La Mantra is widely praised for authentic Indian flavors, generous portions, and good value, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a decor that blends tradition with modern touches and Indian music in the background; dishes like butter chicken, naan, and other curries are repeatedly noted as delicious, while the buffet and takeout options are described as affordable and convenient; the service is often described as friendly and attentive with fast delivery, though a few reviews report occasional inconsistencies or less favorable experiences, including varying spice levels and a rare delivery disappointment; overall, La Mantra is seen as a standout Indian restaurant on the south shore and a reliable choice that draws guests back for flavorful, well presented dishes and a pleasant dining experience.
Absolutely love Le Mantra! The food is consistently delicious & full of flavor. From the soft, buttery garlic naan to the rich & comforting butter chicken, everything tastes amazing. The chicken pakora is perfectly crispy & flavorful, & the mango lassi is the perfect refreshing treat to finish the meal. You can really tell that care goes into the food here. Thank you for always serving such incredible Indian food & creating a place I'm always excited to come back to!
Authentic Indian food. The price for the buffet was very affordable. Many choices of chicken dishes from 2 different kinds of butter chicken & Chicken Masala. Also many other dishes to choose from. Excellent service & the waitress was very pleasant to talk too. The atmosphere was filled with Indian music.
We went on Friday with my husband craving butter chicken & this place did not disappoint. The prices are very reasonable & the food is absolutely delicious.
I'm totally addicted to the naan honestly, it's insanely good. The mango juice was also so yummy. The service was fast, & the two waitresses were very nice & kind.
First, no one was there when we arrived, we had to go look around the kitchen.
You pay 2.50$ for a glass of tap water
Too much vinaiger in the soup
2 of the 3 plate had dry chicken...
The butter chicken was more like tomato soup chicken...
Lots of boxes & stuff in the entrance
Le waitress was sweet & mindful
It's the only positive point
Went with my girlfriend for the first time yesterday, on a friday night. We both read a ton of one star reviews, as we usually do, before going. We were completely confused once there because the most''relevant'' complaints were so inaccurate it was almost funny. Here are exemples;
1. No service in french: The staff greeted us in french right at the door & insisted on speaking french to us even when we told them we are bilingual.
2. Wait time: The food was ready ridiculously fast.
3. Price & serving size: We took a combo #4 for 2. Cost about 40$ before taxes without tip. We had to take 3/4 of it home because we almost killed ourselves trying to finish it.
4. Opening hours: People say they turn people around at 9p.m. but while we were there, the waitress was still setting up fresh new tables at 9h expecting people to come in.
5. Presentation: Everything came in beautiful dishes, the chicken tandoori was served on a hot plate, still sizzling hot, like something out of a Michelin star restaurant.
Now a lot of people complained about the butter chicken. Let me tell you about the butter chicken.
That thing was so good, I was genuinely annoyed I could not finish it all at my table. I am not making a joke here, that night, through my dreams I would keep thinking about butter chicken. I woke up today & I just couldn't wait for lunch to finish it.
& to describe how good the naan was is not even worth trying with actual words, you'll just have to taste it.
TL;DR
Long story short, do not even bother reading the one star reviews. Something is wrong with those people.
May 24, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Nous n'avons pas aimé la cuisine, manque d'équilibre & de saveur. Pour le butter chicken, le poulet n'est pas fondant & la sauce trop grasse, le riz est très basique, non parfumé & lentille fade. La seule que nous avons aimé, c'est les oignons baji. Pour nous, ce n'est pas un rapport bon qualité/prix.
This is a review for their Uber delivery. ( not the restaurant experience) Let's start with the good: naan bread & the Chana samosa. Now the bad: I ordered two butter chicken, pilau rice & gulab jamun. The butter chicken looks all weird ( almost pink in color) & it was tasteless. ( i even asked for medium spicy in my notes) I added some chili oil for flavour, otherwise, it was just a sad mess. The rice was just plain basmati & not "pilau". It's false advertising. The gulab Jamuns looks burnt, but after looking at the restaurant pics, I guess it's just how they make it...? ( not very appetizing tbh) Needless to say, we won't order from here again via Uber eats.
Love the food but the staff's kinda slow, I also ordered a take out for my wife & they tried to charge $30 for some butter chicken...I'd avise to have smaller take out portions so we can take some home but not break the bank. Overall the food is amazing & I'd def recommend.
The indian food was some of the worst we've ever had, my kids who love butter chicken refused to eat it after tasting it. So many better Indian restaurants. Worst night! Service was a bit slow but not nearly as bad as the food.
