LE BOSPHORE presents an authentic Mediterranean and Turkish culinary journey, specializing in expertly grilled meats and vibrant flavors. The menu features a selection of succulent kebabs, including lamb and chicken, prepared over an open flame to achieve a perfect char and tenderness. Diners can explore a variety of mezze platters, showcasing classic dips like hummus and baba ghanoush, alongside fresh salads and savory pastries. The restaurant emphasizes traditional preparation methods, bringing the rich tastes of the region to life with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. This establishment offers a robust dining experience rooted in the bold and diverse culinary heritage of the Mediterranean and Turkey.
LE BOSPHORE is widely recognized for offering an authentic and high-quality Turkish dining experience, with many patrons praising the flavorful grills, generous portions, and fresh, warm bread. The atmosphere is frequently described as warm, family-friendly, and well-decorated, making it a popular choice for both casual meals and special events. While most visitors highlight the professional and welcoming nature of the staff, some experiences are marred by inconsistent service speeds, occasional long wait times, or issues with temperature control in the dining area. Despite these critiques, the overall consensus points to a strong value for money and a culinary destination that consistently delivers delicious, memorable dishes that keep customers planning their return.
J'ai eu une très bonne expérience au restaurant Le Bosphore. La nourriture était délicieuse, fraîche & bien préparée. Le service était chaleureux & professionnel, & l'ambiance était agréable. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant à tous ceux qui aiment la cuisine turque.
Nous sommes arrivés au restaurant LE BOSPHORE ce dimanche soir pour fêter l'anniversaire de ma fille (nous étions une famille de 5 personnes). Une serveuse qui ne parle pas français a pris notre commande après un accueil très froid. Des menus sales, pleins de tâches d'huile... Nous avons attendu 10 minutes, puis elle est revenue pour nous dire que 3 plats qu'on avait commandés n'étaient plus disponibles. On a changé notre commande. Après 15 minutes, elle nous a apporté 2 salades de la maison (offertes), avec des ustensiles (dont 2 cassés) & une bouteille d'eau sans verres. Ensuite, après une heure d'attente, j'ai remarqué que la serveuse servait les gens qui sont arrivés avant nous. Alors lorsqu'on a décidé de quitter les lieux sans manger, j'ai parlé avec une des serveuses pour lui demander le temps d'attente, elle ne nous a pas répondu. Donc on est allés dans un autre restaurant, & nous n'y retournerons plus jamais. C'est une expérience très décevante, un service désastreux avec un personnel irrespectueux.
May 11, 2026
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Very disappointing experience overall at Le Bosphore.
From the moment we arrived for our reservation, the restaurant felt extremely disorganized. There was barely any staff available to greet or seat us, & multiple (6/8) chairs at our table had bread crumbs, water, or sticky wine stains on them. We ended up cleaning & swapping chairs ourselves because no staff was around to help.
Unfortunately, the cleanliness issues continued throughout the evening. Several utensils still had visible food residue on them, & the menus were heavily grease-stained to the point where wiping one down left orange residue on the napkin.
After spending quite a while choosing our meals, we were only then informed that there was no more lamb available, forcing literally everyone at the table to completely change their orders. This could easily have been communicated beforehand.
The service was extremely slow & chaotic overall. Complimentary appetizers were appreciated, & some items were decent, but one sauce tasted questionable.
When the main dishes arrived, they came out one by one over a 10-15 minute span instead of together. At one point, servers were visibly wandering around trying to figure out which table ordered which plates, & we had to wave them down three separate times ourselves (3 dishes).
The food itself was also underwhelming. I also asked three separate times for an accompaniment that never arrived.
Basic service was lacking throughout the evening as well. For a table of eight, we initially received only two medium-sized water bottles & had to ask for more water ourselves. Servers do not check on table if everything is fine - even if they are friendly, yet lost.
We originally planned on staying for dessert, but after the overall experience & extremely long service times, we decided to leave instead, skipping the included tea, etc.
I cannot fathom the fact this restaurant has over 3 stars.
The restaurant has potential aesthetically, but the cleanliness, organization, service, & food quality all need major improvement.
We came to Le Bosphore for Brunch on Mother's Day since we heard good comments about their dinner menu. The service was so slow & inattentive. When we were sat, the table was still dirty & when she cleaned it (probably with a dirty rag) the table smelled mildew. They then set the table but we were missing utensils & some of them were dirty. When we finally ordered & received our food a little while later, we got served cold-ish eggs that were supposed to be sunny side up but looked & tasted like plastic since they were way over cooked. We barely got any fruits when other tables got served a decent amount for the number of people present. We had to ask for bread & water & the bread was burnt. When we asked for new bread, the server said it would take a while & that we should start with the burnt bread first. I will never come here again. I think it's sad to offer such a service when there aren't many Arab/Turkish restaurants in Montreal that we can support.
I had a wonderful experience at LE BOSPHORE. The service was absolutely excellent, & the staff made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived. Everything was well organized, & the atmosphere was warm & comfortable.
A special thanks to Soukaina for providing such outstanding service very friendly, attentive, & professional. It truly made the visit even more enjoyable.
I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great service & a pleasant dining experience. Definitely deserving of 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Expérience absolument honteuse au restaurant Le Bosphore.
Service inexistant : tables sans verres, sans eau, rien. Après avoir commandé, nous avons attendu plus de 2 heures sans être servis. Quand les plats sont arrivés, ce n'était pas ce qu'on avait demandé, & plusieurs personnes n'ont rien reçu du tout.
Le pire reste l'attitude du propriétaire : irrespectueux, aucun professionnalisme, aucune excuse. Il nous a carrément mis dehors après nous avoir fait attendre presque 3 heures sans manger.
Franchement, c'est le pire restaurant que j'ai vu de ma vie. À fui
THE GOOD:
The Food - The food was pretty good, albeit a bit expensive for what you get. We got the platter for 4 & the chicken wings it came with, in particular, were very nicely seasoned.
THE OKAY:
The Atmosphere - The atmosphere is good enough that you could take a date there. Nothing you would seek out, but not bad.
THE BAD:
The Wait - We waited over 2 hours for our food, & watched a few other tables opt to leave after waiting for well over an hour. When the food finally ended up coming they still never brought out the side of bread it was supposed to come with or any of the sides we ordered.
The Service - To say the service was bad wouldn't be entirely true; it was simply nonexistent. We ordered right after we sat down & asked also asked for some water to start. After 45 minutes we had to go find the server to ask her to bring over some water. At no point during our over two hour wait did she come over to the table to see how we were doing or if we needed anything. When we asked her about the wait for the food she told us'It's not my fault, the kitchen is just taking a long time. It's Valentine's day so obviously waits are going to be long.'
By a wide margin Le Bosphore gets awarded the worst restaurant experience I've ever had.
Bosphore - À éviter si vous êtes pressé !
Même avec une réservation, préparez-vous à attendre au moins une heure. Mon expérience a été un vrai regret : après 45 minutes d'attente, j'ai finalement appelé un autre restaurant & trouvé une table à La Maison Grecque, un établissement familial depuis 1980, connu pour ses calamars parmi les meilleurs de Montréal & ses plats halal savoureux.
Aujourd'hui, des amis ont tenté le Bosphore & pour 150 $, le verdict est sans appel : déception totale. Une heure d'attente pour ça… Je confirme : mieux vaut aller ailleurs.
