Le Taj
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Le Taj
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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
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Capacity: 80 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, InteracMore details
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Justyna
Miejsce z tradycj?, jedzenie typowo indyjskie i bardzo smaczne..polecam
Nicole
This place does not feel like authentic Indian cuisine, Keema Naan was nice but malai chicken came with no malai sauce. Good if you want to try out Indian food & are nervous about the spice level.
Seyam
Fayzul was an amazing waiter, gave us an exceptional service. Good was just wow
Guido
Feiner Inder in Montreals Innenstadt.
Sehr gutes Essen und keine übertriebene Portionen.
Cindy
An incredible dining experience from the moment we entered this gorgeous restaurant. The food was incredible(including the accidental Chana Chat we recv'd!) as was the customer service. Staff & management were very attentive & made sure we were enjoying our meal.
We will DEFINITELY be back again when we are in Montreal!
-C&C from Nova Scotia
Aysha
Honestly the only thing we liked from this is that the atmosphere & service was good but the food was bad like they really need to work on it & other than that everything else was OK, nothing impressive.
Anay
Buffet options were limited, but were all extremely good. Staff was welcoming & friendly. Good drinks as well.
Vishal
Strongly recommended for Indian people who like indian food. Delicious food ever. Visit once here for sure. Reasonable prices.
Mélinda
Bon restaurant indien idéalement situé. Les prix sont plutôt élevés mais le poulet tikka est de loin le meilleur en ville. Le service peut être plutôt expéditif quoique toujours agréable. Une des rares bonnes options indiennes au centre-ville.
Reginald
First of all this was my first travel to Montreal. I have planned this trip in three previous occasions & life (Covid, hurricanes,,etc) caused me to cancel. Each time I made a reservation to eat at Le Taj. I was so excited that after 4 years & 3 canceled trips, I had finally arrived. The seating was a perfect romantic nook by the window. The lighting was dim to set the mood for a intimate birthday dinner. Our server had been working at the location for 38 years. The owner was engaged with the customers. I wanted to take a picture with him but he left shortly after we arrived. The food was excellent. Flavorful, rich, authentic! I recommend this place to anyone living or traveling to the city.
Shahanaz
Best & oldest Indian restaurant in Montreal, about 40 years old. The service is impeccable by the amazing & sweet staff. Even the owner goes from table to table to make sure the guests are having fun. The food arrival is always quick either is busy or not. Every single dishes from appetizers to dessert are beyond delicious. Always well flavored, & nicely & tenderly cooked. The restaurant is simply beautiful with the vintage Indian decors. The vibe is happy & satisfying with the service & food. 100% recommended.
Corinne
I had the opportunity to try Le Taj for the first time today to celebrate my wedding! We went for the lunch buffet which had a great variety of dishes that can please every palate. The service was impeccable! I greatly recommend this restsurant. Thanks to Le Taj, we got to celebrate our special day with a beautiful meal, timeless decor & incredible service!
Capucine
Nous avons partagé un très bon moment en famille dans cet établissement, accueil chaleureux, cuisine indienne divine, je recommande +++
A
Cuisine de qualité dans un établissement de qualité. Le service était parfait! Si bien que nous y sommes retourné le lendemain.
Je recommande vivement ce restaurant.
Martin
Parfait, plat super personnel très accueillant & agréable, une très bonne expérience, tellement bonne que j'y suis retourné 2 jours d'affilée. À faire & pour un prix raisonnable vu la qualité & la quantité.
Cristian
The service is personalized & you can ask for off the menu dishes. Totally worth it!!!
Kelby
Excellent service - attentive to food allergies, quick expedient too - delicious food & lovely atmosphere. Classy, chic, very nice. Will be back, a staple in Montreal.
Revanth
We dined in today for the all-you-can-eat option. The items they offered were definitely tasty, but in my opinion, not worth the $30 price tag.The naan served was especially good soft, fresh, & flavorful. The menu had very limited options, & I was especially disappointed that biryani wasn't even included in the standard menu. Overall, the experience left me unsatisfied.
Ali
They call it Dall Soup & my expectation was this will not be that different from Dall but basically what I got was 95% water & a few pieces of dall! I heard a lot of good words about this place so my expectation was after i go to them they give me dall but they said this is what it's supposed to be 😕 also no offer to refund …