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Le Petit Sao

Downtown
4.5$$
OPEN11:30 am - 9 pm
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Le Petit Sao Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Fast casual Modern Vietnamese restaurant. Our homemade menu includes Bun Bowls, Banh Mi, Pho Soups, Salads and more. We also have Viet appetizers to share with cold asian beers, cocktails or wine ! #nontraditionalbutmadewithlotsoflove

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Reviews for Le Petit Sao

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (500+)
*as of 2026-02-01
5★
72%
4★
13%
3★
6%
2★
9%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Reviews present Le Petit Sao as a cozy, clean Vietnamese spot with fast, attentive service and generous portions at affordable prices. Diners praise a diverse menu that includes chicken pho, bun bowls, banh mi, spring rolls and a pandan dessert, frequently highlighting flavorful broths and fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and the space as charming, with many noting it works well for lunch or a casual dinner in Montreal's Old Port. The staff are seen as helpful with recommendations and allergy questions, which adds to the overall value. On the downside, a few readers report moments of slower service during busy times, some items like certain banh mi or broth not meeting every expectation, and occasional chilly drafts from open doors. Despite these quibbles, the consensus leans positive with praise for the food quality, portions, and reasonable prices, making Le Petit Sao a reliable, casual option for a Vietnamese meal.
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2.0

Diarrhée en jet en place, assurez que vous avez un système digestif robuste.

Feb 10, 2026
on Google
5.0

Great food & great staff. 10/10

Feb 9, 2026
on Google
5.0

EDIT: I have since updated my review after getting in contact with the manager who mentioned that they are working on the way that special requests/notes show up on their tickets because currently they are having an issue with this, & also offered me a complementary meal. Much appreciated!

Original review: Every time I order online for pickup I ask for no coriander/parsley, & every time I still have it on my food. Also this time they forgot my drink, insisted it was in the bag, I get back to my office & it's not there so I have to walk back. The food is great but the attention to detail is severely lacking.

Jan 30, 2026
on Google

I'm writing this review while I'm still sitting in the restaurant because the meal I just had was THAT GOOD! Please do yourself a favour & come eat here for a delicious Vietnamese meal!

Jan 17, 2026
on Google

My three kids & two parents ate here after AURA at the Basilica Notre Dame. The space is super cozy & clean & the food was excellent. We tried the Pho, Pad Pho, & Bun. We were very happy with the choice. The prices are much better than the bar-food options nearby & the food is better! The server also was very tolerant & helpful when we had an allergy question.

Jan 1, 2026
on Google

I'm a regular here - everything on the menu is full of flavor!

Jan 1, 2026
on Google

delicious chicken pho here! perfectly hit the soup craving. their pandan dessert is so creamy & not too sweet (which i love).

Dec 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

The staff were super friendly, the food was delicious & reasonably priced, & the place was generally cozy.

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

Belle découverte. Plats copieux, savoureux & c'est très abordable

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

Bonne bouffe, super choix de repas. De grosse assiette. Seule bémol: j'ai eu très froid toute le temps du repas avec la porte d'entrée qui ouvrait & fermait & l'air climatisé était aussi allumé

Dec 12, 2025
on Google

Soupe de légumes délicieuse. C'est exactement ce que je voulais. Service rapide & agréable

Dec 6, 2025
on Google

La soupe de légumes, un régal !

Dec 5, 2025
on Google

DANGER. BEWARE. This is the THIRD time I find a foreign material in my food. The first time was a metal washer. I advised for SAFETY concerns they didn't seem to care & offered me a refund which I didn't accept, ridiculous I found metal in my soup! I thought they ask to see it, they explained where they thought it came from & that's about it.

Stopped going for a while then started again, not many options around there.

A few more times I would find chicken bits in a vegetable meal!

BUT Again in two meals we found some kind of wood/ceramic pieces that are NOT food. & of course the wood was at the bottom of the soup so ate two full meals with wood/ceramic at bottom! Pretty sharp edges. THAT'S THE LAST TIME. DISGUSTED.

& guess what else, someone in the kitchen must be sick because after two meals yesterday I'm sick like a dog.

This place is not safe & I have no idea if this only happens to me or if others choose not to advise. At this point it's a SERIOUS safety concern.

Nov 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Vraiment mon restaurant préféré à Montréal. Les nems + bol de l'île des soeurs = meilleur combo 😍

Vraiment c'est un régal, les portions sont généreuses. Une chance je n'habite pas le quartier sinon je mangerai là chaque jour 😅

Nov 27, 2025
on Google

A lovely lunch spot with super friendly & helpful staff. They helped me choose - without pushing the bigger sizes. I had a small grilled chicken pho, a grill tofu fresh roll, & a small bottle of beer. CA$35 (with tip included)
Yet - the star of my lunch was their house made SATE! An unforgettable condiment!

Nov 26, 2025
on Google

Savoureux, de grandes portions & super service!

Nov 15, 2025
on Google

🥢🇻🇳 Le Petit Sao - un vent de fraîcheur vietnamienne à Montréal

Entre authenticité & ambiance conviviale, Le Petit Sao est une adresse où l'on vient bien manger, partager & sourire, fidèle à leur philosophie familiale 💚

👉 Ce qu'on a goûté :?Mini soupe pho au poulet: légère, savoureuse & bien équilibrée, parfaite en entrée?Bol bún au tofu: portions généreuses, un plat complet & gourmand (même si j'aurais aimé un peu plus de légumes 🥒 par rapport au vermicelle)

✅ Points forts :?• Service rapide, attentionné & chaleureux?• Prix abordable (~25$ par personne entree+plat) 💰?• Parfait pour un lunch ou un dîner sans prise de tête

⚠? Petit conseil : arrivez dès midi, le restaurant se remplit vite

💬 Verdict : un excellent rapport qualité-prix pour un vietnamien moderne, resto rapide.

Nov 9, 2025
on Google
2.0

Le banh mi au poulet était sec & pas goûteux. Très normal.

Nov 6, 2025
on Google
5.0

Was an excellent experience. The food was remarkable.

Nov 5, 2025
on Google

Magnifique endroit , délicieux & propre ❤?

Nov 5, 2025
on Google