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Darbar

Quartier des Spectacles
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Darbar Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
IndianVegetarian

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Reviews for Darbar

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Review Summary

Darbar is widely praised as an intimate, cozy, family run Indian restaurant in Montreal where flavors are rich and dishes are prepared with care and from scratch. Reviewers note attentive service and a warm, personalized dining experience with moments such as the staff coming to the table to explain dishes and tailor them to spice preferences. The menu is described as authentic and varied, with balanced spices and fresh ingredients and occasional seasonal highlights. The ambiance is consistently described as cozy and charming, with real candles, dim lighting, and a mix of quiet dinners and lively jazz on select nights, plus a winter indoors and summer patio vibe. Pricing is considered reasonable for the quality and for sharing plates with friends or family. Dietary needs are well accommodated, including gluten free and vegan options, and staff are noted for asking about spice tolerance and customizing dishes. While most experiences are outstanding, some reviews mention slower service in a small, busy space and a few dishes that were less impressive. Overall, this spot is seen as a standout for authentic Indian cuisine in Montreal and a must visit for food lovers.
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2.5

It was VERY overpriced - $8 for naan. Won't be back after this time. Before it was a nice place & that's why I went there multiple times. Also please don't ask customers 8 times "how's the food" during an hour.

Apr 11, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

We Looooove this authentic family owned Indian resto....Great friendly service & delicious food! My fav is the tandouri chicken & my husbands' is the saag paneer....& dont forget to order the homemade naan bread- Its marvellous! Enjoy!

Oct 2, 2021
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5.0

Darbar has always been one of my favourite restaurants in Montreal. We were a party of four, & the staff did everything to make our visit a joy. They even put a couple of tables together for us on the patio. We had the tandoori fish, butter chicken, naan, & a couple of thalis that were absolutely delicious. The chef even made a special mint-coriander chutney for one of my friends, & omitted the yogourt, as she is lactose-intolerant. Thank you, Darbar, for a memorable evening!

Sep 18, 2021
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2 Reviews
4.0

Initié par des amis indiens, je fréquente ce restaurant depuis son ouverture en 2003, & j'ai beaucoup d'admiration pour cette famille qui, avec le temps, s'est battu pour faire passer ce local désolant & frigorifique, en un établissement élégant & des plus chaleureux, sans pour autant augmenter de beaucoup les prix initiaux! Entendons-nous, l'offre de restaurants indiens est généreuse à Montréal, & celui-ci ne vaut peut-être pas de descendre de Parc-Extension, mais avec le temps, je peux vous recommander sans l'ombre d'une hésitation deux coups de coeur (croyez-moi, vous ne serez pas déçus): leur divin Thali-viande, avec une entrée de bhaji à l'oignon (le tout accompagné d'une pinte de Cobra, of course!). Dans ces plats, tout y est excellent: préparations goûteuses de légumes & de légumineuses, fraîcheur des aliments & des sauces, épices sélectionnées, poulet & agneau fondants, papadum, riz & naan parfaitement réussis, le tout pour un prix dérisoire. Le restaurant est petit, mais c'est aussi ce qui fait son charme (sans compter le service presque toujours effectué par la souriante maman & le charmant fils, ainsi que l'excellent pan masala disponible sur le comptoir au moment de régler l'addition). Avant un spectacle à la Place-des-Arts, il s'agit d'une adresse à privilégier. Un point à améliorer: la division des factures est un problème énigmatique qui perdure depuis des années...

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