder twist on viet food would recommend this place!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I finally got to try it at their location in the old port last Monday. Their entrees were simply delicious. We had the mama thi's chicken traditional nems served with mint leaves and lettuce. And we had the tofu spring rolls - these spring rolls have pickeled carrots and red cabbage , avocado, cucumber and roasted sesame seeds. The peanut sauce next to it was Super fresh and tasty. This definitely opened up our palate and left us wanting more. Their main meals were even better!! Best tofu I've ever tasted hands down. The chicken bun bowl was perfect. Would definitely come back again. Service was fast and courteous.

Excellent spot. The pho is great, papaya salad is excellent, and the grilled chicken banh mi is tremendous.

Very decent Vietnamese sandwiches. It's one of the few places in this market that stayed good after the pandemic.

Very good Pho with grilled chicken or vegetables. The mint iced tea was very tasty. Great value. Good service.