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
Across reviews, Le Petit Sao is seen as a cozy, affordable Vietnamese spot with friendly staff, generous portions, and a mix of crowd pleasing dishes like pho, banh mi, and fresh rolls, earning praise for flavorful food and a welcoming vibe. The experience is described as quick and attentive, with many noting good value for the money and consistent quality that keeps customers returning for the friendly atmosphere. Some details show room for improvement, including occasional coriander requests not being respected, a missing drink, and occasional gaps in order accuracy, though the management has engaged with customers and offered solutions. All in all, Le Petit Sao is regarded as a dependable casual option in Montreal for a satisfying Vietnamese meal, balancing authenticity with a modern, approachable vibe.
I enjoyed my pho (even though it came with chicken & did not have a beef option, which is a bit strange in pho terms), but my girlfriend did not like the tofu. So 4 star is a middle ground. The atmosphere & service were great though.
Restaurant de bols vietnamiens à bon prix dans le Vieux-Montréal. Nous avons aimé nos plats. J'ai toutefois eu froid dans le restaurant. Le service a été excellent.
Apr 11, 2026
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My wife & I had gone downtown for the day & & at one pointe we got hungry we found petit Sao & decided to give it a try. & we are so happy we did.very reasonable prices & the food & service was amazing & the place is very kinda cool inside it's small & very cool. I would recommend trying it.
Le propriétaire & sa famille sont des personnes exceptionnelles qui ont à coeur l'expérience client. La soupe au bouillon de poulet est exceptionnelle & le Tofu est délicieux. Je suggère les croustilles de crevettes en attendant votre commande.
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.
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!
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
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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
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.
