Overall, Lakshana's Chettinad is described as a casual, no frills spot delivering authentic South Indian flavors, with many praising bold Chettinad curries, crisp dosas, and flavorful chutneys, along with generous portions and a wide tiffin and dosa lineup that invites customization by removing items in a combo. Dishes such as channa masala, ghee rice, paneer sabji, and biryani receive praise for warmth and aroma, while service is often noted as friendly and attentive and the BYOB option, fresh mango lassi, and flexible substitutions add to the appeal. Some reviews mention room for improvement in service management and consistency, occasional small portions or items that are too spicy or bland, and a few experiences that changed after menu or ownership shifts, but the overall vibe remains satisfying for those seeking authentic Tamil South Indian comfort food, especially for dosa lovers and fans of the special tiffin.
Really enjoyed the food here. Fresh, light, & full of flavour. The chutney had an amazing kick to it. Good service & a nice overall experience. Would definitely suggest this place.
Nov 17, 2025
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Very welcoming staff & good food. Loved the chicken 65 & bonda chutney it was the best.. thanks to everyone there for making it a wonderful experience…
Lakshana's Chettinad South Indian Restaurant on Saint Catherine has become our go-to spot - my spouse & I visit almost once every month. We always order the Podi Masala Dosa & Uttapam, & they never disappoint! The taste is consistently authentic, the portions are generous, & the flavors remind us of home-cooked South Indian food.
The dosas are perfectly crisp, the chutneys & sambar are flavorful, & the staff is always friendly & welcoming. It's rare to find such good quality & portion size in Montreal for South Indian cuisine. Definitely one of the best spots in the city for dosa lovers!
This place is really good! It is authentic Tamil South Indian food. The food is flavoured to perfection. Please try the special tiffin! You can't go wrong with this choice which will give you a sample of all the Tamil delicacies; there is a scrumptious masala dosa accompanied with coconut chutney & a spicy garlic chutney. You'll also get a medhu vada & a idli. You'll get ven pongal & a delicious pineapple rava kesari as well.
I had a fantastic experience at Lakshana's Chettinad South Indian Restaurant. The authentic South Indian flavors were spot on! The dosas were perfectly crispy, the sambar was flavorful, & the variety of chutneys was delightful. The ambiance was warm & inviting, making it a great place for both family outings & casual dining. The staff was attentive & ensured we had everything we needed. If you're a fan of South Indian cuisine or looking to try something new, this is a must-visit spot. Highly recommended! I lovedddddddd itttttt!!!
The dosa was fantastic! Perfectly crispy on the outside & soft inside, with flavorful fillings that tasted just right. The chutneys & sambar were fresh & complemented the dosa beautifully. A delicious, authentic treat!
Oct 30, 2024
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We ordered Chicken Chettinad Masala Dosa, Mango Lassi & Chicken Kothu. The Dosa was good. The portion of the Dosa was perfect & the filling inside was different (variety of ingredients including onions, tomatoes & daals which were not crushed so we could really feel/ taste them👌) from the South Indian restaurants we have tried in Montreal. The only improvement would be for the dosa crepe. It was not crispy enough but this could have been because we ordered the food for delivery. The Chicken Kothu was fantastic!! 👌The portion was generous & large chicken pieces were added. The flavours were mouth watering!! One of the best Chicken Kothu we have had so far! The Sambar it came with was really good! 👌Not too spicy & enough veges in there. It came in a plastic container👎 The coconut chutney it came with was super watery & couldn't see, feel or taste any coconut shredding. Perhaps they use dried coconut. It was NOT AUTHENTIC although it tasted fine. It just wasn't THE coconut 🥥 chutney.👎 The other red ginger garlic chutney was too salty & I think they add a ton of red/ orange food colour to it? NAH! 👎 The mango lassi was NOT GOOD!!!! It was too runny & I could literally taste that after taste of sugar!! Not sure what kind of mangoes they put in there but super low quality & superficial sugary taste! If the mangoes are good, no sugar is required. Mango is already sweet. These came in plastic containers used for curries & not an actual🥤👎
Lakshana's Chettinad South Indian Restaurant, Saint-Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC is a must-visit for dosa lovers. The dosas are perfectly crispy & filled with flavorful ingredients, complemented by delicious sambar & chutney. & the staff is friendly & attentive. Overall, a fantastic spot for authentic South Indian cuisine.
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Seemed like the only South Indian restaurant in the block. I ordered their mysore masala dosa. It was basically just chilli flakes, nothing mysore about it. The rest was good - coconut chutney, tomato chutney & sambhar. Nice people but slow service.
Amazing place. Amazing food. Very authentic south indian dishes. We tried the south indian thali to get taste of everything. Absolutely loved it. All the chutneys & sambar are yummy. Must visit place while in montreal. Will definitely visit again.
the best south indian restaurant so far. they serve the best fresh sambhar with their signature chutneys especially the coconut one. we ordered Onion & masala Dosa along with Idli on the side. It all tasted great. their customer service was up to date, friendly & clean environment.
May 14, 2024
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I bought some of your famous garlic chutney. I was disappointed of you re not being honest to your customers. I paid 6$ for quarterly filled of this chutney. I bought the same for 5$ & the container was better filled. This is not right to cheat with customers. Service was good . 😊
Amazing taste, generous portions, super friendly staff (I got offered a complimentary dessert without ever asking for it). Their red garlic chutney is out of this world! A must try!
I trusted the reviews & landed up at lakshana's for brunch today. I won't hesitate to mention my experience was awful. Mysore masala dosa tasted ok. Perhaps I had said the taste was good only if the oil was not dripping off the dosa. Idly was not at all soft & spongy. Rather it was completely cold & old. Medhu Wada was good. Coffee was very good! I really liked that part. Also, the garlic chutney was very tasty (though chargeable which wasn't mentioned by the girl (counter person/cashier) who took the order). The Main part which lead me down was the cashier girl. She was quite rude. First of all she charged the item in my bill which I had cancelled already. When I went to ask for refund, she refunded the money but wasn't humble enough to pardon & accept her mistake. Also, when other customers (who ain't from Indian origin) asked her about the dishes, she was rude to them too. Instead of helping them explain the dishes/cuisine, she left & let them to decide on their own (which to me was very rude). Hope Lakshana Chettinad will take this as a constructive feedback & work on customer experience elevation.
