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Darbar

Quartier des Spectacles
4.7$$ & $$$
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Darbar Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Darbar

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on Google4.3 (1700+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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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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love this place, highly recommend!

Sep 7, 2024
on Google

Food was delicious & service incredible as always :)

Sep 7, 2024
on Google

Food was amazing

Sep 7, 2024
on Google

Our favourite Indian restaurant in Montreal. The food is outstanding; presentation is lovely, flavours are delectable. Great vegan friendly options as well. We always visit Darbar when our family is visiting from Australia. A memorable evening on the terrace thanks to the great ambiance & hospitality of the staff & owners. Looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend! Thank you Darbar team.

Sep 7, 2024
on Google

Roti is top expensive at $6 a roti

Sep 2, 2024
on Google

Savoureux & nous sommes servis en français. J'y retournerai très souvent.

Sep 1, 2024
on Google

Great food & awesome service, especially from the head chef. No English menu but staff was helpful with translating. Food made from scratch was worth the wait.

Sep 1, 2024
on Google

Had an absolutely wonderful evening there recently. Lovely kind staff that are able very knowledgeable about the menu & can provide tailored recommendations. The food was absolutely divine - we had the murgh malai, shrimp rogan josh & malai kofta. Not a single miss. The balance of spice, heat & the exquisite presentation of the dishes served - we were thoroughly impressed. This place definitely deserves more praise!

Aug 31, 2024
on Google

It's was not bad but certainly not good! There are other Indian restaurants with a higher quality of dishes, we were quite disappointed when we went there! On top of this, it's quite expensive so I would not recommend going there

Aug 31, 2024
on Google

We visited recently, love their cha ( tea ) & pakoda.

Aug 28, 2024
on Google

Got really sick from the burned garlic on the naan bread. Unfortunately ruined the rest of the night

Aug 24, 2024
on Google

We enjoyed an excellent experience at Resto Darbar. The food, service & hospitality were exceptional. We interacted with 3 different staff members & they were all friendly & helpful.

Aug 23, 2024
on Google

Great tasty food. Generously served. Nice portion. Added extra without asking. Excellent service. Would highly recommend this restaurant to others.

Aug 22, 2024
on Google

Great food & nice service :) fantastic evening!

Aug 21, 2024
on Google

Malgré une petite erreur de compréhension dans la transaction, nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'accueil & les plats chaleureux du restaurant Darbar. Le petit mot sur l'importance de l'apprentissage du français en début de menu est très bien pensé.

Aug 21, 2024
on Google

Did not try food but owner seemed nice & honest. Food was super pricyyyyy. Small & cozy restaurant with new reno. Parking is very very tight on street be mindful & plan ahead of time to go there. May not get parking for 20-30 mins

Aug 19, 2024
on Google

Hi - I came from Toronto to Montreal with my parents who had come from India. Wanted to treat them to the best Indian place in Montreal & hence chose Darbar. I had done some reading on Darbar in my quest to find a nice place for Indian dining & was pretty impressed by what I read on the exec chef / owner's hospitality & his background story about parents. The food was good; loved the shahi paneer & butter naan(softest i have had ever); & of course the rasmalai. The garlic naan was a miss. The food is cooked fresh after ordering & takes time which is told at the time of ordering itself. We had also ordered aloo go hi , dal fry & sweet lassi which were good. Because I had told everyone in my family about the stories & posts I have read about the owner & seeing that they went & interacted with every table except ours was pretty awkward & embarrassing. My husband was just asked from afar how the food was but for each table while we were seated ; the owner went & chatted up, explained the dishes & made the guests feel comfortable. Even though the food was good; this experience left a sour taste.

Aug 17, 2024
on Google

The food is spectacular, but the best part is the care & attention lavished by the staff. It is clear that they really care about the customer, & how good their food is. They really shouldn't worry. It's delicious!

Aug 17, 2024
on Google

We had an amazing evening at Darbar. The food is excellent: flavorful, authentic yet modern, & well balanced. Cocktails were also good, but what we loved most was definitely the service. The chef/owner was patient, welcoming & gave us great recommendations; we could sense his passion & his love for his craft, which contributed in making the meal a memorable one. We will definitely be back!

Aug 16, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great little Indian restaurant. They seated us even though it was near closing time. Delicious food. They adjusted the spiciness to our requests. Delicious & innovative cocktails. I want to go back.

Aug 16, 2024
on Google