The menu at Ganges Restaurant is composed of tandoori dishes of chicken, shrimp and lamb, fish curries and masalas (mainly shrimp and scallops), a large selection of chicken and lamb curries, dal soup, pakoras and a vegetarian selection. Ganges also serves combination meals for two to four people. Elegant decor and Exotic Ambiance featuring Indian artifacts and pictures. Ganges offers free delivery on take out orders. They can also cater an event for up to 200 people.
Ganges offers authentic Indian cuisine with rich, flavorful dishes such as lamb dansak, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, shrimp balacho, bhaji eggplant, along with staples like papadum, naan and rice, all described as delicious and well prepared with flexible heat levels. Service is consistently friendly, professional and attentive, making dining smooth with no waiting for a table and a welcoming, family like atmosphere. The restaurant is regarded as a Montreal staple with reasonable prices and a bring your own wine option, and some reviews mention complimentary dates and small appetizers arriving before the meal. Decor is simple and a bit outdated but paired with cultural artifacts that give the place character, and the overall vibe remains warm and suitable for groups or gatherings. Patrons express decades of loyalty and rate this as among the best Indian dining in the city, often noting the bold flavours and dependable quality that keep them coming back.
Love this restaurant! We usually do take out here, but we came with a large group for my birthday, & everything went great. Everyone loved their food & our waiter, Raju, did an amazing job with the service. Definitely recommend if you're in the area & want some great Indian food. Thank you so much!
I ordered the beef vindaloo & received a flavourful dish with plenty of heat. Good rice & naan as well.
My server, Raju, was attentive, welcoming, & friendly.
The dining area itself was spacious, clean, & comfortable. The the food arrived quickly & well-made.
The BYOB policy makes this restaurant more convenient than other Indian / South-Asian locations in the NDG area. Especially for those groups looking to dine & drink on a budget while not sacrificing culinary quality.
I will be back, looking forward to partaking in another vindaloo soon!
Mar 23, 2026
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Raju was our waiter. He is pleasant, professional, engaged & prompt.
The food was the best Indian I have ever had.
Rich, robust, fresh, very flavourful, hot (temperature) & delicious. Sweet if you want with no burn, as you choose.
Lamb, butter chicken, papadum, Naan, rice, ALL excellent.
No wonder they've been there for 40+ years.
Simple outdated decor but a number of cool cultural artifacts as decoration. I'd go there to get that food if it was in the alley behind the place.
5 star food experience. Completely worth the reasonable prices.
This is the best Indian food in the city & I have lived here for 30 years. I just got back from London & this tops all the spots I went too. Raju, the best server, recommended CH TK DANSAK & it blew my shit smooth off. Bring a Heineken keg & have yourself a night at Ganges.
Have been going here since I was a little girl! The best Indian food I've ever eaten & the people are super sweet & caring (especially the server Raju.)
Jul 12, 2025
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Really warm, attentive service. Great casual spot in the neighborhood for delicious indian food. Love to walk here. If you are unsure what to order they make great recommendations. BYOB & there is a great SAQ less than a block away.
Really nice Indian food at this place. The chef is actually from Bangladesh so has a slight twist on the food that makes it unique. He's very creative & the dishes I tried are different than most others I've had at other places but very good. The service is excellent as well & the prices quite reasonable. I'd definitely go back.
The food was absolutely amazing!! Raju was the server we had & he was delightful. He gave incredibly good recommendations for food & showed kindness throughout the evening 🤍 I would recommend everyone to come here! I love indian food & this place is authentic! A huge thank you :) I will be back!!
Jul 25, 2024
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Three generations of my family love this place & call it our favourite. Nothing has beat it over the years. We moved farther away & yet still drive all the way to Ganges, because it's just that good! Their flavors are wonderful, & their portions are generous. Just 100% yum :) They set the bar. Anytime we try other Indian food, our comments are always "it's (good, okay...) but it's not Ganges". They're the best & have been for decades.
Was one of the first Indian food experiences I had many many years ago. I have since eaten at many Indian restaurants. I recently went back as I was in the neighborhood, it is by far the best Indian food, service was good, & can't wait to go back! I wanted a spinach dish not on the menu & the whipped it up, & the lamb was so tender.
Very good food! The meat was sooo tender. We don't often eat in Indian restaurants so the waiter was very helpful too! Overall it was a very good evening
