Darbar
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Darbar
Opens Today at 4:30 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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Sandhya
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.View more
Jessica
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.View more
Brent
We had the Samosa starter & Thali, & boy were we stuffed! Excellent all around & the head chef Mr.Anand was charming as well. The food was spectacular, we'll have to come back for the next seasonal menu.View more
Mathieu
I have been to that restaurant a lot since I moved to the neighborhood but I won't go back. Price went up by a lot: the Thali who was below 20$ before pandemic & 25$ recently just got increased to 30$. They do not put the price on the menu anymore 😫 so you have to ask.
The portions were not as generous as before & the wait staff will try to upsell you constantly (at least 4 times during the service).
Finally, they were not compliant with law 72 when we visited: their terminals are still calculating the tip on the amount after taxes.
There is at least 8 other Indian restaurants within 500 meters. I will try those now.View more
Alexandre
Vraiment un service super ! Gentil & hyper serviable. Le Thali est vraiment savoureux & riche 😋View more
Nathan
Found this small cozy spot while looking for nearby restaurants, & was highly pleased.
The hostess & the chef were extremely friendly & accommodating, even offering small changes to the daily Thali based on what we ordered for more variety.
The vegetarian Thali was amazing, especially the korma, & my partner was especially enthusiastic about the garlic naan.
Definitely make a reservation, as this place is small & it was full when we arrived.View more
Myriam
Aucun regret! Quelle belle expérience, tout etait délicieux & Simar prend vraiment le temps d'être avec les clients, de leur parler il nous a meme fait des suggestions. :) 10/10 pour le THALI non-végé & les crevettes korma dans une sauce excellente.View more
Krista
I was walking back to my car after an event, hungry & deciding where to eat. From across the street, I could smell the food from outside & decided to walk in! Best decision! The hostess/ waitress was very kind, the food was absolutely delicious (I had the Dahl soup & meat thali), perfectly portioned as well as totally fair priced IMO. I would go there again & recommend in a heart beat!View more
Matthew
Intimate atmosphere, delicious food, lovely waiters. Food is all cooked from scratch for each meal, so be prepared to wait, but it is well worth the wait! Also, they were very nice to convert the vegetarian thali into a vegan thali. Thank you!View more
Lalit
I am visiting Montréal for work & was looking for a good Punjabi/Indian food! Ate vegetarian thali at Darbar today! A sumptuous meal with a portion each of dal makhani, saag paneer & baigan bharta (went with the server's recommendations), along with butter naan & basmati rice & a couple of veg pakoras! Was my only meal for the day, so ordered a lachha parantha as well. Everything was absolutely delicious! Authentic North Indian flavors! Simar who runs the restaurant (& is the chef) was very gracious, welcoming & super friendly! He runs this business as a passion which was clearly evident in the food flavors! Maza aa gaya yaara! Will definitely come back next time I am around!View more
Sri
This was our first time eating at Darbar. The place was good & we ordered veg thali. It's good,but could've been better for the price we paid.View more
Patty
I love this place & eat here whenever I'm in Montreal. The spices, smells, textures & everything about it. Most places I have a particular dish I always order because I know it will be good. Here I want to try the whole menu. If you can't decide, get the thali plate, nice assortment that changes daily.View more
Aarohi
As per the prices charged here, food is not that great! I ordered Non-veg thali & Tandoori Prawns. Thali was sufficient for one person meal it includes 2 sabji, dal makhani rice, roti, papad, & 1 piece of tandoori chicken. Tandoori Prawns was ok it was smelly & too lemony. But they have good options for Cocktails.View more
Nicolas
Tellement bon, service impeccable, nous reviendrons! Thali excellentView more
Isha
Food at Darbar is super delicious. If you are looking for a home cooked meal taste in a restaurant this is the place to go. Although service is a bit slow it is compensated very well with the authentic tasty Indian food. Kudos to the chef who gives personal attention to every customer. We stuck to the original Veg Thali. & it lived up to its originality.View more
Jonathan
My wife & I had a wonderful meal here on a recent trip to Montreal. The service was friendly & attentive. We each had a Thali but one vegetarian & one meat version to get a mix of curries that we shared. We really enjoyed their curries - spiced just so as to be not overpowering hot but enough that you could still taste individual spices & the food. That takes some skill to get that spicing right! Sides of samosas, naan & rice were very good. We liked the cumin seeds in the rice. Plates were attractively garnished with tasty pomegranate seeds & coriander. We tried their version of Shahi Tukra, a dessert we've never seen before, made in a puff pastry shell instead of ghee fried bread, with rosewater, cardamom, thickened sweetened milk & nuts & garnished with pomegranite seed. It was excellent!View more
Jellybeans7854
Great food & a good portion for the price! I had to chicken thali plate, samosas & the mango lassi. All tasted amazing & a great atmosphere inside!View more
via LibroGreat food, very tasty & authentic menu. Friendly service. We had the chicken thalis & a couple of appetizers & everything was well cooked & well presented.
Pavan
Thali is the best. I will not recommend anything else. Lachha paratha is good but overpriced.View more
Rina
The food here is just incredible. We got the thali & loved it! It is a bit pricey for the quantity though.View more
via Libro
Excellent service, l'équipe est très sympathique & le thali était généreux & délicieux!
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via LibroIncredible restaurant. Great staff & tasty food! Definitely try the daily thali!
via LibroLa nourriture était excellente & remplie de saveurs!! Première expérience à ce restaurant car nous habitons à Québec & nous voulions découvrir un nouvel endroit. Le pain naan était encore chaud & moelleux. Nous avons pris les samosas en entrée qui étaient parfaitement équilibré & la sauce piquante était au choix. Nous avons choisi le thali qui est une combinaison de pain naan, riz, poulet tandoori, poulet au cari & légumes au choix du jour. Chaque tapas était épicé différemment. Le personnel était courtois, ricaneux & gentil, même le chef/propriétaire est venu vérifier si nous avions aimé notre repas. Les prix etaient plus que raisonnables pour la quantité. Assurément nous reviendrons souper ici, quelle belle découverte! Merci pour ce bon repas!
via LibroExcellent. Mulligatawny soup, Thali, mango lassi EXCELLENT. Great service.
via LibroDarbar 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!
via LibroAbsolute delicious food cooked with love! The thalis were the perfect dinner order!
SBluteau.-4863
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J'ai commandé (pour emporter) un plat Thali & un poulet Tandoori entier. La nourriture était bien, mais beaucoup trop dispendieuse. Le plus grand irritant fut le fait qu'aucun employé ne parlait français, mise à part la dame suffisamment francophone pour dire qu'elle ne parlait pas la langue. Lors de ma commande, j'ai demandé combien coûtait un poulet Tandoori entier & l'on m'a répondu 15$, ce qui concorde avec le prix d'un poulet entier chez plusieurs autre restaurateurs indiens de la ville. Une fois revenu au travail & en ouvrant le sac, on ne m'avait donné qu'un demi poulet. Vous trouverez ailleurs de la nourriture indienne aussi bonne, sinon meilleur, pour un prix moins rédhibitoire.
Profpeon
2 Reviews
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...