Rutba offers a warm, cozy Indian dining experience with welcoming, attentive service and a vibrant, plant filled interior that makes guests feel at home. The menu charms with authentic Indian flavors expressed in richly layered curries, creamy dals, tender tandoor dishes, and fluffy garlic naan, with butter chicken and paneer preparations singled out as favorites and burrata butter chicken a memorable modern twist. Appetizers such as samosas and pani puri shine, while portions are generous and prices very reasonable, making it easy to sample a variety of dishes in one visit. The atmosphere is described as inviting and relaxed, sometimes enhanced by live music, and staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness, helpful menu guidance, and accommodating dietary needs. Overall Rutba is viewed as a standout option for Indian cuisine in the city, delivering high quality, flavorful food and a welcoming, memorable dining experience.
I forgot who our server was, (started with an S) but exceptional service. My partner & I got engaged & had romantic candles lit up for us & sat us in an intimate corner. The food was delicious & recommend their paneer. Very accommodating even food wise. Excellent mango lassi & gobi Manchurian.
Great food & service!! The samosas are delicious. Got the coconut shrimp combo & it's really good portions for what you pay. Everything was super good, would recommend. Our server, Sim, was super nice as well & gave us great recommendations.
Oct 19, 2025
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Had dinner at Rutba last night with friends & it was excellent! We ordered the chicken biryani, paneer & kofta curries with some naans, plus a cocktail & a beer. Everything was packed with authentic Indian flavors & tasted delicious. The ambiance inside is warm, stylish, & perfect for a night out. A big thanks to Simram for the wonderful service & for surprising us with complimentary gulab jamun, & to Hritik for being so attentive throughout. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for flavorful Indian food in Montreal!
This restaurant was amazing. We stumbled upon it & were so glad we did. The food was delicious, the menu options were so innovative & the presentation was so cute. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a bit of spice & a great atmosphere.
I usually don't enjoy Indian cuisine, a matter of personal taste I use to believe. But after having tried this place I realize I had been having the wrong thing all this time. This place is amazing, their food is so impressive, delicate & full of flavor. So many little savory nuances, I was really blown away. Highly recommended. & the service is a plus. They well so welcoming since the start, they open the terrace for us even if it was too early. Our server, Sim, she is a jewel, totally adorable & professional.
Sep 19, 2025
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Rutba in Montreal is a gem-vibrant vibe, cozy decor, & stellar Indian food. Simran's warm, attentive service made our night special. Highly recommend🥰
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The bhindi masala was amazingggg, will definitely be back. The employees are super personable & our server Sim was very attentive. Would definitely recommend!
Good food & inattentive service is the best way I can describe the dining experience here.
We had the Pomfret & Bengali Fish Curry. They are both amazing & I would highly recommend them if you still decide to come here just for the food & decor.
In term of service, it was awfully inattentive for a team of 4 staffs in such a small restaurant on Monday night (granted, labour day). It felt like my partner & I constantly need to beg for the servers attention. I feel genuinely embarrassed having to try to catch the servers eye & wave them down & being ignore again & again. Maybe they were too busy to care? I don't know. But it shouldn't be that hard for a quick checkup here & there. We literally had to ask for water (which should had been a bad sign for us at the beginning).
Even at the end when we wanted to ask for a dessert menu to salvage the experience, we had to call after a difference server after she seated a table next to us & walked away. She came back… with the menus for the new table but none for us. We kept on waiting with finished, dirty dishes & empty water bottle on our table since we want to give them some benefits of the doubt. But as I watch the servers keep walking past us & ignoring eyes contact, we decided to grab the bill & leave. It feels rather funny to watch other tables around us get more attention than us. I dont think they even know or remember about the desserts.
Let me add that none of the servers were rude, if anything they had been very nice & sweet (for the brief second they are at the table), neither was the pace of food coming out. That's why I didn't want to give them 1 star. Just inattentive to the point of ruining the whole experience: a waste of such a beautiful restaurant & amazing food.
I hope the owner wont give some unfair reply to this review & dismissing us to some poor etiquette like they did with other 1 star reviews. But we have been nothing but nice despite the experience. :) I say this with much kindness, but even a small & quick check up during the courses can add plenty to the quality of your patrons' experience. Wish you all the best.
Sep 1, 2025
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Mon ami & moi avons très bien mangé. Comme il connaissait les propriétaires, ceux-ci ont eu la gentillesse de faire un geste sur notre facture. Nous avons choisi le poulet au beurre ainsi que le poulet tikka masala. Le poulet au beurre faisait partie des meilleurs que j'ai pu goûter. J'ai eu un véritable coup de coeur pour le samosa, qui était vraiment savoureux. L'intérieur du restaurant est simple mais agréable, avec une petite salle à manger & un joli bar. Je recommande vivement.
It was such a comfortable Indian Cuisine restaurant. Lots of plants & Indian themed things. Food is perfectly delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant 👌 Thanks, Simran!
Aug 10, 2025
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Sim was so kind!! This is the second time I've been here & the food & service are always good without fail. I'm not a Montreal local but I always make an effort to come here because the food is so comforting. I will alwayss recommend this restaurant!!💗
Delicious food, great service. We showed up late & ordered the burrata butter chicken, butter chicken, & chicken tandoori. Our server simran was super accommodating & recommended some great drinks.
Belle expérience.
Le service est très cordial & sympathique, l'ambiance du restaurant est très typique & la nourriture était excellente.
Je recommande vivement ce lieu si vous vous chercher un resto indien à Montréal. J'y retournerai avec plaisir.
I had a great experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, the service provided by shaurya & nikk was amazing, friendly & attentive, & the atmosphere was warm & welcoming. Everything was well-prepared & flavorful. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or a full meal, it's definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!
We had an absolutely amazing dinner at Rutba!
Their Panneer Tikka was to die for, very soft & full of flavors.
Surabi & Shravani were really sweet.
We had a problem with the parking, Surabi came forward & helped us without hesitation.
Shravani recommended the dishes, all of them were mouth watering. Highly recommend this place if you are in Montreal.
