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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Francesco
Darbar is a wonderful family-run restaurant that truly cares for its customers. You feel it in the warm hospitality & the consistently excellent food.
The entire team-both in the kitchen & at the front-was kind, attentive, & really knew what to recommend to enhance our experience.
We started with the murg malai, served in a sizzling pot-such a unique & fun presentation! The seekh kebab was beautifully plated, & both dishes were absolutely delicious. The yogurt sauce with the kebabs was light & refreshing, while the spices in the murg malai built up to a deep, flavourful finish.
For our mains, we had the chicken jalfrezie & the nihari lamb. Paired with their crispy, doughy butter naan, the lamb was one of the best bites I've ever had. I literally had to close my eyes to take it in.
We ended with two orders of gulab jamun because my wife loved the first so much-she said it tasted just like her grandmother's, & we couldn't leave without having another.View more
Fran
Stellar Indian food. Original dishes with lots of classic flavors.
Great service as well.
We'll be back!View more
Peter
FANTASTIC!
We have rarely, if ever, had a more pleasurable & enjoyable culinary experience.
Owner / Chef Simar Anand greeted us at our table & spent meaningful time discussing our food likes & tastes. He walked us through his menu & his recommendations. As he talked, you could feel his deep passion for food & his family's restaurant. We put ourselves entirely in his hands, & he created a spectacular meal for us.
My wife has celiac disease & can not eat gluten. When I made the reservation online using Google Maps, I mentioned her dietary restriction in the notes field of the reservation form. Chef Simar knew before he talked with us that our meal needed to be gluten-free & indicated he had made GF naan for my wife. He also said all the dishes are made from scratch, & that he would ensure all food would be prepared gluten-free. For those of us who have celiac or are celiac adjacent, you know this type of care is almost non-existent.
The setting is cozy, the service is beyond excellent, the food fabulous, juicy & perfectly spiced & the cost is SO REASONABLE.
DO NOT HESITATE - GO & ENJOY the entire experience.View more
Gabriel
Très bonne cuisine indienne, service de qualité, rapport qualité prix excellent. Je vous le recommande. Nous y sommes allés avant une soirée au quartier des spectacles & c'était parfait (à distance de marche).View more
Sy
Hands down the best Indian restaurant in Montreal, & one of my favourite restaurants in the city, period. The owner is so friendly, the food is always amazing, & the cocktails & specialty teas are great too. It's a cozy & quiet atmosphere that works well for conversation, & a great date spot. The menu changes seasonally so there's always a reason to go back to try something new.View more
Brian
From the food to the staff, RestoDarbar offers a truly unique dining experience. The authentic dishes are carefully crafted to excite the palate, with each bite showcasing a blend of flavors & textures. The service was attentive & knowledgeable, enhancing the overall ambiance. As a standout in Montreal, it's a must-visit for foodies & anyone who appreciates exceptional cuisine.View more
Dorothy
Hidden gem that is now my favourite Indian restaurant in Montreal! Chef Simar Anand & his wife gave my family & I such warm hospitality & got to know us before making personal recommendations from his winter menu. He not only considered our dietary restrictions but also our spice tolerance levels & preferences across the meal.
We were 5 people celebrating a birthday & started off with 2 entrées: the samosay pakoray (plate of samosas & onion bhaji) & the murgh malai, whose presentation wowed us. Then Chef Anand recommended sharing 4 plates family style accompanied with enough rice & a variety of naans. We discovered the Saag Paneer (& option that never dissappoints), the Lamb Nihari, the Murgh Tikka Masala (the best tikka masala/butter chicken we're EVER had), & a new creation: Shrimp marinate for 9 hours in a spiced coconut sauce, currently being refined for the summer menu. Every single dish brought unique warmth in their spices, blended beautifully in their creamy sauces, & adjusted perfectly for our spice levels. Ending with a sweet note were the Gulab Jamun & the Ras Malai, which we all got to share & enjoy. I won't forget to mention the unique & fragrant teas on the menu, carefully selected & crafted by their in-house expert. Both the Leela & Firdaous teas delighted us, having herbs or spices we didn't know & don't normally see in tea blends.
Darbar is a restaurant where you take your time for an amazing meal, rediscover classic indian flavours, & feel the love & care in their meals & service in a way that stays grounded & authentic through it's spirit!View more
Sarah
Meilleur restaurant indien de montréal! Tout est frais & savoureux!!!! Les crevettes Korma sont incroyables!!!!View more
Tabea
Best Indian place I ever tasted! Definitely recommend it!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
Dana
The food was amazing! Extremely flavorful with an outstanding presentation. The head chef personally greeted us & made recommendations that were spot on! We would highly recommend this hidden gem!View more
Marc-Antoine
Super expérience! Le service était rapide pis la bouffe goûtait le bon. Personnel sympathique & musique d'ambiance excellente. De plus, ça m'a coûté vraiment pas cher pis le chef m'a même montré son four à pain. Je recommande à tous ceux qui aiment manger des affaires indiennes. Le pain était sur la coche pis le poulet était plus tendre que celui du St-Hubert. Y'a des options végétariennes pour les gens végétariens. Je vous conseille toutefois d'être tolérant au piquant parce que c'est épicé sur un méchant temps! Bref, mon expérience était très bonne & j'y retournerai certainement. Solide 5 étoiles! J'aimerais pouvoir en mettre 6, mais on peut pas sur google maps...View more
Jookie
Darbar is by far my favorite restaurant in Montreal. The flavors are amazing & everything is just spicy & delicious. The service is on point, always friendly & attentive. I highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed. It's a family owned restaurant & I have fond memories of the father, Babu. I've been eating there for years. Believe me, you'll want to go back!View more
Véronique
Excellent service, un accueil chaleureux & un repas exquis. Je recommande à tous ceux qui veulent expérimenter la cuisine traditionnelle indienne dans un restaurant familial, riche en histoire. Vraiment, ça vaut le détour.View more
Olivier
Très bon restaurant, belle ambiance, la nourriture indienne est délicieuse & les propriétaires sont très accueillant & présente très bien leur culture.View more
Jeremy
Une très belle soirée avec mes amis. Accueil chaleureux, mais surtout un nouveau délice culinaire que j'ai pu essayé.View more
Florence
Nous sommes allés avec deux groupes de 5e secondaire; une magnifique expérience! Chef Simar & sa conjointe ont pris le temps de nous expliquer l'histoire familiale derrière cet incroyable restaurant. Ce petit bijou de Montréal offre une qualité inégalable! Je recommande X 1000!View more
Sébastien
Excellent resto! Bonne bouffe & super accueil des proprios!!!View more
Aliya
This was hands down the best Indian food I have had in Montreal. from flavor to presentation we were stunned. My personal favorites & recommendations would be to try the seekh kebab, bhindi, chole bhatura & the garlic naan. My absolute favorite was the bhindi, the ingredients are so fresh & so well cooked. I was completely floored I can't praise this place enough. Highly highly recommend !!View more