Rutba - Indian Cuisine
Rutba - Indian Cuisine 3633 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal
4.7
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What guests say about Rutba - Indian Cuisine

Rutba in Montreal is often described as a warm Indian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, nice decor, and sometimes live music. The food is generally highly praised for its flavors, generous portions, and varied options, with many positive comments about the butter chicken, kormas, naans, and vegetarian dishes. The service receives lots of praise for its friendliness and attentiveness, though a few customers found the wait, portions, or some interactions with the staff less satisfactory.

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Reviews / Ratings for Rutba - Indian Cuisine

Photo of Vasu Sharma
7 Jun 2026
Source: Google
3.0

So much hype but not authentic or tasty Its very normal taste so much sugar in gravy made not tasty curry. Dont go and wait in line. Not worth it. If you like too much sugar in veggies then ita your place.

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Response added on 8 Jun 2026
Hey Vasu ! Thank you for reviewing us ! We serve a lot of non Indians on everyday basis , so we have designed our menu accordingly ! Our servers are trained and they would ask how spicy would you like your meal -if you ask Indian spicy we make sure it’s authentic Indian spicy as you are used to eating spices on regular basis but white people can’t handle spices ! Our chicken tikka masala , Bhatti murg , paneer tikka masala , noodle Manchurian all these items are a medium spice! If your server didn’t inform some curries like lababdar , butter chicken yes we keep them American style but sweeetness is not from sugar it’s the onions that are different in Canada that are sweet , spices and chillies usually cut the sweetness ! We would love you guys to come try our food again mentioning the spice levels and then let us know if we stood up on your expectations ! Thank you for understanding and cooperating ☺️
Photo of Ranjit singh
5 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

food was tasty,service was great and the singer was singing very good with great choices of songs.

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Photo of Nikhil Babbar
3 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Went to this place, the food was really tasty. We ordered dal and paneer and both of them very really yummy and perfect. Next time will visit for sure.

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Photo of Injy
2 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.3

The ambiance is quite nice especially with the open air concept. The service was really good, the waitress was very patient and helped us out. The food was where is it gets a bit muddy. The portion was quite small in my opinion. We got the butter chicken and the $50 meal for two and the portion size was diabolically small (the $50 plate is left in the photo + naan) There was also barely any chicken in both curries. The chicken tikka masala was fine taste wise. I did enjoy the samosa and butter chicken but everything else was just fine.

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Photo of Disha Goel
2 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

📍 Rutba, Montreal | The ultimate Indian food craving solved! 🌟 Safe to say this is one of the best Indian dining spots in the city. Here is what you need to order: 🔹 Baingan Bharta: Pure comfort food. Gentle, home-like, but elevates traditional flavors to the next level. 🔹 The Breads: The lachha paratha is beautifully flaky, and the rotis are light and fresh. 🔹 Tandoori Pomfret & Pineapple Starter: Smokey, succulent, and perfectly charred. The tandoor skills here are unmatched. A 10/10 Montreal food guide recommendation! 🗺️✨ #MontrealEats #MontrealFoodie #IndianCuisine #Tandoori #MontrealRestaurants #FoodReview

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Photo of J P
1 Jun 2026
Source: Google
3.0

The restaurant's ambiance is the best...no literally, the decor and the vibe is the best part of this restaurant. Food, not so much. We ordered some appetizer lasooni murg which was sold out and the server offered a replacement bhatti murg which was great but very flat because it had a lot of cream. We wanted to stay in the medium spice range since there are more flavors other than spice. We did however order the laal maas that was extremely spicy. I asked for it to be medium spicy and it really wasn't. Spiciest thing I ever ate. My stomach hurt for 2 days after. With no reward, all the food lacked salt, tartness and general cohesiveness. The server told us she would make the dish on the house if we didn't like it but proceeded to explain to me how i was wrong about the laal maas and bhatti murg. I asked for lime to cut the spice which seems to have saved the day. I understand when you have huge volumes but it was rather unbusy. However it was end of day and everyone could've been exhausted from a long day but I see no reason to revisit. I really didn't want to write this review since all other reviews from everyone seem to be so great, but this was my one off odd experience! Update: the server got the order wrong and thats why we had the raita. We ordered the onion salad. We raised it immediately when she brought us the food. Yes the raita was on the house and I forgot to add it. We also asked for plain roti and got butter roti. Also, yes this was my honest experience.

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Photo of kheman garg
30 May 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Extremely rude service. Not planning to come here again. Also there are better indian restaurants in Montreal.

Restaurant response
Response added on 30 May 2026
Hey Kheman ! Thank you for reviewing us ! We would like to know what day you visited and timings ! All our servers are really polite and this review we would love to know what exactly happened . Please email us details at [email protected] and we would really appreciate and try to solve the issue for you !
Photo of Prabhleen Kaur
29 May 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Must try Banarsi Cutlet, mango lassi and dal makhni. The customer service was amazing and you can get food recommendations from them as well. Highly recommended.

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Photo of Matt Newman
26 May 2026
Source: Google
2.3

Not worth 4.8/5 for sure. Average Indian fare. Service was ok, nothing great. Too pricey for the quantity offered. Reviews do not look genuine at all vis a vis the real experience offered.

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Photo of Vik Sharma
26 May 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Stick with Garlic Naan, latcha Parantha's were a let down

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Photo of vaibhav kapoor
25 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Amazing customer service by Surbhi. She was really helpful in guiding for good food options at this restaurant and places to visit around as this is my first time in this beautiful city.

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Photo of Santosh Peddi
25 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great food and service. Had the best soya chaap, highly recommend. Bengali fish curry was tasty and light. Special shoutout to Ash, our server who was attentive and friendly.

Photo of Roma Agarwal
23 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The food was great, and we particularly enjoyed the live music! It was a welcome addition to our simply lovely meal. The location of the restaurant was very lively as well.

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Photo of Chloe Xavier
21 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Sooo good! And Sim was a lovely server 😊

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Photo of Ousman Ibrahim Ahmat
19 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Food was excellent Sim was great

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Photo of Globetrotter
18 May 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Would highly recommend their dal makhani and Lamb Rogan Josh!

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Photo of Anmol Sharma
17 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The food was impeccable and the service by riya and simran was just amazing. They both were so polite and so nice. Loved it

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Photo of kamaljot Shergill
16 May 2026
Source: Google
4.5

Ash really held everything so well And food was delicious and served on time

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Photo of Rajat Sethi
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great experience and good food with great customer service ,ash was good in customer service

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Photo of El Al
16 May 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Wonderful food! Must try the bokchoy and the cauliflower appetizers! Great live music.

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Photo of NAVNEET SHARMA
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant, and a big part of that was thanks to our servers Sam and Ash. Both of them provided excellent service and were very kind and attentive throughout our visit. Sam went the extra mile by taking photos for us, which made the experience feel extra special. Ash was also very good and made sure everything was taken care of smoothly. Their friendliness and effort really stood out. Thank you both for such great hospitality—I’ll definitely be coming back!

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Photo of Ravneet Kaur
15 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

It was an amazing experience, positivity. We were served by Ash, she was amazing with her service. Food was great… highly recommended 👍👍👍👍

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Photo of Sidharath Khanna
15 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

A perfect blend of flavors, ambiance, and hospitality ✨ The vibe of this place was absolutely beautiful — warm lighting, elegant interiors, and such a relaxing atmosphere. Every dish looked aesthetic and tasted even better than it looked. 🌿🍛 What made the experience even more memorable was the amazing service by Ash and Sam. They were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made us feel genuinely taken care of throughout the evening. Great food, great energy, and great people — definitely a place worth coming back to. 🤍

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Photo of Jasmine Brar
15 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I love this restaurant, it’s my go to! I love their appetizers. Today, Ash was serving our table. Great service and lovely vibes.

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Photo of Loc Pham
15 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delicious food, Ash really friendly and professional, will definitely come back!!!❤️

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 16:00 - 23:00
  • Tuesday 16:00 - 23:00
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 16:00 - 23:00
  • Friday 16:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday Closed

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