Reviews paint La Paanvilla as a standout spot for authentic Indian street food and desserts in Montreal, with paan, falooda, chaat, samosas, momos, dosas and bhaturas praised for freshness and bold flavors. The menu's focus on vegetarian dishes is highlighted, along with strong examples like chana bhatura, rabdi falooda, and paneer dishes, and guests note the quality of the samosa chaat and the variety of pan options. Many diners commend the vibrant atmosphere, late hours, and fast, friendly service, describing the staff as helpful and attentive and the venue as spacious yet comfortable. Several reviewers call it the best Indian restaurant in the area and a must visit, thanks to tasty food, good value, and consistent quality. A few experiences mention some inconsistency in service or particular dishes, but the overall impression remains highly positive with high praise for the paan and falooda and for the lively, welcoming vibe.
Only one 11.99 dish they charge 3 time one dish 30+tax very bed & food was not properly cooked i think new owner 2 months before food was good .very disappointed
Great food with amazing quality. Everything tasted fresh & full of flavour. The service was also 5 star. Bhavik at the front was very humble, friendly, & welcoming throughout the visit. Definitely a great experience at Paanvilla Jean Talon.
Your food was very tasty & I really liked the taste. However, I was disappointed because you did not send any sauce with the order, which was not good.
Also, I ordered Manchurian Fried Rice on a'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' offer. I ordered 3 in total, but I only received 3. No free item
May 14, 2026
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Honestly, the food was average, but the overall experience was very bad. There were 4 of us - we came at 10 AM & didn't leave until almost 12 PM because the service was unbelievably slow, & we only ordered 4 Amritsari kulchas. The restaurant wasn't even busy; there were barely 8 people there, yet everything took forever.
The glasses were dirty, the floor was sticky, & the whole place looked extremely unhygienic & unpleasant. You could tell from the ambience itself how poorly maintained & dirty the restaurant was. I don't know if they were short-staffed or what, but if there were around 8 tables in the restaurant, at least 5 of them were dirty with dishes left sitting there, which made the place look very unclean & uninviting.
We were there for almost 2 hours, & tables were not cleaned frequently at all. Even the dirty dishes on our table were there before we arrived & were still not cleaned while we were leaving.
The only positive part of the experience was the lady server who was very polite & nice. Other than that, it was a terrible experience overall. Definitely would not visit again.
However customer service is horrible
Especially one of the guys got upset because I went to use the bathroom without his permission even though I am a paying custome
I had a wonderful experience with this restaurant! I specifically requested a no onion, no garlic bhindi masala, & they absolutely nailed it. The dish was incredibly delicious-perfectly cooked, full of flavor, & clearly made with great care. You can genuinely feel the positive vibe in the way they prepare their food-it felt like it was made with love.
What truly touched me was the sweet note they included saying they tried their best & hoped I would like it. That small gesture speaks volumes about their dedication & sincerity. Restaurants like this are rare to find, & you've definitely earned a spot on my list.
A special thanks to the chef & the entire team for going above & beyond. Keep up the amazing work!
