Monday

11 am - 11 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 11 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 11 pm

Thursday

11 am - 11 pm

Friday

11 am - Midnight

Saturday

11 am - Midnight

Sunday

11 am - 11 pm

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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*as of 2026-04-01

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Saly

5.0

Accueil chaleureux & professionnel dans ce restaurant de spécialités turques grillades. Les parts sont copieux & très bons. Les viandes sont tendres & goutus. Le pain pita est fait sur place & servi chaud.Comptez 20 € pour un menu assiette. Très belle expérience

Sep 29, 2024

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Shahadet

The taste of the food was good. Shawarma would be better than the platte

Sep 27, 2024

Julie

Not sure if they are the same owners as antep kebab but it's the same concept. They bake their own bread in house. Their chicken is so tender & juicy. Perfect lunch spot if you're in the city. It can take a little longer than average to get your food but it's so worth it cause they do everything in house.

Sep 25, 2024

David

amazing sandwiches

Sam

Amazing sandwiches. Real Turkish delight

Sep 23, 2024

Annie

Vraiment délicieux! Merci! Le pain est frais, viande savoureuse! Umami!

Sep 21, 2024

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Sep 18, 2024

Sayyed

The food taste is fantastic. The quality is perfect.

Sep 15, 2024

Eltaj

portions may look small because the plate is big, but it was more than enough with great service aswell. The cashier was so friendly with us he didnt accept our tip

Sep 14, 2024

Kamal

Halal Food ✔️ Great Taste ✔️ Great Service, very Courteous ✔️ Friendly Atmosphere ✔️ I ordered a mix BBQ, & it was made very well.

Sep 9, 2024

Nasreddine

Super sympa excellente cuisine authentique & parfait accueil je recommande sans hésite

Sep 7, 2024

Younes

4.0

The food is certainly very good ! The bread is amazing however the Service is very bad ! I was charged extra ! When challenged the guy pretended that he charged me for any drink ( juice included while I only asked for a can ). No excuses from the cashier ! & condescending attitude! It's sad because my first visit I had a different & better experience!

Sep 2, 2024

Sarah

Le pain était très bon, & bien chargée en viandes. 👌

Komal

Soo good!

Sep 1, 2024

Dheya

The food was really good. But the service is so bad. They never serve you your plate. We had to go up & down multiple times to get our dishes. I think with such food quality, the service could be improved.

Safwan

I have really enjoyed their meal platter. The kebabs are very delicious.

Alireza

The quality of the food is really great

Aug 29, 2024

Karim

J'ai récemment dîné chez Chef Istanbul & j'ai été très impressionné. Les plats étaient absolument délicieux, avec des saveurs authentiques & bien équilibrées. L'équipe était également très serviable & attentionnée, ce qui a rendu l'expérience encore plus agréable. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant & j'y retournerai certainement !

Aug 25, 2024

LeVar

The food & service were amazing! We were offered a cup of Turkish tea that washed down the food, wonderful experience!

Mpaly

Excellent service

Aug 24, 2024

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