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.
Le meilleur service jamais reçu dans AUCUN restaurant de toute ma vie. Tout est sincèrement parfait & Farrouk, le propriétaire est d'une gentillesse inégalable.
Jan 28, 2024
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Les entrées sont délicieuses. Mais la viande est trop sucrée. Il est possible que les touristes préfèrent une version plus douce, mais du poulet au beurre aussi sucré, je n'en ai jamais mangé.
Wow what a treat, service was impeccable, food was delicious, & presentation was wonderful. Spoke to the owner & staff & they were so nice. Looking forward to another visit!
Ah, le Restaurant Gandhi dans le Vieux-Montréal, laisse-moi te dire, cet endroit a une place spéciale dans mon coeur. J'y vais depuis qu'ils ont ouvert leurs portes & ce soir, encore une fois, c'était une visite délicieuse. J'ai vu Faruk, le proprio, je l'ai salué comme un vieux pote, parce que bon, c'est le cas! On a eu une bonne discussion, à se remémorer le bon vieux temps. Puis, ma commande est arrivée : du poulet au beurre, du boeuf sagwala & deux naans à l'ail. Chaque fois que j'essaie quelque chose de nouveau, je suis époustouflé. Ce poulet, tendre à souhait, & cette sauce, oh là là, comme rien que j'ai jamais goûté. D'habitude, j'y vais pour des réunions de famille, mais parfois, c'est juste pour me faire plaisir. J'aimerais tellement pouvoir faire plus pour Faruk. J'ai lu les critiques, mais laisse-moi te dire, après toutes ces années à le connaître, il est authentique. Le même bonhomme que celui d'il y a 22 ans, pas changé d'un poil. Merci, Restaurant Gandhi. Merci Faruk! J'aimerais pouvoir faire plus pour témoigner de ma gratitude :)
Ce restaurant vole les client en surfacturant les gens . Si vous prenez du vin assuré vous du prix Puisqu'il change le prix sur la facture . Le propriétaire c'est un voleur. Rien à dire de plus
I rarely leave a detailed review... But I am also rarely an expert on a place I visit! I grew up vegetarian & have eaten Indian food since I was a baby, & everywhere around the world from Chennai to Syria to Seattle. I feel like people who have left bad reviews about the service might also leave bad reviews about the lack of chopsticks at an Italian restaurant or the lack of French wine at an Irish pub. Service/atmosphere: This place is exactly as you would expect, very authentic: super friendly & helpful head waiter, & mixed engagement from other staff, contrasted with an open kitchen door & the loud clearing of dishes by others. Overall very fast. The food: I had the vegetarian thali (not on main menu... It is a mix of dishes.. always recommend people get). The two dishes (& I ordered an extra one) were unique & full of flavour. I adore Palak Paneer & have had it 100s of times... Their version was delicious. I loved the sauteed spinach (rather than pureed), & the mixed veggies were perfectly cooked (the onion didn't overpower). The naan & raita were a bit average, but the raita they gave with the papadum at the start was much better. I obviously didn't try the meat dishes, but can strongly recommend this place to vegetarians!
Tout est délicieux, à la bonne température, le service impeccable, le personnel gentil & courtois, je recommande ce restaurant. Toutefois la musique d'ambiance était un peu forte & nuisait à une conversation par moment.
Good enough service, some outstanding food (onion bhaji, naan, lamb sagwala) but some odd choices too. Lots of things were inappropriately sweet, including the rice. Butter chicken tasted like they had accidentally used sweetened coconut milk instead of unsweetened. Nothing we ate had the slightest hint of spiciness, mostly balanced okay but super super mild.
