Le Taj
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Le Taj
5 pm - 10:30 pm
Canada Day: hours might differ
| 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 39 of 52 - 1022 Reviews
via LibroA wonderful experience! The service was attentive & the dishes we ordered were excellent.
via LibroService courtois, cuisine délicieuse. Restauration honnête mais non exceptionnelle.
via LibroExcellent meal - everything was delicious. Good ambiance & good service.
via LibroOne of the worst Indian meals that I've eaten in Montreal. Flavourless boring dishes. What a disappointment.
via LibroVraiment délicieux! Chaque plat est un plaisir pour les papilles gustatives, nous le recommandons chaleureusement.
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Today marks 3 years since I arrived in Montreal for work & my 1st visit to this restaurant which has become one of my favourite places to eat on a regular basis.
Always fantastic high quality food & service.
Highly recommended.
via LibroWonderful restaurant. The service is great. Food is very refined & the ambiance is intimate & cozy. We'll be back !
via LibroBeen going here for 30 years. Always the same great food. Most of staff I've known for +20 years. Like coming home to family & delicious food & wonderful respectful service.
via LibroNourriture excellente service impeccable & propre. Recommande fortement si vous avez le goût de l'indien 👌
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Excellent meal - high quality ingredients well cooked & presented.
Very friendly staff & pleasant ambiance & environment.
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It was our first time there, the waiter Naeem was very professional & amazing The other waiters were very good too.
The environment was exceptional. We will be going back🤩
via LibroOur third visit & spectacular evening as expected. Very attentive service from greeting through farewell. Food unsurpassed in Montréal; &, all Covid safety precautions in place. I can not recommend Le Taj strongly enough!
via LibroMets savoureux, délicieux & parfaitement épicés. Accueil chaleureux & professionnel. Une belle adresse pour les amateurs de vraie cuisine indienne.
via LibroMon mari & moi sommes des habitués du Le Tag, nous y allons depuis plus de 30 ans. Toujours le même excellent service, le proprio est à la porte à acceuillir les clients. & la buffet est super bonne & authentique. Même avec les masques, l'acceuil est impeccable ... malgré la pandémie se sont les mêmes serveurs ... en se qui nous concerne, Le Taj est une institution à Montréal !