Name: Bawarchi
Address: 1249 Bishop St, Montreal, Montreal, QC, H3G 2E2, CA
Telephone: +1-5146605678
Price range: $ & $$
Rating: 4.5

Bawarchi

Good food is always cooking! Go ahead, order some yummy items from the menu.

Downtown

$ & $$

CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am

Monday	11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Friday	11:30 am - 11 pm
Saturday	11:30 am - 11 pm
Sunday	11:30 am - 10:30 pm

Bawarchi is described as a go to for authentic Indian flavors with generous portions and especially standout biryani that many call the best in Montreal, offering a wide range from Hyderabadi dum biryani to Karuvepaku and Nawabi styles and a variety of curries like butter chicken and lamb korma. The food is repeatedly praised for rich, balanced spice and high quality, with many saying the dishes feel homely and well prepared. The atmosphere is warm and inviting but can be loud and crowded, particularly at night, and service can become slow or disorganized during peak hours though staff generally remain friendly and helpful with recommendations. Several reviews highlight attentive service and helpful guidance on spice levels, while a few note instances of missing items or delays in phone or dine in orders that were later resolved. Overall the consensus is that Bawarchi delivers delicious, flavorful biryani and Indian classics at good value, making it a reliable choice for biryani lovers and Indian food enthusiasts despite occasional dining room noise and service bottlenecks.

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Softy

5.0

Very good food

Oct 26, 2024

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Suvetha

I had been here today with my family members & the food was really good. The service was good. Miss Harini helped us & she was really professional & very comfortable & friendly to communicate with, & they took really less time to get us all our orders, which was truly commendable. We enjoyed the meal thoroughly. We really liked the chilli shrimp appetizer, karaikudi chicken curry & ghee roast mutton pulao & the lime soda at the end was so refreshing. Overall it was a meal worth enjoying. I loved it & might go back again.

Akash

Amazing food & service.

Paromita

Great food & service at this place in Montreal.

Aqueela

4.0

Food is good! Needs improvement on ambience.

Akil

Best indian restaurant in Montreal, we really enjoyed our experience.

Govinda

The service was awesome

Oct 19, 2024

AbdulWahood

You can update the review to include a mention of Dhruv's service: Bavarchi Restaurant Review I recently visited Bavarchi Restaurant & had a fantastic experience. The ambiance is warm & welcoming, making it an ideal spot for both casual dining & family gatherings. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, especially if you're a fan of Indian cuisine. I tried their biryani, & it was flavorful, perfectly spiced, & generously portioned. The naan was fresh & fluffy, complementing the curries well. A special mention to Dhruv bhai, who provided excellent service. He was attentive, friendly, & made sure everything was perfect during our visit. His recommendations were spot on, & he made the dining experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for an authentic & satisfying meal in a comfortable setting, Bavarchi is definitely worth a visit!

Oct 11, 2024

Armaan

Amazing place, has a wide variety of Biryanis, interaction with Dhruv was wonderful 👌🏻

Alok

Great service & professionalism shown by Dhruv & Krishna at the restaurant. Also the best briyani available in Montreal.

Nitish

Amazing service by Dhruv & Meghana

Het

Food was really good & staff was really nice & helpful

Imane

Amazing

Saurabh

Amazing place with one of the best India food in Montreal.

Pamela

Nourriture délicieuse, service personnalité & très attentionné. Nous voulions goûter à un peu de tout & ils nous ont recommandés des plats pour nous faire découvrir les classiques de l'endroit. On recommande fortement!

Oct 3, 2024

Rico

Great Indian food. Very friendly & authentic.

Oct 1, 2024

Reene

Best chicken biryani in the Montreal. Had takeout twice. Please try guntur chicken appetizer.

SAHIL

Good experience Super service❤️

Sep 30, 2024

Uday

Nice food

Sep 26, 2024

Ishan

Food is tasty, affordable & service is exceptional.

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