Darbar propose une sélection rigoureuse de cuisine indienne traditionnelle avec une emphase particulière sur les préparations végétariennes qui mettent en valeur les profils d épices régionaux. Le menu se concentre sur l exécution technique des currys classiques, des dals à base de lentilles et des pains frais cuits dans un four en argile traditionnel. Des ingrédients comme le paneer, les pois chiches et les légumes de saison animent les plats, garantissant une diversité d expériences gustatives végétales pour la clientèle. L environnement intérieur privilégie une simplicité fonctionnelle, créant une atmosphère focalisée où la complexité des épices aromatiques occupe le devant de la scène. Chaque plat maintient une constance dans la texture et le piquant, reflétant des méthodes de préparation établies. Cet établissement offre un récit culinaire complet à travers des plats végétariens conçus pour assurer authenticité et satisfaction.
Darbar est largement reconnu comme une destination exceptionnelle pour une cuisine punjabi authentique et de haute qualité à Montréal, souvent saluée pour ses saveurs complexes, ses ingrédients frais et sa présentation soignée. De nombreux clients soulignent l'atmosphère chaleureuse et intime ainsi que le service hautement personnalisé offert par le chef et son équipe, qui prennent souvent le temps d'échanger avec les convives pour adapter les plats selon les préférences individuelles et les besoins alimentaires, incluant des options sans gluten ou végétaliennes. Bien que la grande majorité des clients décrivent leur expérience comme mémorable et de classe mondiale, une minorité de commentaires mentionne des défis occasionnels concernant la rapidité du service, la taille des portions ou le décor, mais le consensus général identifie l'endroit comme un joyau caché qui propose une expérience culinaire passionnée et familiale.
Ordered veg Thali, Shahi paneer & garlic nan
I could have gone for zero stars but Google does not allow.
1) starting with Thali all food was spilled & messed ohk maybe it could be a mistake of delivery guy.
2) I got a very weird combination of baigan bharta , nan Palak with chana & plain rice who eats them together? This shows their laziness that what they have already made for Ala carte they give in Thali no pre decided thing that's why they haven't even put on their uber to choose.
3) first bite of any I mean anything, the massive level of turmeric they add ohh my god straight to the dustbin.
People who have come from job & tired please do not order from this place ull sleep Hungary...
Darbar has been one of my partner & my favorite restaurants in Montreal & we often celebrate special occasions there. The chef & staff are always accommodating & friendly & the food & drinks are fantastic. We always try something new when we're there & are always amazed by the complexity of the flavors & the quality of each dish. It's clear how much work & intention goes into every detail. Last night we went for my partner's final night in Montreal before he leaves for the summer & we had a wonderful experience. We ordered the non-vegetarian thali, the seekh kebabs, & the madrasi bakra to share & were blown away by everything we ordered. I also highly recommend the cocktails on the menu, especially the whiskey sour which is phenomenal.
My partner & I had an amazing date night dinner here. The veg thali & egg plant Bartha were both excellent & we really enjoyed that the chef came out to explain the menu & ask us how our meal was going. Highly recommend!
Ordered the Non veg thali for $30 today. Whole ordered costed me $50 including tax & all. Very disappointed with what I received. Only one curry with two little pieces of chicken & chickpea curry & two spoons of rice & a naan. For the price & hype about this place. It's not worth it at all in my experience. Very disappointed as I waited to come to Mtl to visit this place.
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!
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.
I had one of the most delicious, flavorful Indian meals ever at darbar the other evening. I am so glad I discovered this special place. The vegetarian thali platter was exceptional, as was my appetizer of sizzling chicken on skewers served with mint sauce. Plus, wonderful chilled white wine on a hot Montreal evening. I will be back whenever I'm in town; so many dishes on the menu are mouthwatering! The staff is so incredibly friendly & gracious, as is the chef/owner Simar. I also love that darbar is off the beaten path. The real deal, authentic, family run. I highly recommend!
I've been visiting this restaurant every time I'm in Montreal from the U.S. because the food used to be consistently delicious. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was disappointing & far from what I've come to expect.
My family & I ordered three meat thalis, one chicken tikka masala, & one saag paneer. The meat in the thalis didn't taste fresh & seemed like it had been reheated. While the chicken in the tikka masala appeared fresher, the flavor was lacking. The saag paneer was especially underwhelming-the gravy was bland, & the paneer was rubbery in texture.
While we were prepared for a bit of a wait, as we've been here many times before, the food still didn't justify it. The only highlight was the rasmalai, which was excellent.
Unfortunately, the overall dining experience was disappointing, & we left feeling unsatisfied. One additional note: while our server was polite, basic hygiene standards need attention. A strong body odor was noticeable, which detracted from the dining atmosphere. In a restaurant setting, this is something that really shouldn't be overlooked.
Regrettably, I won't be returning on future visits to Montreal.
I knew this restaurant was going to be an incredible experience when the executive chef came out to introduce himself to almost every table. My partner & I ordered the samosas & onion bhaji to start. They were delicious! The tamarind sauce was so tangy it paired perfectly. We also each ordered a thali. It came with rice, naan, papadam 3 stewed dishes & a piece of tandoori chicken. Everything was so delicious I could go on for a while. It was so much food, we could not finish our plates.
On top of the incredible food the staff were all fantastic & very welcoming. Some might consider the service a bit slow, but I believe that is intentional as the chef prepares each dish individually. I for one enjoyed it as it allowed my partner & I to have time to chat & sip our cocktails.
We sat on the patio, its was very comfortable but the noise from cars on the street could be loud.
