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Alep

Little-Italy
4.5$$
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Alep Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
SyrianArmenianMiddle EasternTasting Menu
At Restaurant Alep, the Syrian-Armenian restaurant on Jean Talon St. E., offers specialties such as the shish taouk, the popular marinated chicken dish, and to make muhammara, a condiment prepared from red bell peppers, chilis, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, pine nuts and crumbled wheat crackers. This dip is popular with Alep's sandwich of Armenian sausages.

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Reviews for Alep

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on Google4.5 (900+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe Alep as a flavorful mix of Syrian, Lebanese and Armenian cuisines with fresh ingredients, a friendly service mindset, and a lively yet comfortable atmosphere; the menu offers a wide array of mezze and main dishes, with many diners praising hummus, fattoush, grilled meats, and the option to share a tasting experience, plus a strong wine and local beer list. Some comments mention small appetizer portions and occasionally plain presentation, and a few readers note pacing or a busier space that can feel rushed or noisy. Yet the majority highlight good value for money, attentive service, and dishes that feel thoughtfully prepared and authentic, with several calls to return for more tasting adventures. Overall Alep comes across as a dependable, shareable dining destination where standout flavors meet a few caveats about portion sizes, ambiance, and pacing.
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3.0

The food was tasty but the portions of the appetizers were ridiculously small! I haven't been to a Middle Eastern restaurant serving small portions like this! What happened to middle eastern hospitality? I don't mind paying more for a more welcoming meal. The portions of the main dishes were good but the presentation was too plain!
The ambience is Ok.. no liveliness!! More on the formal side!
I am from the Middle East & I won't go back!!

Mar 27, 2026
on Google

Armenian & Syrian cuisine offering a true taste of the Middle East. Delicious dishes, a pleasant atmosphere, & whether it's the meal or the dessert, it's flawless. A must for your taste buds!

Cuisine arménienne & syrienne qui offre une véritable immersion au coeur du Moyen-Orient. Les plats sont délicieux, l'atmosphère est agréable, & que ce soit pour le repas ou le dessert, c'est un sans faute. Un must pour les papilles !

Aug 7, 2025
on Google

Amazing meals from Syria I have never experienced before. Truly unique experience I'd recommend to anyone. The staff was very kind to explain all the dishes, & the service was of highest quality

Jun 25, 2025
on Google

Wow, this restaurant experience blew us away. We didn't feel like making any decisions tonight besides where we ate, & our server Mirka chose the perfect dishes to quench our thirst for the fresh flavours of Syria & Armenia. Thank you sweet server, & thank you to the rest of the service team for your attentiveness & smiles!! MUAH

Dec 12, 2024
on Google
4.0

Long review coming up . It was my first time at this restaurant & I was truly impressed. the service is friendly & professional. The restaurant (we were on the dining room side not casual side) is really nice & cozy. Perfect for date night . We reviewed the menu & opted to go with the staff selection, we are vegetarians. It turns out the suggestions were all great & tasty . the selection comes to about 50 $ per pers. + drinks + dessert . In the end, the bill is showing the individual price of the dishes that were selected for you & it does comes to about 50 $ / pers, the difference you don't pick your food & you trust the staff choices according to what you tell them in terms of preferences it's not a'selection' as such & we were offered the same food as the tables around us that had opted for the same option. I've discovered really delicious flavor combinations & selections. a few misses, the spicy fries were ok but nothing special & they got cold fast . Be aware they go heavy on the spices in every dish . Sumac & lemon are very powerful & we had a hard time finishing the last dishes our tongues were burning. The wine selection & the sommelier were good . 15 $ for 1 glass is a bit high but it was for a special night . The desserts are fabulous, I had the knaffe & my wife had the creme caramel, both excellent. A few opportunities for improvement: the music in the background was not on par with the restaurant vibe . They do go heavy handed on the dressing with some dishes . We were offered to take home whatever we could not finish but we thought they would pack the leftover for us instead of bringing boxes & bags at the table for us to do everything ourselves. All in all it was a very pleasant dining experience, perfect for a special occasion. We will come back for another special occasion but we will probably make our own choices next time . Note: finding parking on the streets around can by challenging, make sure to read the street signs & restrictions.

Feb 25, 2024
on Google