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Le Petit Sao

Downtown
4.5$$
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Le Petit Sao Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (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

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on Google4.4 (500+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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71%
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Review Summary

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.
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L'odeur des égouts nous prend directement en entrant, par le fait même je constate que ce n'est pas très propre, c'est même très sale. J'ai tout de même commander une soupe Pho aux légumes en me disant de ne pas me fier aux apparences mais malheureusement très décevant. Le bouillon de poulet manque de goût & les légumes n'étaient pas frais, morceaux de coriandre moisie & laitue brune. Je n'y retournerai pas

Jan 24, 2024
on Google

Très bon Banh mi dans le Vieux-Port ! Je le recommande, aussi les soupes Pho, super bonnes & à bons prix! D'habitude il a l'option boeuf mais cette fois-ci elle n'était pas sur le menu? Super bonne bouffe, pas un super service malheureusement:(

Jan 20, 2024
on Google

Amazing. Service was great, super cute atmosphere. Chicken was the best chicken I have ever tasted. Everything was so flavourful, hot, & arrived quickly. Pho broth was also amazing. We ordered the pho & the vermicelli salad & they were equally fantastic

Jan 2, 2024
on Google

Very cozy & nice PHO spot, very generous with the chicken in the pho, great for a quick bite or take-out, have good lunch menu also.

Dec 18, 2023
on Google

I'm vegan, my friend is gluten free with many intolerances & our waitress was really sweet about it & made sure everything was ok for us ! She was able to suggest 2 personalized bowls with vegan sauce & she made sure all ingredients were ok according to our diets. Really good experience & the food was tasty:) I'd really like to taste the pho but they use chicken broth tho🥲 so not possible. I'd suggest using veggie broth so the veggie one would actually be vegan:) thanks !

Dec 1, 2023
on Google

Extraordinaire. J'ai eu l'impression de me retrouver à nouveau dans un resto de HCM ville . M'a donné envie de retourner visiter le Viêt Nam. La cuisine était top (Bol Bûn miam! Le Pho génial) & les serveuses étaient super gentilles.

Nov 19, 2023
on Google

This is a hidden gem in Montreal, espcially in the Old-Port. They are serving traditionnal vietnamese dishes, with a modern twist, & that is exactly why I'm going back for more! Only 7 min walk from Place-d'Armes metro station, the place is beautiful, nice decor & color. Love the staff! Super friendly & helpful. I took : Pandan Ca Phe Sua Da (vietnamese iced coffee with Pandan) Minty Limo (non alchoholic Mojito) Nems from Mama Thi (10/10!!) Grilled Chicken Pho Curry Coco chicken bowl (10/10!) I had a smile on my face for each bite. I can't wait to go back & try their Banh Mis & Bun bowls. P.S. If possible, go there during lunch time (including the weekends), you'll have a spot to seat & fast & quality service!

Nov 18, 2023
on Google

Très bonne pho & sandwich

Nov 4, 2023
on Google

Trendy place, service was very fast, but just average, one waitress was very friendly & the other didn't seem to care much. Food is good, although I wouldn't say it's very authentic. But the price are steep for the sizes of the portions. Even by adding an appetizer, the small portion of the pho would leave any normal adult hungry & the large size there would be a medium at best at any other pho restaurant. You are 100% paying for the location. The papaya salad is great tho.

Oct 28, 2023
on Google

Good vibes - if Barbie had opened a pho place

Oct 23, 2023
on Google

Delicious, friendly, & quick! I tried the pho, as well as the pad pho bowl, & the fresh spring rolls. All were amazing.

Oct 7, 2023
on Google

Food & drinks were delicious & brought out within minutes of ordering. We had the grilled chicken pho & some of their different lemonades.

I removed 1 star because the server spilled soup on my leg & shoe as she was dropping the food off & wasn't aware of it. I didn't get burned because the soup wasn't burning hot, but it's not excusable.

Sep 6, 2023
on Google