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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Rukshanth

5.0

Great food & super service, very clean

Nov 15, 2025

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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

Ali

I liked their fish pakora, & the service was nice.

Nice fresh nan & salad too!

Oct 26, 2025

Hassan

Food quality was very good. Best desi food in the town

Oct 23, 2025

Waleed

Very diverse assortment of recipes available

Oct 22, 2025

Saleem

Very neat & clean restaurant
Tasty & good quality food

Oct 12, 2025

EWS

One of the best Pakistani Restaurant in Montreal serving peoples from a long time.

Oct 11, 2025

Ron

2.0

The food quality was not great. The taste of food was bland.

Sep 28, 2025

Capri

Scrumptious Nihari . Soft & fresh bread/ Naan ,though the dessert , rasmalai was very average

Jaspreet

The chef working at this restaurant has no sense of talking with girls, he even don't know how to respect girls. Else it's a good place if that non sense man is not there.

Sep 26, 2025

Badrul

It's good

Sep 23, 2025

Aamir

I have tried the chicken wrap that was awesome here.
I made a video on my youtube channel (Name : AamirLifeLens).
Must watch it.
Thanks for the service they provided me here.
Overall good service here.

Sep 22, 2025

Hassaan

Quality & taste is going down day by day

Sep 21, 2025

Fatima

Delicious & fresh food
They have great variety
Dishes are unique
Great service
Theres a nice hall on the second floor For corporate events or weddings etc..
Give them a try

Sep 10, 2025

Jenery

Everything was good except the chicken curry we ordered that comes in the Thali

Sep 6, 2025

Syed

The best Paya in montreal. Authentic lahori flavour.
Halwa puri is also quite tasty.

Aug 30, 2025

Haris

Loved the beef paye & haleem

Aug 28, 2025

Monty

Great paya

Aug 26, 2025

Hamza

Bryani wa good but it was not spicey

Aug 25, 2025

Billa

Greaat experience

Aug 9, 2025

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