Your passport to authentic Indian flavours in the heart of Laval! Enjoy a warm, cozy atmosphere, delicious traditional cuisine made with love, and the perfect dining experience with Bring Your Own Wine (BYOW).
Punjab Canteen is widely praised for authentic Punjabi flavors, fresh ingredients and generous portions, with dishes such as butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, chole, paneer and chaat papri noted for rich, well balanced spice and comforting taste, and naan described as fresh and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the service friendly and attentive, and the option to bring your own wine often highlighted as a nice touch, along with easy parking and good value for money. A few experiences mention longer lunch waits or occasional inconsistencies during early visits, including dry pakoras or oily butter chicken, but these are outliers in an overall positive impression. Overall, Punjab Canteen emerges as a standout Indian restaurant in Laval with consistent quality, flavors that feel authentic, and a dining experience that makes guests want to return.
The worst service ever!!! Would not recommend coming here ever again. No wonder why this restaurant is empty since they don't know how to treat their customers. Cannot even provide the bare minimum service such as serving water & napkins. We had to get up & get spoons & napkins from other tables. The person who took our order had so much attitude & was just talking on her phone the whole time!
Mar 21, 2026
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I had a very disappointing experience at Punjabi Canteen in Laval. I ordered the Amritsari kulcha, but the taste was very poor & nothing like an authentic Amritsari kulcha. The flavor was off & the quality did not meet expectations at all.
Unfortunately, the dish was so bad that it didn't even feel worth the money. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this place if you are looking for good Indian food. In my opinion, it doesn't even deserve a 0-star rating.
Nous avons beaucoup aimé. Le personnel est accueillant & la nourriture est excellente. À première vue, nous pensions que c'était uniquement un service au comptoir, comme chez Subway, mais ils nous ont offert un service à la table que nous avons apprécié. Si vous aimez la nourriture indienne, je pense que vous allez apprécier le choix offert & les prix qui sont très raisonnables.
Mar 3, 2026
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truly exceeded my expectations. The food is absolutely outstanding fresh, flavorful, & perfectly seasoned. Every dish we tried was rich in authentic taste, from the tender meats to the perfectly baked naan. You can really tell that everything is prepared with care & high-quality ingredients.
The service was just as impressive. The staff is welcoming, attentive, & genuinely focused on making sure you have a great experience. From the moment we walked in, we felt well taken care of.
Punjab Canteen is a fantastic spot for flavorful, authentic Indian food. The butter chicken is rich & perfectly spiced. The atmosphere is warm & inviting, & the service is friendly & attentive. Definitely a place I'd happily return to!
The restaurant is very nice with beautiful paintings of elephants. The food is good. However, the wait time is too long, especially for people coming for lunch & having to go back to work waiting to be served for over an hour. Therefore, we wouldn't go back during lunch hour.
