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.
We've been here a few times now & will definitely be back!! The food is delicious(lamb is our fav) & the staff is kind! Shivani is a very good host, she's served us a few times now & is always welcoming! definitely give the place a try for some good authentic dishes!
Shivani was the sweetest! She's super good at her job both warm & welcoming. We are never disappointed with the food. My husband & I come back every now & then to have the lamb Thali & beef kebab must try. We love the Chana in the thali. It's our go to. We are pleased with Dera!
May 6, 2025
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Had a fantastic experience at Dera Restaurant! The food was absolutely fabulous. I had the Chicken Tikka, which was cooked to perfection-tender, juicy, & full of flavour. The Lamb Chops were equally impressive, & the Bhuna Gosht was rich & delicious. We finished off with Ras Malai, which was light, creamy, & satisfying. Finally, the Kashmiri Tea just made our day-aromatic, warm, & the perfect end to a great meal. Special shout-out to the manager, Ali Murtaza Shah a fab guy who made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was average, but the food & service more than made up for it. Highly recommend for authentic, well-prepared desi cuisine!
Great evening spent with my wife & daughter, prices are the best in town & came all the way from Southshore. Shivani provided very good service, as usual, she is patient & was accommodating to our requests.
The experience, the food & the service was really good. It was my first time trying Pakistani food & I was amazed by how good it was!! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to try something new.
Apr 26, 2025
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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
Some of the dishes in Dera restaurant are good.
They need to improve the quality of the food & service. One of the server is rude makes you feel she is gonna punch you in the face.
Mix bbq isn't bad but I find to be expensive at 45$
Rus malai feels like plastic
Never seen such delicious food at this competitive price. we had chicken thali. Incredible. Will recommend. Service was not the best. They lacked some knowledge.
The iftar buffet food was extremely spicy! Most of the curries tasted the same (same base). Dessert was good but that's it. & not much variety. They really need to up their game. I've been going there for 15 years & the quality keeps declining.
We went for iftar. The food was ok but not something amazing as it was advertised on instagram.
The utensils & table cloths were not clean which is disappointing
