Immerse yourself in a unique cultural heritage that perfectly blends the exquisite flavors of French and Indian cuisine.
Located in Old Montreal, Héritaj invites you to experience a gastronomic journey and savor a gourmet escapade, signed by the Sandhu family and chef Arnaud Glay.
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Restaurant Héritaj offers a unique Indo-French fusion culinary experience in a beautifully designed, chic, and atmospheric setting located in the Old Port. Guests frequently highlight the creative menu, with standout dishes like the butter chicken, duck breast, foie gras, and various seafood options that showcase a refined balance of spices. The restaurant is widely recognized as a perfect destination for special occasions and group gatherings, often enhanced by pleasant live music, a vibrant terrace, and attentive staff members. While pricing reflects its upscale nature, many visitors find the high-quality presentation, generous portions, and overall dining atmosphere to be well worth the visit for those looking to explore an innovative and stylish gastronomic destination.
Restaurant indien au beau décor, avec une agréable terrasse. Le service est excellent & nous avons adoré tous nos plats. Je recommande particulièrement l'orzotto aux fruits de mer ainsi que le poulet biryani du Punjab. Nous avons passé une excellente soirée & nous retournerons assurément dans ce restaurant.
Nous avons adoré le restaurant !! Le service était impeccable & la nourriture excellente, le décor est de toute beauté !!! N'hésitez pas a l'essayer !!!
We visited the restaurent with two other friends the other day to celebrate a friend birthday. We were interested to try an Indian resto & this one had an interesting menu with a modern decor, although we were not sure about the Indian french fusion concept. We ordered 3 plates as appetizers (paneer, octupus, fried vegetable) & 3 for main course ( biryani chicken & lamb, & duck) & every plate was delicious. So the duck breast was cooked like a Magret but with Indian spices. The biryani cooked inside a bread was so amazing, so was the paneer. Plus the staff was very attentive (maybe too attentive sometimes 😁) & added candle to our birthday boy dessert, with free liquor drinks, a very nice touch. We will certainly be going back. The Terasse also looks very cool, it was march so closed in the winter.
Mar 31, 2026
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The food was flawlessly cooked, beautifully presented, & the spice level & portion sizes were perfectly reasonable. The combination of flavours was truly original, & we all appreciated such inventive pairings. The only place where it didn't quite work was in the lemon pie dessert. The lemon filling was wonderfully - & so rarely in this country - tart, which I absolutely loved. However, try as three of us might, the turmeric & toasted cumin meringue just didn't appeal to us. But to each his/her own.
Service was friendly & attentive in a warm decor.
We had this dining experience at Heritaj. The atmosphere is warm & inviting, & the service was attentive without being rushed.
Every dish was beautifully presented & bursting with authentic flavors - you can really taste the quality & care in the cooking.
My hubby had a butter chicken, of course not the flavour he expected as in an Indian restaurant 😂
I ordered a fillet mignon since the duck was not available ( the duck was busy in Disney Land lol)
Filet mignon medium rare was cooked to the perfect level. However no seasoning at all. But there is a flavourful peppercorn sauce on the side.
We are there celebrate our wedding anniversary. I thought there will be something a bit special. But not really. No surprise dessert nor special decor.
If you want to have this indo French experience, it is a nice restaurant to try :)
C'était ma deuxième visite au restaurant Héritaj & encore une fois, 5/5 à tous les niveaux! Nous étions un groupe de 5 personnes & vraiment tout le monde a adoré! Le service d'Alice fut attentionné & chaleureux.
Nous avons débuté la soirée avec un apéro sur la terrasse, avec en trame de fond la musique « live » d'un trio Jazz. Un agréable moment. L'Espresso martini était délicieux!
Nous avons passé la suite du repas à l'intérieur. Décor toujours aussi magnifique.
En entrée, nous avons partagé le foie gras, la burrata & les brochettes de poulet. Coup de coeur pour le poulet!
En plat principal, l'orzotto aux fruits de mer était copieux & savoureux. Longue vie à ce trésor caché du Vieux-Montréal!
We were a group of 8 for a birthday celebration & I can really recommend this restaurant. The service from Mathieu & team was outstanding, really going beyond to ensure that we had a great experience.
The food was delicious, good portions & well plated. The group had lamb, sea bass, duck & salmon dishes & all were great. They also plated desserts on a board for us to share as a finale to our meal. The decor of the restaurant is beautiful & you feel right at home.
A wonderful evening & look forward to returning there soon!
This is a Wednesday evening with temperature just above freezing point & decided to have dinner at Heritaj. It is normal at this time of the year that the restaurant is not overly busy.
We received a very warm greeting in this upscale restaurant with a sophisticated decor & inviting atmosphere.
We ordered the Carré d'Agneau du Quebec Aux Rabioles Biryani, Thon Rouge à La Niçoise, Moules Palourdes & Kebab Masala. Heritaj specializes in Indo-French cuisine & these menus are exactly the chef d'oeuvres of this restaurant.
The Carré d'Agneau (Rack of Lamb) was cooked to perfection, so tender & meaty on a myriad of veggies like Brussels sprouts, coriander & pistachios … & a touch of biryani spices.
The Thon Rouge (Is it yellowfin or bluefin tuna?) is lightly seared, perfectly medium-rare, with a delicate crust & a vibrant ruby-red center. Served on top of a crispy papadum, complemented by a fresh herb salad, & a drizzle of zesty emulsion for a bright, citrusy finish.
The Moules & palourdes (Mussels & Clams) is an impressive plate. I mean impressive. Very French Italian spaghetti sauce, meatballs & lots of onions. Did I say lots of thick, finger licking sauce? This is a plate for 2 adults … easily. I have to deduct half a star for some sand in the mussels or clams.
I would have preferred a bit less aggressivity on the salt level. Overall, simply delicious, with good service.
Nothing can be finalized without having a look at the washrooms. There are 4 individual unisex locked cubicles, clean & shiny, with a touch of equipment sophistication, like a feminine hygiene disposal unit & a fresh air dispenser. There is one main dual sink outside the washroom, equipped with touchless faucet, soap dispenser & an automatic Dyson Airblade hand dryer.
I believe there is a paid underground parking that the restaurant would pick up the bill.
Totally recommend if you are looking for an upscale dining experience.
The restaurant is quite popular, so we made a reservation well in advance. The food was beautifully presented, but the flavors didn't quite match the hype. The foie gras, a highly recommended dish, was overly greasy, though the flavor was decent. The bagel was a bit tough to chew. One practical issue we noticed was that the plates slid around on the marble table while we were eating; some tablecloths could have easily addressed this. Unfortunately, there were a few service-related mishaps. A server accidentally spilled water on my mom's phone-these things happen, & we didn't make a fuss-but the most disappointing aspect was the long wait. We sat for nearly an hour before our orders were served. What was odd, however, was that all of our dishes appeared right after we inquired about them. This left us wondering if the food had been sitting out, as some dishes were lukewarm by the time they reached our table. As for the atmosphere, while the space is beautifully decorated, the busyness detracts from the overall experience. The tables are packed so tightly that it feels overcrowded, which not only diminishes the ambiance but likely overwhelms the staff as well. Perhaps this explains the delays in service. Given the high price point of the menu, I'd imagine the restaurant could afford to reduce the number of tables & create a more refined & enjoyable dining experience. Overall, while the restaurant excels in appearances, it seems to fall short on delivering substance. We had high expectations for this meal, but the experience was ultimately underwhelming.
