Darbar

Vanessa

5.0

Amazing place. Amazing food. The chef owner is such a sweet soul. Would recommend to anyone

Jan 19, 2026

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Marc

5.0

Easily one of the top five culinary experiences of my life. Chef Simar gave us the absolute star treatment. The flavours were otherworldly, the service was outstanding & atmosphere was perfect. If I could give it 6 stars, I would. Can't wait to come back again.

Jan 17, 2026

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Ahmet

5.0

Delicious food! Chef makes everything from scratch, very attentive staff & very talented head chef. All their meats are halal which is also a huge plus. Highly recommend

Jan 17, 2026

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Caitlin

5.0

By far one of the best hidden gems. The chef was so kind & made our experience one to remember. He was able to cater to our specific needs & wants. As new comers to Indian food, the chef & his colleague made sure we were comfortable & enjoyed every bite. I would recommend this place to anyone

Jan 4, 2026

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Sarah

5.0

The head chef/owner came to our table to talk about his restaurant & the food. Incredible service & all items we ordered were delicious. Will definitely return.

One note - due to the extreme cold weather, you need to use the side door (to keep the main door closed & the dining area warm) which isn't super obvious to a first time visitor. It feels like you might be going into an apartment, but it's the restaurant!

Jan 2, 2026

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Andrew

5.0

Had an amazing meal here tonight. So nice for the chef to come to each table & speak to the dishes & ask if we had questions. The food itself was sublime. The best chicken tiki masala we've ever had & the agneau nihari melted in your mouth. A small place so make a reservation! What a way to kick off the new year.

Jan 1, 2026

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Silas

5.0

A personal favourite. Chef Simar is doing incredible things. Terrific food & exceptional service layered with warmth, tradition & love. 10/10.

Dec 30, 2025

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ARS

5.0

If we could give this place more than five stars, we would. Definitely try the Mardasi Bakra, Aloo chat & honestly, you should try something from every course to really get the full experience.
The service was super fast & friendly, & very attentive to taking our orders. The chef was also very welcoming & clearly passionate about his food, while even taking the time to talk to us about his story & Montreal as we were visiting.
The restaurant itself is intimate & quiet, perfect for a relaxing dinner. You can really enjoy & appreciate the food while not being rushed.
We would recommend anyone to try!

Dec 28, 2025

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Charlene

5.0

This is such an amazing restaurant! The staff are amazing! The chef came out to our table to talk to us & customized our meals for us! Highly recommend!

Dec 7, 2025

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Ebin

5.0

We discovered this place (without realizing it's a fine dining) by chance during our last trip to Montreal, & it turned out to be a hidden gem. The food was delicious - full of flavor, authentic yet modern, & perfectly balanced. What really made the experience special was the service. Chef & owner Simar was so welcoming, patient, & gave great recommendations. We'll definitely be back to try more!

Nov 12, 2025

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Eric

5.0

We really enjoyed the small dining room & visiting with the Owner/Chef! Great overall experience! The Food was Top Notch!!

Nov 9, 2025

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Eleanor

5.0

This place deserves nothing less than 5 stars, more if possible
First - the ambiance is perfect: cosy, great smell, comfortable, the colours the music volume - all top notch!
Second - the service! The chef introduced himself to us & he is also the owner & proposed that we have a bunch of share plates brought to the table that he would decide - what a pleasure!
It was all a surprise & everything was delicious, fresh & super flavourful
Fantastic Indian food & cocktails & wine - the place really has it all!
An absolute gem I didn't expect to find at the bottom of st Laurent. I will definitely be back!

Nov 8, 2025

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Queenie

5.0

My friends & I love to try a new restaurant each month, & we chose Darbar as our pick for October. Let me tell you it didn't disappoint.

Not only did each dish surpass our expectations, it was so nice to hear the back stories of each dish from Chef Simar himself. & the ambiance was absolutely delicious! & the cutie photo of his parents on the take-out box, so wholesome.

We ordered:
- Murgh Tikka Masala
- Murgh Tandoori
- Agneau Nihari
- Crevette Korma
- Saag Paneer
- Garlic Naan
- Riz pulao
- Samosay Pakoray
- Murgh Malai
- Gulab Jamuun
- Rasmalai
- 2x bottles of white wine

Total was $64 per person, for 5 ppl!

Nov 3, 2025

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Gail

4.0

We had the butter chicken, lentil soup, & thali, & for dessert, we tried the gulab jamun & rasmalai, everything was absolutely delicious! The chef personally came to our table to introduce himself & checked in a few times to make sure everything was perfect. I really appreciated that. We'll definitely be coming back!

Nov 2, 2025

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Benoit

5.0

Food was unbelievable, one of the best indian food i've ever had. Its was full of flavors & the presentation was original. Also, the chef was very hospitable & nice to us.

I found the tables were inconvenient (too small) for the amount of food on the table, & the service was a bit laggy but I also understand that it's a very small location & we got in very late, 1 hour before their close.

Overall a great experience, would recommend to everyone!

Oct 13, 2025

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Joanie

5.0

While the wait was a little long, it was so worth it! The food is fresh, delicious & the chef is incredibly nice.

Oct 11, 2025

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Alcina

5.0

I've been going to Darbar since before the pandemic. Amazing every time. When the dad was running it & now when the son has taken over: still just as excellent. Family business with very reasonable prices. Such nice people & great attention. Food is delicious. The chef comes & talks & listens to every table. Another wonderful evening.
This time, we had the vegetarian thali, bhindi bhaji, garlic naan, tamarin & cumin lassi, & a Taj Mahal. We ordered way too much a as always because everything looks & smells so good. Had a good-sized doggy bag after stuffing ourselves.

Oct 4, 2025

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Gareth

5.0

One of the best curries I have ever had, certainly in top 10 ever! Chef asked how hot we wanted & personalised it to our tastes, he put his personal stamp.on each dish, my Jalfrezi was wonderful, my wife really enjoyed a slightly spicier tikka.

Sep 22, 2025

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Garihanna

5.0

Une vraie de vraie groupie. Came back for our friend's bday & we had the best time. FOOD & SERVICE WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD (as per usual) EXQUISITE ❤?🔥 Au chef & à toute l'équipe de feu du DARBAR, Merci du plus profond de nos coeurs.

Sep 20, 2025

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Mahie

5.0

Amazing experience! We celebrated my dad's 60th birthday here & the food was amazing - the chef Simar was so kind & gave us recommendations based on our tastes, things to do in Montreal, & took the time to get to know us! All the food was delicious - we had the most wonderful time & will be coming back again when we visit Montreal.

Sep 2, 2025

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