Levantine
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3 levantine places in Montreal we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Montreal | Levantine across every city.

Syrian cooking anchors Montreal's Levantine table. Damas brought the high-end version to Outremont, with charcoal kebabs, muhammara and cherry-sauced meatballs, while Le Petit Alep, a Bib Gourmand by the Jean-Talon Market, pours Lebanese wine over Syrian-Armenian plates of sujuk and garlicky grilled meats. Book Damas for the occasion; drop into Le Petit Alep after a market run.

Damas ★ 4.7

$$$SyrianOutremont

Damas brought high-end Syrian cooking to Outremont, Montreal, plating charcoal kebabs, muhammara and cherry-sauced meatballs in a jewel-box room.

OrderThe cherry kebab and a spread of cold mezze to start.

TipOrder family style and share widely; the mezze are the reason to come.

Le Petit Alep ★ 4.5

$$SyrianVilleray

Le Petit Alep is the beloved Syrian-Armenian bistro by the Jean-Talon Market in Montreal, a Bib Gourmand pouring Lebanese wine over warm mezze.

OrderMuhammara, sujuk and the garlicky grilled meats.

TipThe casual Petit Alep next to formal Alep is the one you want; it takes no reservations.

Le Petit Alep ★ 4.7

$$SyrianVilleray

TipOrder muhammara, sujuk and the grilled meats; it takes no reservations, so arrive a touch early.

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