Le Taj
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Le Taj
11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm
| Monday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 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 LibroVery nice restaurant, the butter chicken sauce was very bland, but all the other mains, including the chicken korma were good. Also, generous portions, very good mango lassi, the best Manhattan I have had all year, & not too expensive. Will definitely be back.
via LibroExcellent food, excellent service. We got the feast, & it was a wonderful evening.
via LibroThe meal & service was wonderful. I personally had the onion bahjis, chicken korma & chicken vindaloo, with rice & naan. Everything tasted freshly cooked & perfectly spiced. We were also impressed with the care taken during these Covid times. Will definitely be back. The menu is extensive with interesting choices, & great vegetarian options for the rest of our party.
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Great to be back in this restaurant- the layout is well organized to respect social distancing. The food is as good as ever & the staff are friendly & professional.
Excellent meal.
via LibroMon resto indien préféré depuis plusieurs années! Excellent service & plats de qualité! Le pain naan est divin. N'oubliez pas le thé cardamome à la fin!
via LibroBonjour, nous avions très hâte de retourner au Taj. Tout était excellent & le service de belle qualité. Nous étions totalement en confiance & nous sommes de bonnes clientes.
via LibroUn restaurant très élégant & un service particulièrement courtois. La nourriture est variée & excellente. Bravo!
via LibroAmazing food! Flavours are unbelievable. The best Indian food in montreal, hands down.
via LibroNourriture goûteuse & succulentes. Bonnes portions. Service courtois & rapide. Les sauces en accompagnement étaient parfaites. J y retournerai.
via LibroIt was a lovely experience. The staff was so nice & we loved the birthday surprise just as expected. I am definitely coming back here a lot number of times.
via LibroLe service & la qualité des plats étaient irréprochable! C'est toujours d'un plaisir de souper au Taj.
via LibroThe food was delicious & flavorful & the service friendly & efficient! We had a lovely evening at the Taj, & our 13 year old loved his first Indian meal experience!