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Restaurant: Le Taj Montreal
Le Taj 4.8

Le Taj

Downtown
$ & $$
Opens Today at 5 pm Currently Closed
Monday 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Tuesday 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Wednesday 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Thursday 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday 5 pm - 11 pm
Sunday 5 pm - 10:30 pm

About Us

Known as a Montreal institution, Le Taj has been deeply entrenched in the downtown core for over 3 decades.

The decor at Le Taj represents a true synthesis of the complex, the colourful, the simple and the elegant. Carefully curated with handmade wooden carvings from the early 18th century, juxtaposed with the 12-foot mud wall adorning the backdrop of the dining room - which was in fact the central installation from the Indian Pavilion at Expo ‘67 - the decor often leaves our guests speechless while maintaining a certain feeling of warmth that mirrors the cuisine. At the rear end of the restaurant, our tandoor (traditional clay oven) is visible through a glass wall, leaving guests with a window into the world of our chefs, who can be seen cooking tandoori delicacies from fresh naan to our signature tandoori chicken.

Owner, Vinod Kapoor, opened the restaurant in 1985, with the idea of creating a space where Indian food could be devoured within the respected setting it deserved: white table clothes, fine wine and a decor that highlights the rich cultural and artistic history of his native India. Having previously been a collector and dealer of Indian art and antiques, his keen eye for interesting pieces has made its impression on the ambiance of the restaurant, where most of the artwork is one of a kind (including a piece from the Indian Pavilion at Expo ’67!).

It is with this same passion that Mr. Kapoor, who can still be seen buzzing around the dining room on a busy night, continues to maintain the high quality and exceptional service to old and new clients alike. Over the years, Le Taj has become a staple for many Montrealers and international clients, with a number of patrons having grown up dining with us and coming back over time with families of their own. In that respect, our own family of dedicated staff members - many of whom have been with us since the very beginning - are in large part how we have built our reputation of excellence for over 30 years. With a large number of our regular patrons making up a who's who, and having been as loyal to us as we have been to them and to our classical recipes, we hope to continue our journey in the mastery of culinary arts and service for many years to come.

Our Specialties

Buffet, Chicken, Curry, Grill, Rice, Tandoori, Vegetable dishes, Vegetarian

Amenities and more

Capacity: 80 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
For weddings, birthdays, office parties and office meetings at an affordable price.

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Reviews for Le Taj Restaurant

4.8 with 1771 ratings on RestoMontreal

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Very average food, or should I say below average? Well let's go with'Below Average'. We tried garlic shrimp, chicken malai Tikka, butter chicken, chicken curry & veg biryani. Supposed to be'Cheese Naan' was actually'Paneer naan'. The only item we liked & enjoyed is'Gulab Jamun'. Must try. Nothing significantly bad, but definitely the taste didn't live up to the hype. Had to wait for more than 1.5 hr on a Saturday evening. Will definitely recommend a reservation. Not worth it. Disappointed. Do not recommend it to someone with taste buds for authentic Indian food. Difficult to find parking. Has nothing to do with the restaurant though. Plan accordingly.View more

Apr 21, 2024
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3.0

Vraiment désolé que le poulet au beurre ne soit plus la même recette qu'avant au Time out mtl il était si bon avant.View more

Apr 20, 2024
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5.0

Amazing food, service, & atmosphere at a Montreal landmark! The owner of 36 years watches over everything & there are servers who have been here since the beginning. That means they are treated well, & as a customer, that comes through in excellent service!! Our server at our first visit was "Gourmet"! & he gave us a Gourmet experience! We return regularly now, & I can say ALL servers deserve praise. So thanks Le Taj!!!View more

Apr 19, 2024
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5.0

My absolute favourite dining experience for fine Indian cuisine. Outstanding service & food! The perfect table was reserved for my business meeting with my client. The Butter Chicken is out of this world! I highly recommend Le Taj for any occasion. Lovely atmosphere, amazing cuisine & service. Don't forget to try the homemade Pistachio Ice Cream!!! Simply outstanding. I am always happy to continuously bring my real estate clients here before & after visits~! Candis Noble (candisnoble.ca)View more

Apr 17, 2024
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Un beau resto au coeur de Montréal! Bonne cuisine indienne! Belle ambiance! Excellent service!View more

Apr 16, 2024
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Tout y est le service ! Le goût & le cadre !View more

Apr 16, 2024
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5.0

Food is really good! Especially lamb chop & tandoori roti. The service was prompt & their staff is knowledgeable. We enjoyed dining there.View more

Apr 15, 2024
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5.0

Excellente expérience culinaire. Les saveurs sont aux rendez-vous. Belle ambiance chaleureuse. Notre serveur a pris le temps de bien nous expliquer le menu & de nous faire quelques suggestions.View more

Apr 14, 2024
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We guys are travelling from Toronto. Everything was so amazing. They are way up in game than Toronto Indian restaurants.View more

Apr 14, 2024
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5.0

Best naan in town:) recommend Garlic naan panner naan veggie naan. & shrimp saag also niceView more

Apr 12, 2024
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2.0

The quality of the food does not justify its price, & the portion sizes were insufficient. Despite the pleasant ambiance & good service, the taste of the Indian dishes fell short compared to more affordable options elsewhere.View more

Apr 05, 2024
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4.0

Le Taj Indian Restaurant, situated in downtown Montreal, provides a dining experience with both positives & areas for improvement. Its central location adds to its appeal, but there's room for enhancement in the overall dining experience. The Seek kebab starter impressed with its unique spice blend, offering a departure from the norm. However, the Tikka Masala main dish was underwhelming, failing to meet expectations. With some refinement in its main dishes, Le Taj could elevate its dining experience.View more

Apr 03, 2024
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ExcellentView more

Apr 01, 2024
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5.0

great naan bread & great butter chicken!! the staff are so sweet & the food is amazing!! i come & buy their fresh naan bread every week! totally worth it. thank you guys for the great work!View more

Mar 28, 2024
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4.0

Good food, though portions are very small. Service was decent, & slightly expensive.View more

Mar 25, 2024
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3.0

The food was good but not mind blowing by any means.This restaurant came highly recommended but fell short in my view. Also, the food was not as hot as it should have been when it arrived at the table & dare I say caused some digestive issues the next morning.View more

Mar 24, 2024
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5.0

Great Indian food. Service went out of there way to get us set up, great food & very popular. I'd recommend it to anyone.View more

Mar 23, 2024
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Nourriture très goûteuse & variée. Le poulet Tikka Masala & le pain à l'ail sont a essayer. Pour le dessert, le kulfi à la mangue est à ne pas manquer si vous aimez la mangue. Très rafraîchissant! Une belle découverte pour nous.View more

Mar 21, 2024
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A good Indian cuisine restaurant, but a tad pricey.View more

Mar 20, 2024
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The service is great, & the food is good. Although you won't expect the hottest to be as reflective, it was still excellent quality. The mint naan was also an eye opener that I haven't tried before. Their assorted fried vegetable platter was also not too greasy as some samosas go.View more

Mar 16, 2024
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