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

4.4 468 ratings

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Adam

5.0

J'ai adoré le sandwich, il est remplie de saveurs & le service est impeccable

Jan 25, 2026

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Afc

C vrm un beau lieux pour manger je vous le conseil

Rahim

Latif was amazing server amazing food would definitely recommend them

KohSaar

Mashallah excellent food

Jan 22, 2026

Thelma

La nourriture est excellente & le personnel est très serviable

Jan 21, 2026

Owen

Best chef ever so kind, & make sure we were all taken care of Staff was great

Jan 18, 2026

Ben

They served me a free traditional lentil soup after my hard working day for completely free without even asking them.
The man at the cashier is very kind, one time it was almost going to close & one of their cooks gave me his own dinner kebab because he couldn't cook anymore.
This is really an amazing place to eat in the meat is delicious 10/10

Jan 17, 2026

Tiger

By far the best Turkish food in Montreal, their variety of meats & their exceptional labneh is exquisite. Quality is always top tier & their service is excellent. Highly recommend!

Jan 15, 2026

Diego

Really the best chicken sandwich I've had in Montreal. Great service & very affordable, the labneh & the chicken are the stars of the sandwich. truly recommend this spot if your looking for a great sandwich & crispy fries.

Amazing chicken shawarma

Sophia

Very good food., friendly & nice staff.

Jan 14, 2026

Yusuf

Wawooo…. Simply amazing❤?🥰😘😍✌?

Jan 13, 2026

Maryam

The best❤?❤?😍

Jan 10, 2026

3.0

I got lamb sandwich & I didn't like the taste. It smelled aubergine like I got the aubergine sandwich.

Damien

incroyable c'était trop bon

Jan 2, 2026

Tarim

Magnifique restaurant le service est impecable je recommende

SharCie

The food is exceptional & the service too. The owner of the store was so kind to me especially as I was a student. I was amazed when I took a bite of the chicken shawarma & it was too good. It's a place I will visit again for the taste & the ambiance. Very cozy & I would recommend everyone to try it.

Dec 13, 2025

Alex

It was my first time visiting Chef Istanbul. I came here after a friend recommended it. I tried their kebab with fries & had a guava juice, everything was amazing. On top of that, the staff was super nice. I definitely recommend it!

Dec 12, 2025

Enrique

The dishes are amazing! Must try if if the area!

Nathan

Great food. Great service.

Dec 10, 2025

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