Le Chaska emerges from the reviews as a consistently solid choice for authentic Indian cuisine in downtown Montreal, with praise for fresh ingredients, rich spices, and dishes like Amritsari kulcha, butter chicken, dal makhni, biryani, and garlic naan. The atmosphere is described as warm and inviting, with a decor that feels traditional and the music and vibe adding to a pleasant dining experience. Service is repeatedly highlighted as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making guests feel well cared for and valued. Portions are generally generous, prices reasonable for the quality, and the menu offers a wide range including vegetarian and vegan options; several diners mention returning, recommending it for family and friends and noting consistency across visits. A few comments note minor issues like naan texture or price versus portions, but overall the consensus is that Le Chaska provides delicious, well presented food with great hospitality and is a must visit for Indian cuisine in the area.
One of the worst dining experiences I've had in Montreal. The food was overwhelmingly salty, to the point where it was almost inedible. The butter naans arrived burnt, dry, & lacked the freshness you would expect from a reputable Indian restaurant. Every dish was disappointing & showed little attention to quality or preparation.
For the prices charged, the food quality was completely unacceptable. What should have been an enjoyable meal turned into a frustrating & wasteful experience. I left extremely disappointed & would not return or recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic, well-prepared Indian food.
May 31, 2026
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I don't have owrd to say how tasty is the food
You guys please visit this place & try chicken tikka & chicken curry
Its the best off all times & the green chutney that's my favourite 💜💜
Rashi & loveleen love you guys 😘😘😘
AUTHENTIC INDIAN FOOD!
STAFF: Everyone is friendly & makes you feel like home. They are helpful & knowledgeable about the food they serve. Servers are patient & kind, & will happily help with selecting foods to fancy your taste buds!
FOOD: The appetizer & main courses arrived promptly & in a timely manner. Each dish is a star on its own! The combination of ingredients provide a burst of flavour in every bite. The resto uses a naan oven! The naan is light & delicious & a MUST order to soak up the savoury sauces.
VIBE & SPACE: Positive energy. There is live music on weekends! Decor is theme based. Tables are spacious, well set up, & very comfortable.
I highly recommend Le Chaska! I look forward to returning & trying other dishes.
Thank you Le Chaska for providing your guests a happy customer experience!
I visited Montreal for the vacation with my family & on the weekend found this beautiful Indian restaurant in Montreal. Their food was fresh, authentic Indian flavours, the butter chicken & garlic naan were outstanding. Portions were generous & the pricing was very reasonable for the quality. Service was warm & attentive from start to finish & also enjoyed live music during our visit at Le Chaska with amazing hospitality. The ambiance is cozy felt like india & perfect place for family dinners & casual outings with friends. If you're craving great Indian food in downtown Montreal, Le Chaska is the place to go. The best Indian restaurant in Montreal. Will definitely be back!
I visited second time but this time kulcha was not good & the chickpea curry was very dry & rest of the food was taste less.
Server, she asked me about the food how was it but we didn't say anything because she is very good & polite. Service & atmosphere were very good due to bad food you are losing your customers.
Visited montreal for the first time on the long weekend & went indian restaurant le chaska in downtown for the lunch with my friends. The restaurant is so beautifully indian designed & cozy ambiance. We ordered appetizers Amritsari fish, tandoori malai chaap, paneer tikka & craft drinks suggested by the staff lahori jeera, mango lassi, kala khata, spicy aam punch everything was on top & delicisious. We really enjoyed the food & drinks during our visit. The main course butter chicken & mutton rogan josh with fresh butter naan & garlic naans were amazing. We wrapped up our with Chaska Special Chai with dessert gulab jamun which made our lunch more special. The serving size is perfect & the quality is very good & hospitality. The staff is very caring & knowledgeable. Will definitely come back & found the hidden gem in Montreal. The best indian restaurant in Montreal. If you are indian food lovers this place must try & also got to know they have live music night on weekends. Very clean & hygienic place to dine-in. Highly recommended.
The Indian style pizza is great. Never try something like this before. The curry have so many options & the waitress is so nice to recommend & explain. The curry lamp & chicken is so good. The butter naan is also good & perfect to go with the curry.
