Darbar
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Darbar
4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 4:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Sunday | 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Dimpy
Disappointing Service Despite Good Food
We visited this restaurant as a family traveling from the USA, including our young child. As tourists unfamiliar with French, we relied on the English names provided on the menu. We assumed the descriptions listed below each item were explanations of the dish contents, not realizing they needed to be translated to understand properly.
Unfortunately, this misunderstanding led to confusion when ordering. Instead of assisting us with patience & understanding, the staff responded with inconsistent & frustrating remarks such as,'we told you,''you should translate,' &'it's written clearly.' There was a clear lack of empathy & customer care, especially toward tourists.
To make matters worse, it took over an hour just to receive our appetizers. When we asked about the delay, the explanations kept changing, which only added to the frustration.
Eventually, when the food did arrive, it was undeniably good. However, the poor service & the dismissive attitude left a lasting negative impression. It took considerable effort on our part just to get the staff to acknowledge their role in the confusion.
In summary, while the food was enjoyable, the overall experience was disappointing due to the lack of proper service, empathy, & clear communication. As tourists, we expected a bit more kindness & guidance.View more
Chantal
Nous avons apprécié notre soirée & merci de faire un soucis de nous parler en français. La nourriture était très bonne.View more
JCLJN
Amazing food, amazing staff & amazing drinks. We have eaten at Darbar a few times & love it.
If you're not sure what to order the team will help you. You can't go wrong though, every dish is delicious.
Have allergies? Note it in the reservation. They pre-made marinades for us so there was no cross contamination, without even knowing what we would order! Sensitive (or not) to spices, let them know & they will make sure your dish is perfectly suited to you.
We can't say enough about this place, it's great. We look forward to visiting again soon.View more
David
Our favourite resto in MTL. Always eat here when in town. Intimate atmosphere, food is always excellent & prices are v. Reasonable for the quality of food. Simar, we love your place.♥?♥?View more
Kate
Wonderful food & service. The owner & chef came out to our table & was so welcoming. He recommended dishes & they were all delicious. I highly recommend this restaurantView more
Sam
Everything about this experience was incredible. We were down in off the street by the incredible smell & everything only got better from there.
The staff was wonderful & we had a chance to speak with the head chef about the food & his story as the son of the man who opened this restaurant 26 years ago!
Wish we were in Montréal longer so we could come back!View more
Marion
Notre tout premier restau sur Montréal avec mon conjoint on a voulu revenir hier soir pour voir si c'était toujours aussi bon & ça l'est !View more
Keith
Amazing flavors layered into every dish. A real conversation with the chef who sought to build a meal meant for our tastebuds. A tour de force from the first bite of samosas to the last bit of naan soaking up what was left of any curry sauce. We don't live in Montreal, bit we'll back at Darbar for sure!View more
Domonique
The restaurant had great dining atmosphere & the food was outstanding with a capital O. But what took the restaurant to a new level of classification that cannot be scored on any review is the chef & staff wanting to learn the perspective of their customers to personalize the dining experience. That took the restaurant to what I think is beyond a Michelin Star category.View more
Vanya
Good authentic & amazing taste. We ordered shahi paneer which is definitely as recommended the best, dal makhani I would say was average, chicken was also good. What we really liked were the seekh kebabs they were different & nice. Although food options for vegetarian are limited & the ambience of the place is again something to not to expect too much from. But if you are looking for taste you can give it a try.View more
Thalie
Mon fils m'a fait connaître ce restaurant de tradition familiale. Il est situé dans un quartier de Montréal où je ne vais plus souvent. Ce resto est un trésor caché. Tout était délicieux & raffiné & le service était chaleureux & impeccable.View more
Md
I visited this restaurant recently & had a mixed experience. The service was excellent-friendly, attentive, & prompt, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the expectations. The flavors were very average & lacked the richness & depth typically associated with good Indian cuisine. Given how expensive the menu is, I was hoping for much better quality & taste. Great staff, but the food doesn't justify the high prices. Not sure I'd return.
Samosa: 2/5
Murgh Malai: 1/5 ( It was very salty)
Murgh Tikka Masala: 3/5
Garlic Naan: 1/5 ( Didn't have any garlic flavor)
Mango Lassi: 4/5View more
Alexandre
Vraiment un service super ! Gentil & hyper serviable. Le Thali est vraiment savoureux & riche 😋View more
Kevin
I've been there two times & both times were amazing! Excellent food & very hospitable! The chef came to our table & personalized our order. Definitely recommend to try it!View more
Don
As a huge fan of Indian cuisine, I can honestly say our dinner at Darbar last night was world-class. Super friendly service, great beer, delicious appetizers & awesome mains. The chef came by our table a couple of times to check whether everything was OK, & took a few minutes to chat. Really top notch place, can't wait to return.View more
Jane
Hidden gem. Food & service is fantastic! We always make time for Darbar when in Montreal. Just go, you won't be disappointed.View more