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Lakshana's Chettinad

Bring your own wine
Côte-des-Neiges
4.8$
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Lakshana's Chettinad Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Lakshanas Chettinad draws its inspiration from flourishing traditions of Indian cuisine with spectacular meat preparation, curries, snacks and exotic biryanis. Special Dish “DOSA” has a wide range of differently made dosa's. Our aim is to provide happiness and joy through, food, music and art. You will experience a tongue tingling journey through an array of tantalizing dishes.Licenced for " BYOW " We Serve Halal Dishes

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Reviews for Lakshana's Chettinad

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Review Summary

Reviews paint Lakshana's Chettinad as a place with strong value and consistently good food, where dishes like dosas, biryani, butter chicken, lamb preparations and a beloved sambar rice are frequently praised and portions are described as generous. The service and atmosphere are often highlighted as a key plus, with friendly staff, attentive care, and a warm, rustic setting, though a few notes mention language barriers or occasional lapses in service. Many diners single out the dosas, chutneys, and naan as standouts and repeatedly applaud the richness of flavors and the quality across meals such as chicken thali, chicken biryani, and vegetarian options. A minority report issues including greasy meat, overly spicy butter chicken, or inconsistencies that some attribute to ownership changes. Overall, Lakshana's Chettinad is seen as a reliable go to for south Indian flavors in the area, with several visitors making repeat trips and recommending it for affordable, flavorful meals.
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Every dish tasted authentic & fresh, with a great balance of aromas & textures. The service was excellent & the atmosphere was warm & inviting. Highly recommended for anyone who loves delicious & flavorful food! They have variety of Indian dishes from tiffins to meals & wide variety of Dosas, a must try. My love for Dosas never end 😍

Mar 18, 2026
on Google

Loved their dosa's . Best dosa's I have tried in Montreal so far. Their Kara masala dosa & paneer garlic dosa are amazing. Their coconut chutney & sambar is to die for. Tried their medi wads with sambar it was amazing.

Jan 9, 2026
on Google

Nice place. Misoor Masala dosa was really delicious.

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

The masala dosas are delicious & humongous! I just which the drinks such as the mango lassi & masala chai were just filled a bit more (the photos were taken before drinking them)…

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

Amazing food here, the biryani is amazing, the dosas are absolutely incredible & the meat is always flavourful & tender. The mango lassi is amazing too. I've come to this place multiple times & it's consistently great!

Jul 22, 2025
on Google

Attended a wedding in Montreal that featured a live dosai station - such a treat! The dosai was perfectly crispy, & the sambar was rich & flavorful. Would definitely look forward to visiting again the next time I'm in Montreal!

Jun 2, 2025
on Google

Dosa was amazing .. must try

Mar 7, 2025
on Google

I tried the masala dosa from here too many times nd I love it the staf is so understanding & good the service is also fabulous .

Jan 21, 2025
on Google

Had an amazing dinner with our uncle & aunt... four of us ordered 3 type of Dosas ie Mysore Masala dosa, Chicken Chettinad dosa & Podi dosa with ghee kothu paratha , Rava Kesari & Mysore pak...It was amazing specially the coconut & garlic chutney with the dosas reminding us of our local udupi restaurants in mumbai. The hostess who was Punjabi but used to live in himachal (sorry forgot to ask her name) was delightful catered to our small demands & always smiling. We would definitely visit this place if we we ever pass through montreal again.

Jan 2, 2025
on Google

Amazing place. We had dosa. Poornima our serving person was super nice & sweet! Incredible place

Dec 25, 2024
on Google

If u r craving an authentic taste of south india, look no further than Lakshana chetinad restaurant , from the crispy dosa to the creamy flavourful sambhar each dish is mouth watering . The aroma of freshly grounded indian spices fills the air as soon as u stepp inside! The highlight is undoubtedly the filter coffee ,it's the ideal ending to a meal, offering a rich, smooth, & satisfying finish. Must try its a 10/10

Dec 3, 2024
on Google

I love the mysore masala dosa here.

Nov 7, 2024
on Google

I love the Masala Dosa here.

Nov 3, 2024
on Google

The best Dosa in Mtl.

Oct 26, 2024
on Google

Lakshana Chettinad's dosas are heavenly for the one who appreciate authentic South Indian cuisine. The dosas, with their perfect crispiness & golden-brown edges, are a culinary delight. The texture is thin yet substantial, while the flavor carries the right balance of savory & tangy, often achieved through a well-fermented batter. They serve a variety of dosas, including classic plain dosas & masala dosas stuffed with flavorful spiced potatoes. The accompanying chutneys-like coconut, tomato, & garlic-add an extra layer of flavor, while the sambar is perfectly seasoned, providing a comforting & hearty accompaniment. The combination of high-quality ingredients & traditional Chettinad methods makes these dosas a must-try for anyone seeking authentic South Indian flavors. Lakshana Chettinad has managed to capture the essence of this beloved dish, delivering a memorable experience with each bite.

Sep 19, 2024
on Google
5.0

Very nice taste & good service they guys are providing. Appreciated & must visit place for dosa.

Sep 8, 2024
on Google

Nice south indian restaurant. Tiny but tasty. Keema dosa was good. Mini tiffin was good.

Sep 2, 2024
on Google

Nice cozy place for South Indian food in Montreal. Mysore masala dosa was a hit!

Aug 21, 2024
on Google

Very cute Indian restaurant, nice staff, nice music, very cheap price. I bought dishes to go, I will definitely do Dosa here.

Aug 18, 2024
on Google

Un restaurant indien bien établi à Montréal. J'ai visité celui situé à Côte-des-Neiges. Le service était impeccable. J'ai commandé le Dosa au poulet, & j'en ai été pleinement satisfait : le poulet était savoureux & parfaitement épicé

Aug 17, 2024
on Google