Indian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Montreal

Bombay Mahal

70/100 (2876 ratings)

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"I’ve been to both the main restaurant at Parc Extension and its outlet on St-Catherine. I have to say I’m more impressed with the food from the..."

FoodieNo5

"It gave us the feeling of our home. Homely cook food.We ate full stomach as the food was tasty. Good location. Affordable price and great with..."

Rahul.ihml7

"Located in Little India on Jean Talon, Bombay Mahal will serve you excellent Indian food, plus it’s a bring your own alcohol. I am big Lamb fan...."

Nader Diab

"What just happened? I played safe & ordered the onion baji and the somosas.. (amazing spices & delish with the mint yogourt sauce). but my friend..."

Karine

"Ordered delivery and enjoyed authentic Indian. Loved the papri chat! Dal tadka and pulao were medium spiced and a perfect combination. Chicken tikka..."

Richa & Anubhav

"Recommended. Very good butter chicken, spicy samosas. I recommend you try thr butter chicken. Its. Hidden gem on jarry dont be disappointed when you..."

The Foodie

"The selection and taste of our dinners were fantastic. Affordable, authentic and delicious. The place was packed on a Tuesday night which we took as..."

Karl Balisch

"This place serves pretty authentic Indianfood for a really good price and it is also a BYOB. The portions are good sizeand the menu is..."

Maria Fernandez

"Despite its smaller size and less ambience. The food here is actually good. Do not take that Thali as it is. If you are a Indian looking for a place..."

Kuldeep Mummidisetty

"HOLY DELICIOUS. Come to think of it, this is my favourite place to eat in the city! The food is consistently exceptional! Portions and prices..."

Pebbles

"While the restaurant lacks any decor, trust me it's not missed when you try their AMAZING food! The chicken curry and butter chicken non-veg thalis..."

Tamara H.

"Bombay Mahal met my level of expectation based on all the positive comments I've heard about the place. Trying a little bit of everything was..."

Road Tips

"Can't find any Indian places in Montreal as good as this. The portions are a little small but the quality is very good. Can't wait to try more items..."

Sean McKenzie-Mardelli

"Total absence of ambiance and decor. A paint job doesn't cost that much! Service is improving over the years. They still throw the ustensils,..."

Zed

"Bombay Mahal is a restaurant in Montreal with excellent Indian food that is very vegan friendly!! I let them know that I didn't eat dairy or eggs and..."

Taj

"3.5/5 for Bombay Mahal. Most people in Montreal know that if you're looking for the most authentic Indian food, you go to one of Canada's most..."

Erika Golem

"Probably the best Indian Restaurant in Montreal that we tried. superb butter chicken in a thick cream sauce with just the right amount of piquant..."

Lucas.lobban

"Go here for lunch.. Literally the best butter chicken I've ever had in my life.They have really cheap lunch specials, I got a Butter chicken..."

Ellen Burns

"Amazing Indian food! Just pick anything off the..."

Srockstone

"Yum but.... Pretty good butter chicken and mango lassi!! The rest i was not a huge fan of. I still come back for the mango lassi& butter chicken!..."

Guadaloupe

"Best indian restaurant ive tried yet....everything was perfect, the only down side is that its always full and there is always a line up other than..."

Claude-Nicolas Demers

"Perfect spice. Best Lamb Vindaloo i ever tasted in Montreal so far, good food cheap price, i wish this place is in my neighborhood so i can eat there..."

ChilliPepper

"Très bon restaurant et lE service est vraiment rapide. Prenez le poulet au beurre!..."

Anne

"Always great food and service staff is amazing. would..."

Mobile

"My first time at this resto, I loved the butter chicken and naan bread. But my curry lamb tasted alot like BEEF? Over all for the price it was well..."

Wendy Mallette

"Took our new student from Bangalore, and she was thrilled with it! love this place for the Dosa masala, but I've never been disappointed in any of..."

Ontario Girl In Montreal

"Best Indian Food. Best Indian food I have experienced in Montreal..Hands down. Butter chicken was amazing, naan was great, mango lassi...mmmmm. And..."

Steve Paolasini

"Just wonderful. We were 4 to go there tonight we were all so thrilled with the experience....great vegetarian food,terrific naan bread,the decor was..."

N.y.gourmet

"Ridiculously addictive. I can't comment on how authentic the food is here, but their butter chicken haunts my dreams. I find the chicken tikka masala..."

Caroline Petit-Liang

"Outstanding food, incredibly reasonable, basic decor, don't plan to linger! Would take friends there anytime. Reservations strongly recommended so as..."

DGQC

"BEST & CHEAP. You must have the butter chicken, shrimp or lamb korma & the naan bread :) I love this place - maybe...except for the service. Bring..."

Xia0lei

"Love it!. THE best indian restaurant in Montreal. Very authentic and the service is getting friendlier months after months. Oh and did I mention..."

Karine81

"Best Indian food in Montreal, hands..."

Lem66ieux

"Best!. I have eaten a lot of Indian food in Montreal, and this restaurant is by far the best, not only in taste but it is very reasonable as well. I..."

Juszeppe

"A Montreal MUST. The last few times I've been to Montreal we made sure to visit Bombay Mahal. The staff is helpful and friendly and the food is..."

David

"The place itself is really nothing special.... But who cares, they have butter chicken (right on picture).... Man, that was DE-LI-CIOUS!..."

Eating Out Montreal

"Indian food doesn’t get enough love in Montreal! Sweet Pea has been gushing about Bombay Mahal for years, but Diva #1 kept missing out on Sweet..."

Montreal Food Divas

"i like the food here. they don’t hold back on the spicing unless the dish warrants it and they don’t bother asking whether you want your food..."

The Eating Project

"My friend and I were both pretty happy with our meal. The only thing I would have changed is to order something less creamy and more spicy next time,..."

Kazrael

"I was really satisfied with the quality of the meal, the price point, and the..."

Bubble Tea For Dinner

"Most of the dishes were pretty good choices and reflected the best Indian food experience we could have. While you don’t go to places like this..."

Mr. Lew's Great Burger Search

"Bombay Mahal is vegetarian friendly, and even if you’re not a fan of spicy food, there are many great non-spicy alternatives for you wussies out..."

Shut Up And Eat

"The lamb in yogurt and coriander was just perfect. Coming in a thick, creamy sauce that was a touch sweet, the lamb in it was tender and well cooked...."

Jennifer Ho

"Bombay Mahal, a Parc-Ex joint specializing in Northern Indian cuisine, is extremely popular amongst locals. The wait during its peak hours can be..."

This Is Why We're Fat

"Second time here. Great Indian food!! Beautiful flavours, friendly service. The lamb and butter chicken were cooked perfectly, tender and bursting..."

scarlett jebara

"Tried this place out after a colleague recommended it and I must say we were very pleased. My mom’s ultimate test for an Indian restaurant is the..."

Mia Dimock

"I took all of my labmates for a special Diwali lunch here and the experience was magic✨🥂 We ordered soooo much!!! We made sure everyone tastes a..."

Chetna Mohanty

"I have been trying Indian food in Canada for 6 years now. Nothing comes close to this. Every dish is amazing. The food is freshly made, tastes..."

Frances Stone

"Great bang for your buck. Friendly service. Chicken Tikka (see pic) is always tender and tasty. Naan bread is oven fresh. Spicey green sauce does the..."

Miguel H

"If authentic Indian food is what you’re searching for, then come to this place. Our waiter was so sweet and welcoming, he even gave us a dish he..."

Carmelina

Resto Darbar

70/100 (2089 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

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Tikka Masala

Tandoori Chicken

Lamb

Shrimp

Salad

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Sit down

Indian

Delivery

Takeout

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

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Dinner

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"Really loved the food and service at this place.. the server was so helpful in helping me pick a dish that I would really like... We were seated..."

Rocio Portu La Rosa

"I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Every aspect of our meal from the food to the service was..."

Shawn McGill

"The food was amazing and we had good white wine. The staff was friendly and payed attention to our..."

Ashbal Gabriel

"Our last dinner in Montreal was absolutely delicious and when we couldn't take the leftovers, the owner asked us to give it to the homeless, which we..."

Shannan Brooks

"I've had Indian from all across Canada and the U.S. This is hands down the best I've EVER had. Fantastic setting and (family) staff. A must..."

Sheena M Chaytor

"Words cannot adequately express how great the food is at Darbar. Service was fantastic. What an excellent and wonderful place. World..."

Bruce Milne

"Best ever ..had wonderful time .we we're 16 people but still service and food was super se bhi upper..."

Jay- Bond Patel

"Still a fabulously authentic Indian family run place. Great food, service and ambiance. Good prices..."

Tamara Ross

"This is THE best !! Amazing and delicious indian food..."

Cav Thierry

"Petit resto authentique, menu très bien détaillé, excellent service. Nourriture extraordinaire!! À refaire..."

Sylvette Thériault

"Small restaurant with nicely decorated interior. Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food. Reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend this..."

Kirsten Schaffeld

"Food was exceptional, the staff was fast and friendly. Not pricey at all. You can eat at the table, on coussin or outside. Discovered a delicious..."

Patrick Ravary

"Service was great. Our food came promptly and was delicious! I plan on returning when the outdoor patio is..."

Roger Helliwell

"Love this place, food is great and atmosphere is..."

Robin Sky

"awesome place, super cool vibe, and great authentic..."

Bruno Silva

"Humble, family owned indian restaurant. Smells like home cooking when you walk in. Friendly service. Great food, hot and fresh. They also..."

Zed

"Among the handful of Indian restaurants that CBD Montreal has - this one stands out for its authenticity and taste. Located on Boul St Laurent, this..."

Nischal Sharma

"Darbar has significantly changed since 2013 when I was last year. Food quality has remained just as great as always. This evening we went with a..."

Tanzila

"Bonne bouffe indienne dans le Quartier des Spectacles ! Localisé dans cette portion ''no man's land/ghetto'' du Boulevard St-Laurent entre Ontario &..."

JulienF

"Divine North Indian cuisine in this small restaurant tucked in between surplus shops on St. Laurent. The most elegant menus we have seen anywhere,..."

Larry Lewack

"Good but small portion. ..."

Steven Erni

"Some of the best Indian food I've ever had. It's family run and you can tell right away; from the decorative menu to the delicious food, someone's..."

Matthew McTaggart

"Food was great, nice portion and quality too..."

Naz

"Best indian restaurant in montreal!. The best indian food we've had in montreal so far!..nice and quaint..."

Mporcelli77

"Wonderful first meal in Montreal. Made a reservation online, arrived, table was ready. Service was very attentive and courteous, despite the fairly..."

Evejpowell

"Favorite Indian in montreal, no need to go to jean..."

Gerald Lang

"Visiting from Vancouver, enjoyed a lovely atmosphere and wonderful, helpful and friendly staff! The thali was a great option as it provided us with..."

Shwaltz

"If you like Indian food, this place is excellent. What I like about Darbar is the service. I had 8 people at the restaurant, the staff was kind and..."

Kassandra Hardy

"You won't be disapointed. Best Indian food I've had so far. Was a wonderful meal and the service was delightful and warm. Will certainly return..."

Suzanne Tanguay

"Came here because of all the great reviews. I am so happy I did!!!! Food was wonderful (had the butter chicken thali) it came with a tandoori..."

Sandra Bee

"Fantastic. One of my top five dining experiences. Service was excellent - charming and warm, but more importantly the food was divine. We were..."

Sabrina

"Only get the thali. My wife and I ordered a thali each. Food tasted great but portions were for children. I am not joking. I ordered a butter chicken..."

George Davidson

"What a gem!. My boyfriend and I dined here for the first time and we both absolutely loved it. We both got the thalis which were priced very well and..."

Neeters

"I will return!. A small cozy place, worth the wait for a table!!! The food is excellent !!! I like the fact that I could get served in..."

Lili

"Quaint place with outstanding service. The Wife, my best friend and I went here after searching for an Indian place online. This place was well..."

Michael Quick

"Really, really good Indian food... And they deliver...."

Alain Hbert

"Delicious escapade. This is the first time I am ever putting a review on a restaurant. This place is a little indian paradise in our city. Hidden by..."

Maryse Red Blossom

"Dans le top 5 a mtl. Je n'exagère pas, quel beau petit restaurant caché dans le bas de la rue St-Laurent. Au dela de la poésie, la nourriture..."

Cyrius32

"Best in town!. Delicious and reasonably priced food, lovely atmosphere and amazing service! I highly recommend..."

Pop

"Very tasty food and great service all for a price even a student will happily pay..."

Sally

"Wow! Amazing food, Phenomenal ambiance, superb service and hospitality! What more can you ask for?? Do yourself a favor and try their Butter Chicken...."

Jacob Hollinger

"Great experience!. Resto Darbar is amazing! The food is excellent, and the staff is extraordinarily welcoming and friendly. Also, in the summer they..."

Maddy_ley

"We were looking for a place to eat near the jazz festival. This was lovely - the service was great with good advice on what to order and the food was..."

Linda Ferguson

"The thali was not only delicious, but great value too (although I'm not sure I could see 10 items on my plate as the menu states). Lovely little..."

Meanbydefault

"Nicely decorated inside and really good service. The food was great and reasonably priced. We will definetly come back next time we're in..."

Emily Lewis

"Excellent Indian food prepared and served by the Indian family that owns the..."

Hector Salazar

"Very tasty and inexpensive special (meat or vegetarian), and delicious Indian draft..."

J.A. Hart

"This was a Pleasant experience from beginning to end! The owner is charming, the surroundings are authentic and the quality of the food is excellent...."

Nora Geldart

"I am notoriously hard to please when it comes to eating at Indian restaurants. I have lofty high standards. I can’t help..."

DK Rivers

"Probably the best butter chicken in Montreal that I tasted so far. I highly recommend ordering the mango lassi - smooth, silky and..."

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