205 1 St E Unit 18, Cochrane, AB T4C 1X6, Canada
Gate of India in Cochrane has quickly become one of our favorite dining spots. The food is consistently delicious, and the tandoori chicken is simply outstanding—perfectly spiced and cooked to perfection. The samosa chaat is another highlight, with a delightful blend of flavors and textures that make it a must-try. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. Whether you're dining in or taking out, Gate of India never disappoints. Highly recommended!
This is such a fantastic restaurant! I've been here a few times with my kids and the family and it never fails to impress. The servers are kind and attentive and the food is incredible! It's delicious and comes with huge portions, we have a few great Indian food locations in town but I think this is the tastiest.
Very neat and calm and quiet place . Food was delicious . Nice customer service . pretty large serving for every dish.
Really delicious food. Customer service is top notch. Must try:- paneer bhurji and Daal makhni. Would like to experience their food and Anuj’s hospitality again. Thanks for tasty meal… please keep up the same quality of food.
**A review coming from a grateful customer - An Unforgettable Dining Experience** If I could give this restaurant more than five stars, I would! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and an incredibly respectful and kind staff. The hospitality was unmatched, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing dining experience. The food prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality and taste of the dishes. Every bite was a delightful explosion of authentic Indian flavors that left us wanting more. What truly sets this restaurant apart is their exceptional service. Despite arriving just half an hour before to closing time, they graciously stayed open late so we could finish our meal without feeling rushed. Their dedication to customer satisfaction is evident and deeply appreciated. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this gem to anyone seeking delicious Indian cuisine and outstanding service.
Great for small to medium crowd. We tried few items and all of them were good. Easy to find parking. Service was quick. The restaurant was very well decorated. Would love to go back again
The people are very accommodating and nice.. friendly staff,nice ambiance and very good satisfying food. I highly recommend this place. They serve fresh food that you will surely enjoy. Umesh is very friendly and he assisted us very well. We will surely come back here. Thank you!
Updated today 16th August2024. Sadly my vegetarian samosas were beef. I don't eat beef but two of them were beef. Check your food before you eat it. Unfortunately I didn't. Never had a bad experience here, but tonight wasn't very pleasant.
The food was so very delicious ! My one and only compliant would be that my bowel movement afterwards was very strong and sloppy. But I will definitely still try to come once or twice a week.
Delicious Indian food! My boyfriend and I stopped by on our way out of town and we were so happy we did. The naan was so fresh and the dishes were amazing. Generous portions as well :) also very friendly service!
Always consistently amazing. Dietary restrictions: Good for gluten free Food : 5/5 |
The food is incredible! The goat vindaloo is a must have. The staff is very friendly. Definitely a must eat place in town!
The food was sooooo good and the staff was super kind!
Wonderful lunch buffet! Only 15$!! Beautiful tastes. Well done. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pakora Food : 5/5 |
It was very delicious! Fresh food, nice portions. Very friendly! All the things you want.
First time eating at Gate of India but will definitely make it our go to in the future. Food and service was excellent; best curry we ve had since leaving the UK! Bali and Madras weee both superb and port up na good sized Was pretty quiet for a Friday night which was surprising (although a steady flow of pickups while we were there)
Delicious food. Naveen was very helpful.
Best food in the town
Best restaurant of the town with good services and delicious food
Amazing food, lunch buffet was fresh and delicious!!!
So delicious! Nice atmosphere.
Awesome lunch buffet!
Really great Indian food in Cochrane. Will return!
Excellent food and service
Best food in the area , loved it
Food was delicious! Excellent mango curry! Great service and the food was served fresh off the stove. Definitely recommend
Highly recommend. Food has amazing flavor and service was awesome Vegetarian options: Veggie pakoras Food : 5/5 |
What a find!! The food is incredible and flavoursome. A great selection of curries/dhal and sides for a lunchtime buffet, we were more than pleasantly surprised. The service was also excellent. Anyone travelling through or staying nearby should 100% go. Highly recommend!
So tasty ! Will visit again!
Have been there twice. It is quiet and relaxed and good quality. I like the location!
Got there for lunch without much expectation. Turned out they have a good value lunch buffet. I found a number of my favourites (goat curry, tandoori chicken, fish, spicy potato, veggie korma etc) on the buffet table. And the highlight is (my personal favourite) a big slice of freshly baked naan. Waiters are not always around but since it s a buffet it s not a problem for me. Will definitely check out their Calgary branch!
They are always so nice us and the food is amazing. I would give six stars if I could.
Godd food and fast service.always smiling face keep up it
Amazing food and service!
Taste is better than other Indian restaus.Good place for Indian buffet always. Nice staff
Food quality& service is wonderful, extremely balanced spices. Wonderful taste. Check it out . Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Palak Paneer makes my mouth watery.
Great buffet & great price!! Clean restaurant & tasty food.
Great Indian food if that s what you re looking for.
The food was really awesome. The service was great and fast. Really amazed by everything.
Was really quiet but the food was hot and tasted good.
One of the best Indian restaurants in Cochrane and areas. Great service too. Dan David Award nominated recording artist, Featured on over 100 TV programs
Delicious food, very reasonably priced, good service
Very good Food and Fast service All the items was very testy i tryed paneer butter masala,veg kolahpuri, butter naan and Laccha Prantha were really super Food
Excellent service and great quality of food, I recommend this place
Pleasantly surpised by this restaurant. Excellent service and great food. Decor is a bit outdated, but food and service more than make up for it. Vegetarian options: Lot of vegetarian options. Parking: Lot of spots available.
Experienced Indian for the first time and it was delicious. Highly recommend this place!
Good food great service and amazing vibe .
Great food, the Rogan Josh is the best and our kids love the garlic Naan. Very friendly staff, its just a really nice family run, down to earth Indian restaurant.
Best butter chicken/garlic paan in town for sure! Recommended
Best Indian food in town . Enjoyed every part of it.
Best food and excellent service
Yesterday, we had three take out dishes (Baigan Bharta,Mutter Paneer, and and Lamb Rogan Josh) from Cochrane location, and all were delicious. We loved the flavor. Thank you for maintaining true authentic Indian flavor. Highly recommend this location if you want to enjoy authentic Indian flavor. Vegetarian options: Multiple vegitarian options are available.
Amazing food, service and prices. Highly recommended
We have eaten a lot of Indian food but this was by far the best!!!!! Incredible flavors, wonderful service, and all around very delicious meal!!!
Delicious food, if you cant decide, staff will advise, fast service with friendly staff. Calm atmosphere with music not too loud that you cant hear yourself. Fully recommended
Foods are delicious and staff is very accomodating.
10/10 will definitely be back.
Have been looking for an Indian restaurant in Cochrane that reminds me of the one s back home (UK) this is definitely it!! The lamb was the best I have had in Canada, the service was great, music and low lighting /ambiance was good! Will definitely be back!
Tried the lunch Buffett in early August. It was fresh and delicious and a great value. Food
Went here for dinner with the wife and had a fantastic meal. every dish was perfect, service was excellent, and the prices were more than fair. we will definitely be dining here again.
Dont come here for the service, But do come for the food. Reliably tasty but more geared toward takeout than dine-in. Vegetarian options: Lots of good veg options.
So good!
Ordered through UberEats for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. They have quite a diverse menu and so I tried their Lamb Rangdang, something Ive never heard of or had before. The meat was tender and the flavours were so good though I do wish I hadnt requested them to lower the spice level as it was already on the milder side. We also had their Murg Malai Tikka which was super juicy and came with two chutneys for dipping. The only thing I wasnt a fan of was their naan which was only soft around the edges while the rest was too thin and hard, almost inedible. Prices arent the cheapest compared to NE but are fair for the quantity. Will definitely be back to try more!
Vegetarian options: They have a number of wonderful vegetarian options. Food
Awesome food and service Parking: A lot of parking spaces Food : 5/5 |
Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Very nice staff who are attentive and very polite.
Amazing food! Prompt service! The best fish tikka tried so far.. and chicken in the biryani was almost as succulent as the fish :) Definitely recommend!
Great place for enjoying the lunchtime buffet and the chefs (Shami & Sidhu ) , cashier guy Thomas was very friendly people. Food was great too Food
It was a great experience at gate of India restaurant in cochrane.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at gate of India restaurant in Cochrane after a scenic drive from Banff,and I must say,the experience was well worth the journey. From the moment we walked in,the service was exceptional by Anuj.he was welcoming and attentive . Food was outstanding,we started with murg malai tikka and Hari bhari tikki which was flavourful and beautifully presented . I highly recommend it to anyone visiting from Banff or beyond.
Delicious food Parking: Huge parking lot Kid-friendliness: There was a huge space Wheelchair accessibility: Long haul and easy excess from the door
Food was so delicious and the ambience was great too. They even gave complimentary pappad Highly recommended Food : 5/5
Delicious, flavoured to perfection. Highly recommend a visit.
Wonderful food ....nice service....amazing place
Delicious food and great service!
We went yesterday and the guy was very cocky and tried to show off while taking the order, serving the customers while talking on the phone, and tried to teach me how to eat my own food.
Came to this place for the first time today for a family lunch. Food, service, and atmosphere was amazing! Even while being short staffed they were able to manage everything fantastically. Would recommend to anyone wanting authentic Indian Food :)
Delicious food
Best in town
Best food with indian taste ... friendly and quick service
Best indian food in town ......
The atmosphere of this place is very cool. I highly recommend this restaurant. Food is amazing. Customer service is excellent.
Excellent food and service highly recommended.........
Had the best meal here in a long time. We tried dal makhani, roti and veg biryani. All the items were fab and the service as well
Excellent food
Best food and service
Food was amazing, the service was fast and super friendly staff.
Vegetarian options: Paneer butter masala Food
Of all the Indian places I have eaten at in Cochrane, this is my favorite. Its a nice small restaurant with amazing dishes. Even dishes I am not usually interested in are good. The price is also very reasonable. I highly recommend giving this place a try, especially if you have tried others and want a reference check.
Nice food
Delicious food and authentic Indian taste. The portion size is really good for the price. Anuj is a great host. Its been three days in town and I have already been there thrice! I tried their buffet, it is decently priced. I would highly highly recommend this restaurant.
Amazing food for dinner
Good food and ambience!
Amazing food! Loved the ambience! The best Indian restaurant in Cochrane! Must visit! Food
Real good food. Perfect taste and timely service. Will come here again for sure
5 stars | 10/10 Ordered paneer lababdar, butter chicken, naan, honey chilli cauliflower and both the platters from the starters. Awesome food and neat atmosphere. Service was great, Staff is very friendly and helpful too. Food
I recommend this restaurant. It has a clean and well-kept atmosphere that is inviting at the moment you walk inside. Our waiter was attentive and friendly throughout the course of the meal. The food was amazing with properly sized portions, nice spice level, and presented well. All of the entrees and appetizers came out hot and in a timely fashion. The samosas were crispy but not overcooked with a tender and flavorful filling. The chicken was tender and well-cooked, but there are also other meat and vegetarian options as well. For a full, tasteful, and delicious meal the price is very reasonable. Vegetarian options: There are many vegetarian options at this location. Parking: 25+ parking spots
very good taste Indian restaurant. I will come again
We ordered chicken tikka masala and roti. The food was delicious and we enjoyed our time there. Food : 5/5
Best in town. The customer service is always outstanding, and the food is always fresh.I am so pleased with the service I received from this restaurant and there staffs ,Umesh is very friendly.They always go above and beyond . They are not expensive at all and serves great portion of food . I am very impressed with there service .
Nice ambience and service, food is ok - could be bit better Vegetarian options: Good number of veg options Food : 3/5 |
Really great lunch buffet highly recommend!
Amazing food.
We have been to many Gate of India locations but this is by far the best one. We came all the way from Chestermere. Service and food was so good! Ambience was insanely good.
The food was Amazing!!!!! Best Indian food I have had in a long time, the server was attentive and the atmosphere was on point. Highly recommend!!
I had a dine-in experience here and the food was good. I was attended by Anuj and he did a good job and had a very friendly atmosphere.
Had great experience dine-in. Very authentic flavours and great service !
Very nice service and nice food! This is the place.
The food was very tasty. We asked for spicy and we received very nicely spiced dishes. Very flavourful, good portions. We will definitely come again
My new favorite Indian restaurant. Best butter chicken I have ever had.
Gate of India is my husband s and mine go to when we crave for Indian food. Biriyani(both veg and non-veg), Roti and Chana Masala, Mango Lassi etc are our favourites. Today we tried buffet and it is excellent.
I ordered the Chicken Tikha Masala, Garlic Nan and Rice. The taste was impeccable, you can taste all of the flavors made into the gravy and the chicken was perfectly cooked. Will visit again if I visit Banf National Park again.
Great service (Umesh was friendly and professional), good food, reasonable rates. Definitely recommend!
Delicious food and nice service Kid-friendliness: Kids friendly Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Vegetarian options: Plenty of Vegetarian & Vegan options. Food
We had the buffet. Best butter chicken Ive had in years. Very flavorful yet mild. The fish pakora was tasty and the vegetable korma had the perfect amount of spice and my father enjoyed the goat. He generally isnt a fan of indian food but he said he would like to eat here again. He special ordered cibbatta bread and gave it a rave review. I agree its very good! The staff are very pleasant and attentive and in my opinion the buffet price is very reasonable. Parking: Saturday afternoon in July and there is plenty of parking in the lot. Wheelchair accessibility: Nice wide door and aisles.All on street level so easy to wheel into.
Delicious butter chicken. It was so tender. Loved the fish pakoras. Loved the mango cream fruit salad. Thanks for a great meal!
I recently got to experience the buffet at Gate of India and had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious with good variety for vegetarians. The atmosohere was warm and inviting. The staff were incredibly nice and attentive, providing excellent service from start to finish. I recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy good Indian cuisine in a cozy setting.
Cute spot in cochrane for a buffet. Options available for Vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Service was prompt, fresh hot naan was served immediately with food. Food was enjoyable, decent spot for lunch.
Great food!
No customer service, Employee at front just dont know how to welcome guest. Had to leave without even eating
Ultimate service and delicious food. This place is awesome ..
Great food and great service by Anuj
Food was amazing,,, and everything was so delicious and tasty,,, staff is very good ,,, special thanks to Anuj for serving us with a smile,, Highly reccomened
The restaurant was clean and the staff were extremely polite and helpful! The food was outstanding as well! Highly recommended!
Amazing food and great service!
Best butter chicken and tikka masala I ve ever had!
Great food as well as ambience! Best butter chicken and tikka masala
Dietary restrictions: Wide range of options Food
The tiki masala is the best I ve ever had Vegetarian options: Good Parking: Good
Amazing food, amazing service, should be packed with people always, thank you so much for the experience!
We ordered for our first time last night and WOW!!! The food was incredible. The portion sizes, taste, etc... Value for your dollar etc is the best weve seen in a LONG time and we order out / go out at least once per week. The Veg Platter was OFF the charts. The Tomato based sauce in the Paneer Tikka Massala was SOOOO good. Even simple things like the Palak Paneer and Naan were obviously made during the day and we incredible. No wonder this place has a 4.8 Google rating. We will be ordering Again, and probably soon. Vegetarian options: A lot of vegetarian options and ALL good!
We had an amazing dinner experience, the food was very good, ambience was good, the restaurant was very clean. The cherry on the cake was an exceptional service by Anuj, he was very welcoming and ensured we enjoy our time. We would recommend to eat here if you are on your way to Banff or Canmore.
Gate of India is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere made us feel right at home. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of perfect. Overall, Gate of India exceeded our expectations in every way. Its the perfect place for a memorable dining experience, and we cant wait to come back. Highly recommended
Best Indian Food we ve ever had!!
The food is good! I recommend this place!
A must try food here...
The food was delicious and the best thing was their serving time. It took around 15 minutes after ordering the food. Impressive!
We had a great experience here. The guy at the front gate was very helpful. The food was great. We had shahi paneer and chicken tikka masala with garlic naan and all of our food was amazing, much like Indian authentic food.
We just had dinner at Gate of India in Cochrane. It was our first time at the restaurant, which opened in late January. The menu has many items to choose from, and I had trouble deciding. We started with the Gate of India Veg Platter, which has veg pakoras, veg samosas, paneer pakoras, and assorted chutneys. It could almost have fed two of us without a main course. For the main course, I had curry prawns and chicken, and my husband had the Kadai Chicken. Both were excellent and the portions were ample. The prices for everything were very reasonable. We will definitely be back.
The food is really amazing, and sweet and sour eggplant is a must try.
The food was good and satisfying. Would definitely recommend
It was great food! Very tasty
Amazing food, amazing staff.
Went for lunch - excellent buffet. Service was also excellent. Highly recommended.
Great food, great service and super clean.
the service was disgusting, food was more disgusting
Excellent food and service ,there were so many great options and everything was delicious
I spent 100 dollar over there but food was not worth it it taste very old and very chewy and the server umesh was so rude. The food was not healthy ill complaint to food department also. We went your another location in calgary and they know who we are and also the food was so delicious and healthy over there if we dont like anything we upload a review dont worry if we are wrong god seee everything but i will tell you again i spent 100 dollar now i feel regret bad service also food We are from calgary not cochrene we went there for 2 days and check the reviews online that was our mistake all the reviews are fake thank u dont show ur attitude
I love this place! Tastes amazing!
So yummy attentive service by Anuj.Food was great every thing was fresh 1000% eat here again.
Delicious food. We will drive from Canmore again! Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegetarian options. Parking: Lots of parking!
Delicious asked the chefs to come out of the kitchen to thank them.
By far the best Indian food in Cochrane!
Food here is good, the lunch buffet option is nice .
This is the best lunch buffet in Cochrane. The food offering has a great variety and is so delicious . Parking: Great location and easy to park
We have been here 2 times in the past month and have thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. Both the ambiance and decor are nice and cozy. We really liked the Chicken Kadai and mixed veg. The butter chicken is very tasty as well. The Naan is perfect! We found the portions to be great value for the price. We ve been to all the Indian restaurants in town and this is our top choice. Highly recommend you check it out!
Best indian food in town.
Yummy
Yummy
Very good food, friendly service, hearty portions, will come again! Vegetarian options: Good and tasty Food : 5/5 |
I went with my friend for take out food for dinner. Waiting time is less and be ready on time.The food here is absolutely delicious! ... Vegetarian options: Paneer Tikka masala
Very good taste and place
Amazing food, great service, gluten free and vegetarian options
The food was so yummy. I tried honey garlic cauliflower and hari bhari tikki both were flavourful and delicious. I love the ambience and highly recommend this restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: Mild curry available. Free for children 6 and under. Food
Our dinner dine-in experience was a true culinary delight. We were treated to a delightful array of tandoori specialties. From the smoky Tandoori Chicken to the aromatic Chicken Tikka Masala and the succulent Tandoori Prawn, each dish was filled with authentic Indian flavors and impeccable quality. Were already looking forward to our next visit soon.
Vegetarian options: We had the lunch buffet, and everything was delicious. The veggie korma was excellent! Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free with adults, and with the lunch buffet there is zero wait for food. If you have kids you know how big of a deal this is! Everything was delicious. Easily the best Indian in Cochrane. We ll be back!
I had the pleasure of dining at a new restaurant today and experiencing some truly exquisite Indian cuisine. The dishes were incredibly flavorful, with each bite offering a delightful blend of spices and textures. From the rich and creamy mango chicken to the aromatic biryani, every dish was a testament to the chefs skill and expertise. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff who made sure our dining experience was nothing short of perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional culinary journey through the flavors of India!
Went here for my husband s birthday and food was beyond excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection and very tasty(not too spicy). We also ordered online last night and it was excellent again. I highly recommend this Indian restaurant.
Really delicious food and generous portion sizes. Had the chicken tikka masala and naan. It was some of the best Indian food I ve had. Friendly staff too, highly recommend!
Vegetarian options: we we were so hungry that we forgot to take pictures . Panner Lababdar, Spice Level :- Mild It was really tasty . Jira Rice with Dal Tadka.
I did eat a buffet food, tasty, I did love fish pakora!
Amazing food. Good ambient. The garlic naan and the Chicken Masala are must try
Hey guys, youre a fantastic new addition to our town! The food here is amazing, especially the naan its the best in town, hands down! Ive ordered takeout a few times, and everything always arrives super fresh and hot.
The service was amazing. The food was bang on. We came from calgary and found this gem in cochrane. Anuj was very sweet and provided us with great service and homely experience. The ambience of the restaurant is great and good location. Would forsure come back again. Food
We visited for the first time tonight and we were so impressed by the size of the menu, the friendly staff and the amazing food! We d heard great things from others in town, but the food surpassed our expectations. We ll absolutely be back! Vegetarian options: Good list of options Parking: Lots of free parking
Some of the best Indian food we have had. Also has an expanded menu which is far beyond the standard items. We tried some new foods we have never had before and they were fantastic.
Delicious food
Delicious. Mildly pricy but worth it. Vegetarian options: Yes plenty Food : 5/5 |
Amazing food.. had lunch buffet @16 per person (20% Discount) Staff was also very friendly and suggested good options Food : 5/5
Fantastic Chicken Tikka masala, Butter chicken and rich Garlic naan. Its a 10/10 from me.
The food is delicious, staff is friendly and the atmosphere is amazing. The portions are huge and I always fool But it is so yummy every time and I can t stop Food : 5/5
Delicious food and a very extensive menu to choose from. Generous portions, especially the rice!
Excellent food.
Loved this place! Best Indian food in Cochrane Vegetarian options: Paneer Pakora, Vegas Biryani, Veg Pakora plus many others! Food : 5/5 |
Oh my God best Indian food I have ever had. Picked it up brought it home. The meal was magic. The butter, chicken, fabulous, chicken, tiki masala, fabulous chicken, vindaloo fabulous Coconut rice oh my goodness fabulous saffron rice fabulous. Vegetable Samosa fabulous and oh my goodness couldn t beat the price all this for $72. Which is absolutely amazing considering I have enough leftovers to put some in the freezer. Cheaper than going for groceries
The food was fabulous. Quiet atmosphere. Highly recommend A+++
Vegetarian options: Awesome Food
Very decent buffet options at a competitive price. We loved the paneer butter masala, veg korma, tadka dal and mango dessert. We will come again! Vegetarian options: Excellent options for vegetarians
Went here for my dads birthday. We were all blow away by the food! Big portions and wasnt spicy al all. Servers gave us free desert.
Food was delicious , and the price point was amazing. Super friendly staff and a great atmosphere!
I have tried all the East Indian restaurants here in Cochrane and by far Gate of India is the most flavorful and best tasting. Would highly recommend!!
This is the best Indian food in Cochrane by far! Everything we ve had is amazing. My wife is Indian and she approves.
Amazing Indian food in Cochrane.must try.price is reasonable.
Did takeout. Food was great. The staff was pleasant. Looks like they were still renovating some small bits.
Amazing buffet of north Indian food!
Was there mid afternoon. Buffet was still out. It was good. Decent selection and fair pricing.
Fantastic Indian food. As far as cochrane goes its arguably one of the best. Their lunch buffet is affordable, food is warm and delicious. My in-laws are Indian so Ive spent decades eating amazing authentic Indian food and this is up there!
Amazing lunch buffet! We will definitely come back! AND the gulabjamun remind me India!! One of the few restaurants that do it right! Kid-friendliness: They are very welcoming of kids and my daughter loved being able to try a little of each and go back for her favourite (especially the mango dessert).
Great food !!! Amazing service !!!