Reviews indicate that Madras Curry House delivers authentic South Indian flavors with generous portions and good value, featuring favorites like idli, uttapam, dosas, sambar and chutneys, plus standout dishes such as chicken curry and mutton kothu roti; the food is described as fragrant, well spiced, and comforting, often paired with warm hospitality. While the kitchen can be small and wait times may occur, diners repeatedly praise consistent quality and the friendly, unobtrusive service, making it a favorite option for South Indian meals in Montreal and a true hidden gem.
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.
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!
This is a small, quaint restaurant located on Main Street with a decent amount of seating space. The service was friendly & fairly quick. Overall, the food we ordered was quite good. We especially enjoyed the tea, coffee, & mango lassi.
If you're looking for something light with simple, satisfying flavors, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. The portion sizes are generous, & the pricing is reasonable too.
Jun 11, 2025
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The food was spectacular. Everything from rasam to Podi dosa was delicious. We come from Toronto & having eaten at Gurulakshmi & Sarvana Bhavan our standards for South India food are pretty high.
An absolute must visit if you're looking for authentic South Indian cuisine.
I had Idli Vada combo. Quantity less & Quality more seems to be the idea here. Vada has less oil, sambar & chutnies are thick, not watery. But the sizes of idli & Vada are not that big in comparison to other South Indian Restaurants, you wont feel full & will order more.
Decent indian restaurant in the heart of downtown Montreal. Tried the Mysore Masala Dosa, Chicken Masala Dosa, & the Medu Vada. The food was quite good. However, the service & ambience is just okayish. Service can be improved by maybe keeping someone at the front counter or having a bell to alert the staff at the back of house. Prices are on the lower side, so anyone can get decent value for what they pay.
