At La Ligne Rouge, the doner and comfort food consistently hit the mark with honest flavors and no artificial fuss, served by a straightforward, friendly team that keeps it real; it feels like a true community staple many return to year after year. The portions are generous, the seasoning reliable, and the prices hard to beat, with customers noting quick, attentive service and a casual, welcoming vibe. The location near the metro makes it a convenient stop for a solid meal, though some reviewers complain about no delivery options and cash only payments, and a few visits were marred by hours or a disconnect between online listings and actual openings. Favorites like the doner sandwich, poutine, fries with tzatziki, and gyro are repeatedly highlighted as top choices, and several visitors declare La Ligne Rouge among the best places for a quick bite in town. Overall, the tone is that of a dependable, no frills favorite where quality and consistency matter more than embellishment.
We drove all the way from the Bell Center to La Ligne Rouge last night in the middle of a snowstorm, only to be completely disrespected while waiting in line & minding our own business.
The employee/owner wrapping the pitas told the group of kids in front of him,'je m'en fous des autres personnes en arrière de vous,' & went on to say they were regulars & that he didn't care at all about the people waiting behind them. Hearing an employee openly say he doesn't care about other customers was shocking & incredibly unprofessional.
Coming from a family of restaurant owners-my uncles & father-in-law have all run restaurants-I know how demanding the industry can be. Even on their toughest days, however, they always treated customers with respect.
best doner, great portions... No BS fake over-the-top niceness, just a staff that does their job & keeps it real. A true community cornerstone that never disappoints. Thanks for the consistent, well-seasoned & delicious meals over the years.
Mar 18, 2026
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Nothing fancy & embelishment here; just straight up good, comfort food from friendly people. It's my go-to place for anything doner. It's also right next to the metro station, making it a great stop for great food.
J'ai enlevé un point au service juste parce qu'il n'y a pas de livraisons ou de service Uber Eat & que je peux pas en manger aussi souvent que je voudrais 🥲
I only gave 5 stars because I've been eating there since I was a kid & they have the best doner in town but I'm really disappointed because it said it was open on google & when I got there it was closed. I drove all the way from Laval so I was pissed but anyway enjoy the vacation. & please update your opening hours 🥲
Gotta be born & raised in canada & canada only to eat there twice. Guy sticking food with bare hands after counting the money 10$ for potato & cheese & his fingers
😡😡😡😡😡😡Je ne comprends pas comment ils informent les clients qu'ils acceptent uniquement le paiement en cash. On vous dit simplement : « Si vous voulez prendre, OK, sinon on ne peut rien faire. »
C'est vraiment décevant & pas professionnel.
Classic doner spot, visiting from out of town & friend of mine said it was a must stop. Did not disappoint. Done was delicious & super cheap. Thanks!!!
Terrific service. Friendly, attentive, ready to serve. The donor sandwich is incomparable. The tzatziki sauce is to die for. Best sandwich in Montreal, maybe all of North America. & the price can't be beat.
Service à fuir, kebab petit & pas très bon, & incapacité du personnel à avertir que c'est un paiement exclusivement en liquide lors de la commande. Il serait plus intelligent de prendre soin de le dire aux clients plutôt que de ne compter que sur l'affichage pas forcément évident.
Oct 25, 2025
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Je suis passer un nombre incalculable de fois devant donc j'ai décider de m'y arrêter & d'y manger. Le personnel peut paraître vraiment brut & peu chaleureux aux premiers abords. Les frites sont vraiment bonnes (la mayo également), le trip 1 est vraiment top. Par contre le sous marin est « bon » sans plus.
Y aller de temps en temps oui mais régulièrement non
