Rutba is widely celebrated as a standout destination for Indian cuisine in Montreal, offering a menu filled with authentic, flavorful dishes like butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, and various paneer specialties. Diners frequently praise the cozy, aesthetic ambiance, which is enhanced by elegant decor, warm lighting, and enjoyable live music. While experiences with portion sizes and spice levels can occasionally vary, the hospitality is a consistent highlight, with many visitors noting the attentive, welcoming, and helpful service provided by the staff. The restaurant is frequently recommended for its reasonable pricing, creative menu options, and inviting atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both casual dinners and special celebrations.
Le restaurant est chaleureux, l'ambiance agréable. Le service est juste formidable, c'est tellement agréable de se faire service avec sourire & plaisir. Le repas, délicieux, tous ont aimé. Je recommande vivement, on y retournera certainement pour tester d'autres plats.
What a wonderful experience! I went to dine with young kids, the staff was smiling, helpful & fun! The amount of times they came to enquire if we were ok & if everything was fine showed how much they care about their customers. The food was delicious. Montreal lacks good Indian food & Rutba fulfils that lack for sure! Amazing experience! I will always go back!
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.
Last night's experience is now an interesting dilemma. I had invited a friend. We ate well. The food was excellent. I paid the bill for both of us. & I added 15% tip. The total was $111 CAD. Ten minutes after paying, we were asked nicely to leave, because that same table needed to be cleared as they had a reservation. We were using a table for 2. & other tables were free, for up to 6 people. I asked the waitress for some explanation & I was discarded, as if the whole case was settled already. It was too late but, for the sake of the restaurant, here is some advice. ONE, if you're sitting people at a table, let them know that you have a reservation for that table at whatever time, & let them know, before they order. TWO, if it's your habit to send people out after they've paid the bill, let them know ahead of time, so that they won't leave you a tip that they now regret leaving, very much so. THREE, if I'll order again, it will be via the delivery service, as no one can kick me out of my dining room. My conclusion? Go for the food but not for the service. Oh, as a reference, last night, Thursday night, there was a man & a woman, as waiters. It's the woman who kicked us out, after we paid.
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.
