Chef Istanbul is a popular, budget-friendly spot for authentic Turkish food where generous portions, flavorful kebabs, and house baked bread stand out, along with a wide range of items that please students and families alike. The service is generally friendly and quick, with many guests praising attentive staff and a casual welcoming atmosphere, and occasional extras such as complimentary bread or tea, while some visits note busy times and a few dishes that miss the mark. The menu's halal options and fresh ingredients receive frequent praise, and while most reviews are glowing, there are occasional criticisms about pace, pricing, or a temporary closure due to an electrical problem.
Very tasty food really enjoyed the food
Cashier was busy with phone & we were standing to take our tea
All over restaurant appearances was good but bit smok was in the air also drinks were packed at the corner wich was not looking good at all.
May 1, 2026
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00000 total 0 rude & disrespectful for human rights law on service animals.
The owner answered to my review & obviously it is a very mysoginic aggressive person that
1st does not care about law
& that I showed a letter that my dogs are service dogs & that I informed the receptionist that according to thd human rights commission he is committing tge offence
2nd
As I use a walker,
Not a baby cart (what is that?)
I cannot stand which is extremely rude towards me as an officially disabled older person( it seems that mistreating disabled is not rude according to this rude restaurant policy
I was asked to pay & leave outside despite that I said I needed to sit as I cannot stand in one place
I did not intend to eat but to order & leave as I did before ( I was at that restaurant last year a couple of times & there was no issue)
3rd
I felt sick to my stomach when the attendant wanted me to pay but expected me to be degraded by him ( this is absolute degradation)
The reply just confirmed everything is wrong with this place & they are extremely inhumane & if they cared about their business they would be nice to the clients.
Ps ; there was only one man eating at the restaurant at the time & he did not say anything about being bothered by my dogs.
Again, this was disrespectful towards me as a person with disability.
I can only say Shame on you as you disrespected me & Canadian law & you further abused me by your reply which will be given to the authorities.
I wish that you stop disrespecting the Canadian law & human rights law.
Leave me alone & stay away from replying to me & degrading me as I will report you. In Canada we have right to express ourselves freely & we have right to be protected from being abused by mysoginists like you.
I will report you to the police if you continue to slander me. I gave to the attendant the document about my service dogs & he refused to accept it.
Stop discrimination against persons like me as you are in Canada & Canada is a place with charter of rights & freedoms & Quebec as well. Educate yourselves about the laws .
IT IS A LIE THAT MY DOGS WERE JUMPING- THEY WERE ON MY WALKER WHICH is a mobility aid not a baby cart - can you notice a difference ? (I HAVE METAL SCREWS IN MY ANKLES & AM OFFICIALLY DISABLED)
THE OWNER NEEDS TO CHECK HIS MORAL VALUES AS IT SEEMS HIS MORAL COMPAS IS OFF as he was not there & is presenting a distorted view of the event.
He seems to ENJOY ATTACKING ridiculing & DISRESPECTING AN OLDER, DISABLED WOMAN... In my opinion, this is trait of a toxic person.
I asked to speak to the owner but the attendant said he is not there so how can the owner reply as he even was not there ?
My dog is for my protection & he barked once to warn me of danger!
My other dog is the breed that is known not to bark . My dogs are very clean , vaccinated & had their service dog harnesses as per human rights law.
Honestly, the quality here surprised me. The meat was seasoned perfectly & those red onions actually tasted fresh. The bread was easily the best part though toasted just right on the outside but still soft enough to soak up all the juices. Definitely has that authentic feel.
It's a very pleasant place, & above all, the staff are kind. The food is delicious & the portions are generous. The cashier is very attentive & friendly, It's my first time here, & the service is incredible.
