Monday

11 am - 11 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 11 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 11 pm

Thursday

11 am - 11 pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

8 am - 11 pm

Sunday

8 am - 11 pm

Dera Restaurant is praised for authentic Pakistani and Indian flavors with fresh naan, flavorful curries and standout dishes such as paya, haleem, nihari, biryani and tandoor items, while the service is described as friendly and the family friendly atmosphere and good value for money for both dining in and catering. Reviewers frequently note generous portions and spices that appeal to desi cuisine lovers, and many say the restaurant is a reliable go to for meals with family or groups. At the same time experiences are mixed, with a few dishes described as bland or overly heavy on masala, some meals arriving cold or lacking freshness, and concerns raised about cleanliness and ambiance. Dessert options are hit or miss, though several diners highlight kheer and halwa puri as highlights on other visits. The paya and haleem are repeatedly singled out as among the best in the area. Overall the restaurant is seen as a solid, approachable choice for authentic desi cuisine in Montreal, popular for lunch and dinner and for events, with room to improve presentation and consistency to elevate the dining experience.

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Asif

4.0

Upgrading my rating:

Second & third experience (5 stars): I visited for breakfast. Halwa puri was perfect! My family enjoyed the food & service. We appreciate the experience.

I am glad that I gave them a second chance. I will be visiting for the breakfast here often.

First experience (1 star): I visited late night. Despite a decent interior, the dining experience fell short with below-average food.

The chicken kabuli pulao lacked freshness, & cold when served. The butter chicken had a stale odor. The naan, though okay, couldn't redeem the overall disappointment.

Additionally, it's worth noting that almost all of glass cutleries on our table had broken corners.

The consensus among workers (cleaning the floor around us) was a bit gloomy, except for one lady who seemed cheerful & kind to my kids.

Oct 27, 2025

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Shabana

Delicious breakfast & brunch. Great service! Shivani was our server & she brought such hospitality & warmth. Absolutely great! Will be back soon :)

May 3, 2025

Aroosa

I am Aroosa I visited today Deera .
I enjoyed the breakfast so much halwa & puri & chant.
Only thing missing was achar with chopped onions .
I love the ambience & food & our host service
I was so happy to be there .A big shout out to you guys

Apr 12, 2025

Gurnaam

5.0

The Halwa poori we had enjoyed at the time of breakfast. It was really delicious taste with great quality, everything had unique taste which we had ordered, nice arrangement & services...

Dec 30, 2024

Keisha

I love the breakfast item on their menu the semolina dessert. One of my favorites!

Jan 24, 2024

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