Rutba offers a warm, welcoming Indian dining experience with flavorful curries, generous portions and friendly, attentive service in a cozy setting, with a Friday vibe of live music; the menu delivers creative takes on classics at good value, making it a reliable choice for friends and family to enjoy delicious, comforting flavors.
Friends introduced me to this great Indian restaurant downtown. The food was excellent - lots of unique & flavorful dishes you don't always see. The service was friendly, attentive & very welcoming. Definitely a place I'll be going back to. Highly recommend!
?'What an impressive meal at Rutba! Honestly, I was blown away by the presentation-every single plate was absolutely beautiful, looking like something you'd see in a magazine.
?The food was rich, maybe even a little heavy, but in the best way possible. Those curries (mewa kofta & murgh makhni andaz) were incredibly decadent & creamy, perfect for tearing apart some fresh naan & dipping. The appetizers were fun, especially the Pani Puri. & dessert (rasmalai très leches & gulab jamun with ice cream) was the perfect, elegant finish.
?If you're looking for high-end, gorgeous Indian food that's packed with flavor, this is definitely the spot. Go hungry!'
had the pleasure of dining at Rutba Restaurant recently, & I ordered the thali - it was fantastic! The portion size was generous, & the variety of dishes made it a delightful experience. Each dish was full of flavor, & you could really tell that a lot of thought went into the preparation.
The service was exceptional, thanks to the wonderful team of super ladies running the restaurant. They were so accommodating & made us feel right at home. Huge shoutout to the person who trained them because the level of service was top-notch. Nandita, in particular, was incredible - she answered all our questions & made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit.
A nice perk of visiting on a Friday evening is the live gig by a local singer. It really added to the atmosphere & made the experience even more memorable.
I absolutely recommend Rutba to anyone looking for great food & even better service. Thanks again, Nandita, for making our visit so special!
We were travelling so we decided to visit this place. In my town we also have a new restaurant with same name so we thought that this is a older place & expanded in my town. It was not the case.
This place has two menus diff for summer & winter. Somehow website has only summer menu. Many dishes are not included.
Palak Paneer & Paneer Tikka Masala were not on menu. When requested they were willing to make it though. Also we requested Paneer Tikka Masala but based on the served vegetable it was kadai Paneer. Paneer had no coating & was not placed in tandoor. Kadai Paneer was good in taste though. Dal Rutba was almost Dal Makhani. It had a good flavours.
Service was good. Food was good. Harman was very good.
Dec 10, 2025
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A huge shout out to Sim, our fabulous server, & also to the Chef, who was very accommodating. Our table was difficult: lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, vegetarian, & 2 other picky eaters... But Sim was so patient, plus the dishes were perfectly prepared & absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back!
The food is best in Montreal & even to add some extra they organize a gig night every friday the guy sings really well & this is something exceptional that a food business is taking initiative for customers convenience! If you are visiting montreal do give them a try. Their thaali is something an indian craves for. Highly recommended
I have visited this place with my colleagues, who have different spice tolerances, & they made sure that everyone got their food according to their preferences.
