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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Waqas

5.0

EXCELLENT food, amazing staff & Management. Authentic food.

Jun 4, 2024

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Muhammad

Tried there chicken sanwich with extras spocy garlic sauce in the sandwich.. Thats the best one you can ever have! Amazing service & taste!

Jun 3, 2024

Roman

2.0

The portion is small (kebab) & the taste is very neutral. In Slovakia & Ukraine the taste is three times better & portions almost two times bigger.

Riddy

Food was delicious! Restaurant had a homely feel. Staff is great, they treat customers well. Food is well priced as well. Family meal will comfortably feed 5 adults.

Jun 1, 2024

Adil

Amazing delicious sandwich & tea. InshaAllah ill visit it again on my next trip to Montreal

May 28, 2024

Nissrine

Delicious food & warm service a must try

May 25, 2024

Aya

Amazing staff & food

Gibran

Tasty food at reasonable prices. Excellent service with food made to order with generous portions. Loved the ambiance.

Gretta

Falafel pitas were soooo good (& they actually make the pitas in-house! wow!). The fries are also really nice--golden & crispy. I've found my new falafel spot downtown for sure! The owner was there, I think, & he was so nice & responded to all my questions.

Maria

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

May 24, 2024

Mark

Amazing Lamb sandwhich!

May 23, 2024

Alejandro

Great food, great service, great staff

May 21, 2024

EquipCare

The best sandwiches in town! 🔥

May 20, 2024

Abdallah

Amazing food, the atmosphere is very calm & welcoming, the owner was EXTREMELY generous & nice. I'm also going to give a 5 STAR to the prices, amazing prices compared to other restaurants in the area & also in different cities we have been too. Good job 👏🏻

May 19, 2024

Very very delicious authentic turkish sandwiches.

Haider

Excellent Turkish food, thank you very much

May 18, 2024

Esra

3.0

Türk restorana diye geldik ancak aman aman da memnun kalmadik. Çalisan Türk yok gibiydi. Türk adi ama Türk hizmeti zaten yoktu. Self servis ancak biraz daha Self olsa masayi ben silecektim en son. Bir daha gitmem galiba. Lezzet de orta dereceydi.

May 15, 2024

Hanie

Great kebab sandwiches!

May 12, 2024

Les doners sont excellents: pain frais cuit sur place, généreux en tout (garniture & sauce aussi). Les frites sont délicieuses & croustillantes. Le thé : une tuerie!!!!! Le serveur a été très sympathique. Nous avons adoré! À refaire!!

Clélia

Délicieux

May 10, 2024

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