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Le Petit Sao

Downtown
4.5$$
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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 2026-04-01
5★
73%
4★
13%
3★
6%
2★
9%
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Review Summary

Le Petit Sao draws praise for a cozy, welcoming vibe, generous portions and affordable prices, with menu highlights like pho, bun bowls and banh mi that readers find fresh, flavorful and satisfying. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and helpful, and the atmosphere is often noted as charming and well suited for a casual meal or lunch with friends. The food quality is widely regarded as strong, with standout items such as chicken pho, grilled chicken banh mi, fresh spring rolls and a creamy pandan dessert, and gluten free options are appreciated by those who need them. On the other hand, some reviews point to service hiccups like missing drinks, notes not appearing on tickets, and occasional miscommunications about toppings. A few diners also mention temperature issues in the dining room when doors open and the air conditioning runs. Still, the overall impression is solid value, friendly service, and a reliable, enjoyable Vietnamese meal in a lively setting, with many reviewers indicating they would return.
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We got 2 vermicelli bowels. Tasted awesome. Great atmosphere & also staff were super friendly.

May 17, 2024
on Google

Super savoury food. & not too heavy.

Apr 26, 2024
on Google

Les sandwichs banh-mi sont très bons 👌 Le personnel est gentil & le lieu est accueillant, parfait pour manger avec des amis. Il y a aussi des soupes pho 😍

Apr 25, 2024
on Google

Great food & service was fast. These business with clean & tiny. The food was delicious too

Apr 22, 2024
on Google

Mon expérience a été des plus satisfaisantes! Le service était rapide & efficace, la nourriture délicieuse & d'excellente qualité, & le rapport qualité-prix était tout simplement exceptionnel. Merci pour cette expérience mémorable, je reviendrai sans aucun doute!

Apr 14, 2024
on Google

So yummy!

Apr 13, 2024
on Google

Superbe soirée. C'était un délice, une vraie petite perle comme trouvaille. L'endroit est vraiment esthétique & "instagramable". Belle ambiance, les employés sont vraiment gentils, bonne recommandation & bon service. Je retourne c'est garanti!

Apr 12, 2024
on Google

My wife & I were prowling the streets for lunch during a weekday & what pulled my wife towards this place was the neon pink sign that said "Bún Vibes". The place is cozy & very vibrant. You have to order at the counter & then sit. My wife & I ordered the chicken vermicelli bowl & the shredded pork poutine with lemonade & the pandan Jade lemonade. The chicken vermicelli was refreshing. Chicken was savory & everything from the vermicelli, fresh greens, & the fixings complemented each other. The winner was the poutine! It was so good. I'm Chinese Viet & I was honestly impressed by how well this dish was constructed. Right amount of vinegary taste. I don't know how to describe this dish, other than that it was deliciously delightful. A must try. The drinks were a nice palette cleanser & nice end to our meal.

Apr 7, 2024
on Google

Excellentes options végétariennes !

Mar 27, 2024
on Google

Super petit restaurant, ambiance agréable, un vrai délice !

Mar 23, 2024
on Google

The bowls here are delicious & wholesome. 😋 Nams were excellent too. - Will def come back to taste more of the menu!

Mar 21, 2024
on Google

I love this place, the consistency on the food is awesome. Never been disappointed with when ordering Banh Mi or the Pho. The only reason this place is not getting 5 stars is because the self service screen asks for tip. Too bad!

Mar 10, 2024
on Google

Always wanted to try this spot! Absolutely love what they did with the interior, & the food was amazing! Very colourful vermicelli bowls with tasty grilled meats. They also happened to play my favourite genre of music, so it felt personalized by coincidence!

Feb 21, 2024
on Google

Pretty good. A bit bland for my liking but then people accompanying me said it was too spicy for them lol

Feb 21, 2024
on Google

Très délicieux! Le service est impeccable.

Feb 16, 2024
on Google

Bright, cheery, very busy spot for a quick lunch. Staff were lovely. (You order at counter & they deliver to table.) Food was good. Not the tastiest Vietnamese I've had, but pretty good & certainly quick. The iced coffee is nice & strong - really hit the spot.

Feb 12, 2024
on Google

Amazing place highly recommend.

Feb 10, 2024
on Google
5.0

Tried Le Petit Sao for lunch The interior is super cute! Very colorful We tried many items & everything was delicious. The perfect lunch. I Im so in love with their bowls. The chicken is very tasty. They use high quality & fresh ingredients. Very Friendly staff ! Fair prices! I can't wait to go back!!! I highly recommend this place. Follow @ayahayek_ for more on instagram

Feb 10, 2024
on Google

Vraiment trop délicieux!! La poutine au porc était incroyable! Jamais mangé une aussi bonne poutine!! Une belle grosse portion & le goût était là! 🤌🏻

Feb 9, 2024
on Google

Amazing food , quality , service on point !

Jan 28, 2024
on Google