Rutba offers a warm, welcoming Indian dining experience with flavorful curries, generous portions and friendly, attentive service in a cozy setting, with a Friday vibe of live music; the menu delivers creative takes on classics at good value, making it a reliable choice for friends and family to enjoy delicious, comforting flavors.
Our first visit to Rutba was such a delight - tasty food, cozy ambiance, & friendly service. We may have ordered a bit too much, but everything was so good it was hard not to.
The star for us was the Telangana chicken curry: bold flavors with curry leaves giving off a beautiful perfumed aroma. The lamb rogan josh was also a favorite.
We couldn't resist the Rasmalai Tres Leches dessert, which did not disappoint. The flavors of cardamom, rose, & pistachio in this tiramisu-style sweet were divine. A perfect way to end a wonderful meal.
The space is casual & comfortable, & the staff are attentive & kind.
We're already planning our return for the samosa chaat, one of their many butter chicken variations, & another round of that Rasmalai dessert.
We had a delicious dinner here. My husband & I really enjoyed the Tandoori chicken & lamb rogan josh. I also had the Gulabi Breeze cocktail, really pretty & tasty too. Simran & her coworker who served us were both great.
Je recommande fortement de prendre « Le combo » pour découvrir plusieurs plats indiens. C'était tellement savoureux ! Trop bonne découverte, j'y retournerai !
Apr 12, 2026
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Food is super flavourful, every dish was excellent. Second time I come & it does not disappoint. It's also a really cute place, the decor is cozy & pretty. & the service is excellent. 10/10 service from Sim who was very kind & helpful with selecting menu items :) highly recommend.
Amazing food, but the service needs a personal touch.
The Good:
We visited Montreal for the first time & chose Rutba based on its excellent reputation. The food certainly lived up to the hype-everything was delicious & very reasonably priced. The atmosphere & seating were comfortable, & most of the staff were polite & professional.
The Critique:
Unfortunately, the experience was dampened by one individual (who appeared to be the owner or a senior server). We felt an air of superiority & a lack of warmth that made us feel unwelcome. In a city where everyone else was incredibly friendly & welcoming, this stood out in a negative way.
Verdict:
The flavors are 5-star, but the management could benefit from training their staff on how to engage neutrally & warmly with every customer. We loved the meal, but we hope the hospitality matches the quality of the kitchen next time.
We have visited Rutba today for our dinner . The ambiance was quite attractive to be honest. Food was ok & justifying the price. Only thing we don't like is we asked for one tea & they refused saying we cannot make tea for just one. Every single dollar counts right? No other restaurant i have visited before refused for one tea cup .
That shows the Im professionalism. We still head out giving tip because i know restaurant business can be exhausting but it doesn't justify neglecting customers demand .
Amazing food, great service, such kind & accomodating staff... our waitress, Sim, was too kind! even played a bday song for me... will definetly be back
