Welcome to Punjab Canteen, the essential Indian restaurant in NDG, Montreal. Discover our varied menu and our delicious dishes filled with flavors of India: samosa, pakora, tandoors, biryani, dal, chicken, lamb, fish, vegetables, burgers, fusion dishes and even more delicious dishes to satisfy all tastes. Visit us or order online for delivery or take out.
Punjab Canteen offers authentic Punjabi flavors with fresh ingredients and generous portions in a warm, welcoming atmosphere for lunch or dinner, and is frequently praised for delicious food and attentive, friendly service. Reviewers describe consistency in taste and a home-like vibe, with reliable, helpful staff and clean surroundings. While most experiences are highly positive and recommendations flow, some notes point to occasional slow service during peak hours, music that is sometimes loud, and a few menu readability or spice level issues that affected certain meals. Overall, it is viewed as a top choice for real Indian comfort food in Montreal, delivering strong hospitality, good value, and memorable flavors that encourage repeat visits.
This was my first time ordering from this restaurant, & unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The quantity of food was not worth the price. One of the worst experience in my life.I would not recommend this restaurant for either its taste or its quantity. If there would be a zero rating option, I will definitely pick that option.
Apr 3, 2026
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I had bad experience at punjab canteen ( Queen marry ) , i waited for amritsari kulcha for more than one hour , & the taste of the food was not good , & its was not looking fresh even . I recommend them to improve their preparation time , if they cannot provide the food on the time , they need to tell the costumers before . it was totally wastage of time & money .
I had a disappointing experience at Punjab Canteen. I arrived at around 4:50 Pm & ordered around 5:05 PM & asked for a veg thali, but the staff told me it was only served until 5:00 PM. What's frustrating is that this timing was not mentioned anywhere on the menu or displayed in the restaurant, which is misleading for customers.
Since the thali wasn't available, we ordered chana bhatura & Amritsari naan. Unfortunately, the food quality was very poor. The chutney served with the chana bhatura & the Amritsari naan had a bitter taste. On top of that, both the naan & bhature seemed undercooked & were very thick also the chana tasted undercooked & tasted like a Ready to eat chana, which made them unpleasant to eat.
Overall, the lack of clear communication & poor food quality made this a bad experience. Definitely needs improvement. Never visiting this restaurant again.
The food is sooo good & big mention to the waitresse (Akankin) im not sure about name but she serve us the tuesday evening she is soooo kind & sweet
I loved the experience
Had a wonderful experience at this Indian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious-full of authentic flavors & perfectly prepared. What really made our visit special, though, was the exceptional service. Anu, our waitress, was incredibly helpful, attentive, & warm throughout the meal. She made great recommendations & ensured everything was just right. Her friendly attitude truly elevated our dining experience. Highly recommend this place, & a big thank you to Anu for making our visit so enjoyable!
Mar 29, 2026
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The best part Brian food I've had in a long time. Modern decor, nothing fancy but the food is very very very good. The naan bread was perfect & fluffy. The aloo Gobi was a good texture, The paneer butter masala was delicious. The samosas were very flavourful & not greasy. Washed it down with a mango lassi that was very refreshing. I want to go back & try all their dishes.
It took a long time for the food to arrive but the biggest disappointment was definitely the crunchy undercooked chickpeas in the Chana masala. Not impressed
