Le Taj
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Le Taj
Opens Today at 5 pm
| Monday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
Info & Location
About us
Known as a Montreal institution, Le Taj has been deeply entrenched in the downtown core for over 3 decades.
The decor at Le Taj represents a true synthesis of the complex, the colourful, the simple and the elegant. Carefully curated with handmade wooden carvings from the early 18th century, juxtaposed with the 12-foot mud wall adorning the backdrop of the dining room - which was in fact the central installation from the Indian Pavilion at Expo ‘67 - the decor often leaves our guests speechless while maintaining a certain feeling of warmth that mirrors the cuisine. At the rear end of the restaurant, our tandoor (traditional clay oven) is visible through a glass wall, leaving guests with a window into the world of our chefs, who can be seen cooking tandoori delicacies from fresh naan to our signature tandoori chicken.
Owner, Vinod Kapoor, opened the restaurant in 1985, with the idea of creating a space where Indian food could be devoured within the respected setting it deserved: white table clothes, fine wine and a decor that highlights the rich cultural and artistic history of his native India. Having previously been a collector and dealer of Indian art and antiques, his keen eye for interesting pieces has made its impression on the ambiance of the restaurant, where most of the artwork is one of a kind (including a piece from the Indian Pavilion at Expo ’67!).
It is with this same passion that Mr. Kapoor, who can still be seen buzzing around the dining room on a busy night, continues to maintain the high quality and exceptional service to old and new clients alike. Over the years, Le Taj has become a staple for many Montrealers and international clients, with a number of patrons having grown up dining with us and coming back over time with families of their own. In that respect, our own family of dedicated staff members - many of whom have been with us since the very beginning - are in large part how we have built our reputation of excellence for over 30 years. With a large number of our regular patrons making up a who's who, and having been as loyal to us as we have been to them and to our classical recipes, we hope to continue our journey in the mastery of culinary arts and service for many years to come.
The decor at Le Taj represents a true synthesis of the complex, the colourful, the simple and the elegant. Carefully curated with handmade wooden carvings from the early 18th century, juxtaposed with the 12-foot mud wall adorning the backdrop of the dining room - which was in fact the central installation from the Indian Pavilion at Expo ‘67 - the decor often leaves our guests speechless while maintaining a certain feeling of warmth that mirrors the cuisine. At the rear end of the restaurant, our tandoor (traditional clay oven) is visible through a glass wall, leaving guests with a window into the world of our chefs, who can be seen cooking tandoori delicacies from fresh naan to our signature tandoori chicken.
Owner, Vinod Kapoor, opened the restaurant in 1985, with the idea of creating a space where Indian food could be devoured within the respected setting it deserved: white table clothes, fine wine and a decor that highlights the rich cultural and artistic history of his native India. Having previously been a collector and dealer of Indian art and antiques, his keen eye for interesting pieces has made its impression on the ambiance of the restaurant, where most of the artwork is one of a kind (including a piece from the Indian Pavilion at Expo ’67!).
It is with this same passion that Mr. Kapoor, who can still be seen buzzing around the dining room on a busy night, continues to maintain the high quality and exceptional service to old and new clients alike. Over the years, Le Taj has become a staple for many Montrealers and international clients, with a number of patrons having grown up dining with us and coming back over time with families of their own. In that respect, our own family of dedicated staff members - many of whom have been with us since the very beginning - are in large part how we have built our reputation of excellence for over 30 years. With a large number of our regular patrons making up a who's who, and having been as loyal to us as we have been to them and to our classical recipes, we hope to continue our journey in the mastery of culinary arts and service for many years to come.
Our Specialties
Buffet, Chicken, Curry, Grill, Rice, Tandoori, Vegetable dishes, Vegetarian
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 80 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, InteracCateringDeliveryFamily / Kid-friendlyGood For GroupsGreat selection of winesOnline OrderingParking AvailableTakeout AvailableValet
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For weddings, birthdays, office parties and office meetings at an affordable price.
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indian(175) naan(72) chicken(58) recommend(52) quality(49) indien(48) attentive(36) indienne(33) dessert(29)Page 19 of 52 - 1022 Reviews
via LibroMeilleur restaurant indien! Quelle ambiance & la nourriture est extraordinaire!
via LibroJ'adore le nourriture indienne & je connais plusieurs excellent restaurant ! Cependant , le taj n'est pas du tout savoureux ! La nourriture servie manque de goût !!!!
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the best meal experience that I have ever had!!
We let our server pick for us as he said that he 100% guaranteed that we would love every single bite, HE WAS SO RIGHT!!
They brought us so much food, we couldnt eat it all & it was the first time in my life that I was sad watching food be taken away!!
via LibroMy GF was so happy. The saag was made just like her grandmother made it the traditional way. Smiles the whole visit
via LibroFrom the moment we arrived, the staff were so welcoming. Our waiter was so incredibly attentive, anticipating our needs, & always smiling. He worked very hard to ensure all of his tables were well-served, but he made it seem effortless. We enjoyed a leisurely dinner, with mouth-watering dishes. The food was the best Indian we've ever had. The owner came over & greeted us too & followed up at the end to ask if we enjoyed the dinner. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fine dining experience!
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nous avons commandé plusieurs plats qui étaient tous très bon!!
très belle expérience
via LibroIt was our first trip to Montreal & we were looking for Indian restrau to satisfy our taste buds. Le Taj is one of the best restaurant we have been to. Service, food & ambiance everything exceeded our expectations & standards. & Gulabjamun at the end was heaven. Thank you for the great food.
via LibroToujours excellent, très bon rapport qualité prix & service attentionné.
via LibroWe come back to Montreal just for LeTaj & it did not disappointment. As tasty as usual.
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Very nice food & service from our waiter from Tibet, & the Owner & all the Staff :)
Ole & Janni Denmark
via LibroFood was spicier than we anticipated but overall it was very good. Good value.
via LibroNourriture succulente dans une ambiance très agréable & un service attentionné. Parfait sur toute la ligne.