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Chef Istanbul

Downtown
4.4$ & $$
OPEN11 am - Midnight
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Chef Istanbul Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Turkish halal cuisine Grilled BBQ, Shawarma/Doners with tasty Fresh Home made Turkish Bread

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74%
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Reviews for Chef Istanbul

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
74%
4★
8%
3★
5%
2★
13%
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Review Summary

Chef Istanbul in downtown Montreal near Concordia is widely praised for authentic Turkish flavors, generous portions, and homemade bread at good value. Reviewers highlight kebab, lamb and chicken shawarma, doner, and falafel, with the lentil soup and labneh often called standout items and fries noted as excellent. The staff are frequently described as friendly and attentive, with guests recalling thoughtful hospitality such as complimentary bread or tea and a welcoming owner. The atmosphere is cozy and suitable for students and families alike, and the food is consistently fresh and well prepared. Some notes mention occasional service inconsistencies, a few dishes not meeting a diner's taste, and variability depending on who is working, plus practical details like self service, upstairs seating, and accessibility concerns. There is also mention of a temporary closure and requests for updated hours. Overall, it is regarded as one of the city's best Turkish options, with many recommending the kebab and chicken sandwiches and praising the fresh bread and flavorful dips.
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I come here often, the staff is kind & the food is always fresh. The fries, chicken sandwich & the lahmajoun are worth trying.

Nov 10, 2024
on Google

The same type of sandwich as Antep offer but with lower quality! Just the bread is fresh but the quality of the meat is not good! The lamb kebab sandwich has a very bad smell!

Nov 7, 2024
on Google

One of the top Doner places I've tried so far. Freshly baked bread, crunchy veggies, perfecly-spiced meat topped with an exceptional sauce. Only problem is to choose, which sandwiches will you order today. & super-ftiendly staff is a cherry on top!

Sep 30, 2024
on Google

I visited this place for the first time, located in the heart of downtown, had a yogurt tantuni plate & a beef dinner sandwich. I enjoyed both but I prefer the yogurt tantuni. The sandwich lacked flavor but that could just be me. I dipped the sandwich into the yogurt sauce from the other plate lol. I then enjoyed it 😊 The Kunefe with vanilla ice cream was a first for me. It was a pleasant surprise, perfect level of sweetness & becomes rich with the ice cream. It was a perfect meal after a long day at work. I would come back for the yogurt tantuni & kunefe but would also try other items. Round 2: I had the beef plate & it was a real treat. The meat was fantastic, the dipping sauce was amazing, & the bread was fresh out of the oven literally. If you want fresh tasty Turkish kebab, this is the place to go to. I'll try other items soon 😋

Aug 4, 2024
on Google

The lentil soup here is so good, especially with their fresh bread. However, I'm not a fan of their sandwiches.

Jul 25, 2024
on Google

One of the best halal restaurants in Montreal! Tastey, fresh, reasonable price & the best thing is their portion. I ordered for one & it was more than enough for both me & my daughter.

Jul 24, 2024
on Google

Food is fresh & delicious. The bread is simply amazing. One of my favorite places downtown.

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

Pleasantly surprised, if you have throat or jaw issues these sandwiches are great. Easy bite & chew, nicely seasoned & they give you hot peppers on the side to dose your desired heat. Lots of fresh herbs & not greasy Very friendly service & very clean. edit: their lentil soup has saved my life when I was feeling lousy so many times since this spring I love this place

Jun 21, 2024
on Google

My go to place to eat in between class to get a healthy option that feels like a home cooked meal. The food is freshly cooked & delicious. The hospitality that I experienced was warm from the owner to the employees.

Jun 15, 2024
on Google

Delicious fresh grilled meat sandwiches, attentive service & tea as bonus. I had lamb & will defitely come back for more!

May 24, 2024
on Google

If you're looking for clean, delicious & nutritious food for a reasonable price, this is absolutely the place for you. Bread is baked fresh for every order, the meats are cooked fresh & do not forget to grab a cup of delicious tea before heading out. This place is a gem.

May 7, 2024
on Google