The reviews paint Gunaydin as a lively, welcoming hub of authentic Turkish flavors where breakfast and brunch are standout experiences, with fresh breads, mezes, ayran, jams, and a range of grilled meats that are described as tender, juicy, and well seasoned. Diners repeatedly praise generous portions, flavorful kebabs, Adana, kofta, and pide, and a warm, friendly staff with a comforting atmosphere, sometimes enhanced by Turkish music and elegant decor. The service is highlighted as attentive and the atmosphere makes guests feel at home. Many mention the Ramadan menu and breakfast as highlights, and the presentation and overall authenticity are commonly praised, with some calling it the best Turkish restaurant in Montreal and Canada by certain reviewers. A few notes of caveat include that prices can be high for the portions, there can be lines during peak hours, and some mornings or brunch options feel pricey or vary in traditional feel; reservations are advisable to avoid waits. Overall Gunaydin is presented as a top Turkish dining destination with consistent quality, strong hospitality, and a memorable ambiance.
Ate supper here last night with my husband, it was our first time having Turkish food. We were blown away by the hospitality & generosity! We are Avid foodies & this is the best service we have ever had in all of Canada. The manager or owner was so kind & answered all our questions & heave us not 1, but 2 free appetizers. & free tea with our dessert. The zipper alters kept checking in on us. Wow, I would give more than 5 stars if I could. Thank you very much, we will definitely be returning.
Update; returned for breakfast this morning with my mom. We were both blown away at the breakfast special for 2. Such a beautiful presentation & generous portion with tea! We also ordered their Turkish coffee (my first time having that) & loved it!
Sep 7, 2025
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Authentic Turkish breakfast that makes me feel like I'm back home in Istlanbul! I highly recommend everyone to try this spot at least once, especially as a family or a group!
This was an unexpected surprise. In a good way. I wasn't expecting it to be so busy but there was a bit of a line to get in. First surprise. The decor & ambiance was beautiful & different & the settings & tables equally so. Very clean. It had a high end feel. Second surprise. That chandelier in the center is stunning & I was hoping it was well fastened to the ceiling because my daughter was sitting under it. When I asked about the cucumber yogurt appetizer, I was told that it was like tzatziki... yes but minus the garlic. That garlic makes a difference, at least for me. However, the bread that came with was outstanding. We were 7 & ordered two assorted grilled meat platters for 4. When asked if they could make one of them for 3, they did. The grilled meats were good. I thought the chicken was amazing. All the meats were grilled perfectly. Not overwhelmed with BBQ taste. The spices used were also excellent. All in all, nothing was too exotic for a North American pallet. Third surprise. The service was very good but I would add... very stealth & polite. We had no room for dessert & I can't remember if there even was any. We took doggy bags home. There was a lot of food on those platters. The only reason they are one star short of five is that they provide butter knives to cut meat... it was a bit of a struggle. If they change their knives or add serated versions, I'll change my rating & add a star.
Un grand merci à Leila pour son service exceptionnel ! Elle a été incroyablement accueillante, attentive & toujours souriante. Elle a pris le temps de bien expliquer les plats & de s'assurer que tout se passait à merveille. Son professionnalisme & sa gentillesse ont vraiment rendu l'expérience encore plus agréable. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant, en grande partie grâce à l'excellent service de Leila !
