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.
Service was attentive, polite, & friendly.
Decor was minimal but pleasant.
& the food was great!
The papadam they bring out for everyone, & the chutneys that came with, may be the best I've ever had.
The mattar paneer & lamb biryani were delicious.
The only minus was they may have given us plain Naan rather that they garlic we wanted, but it was very good nonetheless, fresh from the oven.
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.
All the servers were so kind & helpful, they were very attentive to our needs. Our server Rafiqula was very kind to us as well. The service was also very quick, I appreciated how our water would be filled up by the servers quite often too. I would recommend the butter chicken with the regular naan as it was my favourite!
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!
Outstanding Indian food. One of our favorite restaurants in Montreal, we eat here whenever we visit from New York. Some of the best tandoori chicken anywhere, they also do a delicious chicken tikka masala. The cheese naan was also the best we have had. Friendly & attentive staff.
Had an amazing experience at Gandhi! The butter chicken & chicken tikka masala were rich, flavorful, & perfectly spiced. The naan was warm, soft, & paired beautifully with the delicious dipping sauce. To top it off, the Kingfisher beer was a refreshing complement to the meal. The service was exceptionally friendly & impressively quick, making the entire experience even better. Highly recommend for a great Indian dining experience in Montreal.
Superbe, belle expérience... Chez M. Faruk & son équipe,
Le plat poulet au beurre avec légumes mélangés + riz basmati + Pain Naan commandé était tellement délicieux.
J'ai même pris à emporter pour le savourer le lendemain chez moi.
My visit to Gandhi Restaurant in Old Montreal was a delightful experience. The warm ambiance & rich aroma of Indian spices set the perfect tone for a comforting meal.
I ordered Shahi Paneer, which was absolutely delicious. The gravy was smooth, creamy, & perfectly balanced between sweetness & spice. The paneer was fresh & tender, soaking up the flavors beautifully. Accompanying it were Tandoori Naans, which were exceptional-soft, slightly crispy on the edges, & wonderfully chewy. They paired perfectly with the creamy paneer, making each bite a delight.
The service was excellent, with attentive & friendly staff ensuring a seamless dining experience. Despite the restaurant being busy, the food arrived fresh & hot, & I never felt rushed.
Overall, Gandhi Restaurant impressed me with its authentic flavors & warm hospitality. If you're looking for a truly satisfying Indian meal in Montreal, this place is a must-visit!
Feb 5, 2025
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We chose to dine here as it was close to the Montreal Museum of Archaeology & History & it was on the way back to the Hotel that we were staying at. Seeing an Indian restaurant tugged at our heartstrings & the menu beckoned us to walk in. The lone gentleman doing duty greeted us warmly & promptly served us a papad each with three chutneys, each of which were good. The rest of the food, however, didn't quite live up to the same standards. We ordered the following: 1. Agneau (Lamb) Korahi 2. Poulet (Chicken) Tikka Rejalla 3. Naan à l'Ail (Garlic) 4. Biryani au Poulet Although we were super-hungry having spent a good 3 hrs exploring the museum, we left the restaurant feeling not quite satisfied, either with the portion sizes, nor with the taste.
Being Indian, we wanted to eat some comfort food, & this restaurant did not disappoint. I visited this restaurant with my partner on a rainy day last month during our trip to Montreal, & we were in a bit of a rush, with only 50 minutes to dine. We informed the manager & staff about our time constraint before placing our order, & they assured us they would expedite everything, promising we'd be done within 40 minutes. Given how busy the restaurant was, we were skeptical. However, to our pleasant surprise, everything went smoothly! We ordered the Menu Combo for Two, & not only did the food arrive on time, but the quality exceeded our expectations. The masala chai, gulab jamun, & kheer were delicious, but the highlight for me was the naan-soft, warm, & fresh, just like I remember from India. Kudos to the staff for their excellent service. This was one of the most memorable meals I've had in Montreal, & I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try!
This is a very good Indian restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxing & the tables nicely set. We enjoyed the beef somosas; so crispy & the dough was nice & light. Chicken korma & Naan were very good as well. Would go back.
we had such a great time at this restaurant! Farook & staff were so lovely -- very hospitable/family style. We had a delicious daal, naans, chicken kabob, & saag paneer. Enjoyed & would go back!
We were there in July 2024. The service was excellent. Wait staff was attentive, friendly. The food was very tasty & full of flavor. We all enjoyed our dishes. I forgot the names of the dishes we had because I don't often eat at Indian restaurants ( because there aren't any near where I live) My brother-in-law had a beef dish that was as flavorful as it was spicy. Beef biryani, I think. Yum! I had a butter chicken & we also ordered naan & a Bhaji. Everything was delicious & full of flavor. My daughter will be visiting Montréal in September & i have recommended this restaurant to her.
