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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
5★
71%
4★
14%
3★
6%
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9%
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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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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

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

Nov 6, 2025
on Google

Was an excellent experience. The food was remarkable.

Nov 5, 2025
on Google

Magnifique endroit , délicieux & propre ❤?

Nov 5, 2025
on Google

Was a decent Pho experience, most of the menu is chicken or tofu. I had grilled chicken pho & spring rolls, the chicken was grilled well. The pho broth was fine, the drink menu is good not anything special.

Oct 29, 2025
on Google

Lieu très cute, belle décoration & service chaleureux. Tres bonne location au coeur de la ville ! Je recommande. J'ai super bonne bun bowl.

Oct 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

So yummy! Will definitely come back again :)

Oct 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

Cute endroit & le service est très bien !! Nourriture EXCELLENTE

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

Surprise this place isn't better rated! We really enjoyed our banh mi & gluten-free noodle dish. They have several gluten-free options for those in the market. Good flavors, good portions, good & friendly service.

Oct 11, 2025
on Google

Asked for as little mayo as possible on my bahn mi. Half the sandwich was what I wanted & the other half was drenched in mayo

Oct 5, 2025
on Google
2.0

Nothing Vietnamese about the food. Very bland. Tasteless. Service was rather slow. The iced coffee tasted like milk mixed with sugar.

Oct 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

We were getting a tickle in our throats & craved some hot soup. We picked the grilled chicken pho noodle. I chose the large size & asked if they had some spicy peppers for it. At first she said no but another girl said yes. A couple of small, red, very hot & spicy peppers came on the side with my soup. It was great & really helped my throat. We like it. My wife said she wished it came with a little more broth. Other than that, perfect. After they served us, it became very busy, obviously a popular place for lunch.

Oct 1, 2025
on Google