Marathon Souvlaki in the Décarie district of Montreal, specializes in fresh, tender meat souvlakis. Marathon Souvlaki has also won an award for the best souvlaki by the Gazette. There are a choice between pork, lamb, chicken or even vegetarian souvlaki. Other dishes are also available at Marathon Souvlaki.
Marathon Souvlaki reads like a Montreal Greek staple known for fresh, flavorful food, generous portions and solid value, with the Marathon salad and tzatziki singled out as must haves and the grilled meats reliably juicy and well seasoned. The menu covers gyro, souvlaki, calamari, and pita plates, and the food often arrives hot and quick, making it a popular choice for families and casual meals. Service is repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and efficient, though a few reviews note crowding, noise, or slow moments during peak hours, and some have reported inconsistency in meat quality or salad freshness at times. Takeout is common, with generally good quality and portions, but a few diners complain about packaging or extra charges for dressing. Overall Marathon Souvlaki is seen as a dependable and affordable option for Greek cuisine in Montreal, delivering a welcoming atmosphere and reliable flavors that keep regulars coming back, even as opinions differ on certain dishes and days.
Food is delicious, wait staff is always friendly. However, the portions have really shrunk in the past couple of years. Disappointing to be getting less of that delicious Marathon salad than I did a few years ago
I popped in looking for a decent quality gyro at a fair price. I paid $14 for a chicken pita gyro with fries & a drink. The freshness, taste & obvious attention to quality is superb. This is probably the best lunch deal anywhere in Montreal. Add free parking & the fact that it's close to Walmart, Addison Electronics & other stores & it's about as great a deal as I've come across in Montreal.
Mar 3, 2026
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Food is always consistent & service is always quick & friendly. Honestly some of the best calamari I've had - even though it's a bit pricey the portion is very generous. Marathon salad is a must have
Always fresh & delicious! Marathon Souvlaki never disappoints. The food is fresh, portions are generous, & the flavors are authentic. Service is quick & friendly too. One of my go-to spots!
Sep 2, 2025
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Very friendly staff. We went just before closing & food still tasted fresh. They did not rush us to finish or to leave. Excellent experience. Will be back.
Been going to marathon Décarie for over 20 years. Food is great, ambience & service is delightful. One of the nicest servers is Maria. She has been there for many years & had the privilege of being served by her once again on my most recent visit. Pleasant & friendly! Great job.
The Souvlaki Greek Restaurant delivers consistently good, flavorful food in a relaxed & welcoming atmosphere. It's not an elite or fine-dining destination, but it doesn't pretend to be - & that's part of its charm. The souvlaki is well-seasoned, the portions are generous, & the quality is reliable. Service is friendly & efficient, making it a great choice for an easy, enjoyable meal. A dependable spot for satisfying Greek cuisine without the fuss.
Amazing Greek spot! The food was fresh & delicious, portions are big, & the staff was so warm & friendly. Everything we ordered hit the spot. Definitely recommend & will be back!
This was my second time at this restaurant. The food is delicious, the portions are large, & the prices are fair.
I ordered the chicken sandwich with half rice & half fries, plus the marathon salad with their special sauce. Everything was tasty, & everyone was happy with their meals.
We stayed until closing, & no one rushed us to leave, which was very kind. The waitress was friendly & attentive, & the place was clean.
I highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you crave good Greek food with generous portions.
Jun 26, 2025
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For her good service, her patience & the advice she provided us, our waitress deserves a pay raise. She was sweet & efficient. Congrats on hiring good workers!
The food is what brings the score down. The meat was chewy & slightly burned. There was wayyyy too much tzatziki on the pitas, although the tzatziki was very tasty(coming from a sauce girl like me, this means something). The fries had no taste at all. The Greek salad was essentially tomatoes with oil, a couple of cucumbers & two olives. The fish dip… run. But I'm not a fish fan, so don't take my word for it.
The portions are very generous, which compensate slightly for the prices & the quality.
Overall alright experience, although very mid. I probably won't come here again. Props on parking though! It's nice to have easy parking spaces in Montreal.
We showed up after a movie, & it was already pretty crowded but found a table quickly. The host was very kind. Waitress was witty & excellent. Food was delivered hot & fast, & very tasty. Budget friendly & not too loud. Great place.
Delicious food & friendly service!
The food was absolutely amazing-especially the Marathon Salad, which was incredibly tasty & full of flavor. The staff were friendly & welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable.
The only downside for me was the atmosphere-it felt a bit too crowded & lacked a distinctive style that's why 4⭐? for the atmosphere.
But overall, a great spot for a tasty meal!
Marathon's has been around for a very long time. Deservedly so, as they have kept they food quality & great taste along with generous portions. My personal favorite is their loose meat pork gyro plate, with half & half fries & crispy golden potatoes. It comes with delicious rice & their marathon salad topped with their famous dressing. Mix the salad with some of the meat for a delicious treat. The service is friendly & I'm surprised every time how fast their dishes come out. Marathon's is true staple of Greek food in Montreal. You can't go wrong.
I normally eat at the one in laval but we came to this location this time. The service was excellent.Our waitress was very sweet & quick to get us anything we needed.The food was very good as always & although there was a huge line up,we got a table pretty fast. Great service & friendly people. You can't go wrong with marathon.
