Le Petit Sao propose une cuisine vietnamienne authentique caractérisée par des textures vibrantes et des profils aromatiques herbacés. Le menu met en avant des sandwichs banh mi traditionnels préparés sur des baguettes croustillantes avec du pâté savoureux et des légumes marinés aux côtés de généreux bols de phở débordant de bouillons parfumés et de viandes tendres. Chaque plat souligne l'usage d'ingrédients frais pour offrir une expérience culinaire équilibrée et riche en saveurs. Le cadre privilégie un service efficace et un environnement épuré adapté aux repas rapides. L'ajout de divers légumes et des mélanges d'épices authentiques définissent l'approche de la cuisine envers les préparations de rue traditionnelles. L'établissement priorise l'intégrité des recettes classiques en maintenant des harmonies gustatives précises dans toute sa sélection de soupes et de sandwichs. Les techniques culinaires demeurent ancrées dans des traditions régionales établies.
Le Petit Sao est largement reconnu comme une adresse charmante, chaleureuse et dynamique du Vieux-Montréal, appréciée pour son interprétation fraîche et moderne de la cuisine vietnamienne traditionnelle. De nombreux convives vantent la richesse aromatique du pho, la qualité des banh mi et la fraîcheur des limonades maison, soulignant souvent la générosité des portions et les prix abordables qui en font une option de choix pour un déjeuner sain et rapide. Bien que l'atmosphère soit régulièrement décrite comme accueillante et le personnel comme particulièrement aimable et serviable, certains clients ont relevé des incohérences occasionnelles dans la précision des commandes, l'étiquetage des allergènes ou la gestion de la température dans la salle. Malgré ces quelques retours, le restaurant conserve une excellente réputation pour son esthétique soignée et sa qualité globale, fidélisant de nombreux habitués qui apprécient l'alliance entre saveurs authentiques et cadre contemporain décontracté.
We made a reservation on Saturday for 1.45pm. After arriving there, & waiting in line to order, they tell us that they can't take our reservation (which was confirmed). Having walked all day, we wanted to sit down in the restaurant, hence why we planned & made a reservation there. Wanting to accommodate us, the employee suggested we wait 20 minutes for them to finish cleaning up *all* the tables, before letting us sit down at one. (There were many clean tables at the time). Good thing there are plenty restaurants so we were able to quickly find one without making a reservation.
Next time, it would be very helpful if reservations were reflective of real-time restaurant conditions, so that customers don't waste their time (why bother having reservations & confirming them if you can't even honor them?...)
Worst service I've ever had in a restaurant. We came in with the place basically empty but then parties coming in 20 minutes after us had their orders taken first. Extremely understaffed. After half an hour we had to flag down the server to get our order taken. Another hour to get food.
Ludicrously tiny portions. As someone who eats a lot of pho it was shocking. Even in a touristy district like Old Montreal there are far better places nearbye. Pho bowl was tiny, the broth luke warm.
Avoid at all costs if you like decent service, value, &/or good Vietnamese place. Total trashbag of a restaurant.
Very high prices for below quality food. It's not authentic vietnamese food, the drinks taste diluted & the bowls lack flavor & has so little protein. The curry came cold & the portions on the small side. If you're looking for authentic vietnamese food, this is NOT it.
7 août 2026
sur Google
🍽️
Sachez où manger à Montréal avant tout le monde.
Découvrez en primeur les ouvertures les plus branchées, des menus secrets et les coups de cœur de RestoMontreal.ca. Rejoignez plus de 50 000 foodies.
I'm a big fan of Petit Sao in Brossard, so I was excited to try the Vieux-Port location for lunch with colleagues. Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing.
When two of us arrived before our other two colleagues, we explained that they were just a minute away. We were repeatedly told we couldn't have a table until all four people were present, even though we were ready to order immediately. After some hesitation & having to'ask permission,' they finally let us order & gave us a table.
A few minutes later, while our two colleagues were inside ordering, a waitress came to question us again about why we weren't four people yet-even though we clearly explained they were already inside placing their order. Once our food arrived, another waitress came by asking if we were finished, even though my plate was still full. It felt like we were being rushed from the moment we arrived.
Then it started raining. We brought our food inside & politely asked if we could have an indoor table. While waiting, we stood near the pickup area without blocking anyone. Instead of simply asking us to wait elsewhere, a waitress immediately approached us with a rude attitude, asking what we were doing there & telling us to move. Again, we explained that we were waiting for a table because of the rain.
Throughout the entire visit, the staff made us feel like we were an inconvenience rather than customers. We also noticed similar interactions with other guests nearby, so it didn't seem like an isolated incident.
The food was still excellent, which is why this review is especially disappointing to write. The kitchen clearly does a great job, but the customer service at this location completely overshadowed the meal. I will gladly continue visiting the Brossard location, but based on this experience, I cannot recommend the Vieux-Port location for lunch.
Je donne un 3 car le service était long. Servir de l'eau a prit 30 min. Il n'y avait pas de saké. Il faisait très chaud à l'intérieur. Nos plats étaient cependant excellent !!
Le banh mi au poulet grillé, un pur régal !!! Tout était excellent que ce soit le pain, la sauce, la viande.
Service rapide & le personnel était très aimable. Je recommande à 100%
Déçu par notre visite. Service moyen. Nouilles trop cuites & manque d'assaisonnements pour la viande. Les prix sont relativement élevés mais il faut s'y attendre dans le vieux Port. Nous ne reviendrons pas malheureusement.
Eten en service prima!! 5 sterren , lekker gegeten en niet duur. Maar team: maak de toiletten eens goed schoon, kleine moeite en geeft een veel betere indruk.
