Rutba

Nutharin

5.0

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.

We will definitely come back.

2 janv. 2026

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Kiran

4.0

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.

10 déc. 2025

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Maxime

5.0

J'ai vraiment aimé le Paneer Tika & le pain naan au fromage! Une belle découverte!

9 déc. 2025

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Nicole

5.0

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.

25 oct. 2025

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Isha

5.0

LOVED IT! 10/10 food - loved the paneer ladbdaar & daal! cute vibes, great foood. our server, sim, was fantastic. highly recommend!

7 oct. 2025

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Vishal

5.0

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!

1 oct. 2025

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Julia

5.0

Delicious food, great service & cosy atmosphere. Came here with some friends & Sim served us, she was very kind & accommodating! Will be coming back here for more Paneer 😊

27 sept. 2025

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Jon

5.0

The paneer makhani was great & the garlic naan was fantastic. Even my English roast beef & yorkshire pudding mom liked it a lot. Highly recommend

27 sept. 2025

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Vishwa

3.0

Good service & pleasant atmosphere. We tried the Paneer Lababdar, which was a bit oily & had too many spices & herbs, & the Lotus Stem 65, which was coated with excessive masala. Overall, it was still a decent dining experience.

2 sept. 2025

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Richelle

5.0

The paneer curry was fantastic, as was the thumbs up soda, mango lassi, & gulab jamun ♡! Sim, our server was also fantastic & so friendly! Would definitely recommend & would come again! 😁

5 juin 2025

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JASPREET

5.0

This is my honest review.
We ordered snacks. They were amazing drinks amazing but the Dal Rutba they have it's over hyped It's not worth it.
The Paneer Labbadar was authentic & tasty a must try.
Server are very professional & assist perfectly for selection of menu.
Thanks !!

1 juin 2025

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Siddharth

5.0

We had ordered food to our Hotel Hyatt Montréal.
Great food - Butter chicken, Dal Tarka, Paneer lababdar, black dal, steam rice, nan. Would strongly recommend this place. Please keep this quality.

11 mai 2025

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Tanisha

5.0

We had such a good experience at cafe Rutba! We had the soya chaap, paneer lababdar, & garlic naan, which were all delicious. Soya chaap was especially amazing. Great experience, & we will definitely be coming back!

The ras malai tiramisu was too sweet, though. The flavours were great, but it would've been better at 50% less sweet

27 mars 2025

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Iliana

5.0

The food was amazing! We took the Samosa Chaat & the chili cauliflower as appetizers. For the main course we took the Paneer Do Pyaza, the Dal Rutba & the Lamb Rogan Josh! Everything was so delicious! We will definitely come back!

25 mars 2025

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Mr.

5.0

Très bel endroit sur le boulevard saint-laurent, nous recommandons le chicken butter burrata & le paneer do pyaza. Petit mangeur attention les repas sont copieux, vous avez de grande chance de repartir avec un plat à l'emporter, parfait pour prolonger le plaisir à la maison. Ps : les Naan au fromage sont incroyable.

11 mars 2025

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Nilaksha

5.0

I am absolutely delighted with my experience at Rutba, Montreal. This Indian restaurant exceeded all expectations with its exceptional food & diverse menu. What impressed me the most was how they strike the perfect balance-while offering authentic Indian flavors, they also cater to a wider audience, including French & English-speaking locals. The restaurant was buzzing with people from different cultural backgrounds, which speaks volumes about the quality & versatility of their offerings. Here's what I tried & loved: • Hara Bhara Kebab: Perfectly cooked & packed with flavor. • Noodle Manchurian Platter: A unique & creative dish I've never seen before, served in generous portions. • Zafani Broccoli: Simply amazing & cooked to perfection. • Lachha Paratha: The best I've ever had, even compared to those in India-crispy, flaky, & absolutely delicious. • Dal & Paneer Piyaza: Rich, flavorful, & comforting. • Rosemary Naan & Garlic Naan: Soft, aromatic, & bursting with taste. Rutaba has truly mastered the art of blending tradition with innovation. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, & the flavors were nothing short of extraordinary. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. Can't wait to visit again! Thanks surbhi & shravani for making our visit to Montreal so special.

16 déc. 2024

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Bhargav

5.0

This is a buzzing Indian restaurant which serves amazing Indian cuisines. We went in with a reservation , had called in before to make sure to get seated since it was a Saturday. They have live Indian music on weekends i guess & it was amazing. The vibe of the place overall is the best. We were served very cheerfully & service till the end was great. The Paneer tikka masala (100/10) will teleport you to the New Delhi & it was legit the best I have had in Montreal. This is one dish i will suggest you to have apart from any dishes you feel comfortable. You cant miss this dish. I literally mean it. Apart from that we had Onion bhaji (10/10)(The chat masala on top, onion spinach combination is something i tried first time & the chutney, all together nails it) Paneer lababdaar(8.5/10) (The curry was rich in flavor but on a sweeter tone so not my style i would say but you'll love it) Garlic naan (10/10) The garlic naans here were fresh, they didn't go chewy after some while which shows the dough is fresh & its an artistic thing to achieve this. I love it. This restaurant lived up to the hype & i think the authentic Indian taste is rare to find. The drinks were delicately crafted, I had the blue lagoon & it was the best. Definitely try that out. Apart from that, no complaints necessarily, I think you should not grudge visiting this restaurant & there's literally lots of things in vegetarian, non vegetarian options that I will have to visit few times to make all the things i wondered would taste equally good. Their dessert range is also very alluring & we were literally so full in onion bhaji & main course that we couldn't have it. So i will definitely visit it back to even just try their desserts. The chefs, mixologist & the owner have worked hardest & it shows the way they have crafted the best menu. I wish i visit it quite often. Definitely in my top 5 Indian restaurants to try in Montreal list.

7 déc. 2024

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Lindsy

2.0

We were here for the MTL à table experience, which is a great way for restaurants to show off their menu, at least that's what I was expecting. I was so disappointed with this one. Serving paneer with no sauce? interesting. Plate of 4 "malai" shrimps, still no sauce? Naan was great, the rest of the food lacked flavor (I don't know how you can mess up butter chicken...) & this is coming from a non-spicy eater lol. I don't understand how this place is so highly rated, especially considering that Montreal has so many great Indian food spots. Lastly, I don't care much for the service if the food is great, but in this case, maybe a nicer service would've made up for the bland food? first & last time for me!

11 nov. 2024

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Sona

5.0

Such a great ambiance & service ! 😍 Paneer tikka masala & palak paneer was way too good !! 😍

13 oct. 2024

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Ritesh

5.0

Paneer lababdar is the curry to try out with garlic naan or tandoori roti's. Won't regret a cent.

11 oct. 2024

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