Dera Restaurant se concentre sur les saveurs robustes des traditions culinaires pakistanaises et indiennes en mettant l'accent sur des méthodes de préparation authentiques. Le menu propose une variété de préparations de viande halal incluant des currys mijotés et des spécialités tandoori assaisonnées avec des mélanges d'épices complexes. Des pains plats traditionnels cuits dans des fours en terre cuite accompagnent divers plats de riz et des options végétariennes élaborées avec des légumineuses fraîches et des produits de saison. La cuisine maintient un engagement envers les techniques ancestrales garantissant que chaque plat reflète la profondeur des profils d'assaisonnement sud-asiatiques. Les clients découvrent un environnement direct centré sur la livraison de portions copieuses et de recettes aux épices distinctives. Cet établissement constitue une destination pour ceux qui recherchent une sélection ciblée de repas régionaux classiques préparés avec une approche cohérente de la texture et de l'intensité des saveurs.
Dera Restaurant est largement reconnu comme une destination incontournable à Montréal pour la cuisine pakistanaise authentique, de nombreux clients louant la fraîcheur et la saveur des plats classiques tels que le nihari, le paya, le haleem et les naans fraîchement préparés. Bien que de nombreux convives apprécient le personnel accueillant, les prix abordables et la générosité des portions, les expériences concernant la rapidité du service et la régularité varient considérablement. Certains visiteurs trouvent l'atmosphère propice aux réunions de famille et aux événements, tandis que d'autres ont soulevé des préoccupations concernant la propreté, les normes vestimentaires du personnel et des oublis occasionnels dans la qualité des plats ou l'attention portée au service. Malgré des avis partagés sur l'ambiance et la constance, l'établissement demeure un choix populaire pour ceux qui recherchent des saveurs traditionnelles et des options de restauration tardives.
Review some time on 2018
Fish, chargaa, Biryani, Beef & chicken kebab were delicious & very good. Chicken chilli was average
Updated review in 2022
I feel they have decreased the size of serving, I was disappointed but the portion of food, the taste was good but size is small. I also felt their prices has gone up.
Update review 2026
Went there after a long time. The food quality was still not there. We ordered chicken 3 salan they were not really hot & were below par, kebab were good. Charga was good. The Naan were rock hard. We also took their paan. They were the worse
ok so the service can be a total drag.. the biryani & naan are packed with authentic taste, but our food took forever to come out cause the kitchen was completely overwhelmed.. its a decent spot if u have time to kill, but they definitely need to speed things up
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.
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.
This restaurant has been a stable for the past decade the food , the quality,etc . I can confidently say that they have the best naan bread in all of Montreal . Strongly recommend
Service is amazing & ambiance as well.
Chicken corn soup,Fish pakora,Dahi bara & falooda ,you cannot go wrong.Naan,nihari,tikka,kebab & karahi are good.
They are fast so if you don't have a lot of time this is the place.
Last week, eat buffet Iftar Party with friends. The atmosphere is excellent, & the sitting arrangement is nice. Pakora, Samosa, & roll well cooked. Specially mutton karrai is out class. Fresh Naan & sweet was good. Worth place for family & friends getting.
