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Shaaz

Downtown
4.2$$
OPEN11:30 am - 3 pm, 4:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Shaaz Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Explore Shaaz Montreal Indian Cuisine with the Royal Flavours of India with irresistible Mandis, Biryanis, Kebabs and more.

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Reviews for Shaaz

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (3200+)
*as of 2026-05-15
5★
71%
4★
7%
3★
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16%
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Review Summary

Shaaz is praised for flavorful food, generous portions, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with many reviews highlighting items like mutton mandi, biryani, haleem, dhaba style chicken curry, and paneer dishes, as well as a broad menu that includes both vegetarian and non vegetarian options; service is often described as friendly and attentive, with guests noting helpful recommendations and accommodating spice levels, though a few visits report slow or inconsistent service during busy times and isolated issues with timing or cold dishes; the ambiance and value for money are frequently mentioned as positives, and many reviewers say they would return or recommend Shaaz for gatherings or special occasions; some diners note occasional lapses such as undercooked rice or uneven consistency, but overall sentiment is strong and Shaaz is regularly regarded as one of the city's best Indian restaurants.
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I was attended by Sukhwinder & everything was perfect, I had an accident & she very kindly came to help me & solve the problem, everything is delicious & it is good price-quality, I recommend it 100%
I ordered Telangana chicken spicy mandi, dragon chicken & garlic naan
In the end, she gave us the dessert ♡

May 13, 2026
on Google

The mutton mandi was amazing, mango lassi was great & thebutter chicken was great( we did ask for spicy & it was great)

Apr 2, 2026
on Google

We waited a while but the food was delicious. Waiter suggested the Rogan Josh with mutton, it was rated very spicy but it was not, just a perfect taste. Boneless chicken Biryani was also fantastic. We took home leftovers. We will return!

Mar 18, 2026
on Google
5.0

We had a fantastic dining experience at SHAAZ Restaurant. The food quality & taste were truly impressive. We started with the Mutton Paya soup, which was rich, aromatic, & full of deep flavor. For starters, the Chilli Chicken was perfectly spicy & crispy, & the Haleem was thick, smooth, & very authentic in taste.

For the main course, the Dhaba Style Chicken Curry was outstanding with its traditional spices & homestyle flavor. The Nalli Nihari was the highlight of the meal - the meat was extremely tender & the gravy was rich & delicious. It paired perfectly with the soft Garlic Naan & freshly made Roomali Roti.

We also enjoyed a refreshing Mango Lassi, which was creamy, sweet, & the perfect drink with the meal.

The restaurant atmosphere at SHAAZ was warm, clean, & very welcoming. A special thanks to our service staff Akshitha, who was very polite, attentive, & friendly throughout our visit.

We finished with Shahi Tukda, which was sweet, creamy, & absolutely delightful. Overall, an excellent experience with great food, wonderful service, & a lovely ambiance. Highly recommended!❤?

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Great food & a wonderful dining experience overall. The Telangana Spicy Chicken & Desi Hakka Noodles were absolutely fabulous. The service stood out just as much as the food. Akshitha was especially welcoming, attentive, & made us feel comfortable throughout. Highly recommend this place.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Amazing Indian food & great service!
The flavours were authentic & perfectly balanced. The telangana chicken & garlic naan were amazing, mutton mundi & gongura chicken mundi are spicy flavourful & delicious. This is one of the best Indian restaurants in the area.

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

Excellent Food! 😋😋♥?...

Must Try Telangana Spicy Chicken Biryani & Mutton Paaya!

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

Biryanis are really good... But didn't like chicken dum biryani.. it's rice is dry & have only 2 chicken pieces in it. No flavors.. very flat taste. I'll not recommend it.. Telangana biryani is so damn good a bit spicy'best'... This 5 star rating is just for that...

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

The food was very very good ! the spicy fish as starter Is a must, & the indian garlic bread too. Our waitress Sukhwinder was very kind & professionali. Surely will return multiple times to try other delicious indian food !

Oct 25, 2025
on Google

Asked no spicy food for my relative, they receive dragon fire spicy, even for our indian born friends, then staff unfortunately laugh at the situation. Finally they ask half the table if we wanted dessert.

May 10, 2025
on Google

Guy, if you want to experience Indian food in Montreal you have to visit this place. Their Indo-Chinese is amazing & their mandi is great! Try their dragon chicken if you like spicy food!! Good food good service. Will visit again for sure!

Mar 9, 2025
on Google

We arrived at 9:30 PM & were informed that we would need to wait. At that time, we were unaware that the estimated waiting period would be approximately one hour. However, it became evident that there was ample space available on the upper level. After 10:30 PM, the upstairs area was opened, allowing all patrons to enter. The initial one-hour wait for entry seemed unreasonable given the circumstances.

Once we were seated, it took an additional 15 minutes for our orders to be taken. I inquired as to why the upstairs was not opened sooner, to which they responded that only two staff members were available, despite the presence of numerous employees. When I requested water, I was informed that my colleague was filling it & would bring it shortly. After another 15 minutes without water, it was finally provided.

Upon receiving our food, one of the dishes was contaminated. I brought this to their attention, & they suggested I order something else. I insisted on receiving a replacement for the dish I had originally ordered. They assured me that there would be no additional charge for the new dish. However, when the bill arrived, I noticed that I was charged for the contaminated dish, while the replacement, which was not to my liking, was not charged.

Throughout this experience, I sensed a lack of supervision or management oversight. Given the significant investment made in the establishment, it would be prudent to have a designated individual to oversee operations & guide the staff. Additionally, many of the dishes were excessively spicy & oily. I tried the Mandi Alfahm, which did not resemble the traditional Arabic recipe. Furthermore, the prices were considerably higher compared to Indian restaurants in Montreal.

They made alterations to a well-known portrait, which are not favorable.

Feb 11, 2025
on Google

Loved the appetizers. Had almost all the spicy appetizers & enjoyed them all. Gongura chicken curry with garlic Naan was excellent.

Jan 30, 2025
on Google

Alot of choices in the menu! Tried the Mango Magic drink, would have been nicer if it were colder. Otherwise shared 3 dishes, one chicken curry, one mutton bryani & a cheese paneer, all pretty tasty & a bit spicy! We added garlic naan bread which was good.

Nov 30, 2024
on Google

Food is flavorful & spicy! Mutton & curry with naan were the most delicious dish

Nov 1, 2024
on Google

Amazing service, they kept coming back to ask us if we needed anything, the decorations & lighting weren't overwhelming yet looked amazing. The food was excellent, especially if you have a spicy tooth.

Oct 26, 2024
on Google
2.0

The place was out of palak, saag, lassi & many other ingredients. The food was extremely spicy & we all had an upset stomach after the lunch.

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

Wonderful day after visiting Shaaz for my mother's birthday 🎉 she loved it all even the spicy dishes. The butter chicken was phenomenal with buttered up nuun bread. Sensational!❤️💙

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

I was missing Indian street style food since few days. Thought of trying something spicy & ordered spicy burnt garlic noodles & dragon gobi. Vah! What a great satisfying meal it was! It was some of the best tasting Indian food I have had lately in Montreal. Kudos to their head chef & other staff.

Oct 1, 2024
on Google

I am happy that I ate good food despite coming late at night. I was particularly happy with the spicy garlic gobi & burnt garlic noodles. They do have vegan options. I would surely recommend to try this place.

Sep 26, 2024
on Google