Madras Curry House is described as the best Indian restaurant in the greater Montreal area and a much welcomed South Indian option on the south shore. The flavors are said to taste like real Indian cuisine, with idlis and uttapams that are hard to find in Canada and praised for their quality. Dosas with sambar and chutneys, along with dishes like mutton kothu roti and chicken curry, are cited for rich flavors and perfect spice balance. Across visits, the consistency and authentic South Indian style stand out, with many noting comforting, nostalgic, homey flavors that feel like a warm hug. Service is typically friendly and welcoming, though some reviews mention longer waits due to a small kitchen and chef-owner operation. Values are favorable with generous portions and reasonable prices, and beverages such as tea, coffee, and mango lassi receive compliments. Overall, Madras Curry House is seen as a hidden gem worth returning to for dosa, curries and seafood options.
Meilleur restaurant indien dans la grande région de Montréal! Enfin un restaurant du Sud de l'Inde sur la rive-sud! Ça goûte exactement comme la nourriture que j'ai mangé en Inde! 😍 Première fois que je trouve des idlis & des uttapans au Canada & ils sont tellement bons. Peu importe la journée qu'on commande, la nourriture goûte toujours aussi bon, contrairement aux autres restaurants indiens de la région où les mêmes recettes goûtent complètement différentes d'une journée à l'autre dépendamment des cuisiniers. C'est le seul restaurant indien où nous commandons maintenant & nous ne sommes jamais déçus!
We had the chili cheese masala dosa & onion rava masala dosa, the sambar & 2 chutneys were so rich in flavuors. I can say that most restaurants cannot match this quality.
Must try!! From a person who's lived in Southern India for 6 years. 😄😄
The best restaurant ive visited, We came here at the last minute & they served us very well, everyone taking from the chefs, waiters & food everything was awesome 👌
Came here for second time. Haven't changed at all from the last time. I came all the way from Alberta visiting Montreal & when I wanted to have some Indian cuisine I came here. I'm not blaming servers but the management from the owner. Will make you wait for long (30mins) just to even take your order. Maybe won't be coming back again.
Sep 1, 2025
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A very authentic Indian restaurant with great hospitality & service. Being a spice lover this is the second place after Surrey I could eat something spicy in Canada. Chicken curry is the best & their chicken thali is great.
Madras Curry House is my forever go-to for South Indian food! I always order online, & most of the time I just leave a little note in the comments, & they actually make it exactly how I like it 🥹❤? From fluffy idlis & crispy dosas to rich chicken curry, comforting vada curry, & the freshest fish & shrimp, every dish is full of authentic flavor. The food is so comforting & nostalgic, it truly feels like a warm hug from home. Thank you for always delivering more than just food!💛
Truly such a hidden gem!! I happened upon Madras Curry House by chance, but it was one of my favorite meals in Montreal. I arrived in the city pretty late, so most restaurants were already closed; in desperation, I looked up an area where it seemed like a few spots where still open, & just walked into the first place that would let me in...& it happened to Madras. The staff greeted me warmly & shuttled me off to a cozy table in the corner (conveniently located next to an outlet) with a pitcher of water. I was absolutely starving at this point, so everything on the menu looked irresistible, but I eventually settled on the vegetarian thali. It was exactly what I needed - warm, comforting, filling, & so very delicious. The meal came with yellow dal, a vegetarian curry of their choice (it was aloo mutter that night), two assorted veggies, a rice / lentil cracker with sambal, & a heaping mountain of basmati rice. Every single item was cooked to perfection & absolutely packed with flavour.
The service was quite simple & no frills, but friendly. It seemed like the entire restaurant was operated by just the chef / owner & just one employee, so it could take a while to get all your food. I, thankfully, only ordered one item so got everything in a relatively timely manner, but heard a few neighboring tables complaining to the chef / owner that they hadn't received certain items. However, I also overheard those tables raving about how outstanding the food was & the way the chef's style reminded them of their home provinces in India...so there's clearly something that keeps drawing folks back to this wonderful hole-in-the-wall spot time & time again. I just happened to walk in, but Madras was easily one of my favorite meals in Montreal. I can't wait to go back & sample more of their menu, especially the dosa!
