The food is quite good but the portions are way too big which I don't like as we end up throwing away a lot or overeating. There was also a draft near the window as the air conditioning was on even though it was cold out. The meals we had were all tasty though so worth a visit but I'll share a plate next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Morty Levitt
Everything was great and affordable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darlene Williamson
Very good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caroline Frimston
Had excellent service here when we came in on the hop for a late lunch after dropping off our rental car. We love Greek food and fancied some gyros. Lady that served us was bubbly and chatty. Food was very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rajeev Kugan
Unfortunately the food was not that great compared to all the reviews here. We ordered the Steak and Fries. It says it's 28 Days aged steak but this felt like frozen steak that was re cooked. Food was cold and dry. Also ordered the fish fillet from the kids menu. That wasn't too bad. But also felt like frozen food quickly reheated/thrown in deep free to make it crispy. Fries was thick cut style, also okay. Service was great, people were great. Just the food wasn't a 4.5 star rating restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Zachary Bettan
If you’re searching for authentic Greek comfort food in Montreal, Yia Sou is a gem that truly delivers. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like you’re being welcomed into someone’s home.
One of the standout dishes here is their rotisserie chicken, and it’s nothing short of exceptional. Perfectly seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, the chicken is slow-roasted until the skin turns golden and crisp, while the meat inside stays tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. A light sprinkle of oregano and parsley adds a fresh touch, and the squeeze of lemon served on the side brightens up every bite with just the right amount of tang.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pedro
I'm impressed! There are no words to describe this restaurant better than PERFECTION. I'm impressed how a food like that can be cheap. I'm very picky about food, and the lamb and greek salada got a place in my heart. When you start eating you see the food is quite fresh ! Next time I'll try another option ! Thanks for the experience!!!💙
Emmanuelle
Nice looking cal Greek. Was a family occasion. We dined on the terrasse
P aC
I'm so disappointed! I ordered the Saganaki which specifically says it'll be cooked in the traditional method- pan fried to golden and lit on fire. It most definitely was not, but why lie? It arrived with a thin soft mushy outer layer that was not browned or crispy and the cheese was still hard! There was no flavour from when you soak it in brandy or ouzo and absolutely no gooey texture. It's $24, you should make it properly for that amount or change the item description! It was really a let down :(
Yeah .. thats a big NO! On May 13th, a supper order was placed via UberEats from Estiatorio Yia Sou! on Queen Mary Road. The order included the Plateau de Gyro Authentique (Authentic Gyro Platter), which should have been served with rice, fries, and salad, along with side orders of Pommes de Terre Rôties au Four (Oven Roasted Potatoes) and two extra Grilled Pitas. Lets start with the good. The oven-roasted potatoes exhibited excellent flavor, a pleasing portion size, and were not overpowering, unlike some establishments. The pita bread, however, was a standard, thicker variety and not likely homemade. This end the limit of the good part. The Authentic Gyro Platter, advertised to include fries, rice, salad, and tzatziki, arrived without these components. The platter consisted solely of a tin containing an unappetizing quantity of tough, overcooked gyro meat, unsuitable for consumption. The absence of rice, salad, tzatziki, and fries rendered the preparation of gyro pitas impossible. This unsatisfactory experience leads to a strongly negative recommendation for Estiatorio Yia Sou!. The only redeeming quality was the excellent potatoes.. ⭐️
John Halifax
Very good place, tasty, fast, comfy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Latour
Amazing food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul df Brown
Where to begin...It is the worst Greek food I have ever had in a restaurant in my life, anywhere in the world. Food courts are better than this...first off, one of the appetizers ordered was Dolmades...which upon first bite were obviouisly from a can...I told the waiter this, to his credit he admitted that It was, but then lied and told me that he always tells people up front that the Dolmades are from a can..because in his words " we used to do them fresh, but its too much work so they order high end cans" well..he did not tell me up front, and i can buy my own cans of food in most decent shops in Montreal. Why go to a restaurant and order a dish that comes from a can...My arrogant Austrian German waiter did not seem to understand this...Then the Saganaki, was hard and tasteless, after the same waiter made a great show of lighting it on fire in front of the restaurant, l..which is not how the dish is supposed to be done...it must cook a bit in the Ouzo..but anyway...then the main dish, Gyro was good, but the Calamari was frozen and quite obviously a bit off. and the roasted potatoes were tasteless, and one of them was musty tasting , dry and powdery and clearly from the previous night's service...I returned the plate and the same arrogant waiter told me that he did not agree with me and that no one had ever complained about the Calamari in 16 years...to which I basically laughed in his face especially when he informed me that he had personally cut up the fresh Calamari himself...of course he did. the item was removed from the bill, to be fair, he also removed the canned Dolmades without being asked to,which is why I gave the service any stars at all...also the bill when given only offers a minimum of 18% tip, which this waiter clearly did not deserve...I tipped him anyway out of pity. You see my little Austrian friend, the person you lied to and treated with arrogance is a chef...that's right , I know better than you about food quality. And you should be embarassed to be serving this. Avoid this restaurant , you are better off cooking yourself or buying a few Cans as they apparently do then you can enjoy the Yiasou dining experience without dishng out your hard earned money. I am rarely as outraged by a dinning experience as I am today. You have been warned....RESPONSE TO OWNER. MANAGER, BLAH BLAH BLAH... to the owner or whoever you are, I don't need to waste my time looking to speak to some manager of a 3 rd rate restaurant like yours. I don't care what your waiters name was,HE COULD NOT CARE LESS ABOUT WHAT HE WAS PUTTING ON THE FLOOR AND WAS ARROGANT ABOUT IT... and he still got afull tip even though the food was partially inedible...If you say that your Dolmades are homemade, then you are simply lying...you can tatse the metallic taste that comes from canned food, they were canned and your waiter even said so...your calamari is frozen, and it tasted off...your potatoes were not made that day, at least one of them...it was inedible, so don't come back here and spew this dribble. You may have been good at one point, but once you start serving food out of a can, its time to rethink your position in the culinary circles...speaking of which, there is a huge Greek comunity in Montreal, and to say that your Calamari is the best in the city, is not only an insult to my intelligence , but you are laughing at the entire comunity. Your food is lousy..same chef?...maybe its time for him to move on. And no, your saganaki was not prepared properly at all...I rarely leave reviews because restaurants have it hard, but in your case I could not let it pass...It was literally the worst Greek food I have ever eaten. and your head waiter who is still the Austrian german, there is nothing wrong with that, he was proud of it, did not seem to be bothered at all by the digusting stuff he was allowing on the floor. To you and to him...a word of advice, don't lie to your customers, the truth comes out. Yet I am vulgar and distateful...you serve frozen Calamari and other foods that come from a can...you
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ian Spector
Can't go wrong with anything you order here. The restaurant has been in this location many years. Staff very friendly
The food is quite good but the portions are way too big which I don't like as we end up throwing away a lot or overeating. There was also a draft near the window as the air conditioning was on even though it was cold out. The meals we had were all tasty though so worth a visit but I'll share a plate next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Everything was great and affordable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had excellent service here when we came in on the hop for a late lunch after dropping off our rental car. We love Greek food and fancied some gyros. Lady that served us was bubbly and chatty. Food was very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately the food was not that great compared to all the reviews here. We ordered the Steak and Fries. It says it's 28 Days aged steak but this felt like frozen steak that was re cooked. Food was cold and dry. Also ordered the fish fillet from the kids menu. That wasn't too bad. But also felt like frozen food quickly reheated/thrown in deep free to make it crispy. Fries was thick cut style, also okay. Service was great, people were great. Just the food wasn't a 4.5 star rating restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
If you’re searching for authentic Greek comfort food in Montreal, Yia Sou is a gem that truly delivers. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like you’re being welcomed into someone’s home.
One of the standout dishes here is their rotisserie chicken, and it’s nothing short of exceptional. Perfectly seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, the chicken is slow-roasted until the skin turns golden and crisp, while the meat inside stays tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. A light sprinkle of oregano and parsley adds a fresh touch, and the squeeze of lemon served on the side brightens up every bite with just the right amount of tang.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I'm impressed! There are no words to describe this restaurant better than PERFECTION. I'm impressed how a food like that can be cheap. I'm very picky about food, and the lamb and greek salada got a place in my heart. When you start eating you see the food is quite fresh ! Next time I'll try another option ! Thanks for the experience!!!💙
Nice looking cal Greek. Was a family occasion. We dined on the terrasse
I'm so disappointed! I ordered the Saganaki which specifically says it'll be cooked in the traditional method- pan fried to golden and lit on fire. It most definitely was not, but why lie?
It arrived with a thin soft mushy outer layer that was not browned or crispy and the cheese was still hard! There was no flavour from when you soak it in brandy or ouzo and absolutely no gooey texture. It's $24, you should make it properly for that amount or change the item description! It was really a let down :(
Will get there for pics
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Yeah .. thats a big NO!
On May 13th, a supper order was placed via UberEats from Estiatorio Yia Sou! on Queen Mary Road. The order included the Plateau de Gyro Authentique (Authentic Gyro Platter), which should have been served with rice, fries, and salad, along with side orders of Pommes de Terre Rôties au Four (Oven Roasted Potatoes) and two extra Grilled Pitas.
Lets start with the good.
The oven-roasted potatoes exhibited excellent flavor, a pleasing portion size, and were not overpowering, unlike some establishments. The pita bread, however, was a standard, thicker variety and not likely homemade. This end the limit of the good part.
The Authentic Gyro Platter, advertised to include fries, rice, salad, and tzatziki, arrived without these components. The platter consisted solely of a tin containing an unappetizing quantity of tough, overcooked gyro meat, unsuitable for consumption. The absence of rice, salad, tzatziki, and fries rendered the preparation of gyro pitas impossible. This unsatisfactory experience leads to a strongly negative recommendation for Estiatorio Yia Sou!. The only redeeming quality was the excellent potatoes.. ⭐️
Very good place, tasty, fast, comfy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Where to begin...It is the worst Greek food I have ever had in a restaurant in my life, anywhere in the world. Food courts are better than this...first off, one of the appetizers ordered was Dolmades...which upon first bite were obviouisly from a can...I told the waiter this, to his credit he admitted that It was, but then lied and told me that he always tells people up front that the Dolmades are from a can..because in his words " we used to do them fresh, but its too much work so they order high end cans" well..he did not tell me up front, and i can buy my own cans of food in most decent shops in Montreal. Why go to a restaurant and order a dish that comes from a can...My arrogant Austrian German waiter did not seem to understand this...Then the Saganaki, was hard and tasteless, after the same waiter made a great show of lighting it on fire in front of the restaurant, l..which is not how the dish is supposed to be done...it must cook a bit in the Ouzo..but anyway...then the main dish, Gyro was good, but the Calamari was frozen and quite obviously a bit off. and the roasted potatoes were tasteless, and one of them was musty tasting , dry and powdery and clearly from the previous night's service...I returned the plate and the same arrogant waiter told me that he did not agree with me and that no one had ever complained about the Calamari in 16 years...to which I basically laughed in his face especially when he informed me that he had personally cut up the fresh Calamari himself...of course he did. the item was removed from the bill, to be fair, he also removed the canned Dolmades without being asked to,which is why I gave the service any stars at all...also the bill when given only offers a minimum of 18% tip, which this waiter clearly did not deserve...I tipped him anyway out of pity. You see my little Austrian friend, the person you lied to and treated with arrogance is a chef...that's right , I know better than you about food quality. And you should be embarassed to be serving this. Avoid this restaurant , you are better off cooking yourself or buying a few Cans as they apparently do then you can enjoy the Yiasou dining experience without dishng out your hard earned money. I am rarely as outraged by a dinning experience as I am today. You have been warned....RESPONSE TO OWNER. MANAGER, BLAH BLAH BLAH... to the owner or whoever you are, I don't need to waste my time looking to speak to some manager of a 3 rd rate restaurant like yours. I don't care what your waiters name was,HE COULD NOT CARE LESS ABOUT WHAT HE WAS PUTTING ON THE FLOOR AND WAS ARROGANT ABOUT IT... and he still got afull tip even though the food was partially inedible...If you say that your Dolmades are homemade, then you are simply lying...you can tatse the metallic taste that comes from canned food, they were canned and your waiter even said so...your calamari is frozen, and it tasted off...your potatoes were not made that day, at least one of them...it was inedible, so don't come back here and spew this dribble. You may have been good at one point, but once you start serving food out of a can, its time to rethink your position in the culinary circles...speaking of which, there is a huge Greek comunity in Montreal, and to say that your Calamari is the best in the city, is not only an insult to my intelligence , but you are laughing at the entire comunity. Your food is lousy..same chef?...maybe its time for him to move on. And no, your saganaki was not prepared properly at all...I rarely leave reviews because restaurants have it hard, but in your case I could not let it pass...It was literally the worst Greek food I have ever eaten. and your head waiter who is still the Austrian german, there is nothing wrong with that, he was proud of it, did not seem to be bothered at all by the digusting stuff he was allowing on the floor. To you and to him...a word of advice, don't lie to your customers, the truth comes out. Yet I am vulgar and distateful...you serve frozen Calamari and other foods that come from a can...you
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Can't go wrong with anything you order here. The restaurant has been in this location many years. Staff very friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Authentic Gyro, Steak & Frites Steak & Fries, Grilled Chicken, Calamars Frits Fried Calamari, Gyro Authentic Pita, Lamb Shrimp & Chicken Platter, Mixed Grill Platter
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