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.
This restaurant was just the best. This is authentic Indian food. The owner was a kind lady who brought everything out herself. Having spent 18 years in Chennai, the chicken chukka & Dosa here are as good as it gets.
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!
C'est la crème de la crème de cuisine indienne.. j'habite en Estrie & chaque fois que je visite à Montréal je viens ici à manger le meilleur goût de nourriture indienne ❤?❤?
If you're looking for authentic Indian food, this is THE place!
Oct 5, 2025
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The best spot for enjoying authentic South Indian dishes. The thali is really delicious. Nazrin, you were very helpful & kind. It's gestures like yours that leave a lasting impression on customers.
New owners, new review. We were really disappointed. My wife is from India; I have been there many times (to India). The dosa was extremely small. My dish had 2 kinds of chicken. The veg were extremely spicy. The chicken biryani was also tooo spicy & very small portion. This is a completely different restaurant than 4 months ago. I do not recommend.
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Went there with a friend as I wanted to show the food that I love & eat back home & I must say... One of the best restaurants I visited since I arrived to montreal. We had the podi dosa, pokida, masala vada & my favorite, rasam. The best way to end your busy Friday. & the masala chai was amazing. The staff was lovely & made our experience really good. Will come back for sure.
Wonderful South Indian restaurant! The chana samosa was a tasty starter, the dosas were crisp, & the medhu vada was perfectly made. The biryani was aromatic & full of flavor. Friendly service & a pleasant atmosphere - highly recommend!
Very Nice restaurant, amazigh meals fresh. & very good service. Thank you. Très bon resto indien & les plats sont savoureux. Merci pour le bon service plein d'humilité.
