Reviews consistently celebrate Lakshana's Chettinad for bold authentic South Indian flavors, especially dosas, sambar, chutneys, and idli vada, with many dishes described as fresh, flavorful, and well presented. The dosas are noted as crispy and well made, the tiffin and home style options offer welcome customization and comforting meals. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with friendly and efficient service and quick turnaround, and the restaurant is regarded as good value and a reliable go to for comforting South Indian cuisine. Some reviews mention occasional inconsistencies or menu changes, but the overall impression is that Lakshana's Chettinad remains a top choice for dosa lovers in Montreal and a dependable place to dine with family, with many readers planning to return.
Chavishta is the best waitress. Excellent Chettinad Chicken Masala Dosa. My sister had Chicken Tikka Masala & she told me this is the best Indian food she's ever had in Montreal.
May 12, 2026
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We went for the Wada & Dosa, but it was the Sambar that stole the show-it was absolutely out of this world! We couldn't get enough. Beyond the food, the service was exceptional, thanks to the kind gentleman managing the floor.
Best dosa(special tiffin recommended at downtown location!!), naan(at cote des neiges) love the puranpoli(great dessert), great people, best background music & atmosphere, I really love the chutneys!!
highlyyy recommended!!!
Absolutely delicious! Got the chicken masala dosa & loved every bite. Spicy, so be forewarned. Daughter loved her butter chicken & parathas. Would most definitely go back.
The food was really good especially the onion masala dosa & paneer garlic masala dosa! The staff was really nice. Will for sure come back here with family! Service was quick.
The staff is very polite. We ordered their masala dosa, sambhar was nice, however they had a touch of north indian in the masala aaloo.
Overall it was okayish
Mar 5, 2026
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This is how I control my cravings for South Indian food! Dosa & Uttapams & sambar are great here! Friendly service, good price & BYOB! :) 3 min from metro! Highly recommend!
Lakshana's offers consistently flavorful South Indian food in a casual, no-frills setting. The dosas are crisp & well prepared, Everything we tasted was fresh, & the menu has enough variety to satisfy both newcomers & regulars.
Service is friendly & efficient, even during busy periods, & orders come out quickly. It's not a fancy spot, but it delivers where it matters: authentic flavors, good value, & reliable quality. A solid choice if you're craving proper South Indian comfort food in the area.
Dec 31, 2025
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Dosa here is very delicious & even other dishes are purely south Indian style with prefect blend of spices apart from that they have quick food service & excellent food quality.
Very tasty food especially podi masala dosa..staff very friendly & sweet. I also purchased the dosa batter & it is very good. The best part is that it is naturally fermented & made without any preservatives. Definitely worth it.
