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Alep

Little-Italy
4.5$$
CLOSEDOpens Wednesday at 5 pm
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Alep Little-Italy, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
SyrianArmenianMiddle EasternTasting Menu
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About

Alep specializes in the vibrant traditions of Syrian and Armenian cuisine, offering an extensive selection of authentic Middle Eastern mezzes and grilled specialties. Guests encounter a menu anchored in pomegranate molasses, zaatar, and hand-rolled grape leaves that reflect a deep commitment to regional culinary heritage. The kitchen prioritizes slow-cooked stews and seasoned meats served alongside freshly prepared flatbreads and aromatic rice dishes. The interior design mirrors the warmth of the Levant, featuring traditional architectural elements and a focused layout that highlights communal eating practices. Every plate emphasizes texture and bold seasoning, from creamy hummus variations to savory kebabs fire-roasted to order. This establishment functions as a dedicated center for those seeking complex, spice-forward flavors and traditional Mediterranean preparation techniques within an understated, functional setting.
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5★
70%
4★
14%
3★
6%
2★
8%
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2%

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Reviews for Alep

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (900+)
*as of 2026-07-15
5★
70%
4★
14%
3★
6%
2★
8%
1★
2%

Review Summary

Alep is widely regarded as a standout destination for Syrian and Lebanese cuisine in Montreal, frequently praised for its flavorful, fresh dishes like hummus, grilled meats, and unique desserts. Many visitors highlight the warm, professional service and the extensive wine list, noting that the tasting menus offer a fantastic way to experience a variety of authentic, high-quality flavors. While the majority of guests have a wonderful experience, opinions on the atmosphere vary, with some finding the space vibrant and welcoming while others describe it as noisy or occasionally too formal. Feedback on portion sizes and consistency is mixed, though the overall consensus positions the restaurant as a highly recommended spot for those seeking a memorable and delicious Middle Eastern culinary experience.
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This place has the best Syrian food in the city. Their unique prep with spices makes this place unique. Their lamb & beef are not to be toyed with. Beyond good. Top notch service with a knowledgeable sommelie

Sep 11, 2023
on Google
5.0

Great service. Great food.

Sep 9, 2023
on Google

Toujours une aussi belle experience à cette place & super service !!

Aug 25, 2023
on Google
Kikiss
3 Reviews
5.0

Si je pourrais, je mangerais tous les soirs chez Alep. Le service est courtois & sympathique & les assiettes, en plus d'être généreuse, elles sont délicieuses. J'ai pris le Doré & j'aurais léché mon assiette si j'aurais pû. Mon amie a pris plusieurs petits plats différents & ils étaient tous meilleurs un de l'autre. Le prix est raisonnable pour la qualité & la quantité que nous avons dans notre assiette & le vin, il y en a pour toutes les bourses.

Aug 6, 2017
Talys
12 Reviews
4.5

Très bonne brochette de filet mignon terbialy, hommos, mouahmara, salade fatouch & le dessert atayef une crêpe avec fromage, pistache & sirop. Ouvert depuis longtemps & toujours bon.

Oct 1, 2016
Lillyne
53 Reviews
4.5

Belle ambiance, beaux plats, beau service. Mais j'ai quand même une légère préférence pour le P'tit Alep

Jul 18, 2016
Verdi
9 Reviews
3.5

Choix de plats très varié (incluant une très belle offre de plats véggés), une serveuse extraordinaire qui a su nous guider dans nos choix:) Très professionnelle.
De belles assiettes (copieuses), rien à dire sur la qualité de la nourriture. Le décor très sobre en fait un endroit plutôt serein. Toutefois salle un peu bruyante lorsque remplie.Un commentaire pour conclure sur le service: l'expérience aurait été parfaite si le service du vin avait été laissé à notre serveuse.

May 5, 2016
Grandebouche
2 Reviews
4.0

Excellent restaurant, choix de vin très diversifié & raffiné.

Aug 6, 2015
Lesley101
2 Reviews
4.0

Carte des vins de fou! Un de nos préférés

Mar 27, 2015
emontp
1 Review
1.5

It has been over a year since I have wanted to try this restaurant, but as it turns out it was a major disappointment. First of all, a general complaint was that as a Syrian restaurant there was not a single halal-friendly option on the menu. Moreover that Alep is farther north in the city is all the more reason why the restaurant should be more welcoming & catering to a Muslim clientele that lives in Villeray-ParcEx-St. Michel. The food generally was alright, though nothing special & frankly not particularly authentic. My major complaint is that we had an atrocious experience with the service. The server made a mistake with our order to change the side salad to a Fattouche, which had been her recommendation instead of getting an extra fattouche in addition to our side salads. They charge $3.50 to make the change, which is no big deal in our books. But when confronted with the mistake, instead of attempting to remedy the situation in an efficient manner, the server asked to take my whole plate back thereby guaranteeing that my haloum, mint pita would be cold by the time I got it back. Instead I asked that she bring us another salad. At the end, when getting the check I asked if something could be done to rectify the bill - she had charged us for the extra salad. Quite unprofessionally she huffed off & an equally frustrating & ill-hearted manager came to address the situation. What our server didn't realize is that we saw her converse with the manager in a manner that was even less befitting of the situation at hand; we're talking about a difference of $2.25. The manager was equally uncompromising & lectured us on the principles of ordering food at a restaurant & "how things work." I've NEVER been to a restaurant that wasn't able to take the easy step of owning up to a pretty small mistake with very small financial ramifications to the restaurant. Lets face it, I'm not returning a $20 dish because I don't like the taste (though the fattouche was woefully subpar - no radishes or onions, vinegar!? painfully few pita chips) I'm asking that an issue be resolved as a good-faith action on the part of the restaurant. Really not too much to ask & lastly we didn't need our dinner dragged out by thirty minutes by their subsequent avoidance techniques & passive aggressive looks. Don't bother going, better places with nicer people in the city.

Sep 21, 2013