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.
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.
La cuisine & le service excellents. Par contre, la déco est trop occidentale, on ne sent pas voyager un peu aux pays évoqués dans l'expérience gastronomique. Finalement, il y a trop de tables à l'intérieur du local, ce qui fait un bruit excessif à l'heure de pointe. Il faudrait séparer les tables pour donner un peu plus de calme ou bien de s'asseoir à l'extérieur si possible.
The food is overall good but everything is overpriced for the modest portions that you get. Service & atmosphere are both below average . I won't go back again
Definitely not worth the hype. Our waitress insisted on talking to us in French even though her English was good. I am perfectly bilingual but it's my choice what language I want to speak when dining with my friends & paying for food. The portions are small for the prices & you have to order the side separately on top of it. So basically they give you 2 sticks of meat & even if you order a side which I did order the rice, you still end up with no dip or sauce to go with it so kinda need to order 2 sides. My boyfriend ordered braised lamp & it was a small piece of meat & a big load of caramelized onion under. Wine bottles are expensive for what they offer as well. They also put a bag of pita in its original plastic bag on the table. Definitely not going back.
Sep 8, 2024
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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.
Toujours aussi bonnes lasalade farouche & la soupe wow 🤩 Ce que j'ai moins aime c'est l'insistance avec laquelle on m'a suggère de goûter à un truc que je dis savoir ne pas aimer....pour que ça cesse j'ai accepté que ce soit mis dans un petit plat à part 🙃
Très belle expérience. Nous sommes entré dans ce bel endroit, avons suivi & écouté notre très agréable serveur, passionné par le restaurant où il travaille, par son histoire, ses collègues, & la cuisine qui y est concoctée. La convivialité se ressent & s'affiche sous la forme d'un très beau sourire des propriétaires des lieux. Ce serveur nous a donc concocté un menu a 7 plats, accompagnés de verres de vin habilement choisi par l'excellent & très sympathique sommelier des lieux, très renommé nous a t on dit. Je ne ferai pas le détail mais ce fut une succession de découvertes délicieuses, basées sur des condiments maisons & des épices rechauffants. Pour finir je vous recommande grandement cet endroit qui mérite vraiment une réservation.
Their kebab was like a Costco kebab. There wasn't anything special about it. & there's something wrong when you need to buy your Costco kebab at a restaurant.
Je ne peux pas venir à Montreal sans aller au Alep. Merci à Alain & Tania . Hier encore meilleur que d'habitude même si c'est difficile d'être encore meilleur . Le best des restos de Montréal
