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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 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Overall, Alep delivers bold Middle Eastern flavors that many reviewers praise for freshness and complexity, from the fattouche and hummus to tender grilled meats and a variety of tasting menu options that showcase a wide range of spices. The dining experience is described as delicious and memorable by many, with some noting excellent service and thoughtful wine recommendations, while others report slow or uneven service and long waits, and a few feel portions are small relative to the price. The atmosphere is generally pleasant and lively, though it can be a bit loud, and some diners observe a quieter, pricier section that could be more tranquil. Value fluctuates across reviews, with several guests happily paying for quality and variety, and a minority feeling the value does not fully match expectations. In sum, Alep is seen as a place offering strong flavors and attentive care that many would return for, despite occasional concerns about pacing, portion size, and consistency.
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4.0

We love discovering new restaurants & new cuisines. Great friends of ours suggested this restaurant Alep & as usual this was spot on. I expected Syrian cuisine yet it is both Syrian & Lebanese with a twist of local. Good selection of Local brewery beers & huge wine list. The food well lots to choose from. We selected a salad & two appetizers Hummus & a Eggplant mashed all three were great. As a group when possible we have a platter so we can all pick from. So we had a chicken & meat platter. Everything was delicious. Definitely a place to go back too. Best part is the price. Really affordable. Quality, selection & quantity all excellent. Service was great no rushing us out, atmosphere was good not over crowded or squeezed in corners etc.
Strongly suggest to try this restaurant Alep .

Mar 8, 2026
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

Great food, Alep is specialized in Syrian/Armenian food & totally nails it every time. The service is very good & I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to live a real middle eastern culinary experience. Prices are a bit high but that can be justified with good quality ingredients & the great service.

Dec 30, 2024
on Google
4.0

Good food. The service quality was a bit questionable.

Nov 22, 2024
on Google

This is one of Montreal's best restaurant & absolute gems. The wine list is superb & every dish is packed with flavours that are hard to find anywhere else. The service is incredible with a quality that has been pasted down for generations. This place has become a must whenever I'm in Montreal.

Sep 5, 2024
on Google

I brought my family here from out of town & they were blown away by the quality of the food. The server was very welcoming & patient. He made a big effort to explain the menu to the anglophones at the table (thank you!!)

May 25, 2024
on Google

Nice restaurant. Quality is there & service is very friendly.

Nov 17, 2023
on Google

Excellent food, made with quality ingredients. Dedicated friendly service & nice ambiance.

Sep 11, 2023
on Google