Le 409

Rose

4.0

The reviews for this place are super mixed, so if you're looking for an honest review, here it is!

They have tons of vegetarian options, & any meat dishes were offered in fish, lamb or chicken!
The butter chicken- Was smooth, spiced perfectly & offered a good amount of protein for the price. I personally like a little bit more spice, but was good for the others at my table who couldn't handle spice! A'died down' version of butter chicken that still packs a punch.

Chicken Tikka Masala- Decadent, well seasoned curry. There was a good amount of chicken for its price, this wasn't a crowd favourite but still a good dish the table somewhat enjoyed. Though there was nothing wrong with it exactly, just when compared to other tikka masala's it doesn't stand out.

Other dishes such as Aloo Gobi (cauliflower & potato curry), the chicken tikka, & all of the appetizers were good & frankly very delicious, but nothing Noteable to write about them.

The naan & rice were both good, steamy & fluffy, you can't go wrong with them! The rice had many components like peas & extra seasonings, which was super tasty, but we just wish a regular white rice option was clearly made available.
The garlic naan was delicious, & i recommend it over the regular!
- Only complaint i have about the rice & naan is that they both must be ordered as side dishes, upping the cost.

The desserts were fine, the flan cake was tasty but maybe if we return we probably won't have it again. Though it was tasty, had an eggy smooth taste, only order it if you're a big flan lover.
The donuts were good, but 6$ for 2 tiny donut balls smaller than Timbits was a little much.

The staff was kind, service was FAST, & the atmosphere of this place is incredible, you couldn't even guess it was an Indian place.

-Overall, this restaurant is great for those new to Indian food. If you're looking for authentic, spicy Indian cuisine, this wouldn't be the place i recommend. But- that doesn't mean we left dissatisfied. None of the food we had here was disappointing, all of it was tasty & nobody left hungry.
Would i come here again?- Yeah, but i would only really order the butter chicken & garlic naan, avoid any other dish I've already tried, & explore the menu a bit more. This place is great to come to 1-2 times, perhaps with family or co workers, but anymore i would have to pass.View more

Jul 25, 2025
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X

2.0

Naan were good. Rest of the food was too westernized, doesn't taste like Indian food & was very bland. Tasteless curries or tandoori dishes (which are surprisingly made with no tandoori masala & served with no Chutney). Overall disappointing experience. Staff was cordial & efficient.View more

Jul 18, 2025
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John

5.0

Ate here last night & I understand why the reviews are so divided. The food was cooked amazing. The tandoori vegetables & paneer are outstanding. The quality of the ingredients is better than any Indian place I have ever eaten at before. However, it is not strongly spiced & aromatic as I normally prefer.

I wouldnt bring friends from India here, but if you approach this place like a fusion/influenced by India place it is great.

Butter chicken, naan, & the tandoori veg were outstanding.

Cocktails & service were great, & I would definitely be back.

If you're newer to Indian food or have people in your party that aren't too food adventurous bring them here.

(Maybe there is a way to spice things up, but they didnt offer it to us)View more

Jul 13, 2025
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J

5.0

Had dinner with friends last night & really enjoyed! The vindaloo & fresh naan were amazing, nice wine choices & great vibe!View more

Apr 27, 2025
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Jean-Philippe

5.0

2e visite au 409! Service super attentionné & dédié de notre serveur & de l'hotesse. Le Biryani aux cevettes est incroyable, l'agneau Korma est succulent & tendre le meilleur agneau que je n'ai jamais mangé. Le classique poulet au beurre est un incontournable, n'oubliez pas le pain Naan & bien sur le chutney de Mangue pour un sucré salé parfait! Merci le 409 pour ce festival des saveurs! Nous reviendrons!View more

Apr 14, 2025
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Johanne

5.0

Toujours delicieux repas, ambiance & service !
Cinq ou six visite sur deux ans & toujours parfait: poulet au beurre, agneau en sauce cremeuse, plat chou-fleur/pommes de terre, riz & pain naan incroyable !
À recommander ! Ambiance jeune & à la mode, convenant à tous, même aux vieux de 60 ans comme moi.View more

Apr 2, 2025
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Rob

5.0

Food was above average, great service, & fair prices! It is worth checking out. The garlic naan was really good & I recommend it!View more

Dec 26, 2024
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Narisha

4.0

Wonderful ambience. Amazing cocktails. Great food. Naan was delicious. We had the lamb rojangosh ,which was perfectly flavored. Lamb was melt in the mouth. Shrimp madras was a bit disappointing. Shrimp a bit rubbery & too much mustard seeds made the dish slightly bitter, but still a decent dish. Would recommend.View more

Dec 7, 2024
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J.

5.0

My wife & I recently enjoyed an incredible dinner at Le 409, an elegant Indian restaurant in Montreal. We had a dinner reservation & were excited to explore their menu, which did not disappoint. The ambiance at Le 409 is sophisticated yet warm, blending modern décor with traditional Indian accents. The dim lighting & vibrant colors created a cozy atmosphere, perfect for an intimate dinner. The service was equally impressive, with our server Benjamin providing excellent recommendations & ensuring our dining experience was seamless. For starters to share, we ordered the CHANA SAMOSA-a pastry stuffed with potatoes & spices, topped with chickpea masala. It was so delicious that we immediately ordered another round! The flavors were bold & perfectly balanced, a fantastic way to begin our meal. For our entrée, we opted for family-style sharing & indulged in several flavorful dishes: - BUTTER CHICKEN: Tender marinated chicken cubes in a creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices. - LAMB KORMA: Lamb cubes in a creamy almond & raisin sauce, rich & mildly sweet. - LAMB ROGANJOSH: Lamb cubes cooked in a flavorful curry sauce with yogurt, mint, & spices. - CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA: Chicken cubes in a creamy sauce with onions, tomatoes, & peppers. To complement these dishes, we ordered two servings each of GARLIC NAAN & PILAU RICE, which were the perfect accompaniments to soak up the rich sauces. For drinks, we all had Mango Lassi. It was phenomenal - unlike the overly sweet versions we've had in the U.S., this one was perfectly balanced, allowing the natural flavors of mango & yogurt to shine through. Le 409 exceeded our expectations with its exceptional food, inviting ambiance, & top-notch service. This dinner was a true culinary journey, & we can't wait to return!View more

Nov 29, 2024
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Nikhil

3.0

Contrary to its high rating, this restaurant offers mediocre Indian food that has been overly adapted to Western tastes. The naan seemed overly leavened (too much baking soda). The Chicken 65 tasted more like a Manchurian. The Madras Curry had no curry leaves. The eggplant dish was under seasoned. If you're looking for authentic Indian - this isn't it..View more

Nov 26, 2024
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Pascal

5.0

De loins le meilleur resto indien de Montréal. L'ambiance est extra & la qualité des aliments est impressionnante. Je vous recommande le poulet au beurre avec du pain Naan ou le veau Tikka masala 😋View more

Nov 9, 2024
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Stéphanie

4.0

We went last night & had a lovely time! The portions are a good size. With an appetizer, two main dishes & some naan between the 2 of us & we were stuffed!!! The tikka salmon was delicious, a good surprise!View more

Oct 18, 2024
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Sahil

2.0

We recently visited Le 409, a restaurant that presents itself as a high-end Indian dining experience. The ambiance was undeniably top-notch, with a refined, elegant atmosphere & the enticing aroma of various dishes filling the air. The menu was extensive, offering a wide variety of options. However, when it came to the food, I was quite disappointed. The Chicken 65, which is typically a dry appetizer, was much too hard to chew, with a coating that was unnecessarily thick. Surprisingly, it was the best dish we ordered out of everything. The Paneer Saag was bland & lacked seasoning, with no noticeable salt, leaving it flavorless. On a more positive note, the Garlic Naan was quite good. However, the Chicken Madras was a huge letdown-completely off from the traditional flavor. The overpowering use of coconut overwhelmed the dish, making it by far the worst Chicken Madras I've tasted. Additionally, the service could use improvement. The waiter took away our dishes after the appetizers but forgot to replace them when the main course arrived. We had to wait & eventually call someone over to assist us, which disrupted the dining experience. For a restaurant that charges premium prices, the quality of both the food & the service needs to match the cost. While the ambiance is first-class, they need to deliver good service & food to justify the high prices.View more

Sep 30, 2024
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Monique

2.0

The food is way too salty & pricy at this place overall. Ordered Bahjee onion as appetizer, first of all the waitress forgot our order. Secondly, it's very oily & unbearably salty. Panner naan was very delicious tho. Lamb tikka is pretty dry.View more

Sep 15, 2024
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Myriam

5.0

J'ai passé une excellente soirée au restaurant Le 409 ! Le service était excellent, avec un personnel attentionné. La nourriture était tout simplement délicieuse, chaque plat était savoureux & très bien épicé. J'ai particulièrement adoré le saumon tikka & le poulet au beurre, qui étaient parfaitement assaisonnés. Tous les pains naan étaient incroyables, moelleux & savoureux, ce qui a vraiment complété le repas. Une expérience culinaire à refaire sans hésitation. ⚠️ l'agneau était ultra ultra pimenté, ce n'est pas pour les doux du palais ! 🚾 Les toilettes sont au fond du restaurant & ne sont pas genrées.View more

Sep 12, 2024
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Kammilla

5.0

Friendly bilingual service, beautiful decor, & a welcoming ambiance with soft music set the perfect tone for our dining experience. We were two adults & shared 2 appetizers, 1 main dish, 2 naan breads, & 3 desserts - more than enough for a satisfying meal. Appetizers: - Bhajee d'oignons - Saumon Tikka Main Dish: - Agneau Korma + Garlic naan Desserts: - Les goulabs - Crémeux chocolat Everything was delicious, but the Crémeux chocolat was the only option I would not repeat due to its high sweetness. I recommend the Catnip cocktail, as the lavender was so refreshing! Overall, it was a delightful experience, & I look forward to returning.View more

Jul 16, 2024
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Amina

5.0

Had a wonderful dinner with my girlfriends. The wait staff is amazing & very welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious & some of the best we've had in Montreal. We ordered naan that was out of this world. Super fluffy & flavourful Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Korma, Chana Samosa, Aloo Gobi, Palak Paneer & Rice. Everything was devoured. The food came in 15 minutes after we ordered & was hot & served in the most beautiful dishes. They also have a great non alcoholic cocktail menu & very well presented. The decor in the restaurant is also beautiful & chic. We will definitely be coming back again. The prices are very reasonable too. We each paid $62 including tips.View more

Jul 15, 2024
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Rishi

5.0

This restaurant blew me away. Not only the food is superb, the ambience is fantastic, servers are great, the prices are more reasonable than any average Indian restaurant in US. We were here twice during our short stay in Montreal & it was almost like another landmark visit. We had chicken & salmon tikka, chicken 65, Rogan josh, curry, korma & naans, all of it authentic & delicious. Menu was in French but doesn't matter since everything is worth tasting. I dare Boston to come up with a place like this For me this will be a go to place whenever I visit Montreal.View more

Jul 9, 2024
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Kantan

5.0

We came for a dinner takeout on Thursday, June 27th around 9pm. We were a party of 3 + an already fussy (sleepy) 10 month old baby on a stroller. There was no way it was appropriate for us to dine in, so we came in just to inquire whether we can take out. Inside, the restaurant was about 1/3 full & there were only 2 servers & no hosts, so they were busy & hustling - we fully understand if they would prioritize the seated customers over us. But as soon as we came in, one of the servers quickly intercepted us at the door & gave us his full attention. We told him we're only going to do a takeout, if they can't take our order it's ok. The server said, "Of course, no problem! It's all ok!", & sat us at the table while he offer us the menu for our takeout order. We told him our menu choices, & he told us "Got it, give us 4 minutes." & the food really did come out in 4 mins. We got 2 naans, 1 samosa dip, 1 chicken biryani, 1 butter chicken - all packaged properly & all tasted delicious even after we took it back to the hotel. Props to the service team. We will come back from the great service alone. Props to the kitchen team for the tasty & prompt execution. We feel like the staff over at Le 409 cares & we appreciate you.View more

Jul 2, 2024
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Paul

5.0

Un endroit vraiment sympathique! Une belle décoration, un service agréable & une cuisine de qualité! Le poulet Korma est délicieux & généreux tout comme le naan ! On en a pour son prix Petit bémol sur la portion de riz un peu petite pour le prix & le reste des plats J'y reviendrai c'est suView more

May 16, 2024
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Shital

4.0

Great ambience. Waited awhile for our drinks. Traditional dishes that were too sweet. It was a bit odd to have sweet butter chicken. Naan & biryani were very good.View more

Apr 1, 2024
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Anna

5.0

What a wonderful Indian restaurant! The ambiance is very chic & the food is delicious. It was not too spicy, it was just perfect. Their garlic naan is really good. Decent prices as well. We will definitely be back!View more

Dec 30, 2023
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Alicia

4.0

Dined here because someone said the butter chicken was the best thing they've ever eaten. The spice flavors were delicious, & chicken was not overcooked, but the sauce was very, very sweet... I suspect maple syrup. The garlic naan was delicious, as was the ginger lemonade.View more

Nov 11, 2023
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1.0

Do not recommend having indian food at this restaurant. There are way better Indian restaurants out their in Montreal. The spices were bland with no flavours & way too expensive.
Also there was no respect of time given despite us making reservations online. All the naan breads that were served were either burnt or cold, food colour was added to chicken tikka masala.
Not worth spending your money on this restaurant. Fine dining with no real indian taste.

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4.5

Sooo delicious, everything was good. A bit on the expensive side (when you add rice & naan bread with your meal, it adds up!) But totally worth it.

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5.0

WoW!!! Quelle belle expérience. Serveur très avenant, autant pour les plats que pour les drinks.Poulet au beurre & Agneau Roganjosh délicieux & que dire du Naan maison!!! Nous allons nous revoir assurément!!!

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4.5

Great food! Great Service & fantastic ambiance in this upscale foodie heaven. Recommend the Chicken 65 appetizer & classic naan.

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5.0

Very tasty & original appetizers. The butter chicken was from out of this world. Naan bread was delicious too.

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5.0

Excellent! Ma seule critique est que l'ont ne nous donne pas assez de pain naan. Quelques morceaux pour 2 personnes ce n'est pas assez...

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5.0

Le pain Naan est succulent ainsi que tout le reste. Les huîtres sont servies sur glace avec 4 sortes de mignonettes. Un des seul restaurant indien qui a un bel atmosphère & un beau décor. Le service est très efficace