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Dera Restaurant
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Dera Restaurant

Parc-Extension
4.0$$
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Dera Restaurant Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Dera Restaurant

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on Google3.6 (1500+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Reviews of Dera Restaurant describe bold authentic Pakistani flavors and generous portions, with paya, nihari, haleem and halwa puri frequently praised and naan noted as fresh and flavorful. Many diners report friendly and attentive service that creates a welcoming, homey vibe, though some note room for improvement in ambiance, lighting and staff uniforms and cleanliness. Food quality shows highs and lows, with dishes praised for depth of flavor while others are described as bland or overly spicy and with some inconsistency across visits. Iftar and breakfast experiences are varied, some buffets offering well received items and others lacking variety or heat, but halwa puri and fresh naan remain standout. Overall Dera Restaurant is seen as a solid go to for authentic desi cuisine and family meals, valued for bold flavors and generous portions, with suggestions to enhance decor, presentation and cleanliness to broaden appeal.
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The food was amazing . The service was really excellent. & everyone is really friendly.

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

Food & service is always great

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

If you are craving authentic Pakistani food , Dera is the best place to go to. Best price & taste. Highly recommended.

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

This is the worst food I have ever had-completely unacceptable. The food tasted rotten, & all you could taste were overpowering spices. The haleem was really bad, & the nihari was extremely spicy with no proper flavor balance. Nothing tasted fresh or enjoyable.

Every time we go to Desi Mandi to pick up meat, we end up going to Dera, & every single time we regret it. The quality is consistently terrible, the taste is awful, & it's a total waste of money. We keep giving it chances, & it disappoints us every time. Definitely not recommended.

Jan 31, 2026
on Google

Chicken was nice . & Juicy

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

my first & so far only indian restaurant i go to, the food is amazing & i take the same thing every time

1 veggie tali
1 non veggie tali
1 dingri paneer
1 veggie samosa

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
2.0

Mon expérience avec la nourriture a été très décevante. La viande avait mauvais goût & ne semblait pas propre à la consommation. J'ai informé le propriétaire du restaurant, mais il n'a montré aucun intérêt pour ma plainte ni pour la qualité des plats.

Je déconseille fortement cet établissement. La nourriture ne me paraît pas saine & ne respecte pas les standards attendus.

My experience with the food was very disappointing. The meat tasted bad & did not seem safe for consumption. I informed the restaurant owner, but he showed no interest in my complaint or in maintaining food quality.

I strongly advise against this establishment. The food does not appear healthy & does not meet acceptable standards.

Jan 9, 2026
on Google
5.0

Paye was really good. Was made perfectly.

Jan 6, 2026
on Google
1.0

Plusieurs amendes du MAPAQ à leur actif

Jan 6, 2026
on Google

The service here was amazing & the staff definitely try to create this sense of home through the restaurant & food.

The taste of the food was good according to my family's palate, but if you're someone who likes heavy masala & oil, this place is not for you. The food is a bit bland &, in some instances, warm but not cold. They don't ask for mild or hot preferences for food, but there is little to no spice in all of their dishes. However, their naan were clearly hot off the oven & tasted like traditional naan - quite good.

This restaurant attempts to portray itself as a high end restaurant & they offer catering for all types of occasions. However, their atmosphere needs work. Staff were all dressed in sweats & were given a Dera Restaurant baseball cap to wear - in my opinion, staff should have a clear uniform. This doesn't mean they need business attire…just not sweats.

Additionally, while cleaning off tables, staff were not provided gloves & were instead cleaning & picking up used dishes, cups, tissue, etc. with their bare hands. Additionally, the lighting at night was terrible & reminiscent of a run down hospital. The bathrooms were relatively clean but the toilet seat in the women's bathroom had been removed & dumped to the side in one of the stalls & the garbage was overflowing. So cleanliness needs some work.

Overall, for the price we paid to eat, you're literally getting what you pay for. We paid $50 with tips for a family of four, which isn't even close to what we would pay in the GTA. If you look at this in a monetary context, then this place is actually perfect.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

Insalubre. Le resto a reçu 14 000$ d'amende de la MAPAQ en 2025 seulement. 14K !! C'est absolument déguelasse.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

14 600 $ d'amendesde

« Le lieu ou le véhicule doit être exempt de contaminants, de polluants, de toute espèce d'animaux, y compris les insectes & les rongeurs, ou de leurs excréments.'

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Best food if you like meat & bone type dishes (ex- nehari, paya). Really good service. There was 2 ladies as a server both were really sweet , specially the serve we got the slime & tall one . Dessert was awesome (kheer)

Dec 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great experience, amazing service. Their Paye & Haleem are one of the best I have had outside Pakistan. I travel from GTA to Montreal for their food. & I will be back again & again. Much Love 💕

Dec 27, 2025
on Google
1.0

Quality & taste of food has went down over the years, not sure if the owner or chefs changed. But notice there are serious lack in quality for my last 3 visits. & everytime, i tell myself. Maybe it's just this time. Now it's confirmed, this location isn't being run properly by the kitchen staff. Will not be going back for sure.

- Chicken Tikka Masala : Ok 👍
- Beef Haleem : Good 👍
- Butter chicken : Seemed old, stale & reheated from yesterday or before...
- Chicken byriani : Old, stale, dry, tasteless & reheated from yesterday or before...
- Pani Puri: Water & spice mix, completely off, something is seriously wrong here.

Very disappointed...

Dec 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

We ordered aloo parathas, & they were delicious; well cooked throughout & accompanied by a nice variety of sweet & sour sauces. The tea at the end was the perfect finishing touch. The service was excellent, & the staff member who served us was very helpful.

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

Very impressed by the food quality & tase & above all the servicing. Highly recommended & would deifinitely visit again.

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

Unfortunately, our experience was very bad. We ordered plater & the quality was poor, & when it was replaced after a complaint, it seemed to contain the same meat. Upon raising the concern again, the staff hesitated to address it properly after that they only adjusted the bill for that kebab. So Not recommended at all🥵🥵

Dec 16, 2025
on Google

Prabh is a really good waitress & the service was great & the food is great. I really recommend this place & the food is excellent

Dec 16, 2025
on Google

I bought take out containers of dishes to go for a trip. One week they gave it to me in big containers & then I told my brother to get the same for a longer trip & they charged me 124 dollars for smaller containers. Didn't realize it until I got to my trip. These guys are scammers & this is unacceptable.

Dec 15, 2025
on Google