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 34 of 52 - 1022 Reviews
via LibroBest Indian restaurant in Montreal. Beautiful ambiance & attentive staff. Excellent food. Each dish is more delicious than the next. For $50/pp "the Feast" is well worth it & makes great leftovers to take home!.
via LibroCharmant endroit, personnel professionnel, nourriture bonne. Silencieux malgré qu'il était plein.
via LibroExcellent food. Excellent service. Four of us had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Nous sommes des habitués du restaurant TAJ & 2 amis s'étaient joints à nous, ils ont vraiment apprécié.
Gourmet, notre serveur, était très heureux de nous revoir tout comme nous aussi!
Je réfère souvent ce restaurant, je suis certaine que les gens vont adorer & à chaque fois, c'est toujours le même commentaire.
DÉLICIEUX!!!
BRAVO! à toute l'équipe & vivement cette fin de pandémie!
via LibroDélicieux. Service fantastique. Ambiance lumineuse & fort agréable.
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Service hors pair par Sunil,
Ambiance parfaite pour nous (pas trop bruyant ni collés sur les autres tables) + assis à côté de la fenêtre pour voir les cuisiniers en action petit plus agréable pour l'expérience!
Nourriture EXCELLENTE pour tous les services (nous avons essayé le plat Thali Le Taj 1 agneau & l'autre poulet).
Très bon rapport qualité/prix !
via LibroExcellent service! Bel ambience! Nourriture excellente! C'est un wow!
via LibroExcellent ! Reccomendation: I would like to know the ingredeints in the meals. like what kind of oil is used, type of sugaror glucose, fructose, if flour is used. just a bit more information about the type of products used. Some people do not want to consume vegetable Ghlee for example because they have problems & can skip the meal & have an alternative for example. More transperency will be a good image for the place. I for example what to know what I put in my stomach
via LibroAmazing. Have been coming here for 25 years ! Neve dissapointed. Excellent food & service .
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Toujours agréable de passer une soirée au Taj en bonne compagnie.
Bonne bouffe, bon service !
via LibroBest Indian meal I've had in Canada. Good food, nice decor , & very friendly staff. 😊