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.
Amazing food, great service, such kind & accomodating staff... our waitress, Sim, was too kind! even played a bday song for me... will definetly be back
Attentive & friendly service from Sim & others. Best Indian food we've had in Montreal in terms of flavor, creativity & presentation. The place was vibing with the cool decor, happy customers, sounds of drinks being mixed, & the guitar player! It was a Friday night.
Excellent samousa servi avec une sauce très goûteuse; délicieux! Plats végétariens choisis (dal & veg kohlapuri) épicés & Sim nous a gentiment offert du yogourt & lassi pour atténuer la force des pinents. Service très aimable & joli cadre pour le souper. J'y retournerai sans hésiter!
Bestest food.. Even the breads are awesome. We got one cheese & one bagel naan, It was full of flavours & cheese bursting in mouth. We got the bok choy chat.. which was amaaazinggg.. shrimp curry was great as well.. & on that even though we were so full, we couldn't resist getting the mango cheesecake.. which was the best cheese cake I ever had..
& the server, Simran.. She's so welcoming & happy face.. loved her..
Definitely visiting again n again..
They know what are they doing.. & they love it as well..
Nous avons découvert ce resto indien de la « Main » par hasard, car c'était un des seuls ouverts après 22 h un dimanche soir. Tant mieux pour nous, car nous avons été ravis ! Nous avons pris du poulet au beurre, un biryani à l'agneau & des nans maison... tout était délicieux, frais & parfaitement préparé, comme si on était reçus par des amis. Mention spéciale également pour le service, assuré par Sim, charmante & souriante. Bref, une réussite sur toute la ligne, avec des prix très raisonnables compte tenu de la qualité de la nourriture & de l'accueil ! Chaudement recommandé par toute notre « gang » !
Mar 15, 2026
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Amazing food & service in a warm & welcoming atmosphere. Sim was our server & she's great, as have been the other servers on two other visits. It seems like a well-run business with owners & staff that really care.
The Hidden Gem!!
Loved everything about Rutba Restaurant!
From the tasty food to their excellent signature drinks, everything was top-notch. Simran, our server, was incredibly friendly & professional. She made us feel very comfortable & well taken care of.
Merci pour ce déjeuner ! Superbe adresse, le butter chicken est vraiment trop bon. Merci à Simran pour son service accueillant & chaleureux!
Je recommande
A true Indian cuisine in downtown Montreal. Our family is very happy about the food. They are quite busy. They don't allow us to call & reserve a table. This restaurant is first come first serve.
We arrived around 18:20. We waited not long because the staff tried to find a table for 6 of us. The restaurant is not big so all tables are very close to each other.
Food is awesome, real Indian taste. I love all curries especially lamb curry. Naan is soft & nice. Paneer dish & chicken tandoori are flavorful.
Service is attentive. Thank to Miss Simran. She is great & smiles all the time.
Had a wonderful dining experience. Special thanks to Simran for her amazing service-she was friendly, professional, & very helpful. She truly made our visit enjoyable.
Jan 2, 2026
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Two days in row, & we loved their food. Their soya chaap is to die for, not being a chaap lover myself but their is commendable. Talking about service, Simran & Rhitik did a great job. They gave us a warm welcome & it felt like we were in india. Just loved it.
everyone was so incredibly nice, especially simran!! i couldn't have wished for a better, more cozy, end of year meal it was the best thing ever!! thank you so much!
