Wanted to have a Sunday brunch & this was highly recommended from a mutual & we all went to try it out. We were not attended to on time but one of the waitress came through, she was as beautiful as she was pleasant. She helped us understand the meals (first time in a Turkish restaurant). We had the Turkish breakfast & Ottoman. We enjoyed it. Ambience was perfect as well. I wish I got the waitress' name, she made the experience memorable for first Turkish meal. Whenever I am around, I will surely return.
I highly recommend.
We took the brunch special & a goezleme. All was good & it was copious. Excellent bread served with our meals.
Service is excellent & very friendly.
The restaurant was very crowded (Sunday lunch) thus the noise level was a tad high.
It is kids friendly with high chairs available.
Vegeterian choices available.
Si il faut retenir une adresse de Montreal c'est bien celle ci. Que ce soit pour le dîner ou pour le brunch c'est réellement un des meilleurs restaurants de Montreal. Je vous recommande de gouter les entrées ainsi que l'ensemble des viandes.
L'accueil est irréprochable, un réel service par les employés. C'est une réelle adresse a ne pas manquer sur votre séjour.
Un grand merci à Ozan & son frère pour avoir créer un restaurant aussi qualitatif.
I've been to Saray Restaurant twice now… once for dinner & once for brunch… & both times felt like stepping into a slower, more intentional way of eating.
From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is very calm… soft Turkish music playing in the background, a spacious room, & these beautiful, intricate details everywhere. Even the plateware & tea sets caught my attention. I'm not even kidding… it made me want to buy all my homeware in Turkey.
It also feels like a close-knit place. The employees move like a family… comfortable, warm, & genuinely welcoming.
Both times I went with my friend Farzy, who invited me to help her film some content. I'm a hand model & a huge foodie, so we always end up mixing a little work & a lot of eating.
The first time, we ordered the Sultan dinner to share… & it's a full table experience. Adana, chicken wings, beef cubes, chicken skewers… served with rice, bulgur, golden potatoes, salad, & their house sauce.
The potato wedges were perfectly cooked & seasoned… crispy on the outside, soft inside. The side salads were fresh & flavorful, which balanced everything really well. & honestly… I couldn't even pick a favorite meat. I loved them all.
It's the kind of meal where you slowly realize you're full… & yet you're still reaching for another bite because it's just that good 😭 I might have had to unbutton my pants at the table… don't judge.
What stood out to me most though was the feeling of the evening. Turkish tea on the table, warm food, & no pressure to rush. Tina, our waitress, was so kind & attentive… it made everything feel easy & taken care of.
We ended with homemade künefe… warm, sweet, slightly indulgent, & the perfect way to close the night.
The second time we went back for brunch… & that's when I really started noticing the intention behind everything.
We had the Turkish breakfast, which comes as a full spread meant to share. Eggs, cheeses, sausages, breads, spreads… but what made it special were the small details.
The olives are imported from Turkey, & they even grill the green ones… which I didn't expect but loved so much I finished them all & didn't leave any for Farzy… oops 😅 . The butter is made fresh, the bread is baked fresh, & the jams are homemade… we had two & both were so good. The fresh squeezed orange juice was also a highlight because who doesn't love fresh juice.
Even the honey is locally sourced from Quebec… they drive hours to pick it up.
You can really taste the care in everything. Nothing feels rushed or generic… it feels thoughtful.
If I had to describe Saray, I'd say it's not trying to be trendy… it's rooted in culture, in food, & in slowing down.
It honestly made me even more excited to visit Turkey one day… but for now, this felt like a really comforting introduction.
I'm just a foodie who loves trying new spots & sharing my experiences. If you enjoy discovering places like this, come hang out with me on TikTok @foxy.appetite & IG @foxyappetite 🫶
