Chef Istanbul est perçu comme une adresse turque authentique au centre-ville avec du pain frais fait maison et des viandes grillées savoureuses, les plats phares comme le kebab et le shawarma étant souvent salués pour leur goût et leur rapport qualité-prix; les sandwichs, notamment au poulet et à l'agneau, sont fréquemment recommandés et la soupe de lentilles et le labneh reçoivent aussi des éloges, tout comme les frites croustillantes et les accompagnements soignés. Le service est généralement chaleureux et rapide, l'atmosphère conviviale et accessible, apprécié par les étudiants et les familles, et la nourriture est décrite comme généreuse avec des portions qui rassasient. De nombreux avis vantent la diversité du menu et la fraîcheur des ingrédients, tandis que certains témoignages signalent des expériences variables selon le jour ou le plat, avec des plats parfois moins réussis ou des portions plus petites pour le prix. Une fermeture temporaire pour un problème électrique est mentionnée, avec l'espoir d'une réouverture prochaine; malgré cela, le lieu est souvent présenté comme une excellente option pour goûter une cuisine turque de qualité à un prix raisonnable et pour son accueil chaleureux.
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
17 janv. 2026
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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!
Got the chicken plate, chicken felt undercooked, portions were very small for the price, atmosphere is bad upstairs looks like a storage place, the servers were not very welcoming, I would recommend going to Antep Kebab instead
10 août 2025
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absolute banger i got the kebab sandwich with tzatziki sauce it tastes like the doner kebabs from austria & my friend told me the fries are incredibly good
Chef Istanbul serves authentic Turkish food in downtown Montreal. Their freshly baked bread & juicy grilled meats, like the flavorful Adana kebab, are even better than what experienced in Turkey & Germany! The lentil soup is a comforting classic, & everything is served fresh & fast. With friendly service, delicious menus, & large portions at reasonable prices, it's the perfect go-to for a casual yet satisfying meals.
The lentil soup was warm & delicious, it reminded me home especially with their freshly baked bread . Adana kebab was perfectly done! Definitely going to eat again!
Very nice place with kind staff. The food is super delicious & tasteful. They bake their own bread, & I would suggest ask for extras! We ordered tea as well after the kebabs & it completed our meal. Highly recommended & would go back here again!
The soup was perfect during a cold night, along with a delicious kebab sandwich & a cup of tea that hit the spot. Great service & hospitality by Mohammad & Latif.
This is the best Turkish food in Montreal -- hands down! I've eaten here many times, & have come to learn that I can't just buy the kebab; but I have to get the homemade fries & sauce too; & enjoy it with some cold ayran & hot çay --- now that's a whole experience that I wasn't brave enough to have in just one sitting. It's an'eat-in' & a'take-out' kind of meal. May God richly bless the restaurant owner(s), & staff, for always providing quality food & service! 🙏🏼😋🤩😁
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.
