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Dera Restaurant

Authentic Pakistani and Indian flavors define the legendary Dera hospitality found in the heart of Montréal.

Parc-Extension
3.9$$
OPEN11 am - 11 pm
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Dera Restaurant focuses on the robust flavors of Pakistani and Indian culinary traditions by emphasizing authentic preparation methods. The menu features a variety of halal meat preparations including slow cooked curries and tandoori specialties seasoned with complex spice blends. Traditional flatbreads baked in high heat clay ovens accompany diverse rice dishes and vegetarian options crafted with fresh pulses and seasonal produce. The kitchen maintains a commitment to traditional techniques ensuring that each dish reflects the depth of South Asian seasoning profiles. Guests encounter a straightforward environment centered on the delivery of hearty portions and distinctively spiced recipes. This establishment serves as a destination for those seeking a focused selection of classic regional meals prepared with a consistent approach to texture and flavor intensity.

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3.9442 ratings
5★
54%
4★
13%
3★
7%
2★
18%
1★
8%

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*as of 2026-08-15
3.9442 ratings
5★
54%
4★
13%
3★
7%
2★
18%
1★
8%
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Dera Restaurant is widely recognized as a top destination in Montreal for authentic Pakistani cuisine, with many patrons praising the freshness and traditional flavors of dishes like nihari, paya, haleem, and biryani. Guests often highlight the restaurant as a welcoming space for families and groups, frequently noting that the naan is among the best in the city. While experiences vary regarding service speed and consistency, many visitors appreciate the generous hospitality, the reasonable pricing, and the warm, home-cooked quality of the meals that keep them returning. Whether visiting for the popular weekend halwa puri breakfast or a hearty dinner, the restaurant remains a go-to spot for those seeking a genuine taste of Pakistani comfort food in a friendly atmosphere.
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MaLiK
1.0

food is bot good but whn u have take out order shopping bag main cooking vegetables meet chicken halwa poori aur haath men seedhay prathay pakra detay hen nonsense service 👎

Aug 26, 2026
on Google
Alex
3.0

Food is good 👍,atmosphere not bad but table is totally not clean so oily, sticky

Aug 26, 2026
on Google
Farhana
5.0

Amazing food, great service, & a super welcoming atmosphere make Dera Restaurant a place I would highly recommend to anyone! Everything we tried came out hot, fresh, & full of authentic flavor, with generous portions at very reasonable prices. The staff were friendly & fast, ensuring we had a fantastic meal from start to finish, so I will definitely be coming back again soon! But very over priced

Aug 26, 2026
on Google
Nowser
2.0

Quality isn't what it used to be

Aug 20, 2026
on Google
Bilal
5.0

Excellent food. We came from Calgary with whole family (20 people). We had dinner at Dera restaurant & it was excellent , best food on Montreal , every item was delicious. We recommend everyone to come & dine at Dera - 🤎🤎🤎

Aug 20, 2026
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Haroon
1.0

Food quality, not good I ordered the fish too salty plus biryani Cold don't like it

Aug 18, 2026
on Google
NAVJOT
2.0

I buy naans..its very hard.not good in eating.

Aug 15, 2026
on Google
Sabrina
3.0

Visited Dera Restaurant in Montreal with my family. Coming from NY, there's a lot of different restaurants to try & I was interested to see how this local Pakistani restaurant would measure up.

We ordered the chicken Reshmi kebab, beef & chicken boti kebabs, beef biryani, shrimp tandoori & fish pakora. The food was seasoned as expected of Pakistani cuisine.

Some downsides- We ordered a shrimp biryani as well, but it came without any shrimp at all, so we had to returned to the kitchen since we were told it was in error. It never came back out to the floor after that.

We also had a negative encounter with the workers, who were not happy with where we wanted to sit with our large group of 13 people. The dining hall was empty, & we wanted to sit somewhere well lit but the workers were resistant, saying that they have to clean wherever we sat, which made no sense of we sat in the well lit area by the mirrors rather than where it was darker since....we were the only ones there? It didn't make much sense & set a sour tone for the evening.

The malai, mango, & pistachio kulfi however sweetened up our spirits! For my last dinner in Montréal, that ended it on a good note.

Aug 15, 2026
on Google
Imran
4.0

Yesterday while visiting Montréal from Toronto, After stunning visit to Mont Royale reached This Pakistani Restaurant, Authentic Ambience & great Food portion was good enough for 2, we ordered Boneless Chicken Karahi & Seekh Kababs. The owner of this restaurant Mr. Ilyas Shah was very courteous & chatted with us & didn't charged us anything.

Aug 14, 2026
on Google
Quandale
5.0

Food so good it fixed my back pain.

Aug 8, 2026
on Google
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