Monday

11 am - 11 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 11 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 11 pm

Thursday

11 am - 11 pm

Friday

Closed Today

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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3.9 372 ratings

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Ronnie

4.0

Washroom need good ventilation
Air fresher. I find it very difficult to breath

Sep 9, 2023

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Shegufta

3.0

Nice airy, clean place.
Service staff is wonderful. We had a lady in a black baseball cap help us (didn’t get her name) but she was lovely.
However food was a let down. Maybe it was the type of things we ordered. We had a long trip back to Ontario right after lunch so we didn’t want to eat anything overly spicy or oily. So we ordered the mixed grill platter, naans, daal makhani, beef biriyani, mango shakes. Everything was very average. Not the big pop of flavours I expected having read reviews.

Prices are fair & there is parking at the back which is a huge plus point in Montreal. There’s parking around the Barclay School as well.

Overall, I’d give it a 2 star but giving an extra star for service & parking.

Sep 6, 2023

Howard

5.0

Delicious food. Good portions & price compared to other simular restaurants. Staff is always friendly. One of the best of its kind in town.

Sep 2, 2023

ChuckBa-3290

9 Reviews

Visited the other location & was blown away by the savoury Thali dish, a platter with a choixe of three cury meat servings. A sure bet for a tight budget, a couple can stuff themselves with two samosas in extra, & still pay under $20 with yaxws & tip.

Feb 8, 2017

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