For administrative reasons, Restaurant Gandhi will no longer serve wines and alcoholic beers. However, we are pleased to continue offering a selection of non-alcoholic wines and beers for your enjoyment.
Thank you for your understanding and your loyalty.
Step into Restaurant Gandhi and the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal give way to the fragrant spices and the aromatic flavours of the Asian subcontinent. Traditional Indian music plays as you dine, providing a gentle serenade to accompany your meal.
Unlike most indian restaurants, you will feel like you're dining al fresco: soft light, bistro-style tables with crisp white lines, and the yellow walls with their window-like cubby holes recall a sunset over the Ganges half a world away. Gandhi engages all five senses to create a memorable dining experience. For those who prefer a take out, our team will be please to prepare your meal with the same touch of love!
Gandhi offers a warm, inviting Indian dining experience with aromatic, well-balanced dishes that showcase generous portions of tandoori specialties, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, and biryani. The naan, especially garlic naan, is often praised as outstanding, with papadam and chutneys as a memorable start. The service is consistently attentive and friendly, with staff going the extra mile to ensure guests feel at home. The ambiance ranges from a calm, refined Old Montreal setting to a cozy, bustling vibe, with tasteful decor and comfortable linens. The vegetarian options are plentiful and delicious, and halal choices are noted. Some comments mention value for money and occasional longer waits during peak hours, but the overall sentiment highlights bold flavors, authenticity, and care in presentation. Frequent visitors describe Gandhi as a reliable favorite for family meals, celebrations, and casual dinners alike, with butter chicken and richly spiced curries inviting repeat visits.
Les plats sont très savoureux !! Je recommande fortement l'agneau tikka & le boeuf au cari. Le repas commence avec un papadam avec 3 sauces excellentes. Le poulet au beurre goûtait beaucoup la crème 35% ce qui donnait un goût très sucré donc je recommande moins ce plat.
Le restaurant ne sert pas d'alcool donc même s'il est écrit espresso martini c'est vraiment juste un cappucino glacé. Je vous suggère le Indian Lemon Sangria qui est le plus élaboré des mocktails de la carte. Il y a des vins & des bières à 0%.
Les employés sont très chaleureux & sont présents si vous avez une requête sans être toujours à votre table. On est vraiment aux petits soins. Le prix peut être élevé pour certaines personnes mais gardez en tête que le restaurant est situé dans le Vieux Port & donc ça coûte plus cher de loyer. C'est une réalité pour tous les restaurants de la rue donc il faut arrêter de se plaindre sur les prix si l'on fait le choix conscient de manger dans ce secteur.
First time here, & my first time trying Indian cuisine…OMG!!! 1000/1000!!!! Five star service & food! Flavorful, great portions, fresh….AMAZING!!! Can't wait to come back!
Excellent Indian food in a quiet pleasant setting with very friendly staff. Everything was wonderful, & the prices are very reasonable for the quality. We've eaten at many Indian restaurants & this is some of the most aromatic & well prepared food anywhere. The background music is lovely too. It's a great find.
If you plan to visit Gandhi, make sure you have a lot of patience - especially on weekends. Waiting for food can easily take up to an hour, so be prepared.
Now coming to the food, the portion sizes are quite small compared to the price. Whether it's a veg or non-veg curry, it's barely enough for one person. We tried Shahi Paneer, Madras Chicken, Chana Masala, & Chicken Biryani.
Taste-wise, the best dish was definitely the Chicken Biryani - flavorful, spicy, & satisfying for someone who enjoys authentic Indian spice levels. The Madras Chicken was also decent. However, both vegetarian curries were below average. Especially the Chana Masala - the way they prepare it, it feels more like something that should be served as an appetizer, not a main course. The Shahi Paneer also had a slight sourness that didn't taste right.
As for the breads, the Tandoori Roti turned hard like papad within minutes, but the Naan was soft & good.
I understand it's a fine-dine restaurant in downtown Montreal, but honestly, the price doesn't justify the quantity or the quality. They really need to work on their flavors & consistency.
Oct 12, 2025
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If you're craving Indian food that doesn't hold back on spice or flavor, Ghandi is the spot. I've eaten my fair share of curries, but this was hands down the hottest, spiciest, & most delicious I've ever had. The depth of flavor in each dish was incredible-rich, smoky, perfectly balanced heat that keeps you going back for more (even while breaking a sweat!).
The chicken curry we had, Madras & another specialty, were unforgettable-tender, generously portioned, & swimming in a sauce so bold it demanded every grain of basmati rice to soak it up. The samosas were crisp & golden, filled with spiced potato goodness, & paired beautifully with their chutneys. Everything felt authentic, prepared with care, & served with a warm hospitality that made the experience even better.
Ghandi may be a bit tucked away, but it deserves a spotlight. If you love Indian food-or you think you can handle spice-this is a must-visit in Montreal.
Visiting from the USA & wanted to try different foods in Canada. By far, this Indian Restaurant was the best. Atmosphere was welcoming. My family ordered Naan, Agneu Tikka, Buttered Chicken, Agneu Korahi & Shrimp Malai. Food was excellent!! Flavors were there & loved every bite. Sauces for each dish were excellent. I would definitely come back if we visit again. Highly recommended!
Avoid if you can. The food is not good, the service is lousy & the prices are prohibitive. Besides, if you are Indian or South Asian be prepared to be ignored by the staff.
The food was uncooked, very very oily & very very spicy. The thali we ordered included a hot beverage that was not served. The only item that's good is their welcome papad
If you have no other options, you may consider this restaurant else don't go there.
Very nice Indian restaurant. Kind people who accommodate requests patiently. Very polite & genuine concern towards serving customer needs. Plenty of vegetarian offerings & healthy versions. Must try in old Montreal area!
We loved our meal & the ambience at this Indian restaurant we decided to have dinner at, in downtown Montreal! The restaurant filled up really fast, but because we arrived early, managed to get a table without a reservation. We had flown in from California & our son from England to be in Montreal, & this was a perfect place to enjoy a conversation. The wait staff was very attentive, the food & wine was excellent, & the decor & table settings were very appealing to the eye. I found the tandoori roti, the daal fry & the palak paneer to be delicious, & the chicken dishes (which I don't eat) were enjoyed by others - we found it hard to stop eating actually, so decided not to have dessert :) I'll be recommending this restaurant to all my friends too.
It looks like a traditional Old Montreal restaurant, with delicious Indian food. A great find in old Montreal. White table cloths & napkins, excellent service. So happy to have stumbled across this restaurant. If we lived in Montreal, we would be back every week! A great treat!
