We just had a lovely lunch at le taj in Montreal. The food was excellent. The service was proper. They filled our water glasses often and checked in on our table at least 4 times in an hour. The lunch buffet had both vegetarian and non veg offerings. I took a picture of everything but the basmati rice which was good. The standout items would be the mulligatawny soup, the butter chicken curry, the tandoori chicken which was super tender and well spiced and the lamb curry which was perfectly cooked. For dessert they had three choices and I tried them all. Gulab jamon was nicely spiced and not too sweet with a firm crumb. And the rice pudding was standout delicious with large green cardamom pods visibly floating in the pudding. There was a melange of other spices too. It was very nice. I want to mention there were layered spices in all the food which is the mark of a good chef. The price was very reasonable at $30 cad. With tax it was $5 more. Perfect for a super fresh and delicious lunch. I could not eat all the offerings but what I had was all good. I did not like the samosas. Too much potato. And I would have liked more peas and spices. The fruit in the fresh fruit cocktail was fine and chilled in an ice bath. read more

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My family and I came here one evening last minute as this is a place that my sister regularly enjoys visiting. I can definitely see why! We must have come during a time that was not so busy as it was very easy for us to be seated. The dining room is beautiful, with white table clothes at each table, and great service to match. Since my stepsister is vegetarian, we all ordered a variety of vegetarian appetizers and entrées to share, as well as a few cocktails and glass of wine. I thought the garlic tandoori naan pretty good, but I REALLY enjoyed the yellow dahl tarka I ordered, as well as the samosas, and all the chutneys and sauces. The servings sizes are generous but not too much. We also had the paneer masala which was great. No complaints and I can't wait to return! read more

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Excellent and very authentic Indian buttered chicken. So delicious. Didn't expect much from a food court at the market place in Eaton Centre Montréal. But this was delicious. Customizable heat is a big plus. Service was great. Ambiance was clean and simple fast food style. Very nice. read more

Le Taj - Frontage - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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RUDE and UNWELCOMING Had a good dinner with ok service. Ruined by the host/maitre d. No "hello". No "welcome in". No smile. No nothing but a surly attitude as handed off to the seater. Our friend chose the place or I would have turned around and left based on the fact that this guy clearly did not want is there. read more

Best and oldest Indian restaurant in Montreal, about 40 years old. The service is impeccable by the amazing and sweet staff. Even the owner goes from table to table to make sure the guests are having fun. The food arrival is always quick either is busy or not. Every single dishes from appetizers to dessert are beyond delicious. Always well flavored, and nicely and tenderly cooked. The restaurant is simply beautiful with the vintage Indian decors. The vibe is happy and satisfying with the service and food. 100% recommended. read more

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Nice indian restaurant in downtown, chicken Cari is delicious as well as nann bread. Decoration is nice, mood is relaxed, service is courteous and friendly. Bon restaurant indien, le poulet cari est délicieux ainsi que le pain nann. La décoration est belle, l'ambiance relaxe et le service est courtois et très bon. read more

Le Taj - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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We were staying at the Ritz which is a short walk from here. Fortunately, the concierge was able to call on a Sunday night and convince them to provide us with a very last minute table request. Not many places open on Sunday for dinner evidently in Montreal. Place was buzzing and we were quickly seated. Service was attentive despite the large party next to us. Samosas, chicken curry, salmon tandoor were all very good. Pleased that there was a coat rack near the bar as the dining room is tight. (noise levels are moderate though.) There is a review of the restaurant near the entrance touting one of their shrimp dishes so I will try that next time! read more

Le Taj - Historical Indian decor - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The staff is super tentative and observant assure your water will be filled and you catered during your meal. The food comes shortly after.. the meals are great portions based on your tolerance of spice you have it made for you. The scenery is ambiance for quiet meals for dates or a medium sized group. Space isn't too large.. drinks were good.. would consider after visit when in the area. Le personnel est très hésitant et observateur et assure que votre eau sera remplie et que vous serez servi pendant votre repas. La nourriture arrive peu de temps après. les repas sont d'excellentes portions en fonction de votre tolérance aux épices que vous avez préparées pour vous. Le paysage est une ambiance propice aux repas tranquilles pour des rendez-vous ou un groupe de taille moyenne. L'espace n'est pas trop grand. les boissons étaient bonnes. j'envisagerais après la visite dans la région. read more

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We tried this in the time out market in the Eaton center. The vibes were particular to the restaurant itself since the seating was for every restaurant but it was nice. The butter chicken and garlic naan was good, I've had better but this was not bad in the slightest. We got it twice and it was a great option in that food court since I don't eat pork's. The workers were also really friendly. read more

I ordered via Uber eats to a hotel nearby. I got chicken biryani (hot). If you like spicy I would opt for the next level or spiciest option because I didn't taste any heat with (hot). The portion was decent and flavor was ok. For a relatively cheap, quick & easy meal it was ok. read more

Le Taj - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Le Taj is without a doubt the best Indian food we have ever had. This did require some considerable travel as Le Taj is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada but I have to say it was definitely worth it. It is Montreal's oldest Indian restaurant, here for 40 years, and it shows. We arrived late on October 9th after battling some impressive traffic. We found Le Taj walking around near our hotel. The ambiance on Oct 9th around 10pm, on Canadian Thanksgiving no less, was classy and full of people. We were nonetheless seated right away. Onto the good stuff, the food stuff...for myself I ordered "The Feast", for $60 CAD, you receive: One appetizer, one soup or salad, naan bread, one meat dish, one vegetarian dish, basmati rice, one dessert, and coffee or tea. My wife ordered the chicken Tikka Masala. Soup was an austere lentil soup that was soft with an unexpected spice. Next up was the Samosa Chaat with a trio of sauces. It was a crunchy, flavorful delicacy made of chickpeas and many great spices. For meat dish I had the Tandoori Chicken which was a hearty, delicious and tender portion. Vegetarian dish was an extremely flavorful chickpea dish with some mango and spice. The naan bread was amazing, great for soaking up the remaining sauces. Dessert was a homemade ice cream, no added sugar, very pure, with the taste of freshly ground pistachio. The perfect end to this feast was a mint tea. This culinary experience and tour of India was worth every penny. read more

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Unfortunately we tried Le Taj twice and both times were extremely disappointing. The quality of the meats is very poor. With the prices they charge, there are far better places for good Indian food. Service was also poor. Long wait time and they don't come check to see how you're doing. Ambiance is nice. The restaurant looks nice inside but unfortunately not worth the poor quality food. read more

Absolutely delicious! Service was incredible and nice upscale but not stuffy. We had an amazing dinning and tasting experience. I had chicken xacutti - seriously delish with garlic naan cooked over coals were beyond expectations. Highly recommended. read more

Amazing!!!! I am a lover of Indian foods and all things rice-y , flavorful, and expertly herbed and spiced. Le Taj did all of these in spades. We were fortunate to find this place on Thanksgiving Night while visiting Montreal and from the moment we stepped in we were greeted by the subtle ambience of a quality establishment, in other words - take a look around and you just know you're in a for culinary experience. I tried the Chicken tikka masala with basmati rice. My husband ordered 'The Feast' with a soup , appetizer, meat, veg dish, dessert, and tea. All were phenomenal and we're still talking about it the next day. This place has been here 40 years and it shows. Definitely worth visiting. read more

Warm and inviting ambiance, gracious and courtious wait staff, delicious food. Highly recommended.

Le Taj was a great meal for a chilly Montreal evening. As always, Indian cuisine is the perfect choice for a mixed dietary couple since the menus offer extensive vegetarian choices. This is going to be very unhelpful though since I don't remember, even after looking at the menu, what I had. I know I had a soup and a chicken entree (not a tandoori though). We also had garlic naan. So, I can't help you decide what to get, but what I can do is tell you that between my 2 dishes and my wife's vegetarian appetizer and entree, we both thoroughly enjoyed this meal. I also had a glass of one of their Amrit whiskeys and I have to say that the Indian whiskeys I've had have been a really pleasant surprise. The interior is very nicely decorated, modern but also with ethnic touches, and perfect for a date night or any special occasion. Service was okay. Wasn't necessarily bad but wasn't anything special. I dont know if we'd come back if we return to Montreal-there may be other Indian restaurants to try-but I wouldn't object. read more

Food was amazing. Only concern that I had was with the quantity. It wasn't justified the price.

My husband and I visited Le Taj for the first time last week. Indian food is my very favourite cuisine, so I was really looking forward to this dinner. We were seated right away and given menus. The restaurant was quite full, but we were lucky to be seated despite the fact that we didn't have a reservation. We ordered garlic naan, lamb korma, saag paneer and plain rice. The food came quite quickly and everything was piping hot. We loved all of the flavours and the naan was to die for. We would have liked a little more heat in the food, but that's on us for ordering non-spicy dishes lol. We would definitely go back! read more

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Le Taj, very authentic Indian cuisine, also shared by a friend who told me so. Yes please, Mmmmm mmmm mmm... read more

First meal in Montreal! It's a good thing that the night we decided to have Indian food was rainy and gross, so this restaurant provided a nice respite from the terrible weather. It was very charming and cozy and we loved the statues holding candles and the fact that they bring an extra little trolly to your table for all your dishes (smart). They could have bumped up the heat in there though. There's a full bar, but unfortunately the tonic one of us had on with her G&T was pretty flat. We started with the two soups: the dahl and mulligatawny. The former was bland and unimpressive, but we loved the latter, which was brimming with flavor and really hit the spot. For mains, we got the butter chicken and shrimp saag, along with some rice and garlic naan. A couple things that annoyed us: rice was not included for the hefty-ish price tag and the portions were really small. The butter chicken was basically dry meat in a bowl of pink cream: devoid of spice, moisture, and interest. We had to add the spicy carrots from the dip tray to have a meaningful eating experience. We loved the sauce in the saag, but the shrimp was rubbery and chewy and did not taste fresh. Naan was excellent. What sealed this place's fate for three stars was the dessert, however. We ordered the mango kufti and what came out was a pre sliced version that was hard as a rock and that you could tell had been sitting in the freezer for days if not weeks. Such a disappointment! While we appreciated the friendly service and nice atmosphere, we found the food to be lacking overall and wouldn't recommend this place in good faith, which is a bummer, because we wanted to love it. Three (generous) stars. read more

Saag Paneer was tasteless. Chicken tandoori is ok, a little spicy. My waiter disappeared after ordering. Ambiance is nice, but could ventilate more to reduce the smell that hangs on you after the meal. read more

They won me over. The food, the service, and the warm atmosphere made our dinner very enjoyable. But let's get to the real prize: The Food. Each Indian restaurant has its own version of popular dishes, and what I loved about the food here, was that it's on the drier side. What I mean is, the masala was a spectacular blend of onion, tomato, and spices. No oil or cream that would make it "soup-y." Also, the spice was just right for someone who doesn't do well with very hot foods, but I imagine they can really kick up the heat for those that do. Okra (Bhindi Masala): 10/10 (No excess oil) Paneer Palak: 10/10 Naan: 10/10 So Fresh and Warm! Seekh Kabob: 10/10 (small pieces though) Chicken Tikka Masala (Not my favorite here but don't want to ding them because it's just a matter of recipe preference. No cream is used in their recipe and I love the cream in this dish in particular.) And lastly, if you like rasmalai, you will lick the bowl here. Definitely check this place out if you're in town! read more

Le Taj - Bindi Masala & Fresh Naan-- SOO GOOD! - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The food arrived quickly, but unfortunately it lacked flavor. Overall, disappointing, so I gave it 2 stars

My friend and I had dinner at Le Taj a couple of nights ago and it was excellent. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and courteous. I had the dal soup and the lamb vindaloo and they were both very flavorful. I highly recommend Le Taj! read more

A classic. Impeccable service and superb food. The ambiance is vintage. Definitely worth a visit.

Definitely a good choice of an Indian restaurant in Montreal. The location of the restaurant is great. We were a large group of 12 and we made prior reservations, which is advised. The restaurant has a full bar with a good selection of wines. We ordered the sampler for appetizers along with some chaat items. Some of the guests were trying chaat for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. We also ordered a variety of dishes, biryanis and rotis / naan for the table. We also ordered a variety of desserts to share. Everything tasted good but I will not compare it the finest of Indian restaurants I have dined in. Service was a clear winner. The restaurant was jam packed but the crew was super efficient and kept track of all orders and served it on time. Ambience of the restaurant is upscale. The restaurant is quite popular and stayed busy thru the evening. Pricing : Moderate to High Will I return? : For sure! read more

Le Taj - Kingfisher beer after a long time - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We were craving desi Indian food and happy that this was located close to the Omni Hotel in Montreal downtown area. We called and ordered the food and the experience was fast and nice. The order was made quickly in 25 minutes and they called back to let me know. The food was well packaged to go and was warm when we opened in the hotel room. We got the butter chicken and dal tadka. They were both decent, though far from the best we have had. Next time we will try some other dishes as well. read more

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As a Guji, I have high standards when it comes to Indian restos and this was pretty good. We are visiting from the states and wanted to find a joint near the hotel on a Monday and this place was open and calling our name. For appetizers we ordered the pakora and chat papdi. The pakora was a larger fritter than I prefer and would have been nicer in smaller crispier pieces, but it was still flavorful. They also served the appetizers with a nice boat of tamarin, mango chutney, and raita which was a nice touch. For the main we got butter chicken, veggie korma, rice and garlic naan. I have had many butter chickens in my life (I know, not very guji of me) and this was a very solid state butter chicken. It was not as buttery as I am used to but it tased nice and fresh and seasoned well. The veggie korma was also very fresh- I am used to a greasy korma with lots of ghee but it was still tasty. The naan was to die for- clearly made fresh in back with lots of ghee. The service was 5/5. The waiter was attentive and friendly. They brought out a little table to extend our table so we could fit all of the food which was a nice touch. Also, the food came relatively fast which is a plus when you are craving some Indian deliciousness. read more

This was our first dining experience at Le Taj. Very good. The Bombay Shrimp Curry, Garlic Nan Bread, and Chi Tika Marsalis was excellent. The Tandoori Chicken was not served on a iron skillet and could have been warmer. Excellent service and you definitely should have a reservation. read more

Le Taj - Take out bag - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Absolutely amazing food here, you won't be disappointed when you come here. We had a bit of everything and the butter chicken, the tandoori chicken, the lentil soup, all top notch. I am definitely coming back here with my friends and family. 5/5, great service, great cook. read more

Great service, good food... what more could you ask for? First, I have to say the space is actually quite nice and different from other Indian restaurants I've had recently. Nice, high ceilings and a certain air about it. It's definitely more on the fine dining side. Staff is friendly and was helpful in making decisions on the menu. The food was generally pretty good. The chicken tikka masala had a grainier texture than i'm used to, but was still good. The naan was nice and fluffy (as it should be). Also had some biryani, the chana masala and a cocktail. Everything was pretty decent and I did take the leftovers so you know it was a good time! Note: This place is on the pricier side, so just keep that in mind! Overall a good choice for Indian food on a date night! Stay Cheerful ;) read more

We enjoyed a delicious dinner here last evening. We chose the samosas for an appetizer then followed with Chicken Tikka and Aloo Gobi. The sauce for the tikka was very fresh not heavy and the Aloo Gobi was delicious. The samosa were a little over cooked so weren't as good as others we have had. The tamarind sauce was fantastic however. The service was pleasant and relaxed. The ambiance is comfortable with the unique wall plaques they reference on their website. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy Indian cuisine. read more

Le Taj - Samosas - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Service was excellent and the food was great. Prices are very reasonable. I would eat here again.

Some of the best Indian food I've ever had. The Chana masala was very flavorful and the vegetarian appetizer sampler included 3 delicious options. read more

Excellent service and tasty food. I've eaten Indian in London (the best), and we eat Indian food at home in NY all the time. This place does it right. None of the chicken dishes were overcooked or dried out. The lamb curry was well seasoned, and I loved the Tamarind cocktail - sweet, sour, mildly spicy, and delicious. read more

Very friendly staff. Happy crowd but not too noisy. Excellent menu and romantic place to take a date. Very popular and for good reason! Delicious appetizers and veggie nan. Wonderful veggie korma. Great draft beer. Easy walk from Omni. read more

Authentic Indian cuisine full of flavor and spices. The chicken curry was delightful and so was the service. The ambiance is romantic for a dinner date. read more

Le Taj, I want to marry you and take you home with me. In all seriousness, can you open up a shop in DFW? I love this spot. I come here every time I'm in Montreal and I can never get enough. Best, most authentic tasting Indian food there is. Only India would have more authentic food and there is no guarantee it would be this delicious. Garlic naan and chicken Tikka masala are my go to at this place. You'll find them attached to this review. You can't go wrong with any option here. Go ahead, bust out the visa and get full. You won't regret it. read more

Le Taj - Garlic Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The place is very nicely decorated. The service is great, and the overall attention to detail in the service is stellar. However the food just wasn't amazing. The lamb chops were dry and lacked salt and flavor. The butter chicken and paneer tikka masala had virtually no cream and no butter. It was 90% tomato sauce. We actually ate at their food court location at Timeout at Eaton Centre and the butter chicken was rich and creamy. The salty lassi was great and the desserts were amazing. read more

Pretty great Indian food! It's "Upscale Indian food" so the price point reflects that, but the service and the taste is quite on point. I've been a few times and ordered the table d'hôte every time; $45 (includes soup or salad, an appetizer, an Amin dish (meat, poultry or seafood), a veggie dish and a dessert as well as a nan bread, basmati rice and tea/coffee. It's a lot of food. If you are a group of 2, I would suggest maybe ordering only one order of table d'hôte (or they call it the "Feast/Festin") and add a few additional a la carte dishes. Their nan bread is to die for and I especially enjoyed the butter chicken and the lamb vindaloo. The dessert is good, but personally not my favourite. I've only been there for dinner but they do a buffet for lunch also that I've been meaning to come back to try. Value/price: 3.5/5 Food/quality: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4.5/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

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