Le Taj
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Le Taj
Opens Tomorrow 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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via LibroAlways great! The food is authentic & exceptionally good, the restaurant itself is beautiful, & the staff is wonderful. Congrats Le Taj for keeping your quality & standards so high year after year.
via LibroLe Taj is a wonderful upscale Indian restaurant, delicious food & atmosphere along with a reasonable price. Everyone is very friendly & our Server was most helpful & knowledgeable, giving us terrific recommendations upon consulting our preferences. We were a party of 5, enjoyed appetizers & main dishes that we shared along with wine & beers. We were too full for dessert. The cost was under 300$ including tip. Thank you for a wonderful evening ... We'll definitely return.
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Ma fille & moi avons apprécié notre souper au Taj. La nourriture est bonne, le cadre est agréable, les serveurs sont gentils, agréables & professionnels.
Tout était parfait!
Je recommande ce restaurant.
via LibroI have been going to this restaurant since 2010 & still consider it the best Indian restaurant in Montreal. Also the staff & owner are very friendly & go out of their way to be helpful.
via LibroExcellent restaurent excellent service & nourriture excellente aucun mauvais commentaire service
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Fantastic service!
Incredible food.
We can't get enough of the naan bread !
via LibroLe Taj consistently serves the best Indian food in a cozy atmosphere. The servers are the best, too. Eat there-you will be happy you did.
via LibroExcellent service & great food. My only negative would be that no mango chutney or tamarind was served with the Papadoms. But the meals we ordered were delicious. We had the Onion Bhaja, Lamb Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala, plain rice & a garlic naan.
via LibroExcellent repas indien, service impeccable dans une tres belle ambiance (j'ai beaucoup aimé la décoration & l'odeur d'épices indiennes).
via LibroGreat lentils, chickpea & lamb dishes along with beautiful Nan. Service was superb as was the atmosphere. Great wine options as well. Highly recommend.