Restaurant Palki in Old Montreal offers an authentic Indian dining experience in a warm and elegant setting. Known for its rich curries, freshly baked naan, and fragrant biryanis, each dish is crafted with traditional spices and modern presentation.
Whether for a cozy dinner or a group celebration, Palki delivers the true taste of India in the heart of the city.
Our Specialties
Indian dishes such as butter chicken, biryani, and saag paneer
Palki is described as a warm and inviting Indian dining spot where the decor, fragrant spices and attentive service come together to create a memorable experience. The menu showcases authentic, flavorful dishes with a balanced blend of traditional Indian spices and fresh ingredients, from butter chicken and tandoori specialties to a variety of vegetarian options, all offered at reasonable prices. Guests repeatedly note generous portions, friendly and efficient service, and a welcoming atmosphere that suits romantic dinners, family nights, or casual outings. Staff hospitality and chef attention shine across visits, with clean, well maintained interiors adding to the overall comfort. Overall, Palki stands out for flavorful cuisine, warm ambience and dependable service that keeps guests returning.
Had a really great experience here. The food was honestly amazing - everything tasted fresh & full of flavor. Our server, Tuskan, was super friendly & made sure we were taken care of the whole time, which made a big difference.
The ambiance was really nice, calm & welcoming, & the whole place was very clean. You can tell they put effort into both the food & the overall experience.
Definitely a spot I'd come back to & recommend to others.
Nous avons passé une soirée absolument formidable au restaurant indien Palki ! La cuisine était tout simplement exquise, chaque plat débordait de saveurs. Le service a été d'une chaleur & d'une attention remarquables, & l'ambiance, conviviale & accueillante, a rendu l'expérience encore plus agréable. Tout était parfait du début à la fin. Le patron est même venu nous saluer avec une bonne humeur contagieuse, ajoutant une touche personnelle que nous avons beaucoup appréciée. Une adresse coup de coeur à recommander sans la moindre hésitation !
Nous avons passé une magnifique soirée au restaurant indien Palki. La cuisine était absolument délicieuse, le service d'une grande gentillesse & l'ambiance chaleureuse du début à la fin. Tout était parfait. Le patron est même venu nous saluer avec bonne humeur, ce qui a ajouté une touche personnelle très appréciée. Une adresse à recommander sans hésitation.
Ordered a tandoori Salmon, it was a whole meal with salad, rice, potatoes & veggies. Nicely presented. Good ambience & great service. Highly recommended!!
Dec 24, 2025
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Nous entrions un peu à reculons dans le restaurant car il n'y avait alors personne, mais nous étions dans une heure « creuse » en après-midi. Quelle belle surprise ! Belle décoration & ambiance, un serveur très attentionné, courtois, poli & parlant bien français. Avons pris du poulet (menu combo) ainsi que des plats d'agneau. Plats tout simplement délicieux & débordants de saveurs & épices indiennes. Portions copieuses & prix très raisonnables. Une très belle trouvaille !
Restaurant Palki hosted a perfect night out for us! The food was excellent, the service too, ambience was on point.
We had the poulet tandoori & the'butter chicken' as our entrees. I started with the Mulligatawny (lentil) soup, which was so delicious I'm convinced it must be a family recipe.
The butter chicken was right up my wife's alley - flavorful without a lot of heat. I haven't had tandoori in a long time & was craving it - chef did not disappoint with fall-off-the-bone tender & moist chicken steeped in bold tandoori flavor. The lime wedge was a perfect touch, it brightened everything right up.
The atmosphere inside is tasteful & very inviting - obviously the ownership wants you to enjoy your whole meal experience, not just the food on your plate.
Palki is the kind of place that reminds me what dining out should be like in restaurants of any cuisine & I hope we see more restaurants return to, in the future.
Highly recommended, please try it for yourself! If I was local I'd be a regular but since I was visiting I'm very glad I can say Restaurant Palki was part of our Montreal Experience.
Delicious food, portions are just right & the spices are brilliantly put together giving a subtle, balanced & refined flavour.
Comforting for the palate & heart, especially on those winter nights! Ambiance is warm & the owner is welcoming. Lots of vegetarian choices & other meal choices.
The decor is cozy & inviting, will come back. It is a lovely restaurant, colors & seating arrangements- location is fitting for a romantic date, family outing, girls night out or even office get together. Thank you again!
Dec 12, 2025
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The food was delicious, a lil expensive but its worth the price!! The ambience, the food & the staffs were amazing. Will surely go back if ever i visit montreal .
Some of the best Indian food around. The Palki Massala Kara is great. Tender morsels of lamb with a lots of vegetables al dente. Their naan bread is also very good & their raita has a good balance of smoothness, vegetables & spices. & yes try their dhal soup. Taskin does a great job at the tables.
Hello, we were going to a play at the Centaur Theatre & wanted a meal before. As we strolled through Notre-Dame street, we came across Restaurant Palki Indian Cuisine. We found a special combo for two ($50), which included salad & the main dish, chicken, shrimp, & lamb chops (2 pieces of each) served with a delicate rice & vegetables (not too spicy, just right). The decor was calm & relaxing, the atmosphere was very friendly, the service was impeccable, & our waiter was very attentive to our needs. We will go back next time & highly recommend them. Josef & Brigitte M.
Hello, we were going to a play at the Centaur Theatre & wanted a meal before. As we strolled through Notre-Dame street, we came across Restaurant Palki Indian Cuisine. We found a special combo for two ($50), which included salad & the main dish, chicken, shrimp, & lamb chops (2 pieces of each) served with a delicate rice & vegetables (not too spicy, just right). The decor was calm & relaxing, the atmosphere was very friendly, the service was impeccable, & our waiter was very attentive to our needs. We will go back next time & highly recommend them. Josef & Brigitte M.
Nov 26, 2025
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Top notch service! We went for the dinner server was awesome to tell us about specials comparing with menu. He was saving us some money. We had mix grilled platter(best dish), lamb chop(delicious), & grilled shrimp(flavorful). Chicken, beef & many more 👌
They have imported drinks, It was interesting. Overall, good experience with awesome food. highly Recommended♥?
We came in rather early for a dinner, & the restaurant was empty. Who I'm assuming to be the owner, came to us & had us choose where we wanted to sit. He then offered to lower the music so that we could talk more easily. The ambiance was quiet & pleasant. The food itself was delicious & filled with flavours. & both the owner & our waiter were very kind. We chose this restaurant on a whim, & I must say we didn't regret it at all. We will surely come back!
We went in on a November evening. The waiter adjusted the music so that we could pleasantly speak to one another. The restaurant itself is beautiful. We had the lamb meal for 2. It was the perfect size meal, not too spicy, but delightful
We had a great time -- service was attentive & pleasant, atmosphere was beautiful, food was well executed in every element. Best lamb saag ever! Mango & badami sauces were also fabulous.
