Reviews present Bawarchi as a lively spot where biryani is the star and portions are generous, with many dishes described as flavorful, authentic and well cooked, especially various biryani varieties and curries like butter chicken, lamb korma and shrimp. Praise for service and friendly staff is common, though some comments note slower service during peak hours and occasional mis-timed orders or missing items. Spice level is a recurring theme, with some dishes described as genuinely spicy and others noted as milder or adjustable, and overall food quality and value are repeatedly highlighted as strong. Several reviews compare the restaurant favorably to other Montreal Indian spots, calling it a top biryani destination and a reliable go-to for authentic flavors, while a few caveats include crowded seating, noise and room for better organization during rushes.
So damn slow. At least be honest on the delivery platform. I ordered because I was told it would be arrived around 30mins. You guys accept the order & keep extending the preparing time.. 3 assigned drivers couldn't wait this long & cancelled the delivery. LOL
Rachna & Payal were great at serving tonight. The food is always delish!! We came from Toronto & on our first day we came to bawarchi as it is always so good!
Food was to spicy not fit for the taste buds for everybody. Incomplete delivery, because restaurant was near to the end of the day closing so in hurry missed the half food items, we slept hungry for the night as all other Indian restaurants were closed & no Indian veg options were available by the end of the day. Paid for the full food amount but only got half of the order . It was the worst food experience
We placed an order & noticed that a few items were missing. We tried calling the restaurant several times & eventually got through. After explaining the situation, we were informed that the team would check & call us back within 10 minutes. Unfortunately, we did not receive a callback.
Since we couldn't reach them again by phone, we decided to visit the restaurant in person to resolve the issue. While the discussion took some time, Nitika, one of the restaurant staff members, was polite & spoke to us very well, which we appreciated. Eventually, the team provided an additional item as compensation.
The food itself tasted good, & overall the quality was satisfying. With some improvement in customer handling & communication, the overall experience could be even better.
Food Ratings:
• Chicken Biryani: ⭐ 3.5/5 (chicken pieces
should be more fresh)
• Chicken Tikka Masala: ⭐ 4/5
• Chicken 65: ⭐ 2/5 (Needs improvement)
The food was not upto the mark. We ordered the paneer biryani but did not find any paneer. It was just plain rice without any Spices. We had to leave halfway. But, the servers were good. Hats off to their quick service.
Jan 1, 2026
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Best Restaurants in the Montreal for Indian food. I came for a trip with my friends & we visited twice. Both visit were worth it & would recommend everyone if you are tired of the bad service in restaurants in Montreal.
Fair warning : It is always crowded at night so arrive early or expect 10-15 min wait.
Highly recommended : You won't regret going there.
Staff was friendly & especially had great experience with Vinishia.
Great place to enjoy Indian cuisine, food was excellent. We came to Montreal for five days & we visited this restaurant 2 times & in each visit it was fully packed, the service was smooth & fast. Especially a girl named vinisha was really helpful. Great experience!
I visited this restaurant today & it was just amazing. Before I used to visit Punjab canteen but you guys took over everything. The taste is authentic & delicious.
I ordered for the very first time & it was such a bad experience
My whole combo was missing in the order & how can even that is possible i order the main thing which was combo & all of their items were missing.
Not recommended
