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.
Main course food was amazing. Lentil soup is must try & its a sufficient amount. Mixed grill was great. lamb piece was very soft. I would give them 5 under food category but konafa was not done well. Just to mention that response of gentleman on reception/ order desk was not welcoming. Before food, attitude of reception person at counter matter a lot. Rest, if you are in Montreal, its a great food option.
The owner was very nice, friendly & professional also he offered us free Turkish tea which was very generous & nice of him !! I 100% recommend this place
Good food & affordable prices. It's a self service place with very friendly staff. We (my daughter & I) sat & ate plate of kebabs & falafel. During our meal the chef Offered us Arabic tomato rice complimentary with running tea.
Restaurant rapide turc. Un endroit authentique & sans prétention avec un menu de brochettes & de sandwich faits de pain maison. Tout était délicieux. Nous avons pris l'assiette de filet mignon & de brochettes à l'agneau. La soupe aux lentilles que nous voisins de tables mangeaient semblait aussi excellente.
Aug 8, 2024
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5/5 I'm totallyyyy satisfied. I really liked the place. The food was delicious (I had a lamb sandwich). They treat you very nicely. Everything is perfect at this place. Believe me, you will never regret it!
Near Concordia. wide variety of turkish food made to order. Food was ok, service was good. staff is friendly. place is clean. Feels like a knock off of a famous sandwhich place a few blocks down.
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 😋
You cannot go wrong with the spicy chicken sandwich. The sandwich was delicious, the value was great, the seating is comfortable, & the service was excellent. Definitely my new go to spot for my lunch when I'm on campus. I finished my meal with a hot Turkish tea which was the perfect way to end my lunch experience.
