Diana Downtown in Guelph

141 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON N1H 4E9, Canada

★★★★☆
(542 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant Brunch restaurant Canadian restaurant Restaurant

About

Vibrant, red-walled restaurant preparing Indian dishes along with some Greek & Canadian options.

Website
dianadowntown.com
Address
141 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON N1H 4E9, Canada
Plus Code
GPWX+XW Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
9 AM–10 PM
Sunday
9 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Happy-hour food Healthy options Organic dishes Salad bar Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
542 reviews

Most Mentioned

butter chicken (33) thali (22) breakfast (21) food and service (16) chai (10) server (8) appetizers (8) brunch (6) staple (5) tasting (5)
5 stars
368
4 stars
98
3 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★★
November 13, 2024

Love this place! It has a cozy atmosphere, great food, lots of items to chose from and super amazing staff! All the Indian food options are amazing they also have really good homemade burgers (which are huge) and they are definitely one of my go-tos in Guelph for breakfast.

November 10, 2024

The breakfast was really poor - trust me you can make better at home. The eggs smelt very bad, potatoes were soft, not crispy, yet full of oil. Not to mention the server carried the plate in such a way that their thumb was deep in my scrambled eggs. Coffee cup was dirty with crusted ketchup stains and water glass was very dirty (crusty bits of food and lip stick stains). Dinner used to be good - but due to cleanliness and good quality would not return.

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

I ordered food from Diana Downtown for a corporate event and the team was spectacular to communicate with, as well as the food they prepared. They made it so easy to order and the food was delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good, authentic food.

★★★★★
August 10, 2024

Absolutely love this restaurant. Family owned. Family friendly. The food is amazing. Flavourful and the proportions are more than one person can eat! One of our favourite places to go out to dinner. We try many different restaurants in Guelph and always come back to Diana’s

★★★★★
March 7, 2024

a great find. First time here. samosas for start. Mussels in lime broth, sweet chili prawns and tandoori chicken. generous portions and very tasty. Bathroom is downstairs. not sure if there is an accessible one on main floor.

★★★★★
April 7, 2023

We went with a group of 12 people. The servers that handled our group were wonderful! The whole restaurant was packed at the time and we still received very quick and friendly service. I've always been a huge fan of Diana Downtown. Like most locals, I've been coming here for a while now. Always great service, great atmosphere, pretty good food.Overall, a great experience. Highly recommend to everyone!!

★★★★★
January 8, 2023

The food was absolutely delicious, and SO many vegetarian (and vegan) options! My partner got a coconut lamb curry and I got the veg thali with bean and eggplant curry that were both amazing. We started with the pakoras which are super tasty but HUGE so we had to take a lot of food home (no complaints there). The daily curries change so we’re looking forward to trying more! Update: went back again and had just as good of an experience as the first time. We went on Thursday for the Date Night deal. This time we started with the chana chaat which was SO good. I liked it better than the pakora from the first time. I also had a thali again with aloo gobi and chickpea and potato. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
April 11, 2022

One of the best Indian restaurants I've been too. The service my Jeff was amazing. And noorie the cook/owner is absolutely good at what she does. We had a tandoori wrap ghandis chicken dish with one garlic naan which came along with absolutely amazing salad on the side. And some rice. Wow! It was a lovely experience.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I have been eating at Diana Downtown for over a decade and the experience is always positive. The food is awesome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Gluten free option

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very delicious!!! Huge portions! And Very flavourful. Staff Very friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We gathered for our family thanksgiving dinner here this year. Everything was delicious, from the mango lassi to the masala chai, to the mains. We ended the meal with a round of applause.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We were a big group of international students, all the staff were friendly, food came out quickly and was delicious

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The owners of the restaurant is very caring and understanding... A+++++++++ I highly recommend this restaurant...... Always full of smiles when I arrive there

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excipient food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

One of the best spots to go to, the food and service was great, best butter chicken in Ontario must give it a try won t be disappointed at all :)

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Wonderful and delicious food! Sanna our waitress was as fabulous as the food. Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food was delicious, service was friendly, warm and welcoming.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Fantastic chicken tikka masala. The garlic naan is a must try. Service was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We enjoyed our dinner. Salute to the staff and Saby

★★
June 22, 2024

Croutons in Caesar salad are consistently stale. Ruins flavour of salad.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing service and delicious food Lovely relaxing music Parking: Old Eatons centre parking garage right down town. Just Google it. Street parking around downtown with some mini pay parking lots:)

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Best Indian place in Guelph! Great food, kind staff and you get a lot of food for your money. Highly recommend it

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Friends and I visited from Toronto and were very pleased with the food and service. At first I was skeptical of the quality of the menu as they have both Western and Indian offerings . Can a restaurant really do multiple cuisines well or will there be compromises? Turns out you can have a quality thali with unique curries and a dope omelette in the same table . Server Sanna facilitated a great dining experience - she even went out of her way to put a birthday candle on a Gulab jamun ball. I recommend this to any local or visitors . Ohhh - did I mention this place is well priced ?

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We each had a Naan wrap- Mango chicken and a Tandoori chicken- they were both delicious. The Daal soup was the best we have ever had with whole spices! Layers of flavour! Sunnum told us her mother is the chef and described the process she uses. We also tried the dessert Gulab Jamun which was amazing! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We had a wonderful time & the food was mouthwatering! I will be coming back for more .

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Love going to Diana Downtown, their curries are amazing, and they have lots of vegetarian options and fun cocktails. Their patio is cute and the large dining room is very charming. Service has always been excellent! Try the butter chicken poutine and thali :)

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The service, atmosphere and food at Diana Downtown are incredible. The food is so delicious and very well priced. You definitely will leave satisfied and full! A classic for Guelph and a must try if youre in or visiting the city.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Just went to this place for brunch, and I loved it! Very attentive staff, and a nice cozy atmosphere. I was a bit surprised to see brunch fare and curries on the same menu, but my friends and I tried some of both and both were excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Delicious food..a must try!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

This place is very magical. I would invite everyone that I know to come down here for their eating experience. 10/10 place and Service.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Some incredible Indian food, constantly rotating daily specials, delicious drinks, and MASSIVE portions for an awesome price. My meal was only $18!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We ordered through skip the dishes tonight and it was so amazing. Salads were super fresh and balanced, the butter chicken was nice and creamy and the Korma was beautiful. They had forgot the Ghandis revenge so we called and they sent out a replacement asap. I believe one of the owners actually drove it over and they included a slice of red velvet cake. Really appreciate the service and the food was awesome! Thank you guys

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

My family and I have been here many times over the years and it is hands-down our favourite restaurant in Guelph! The entire menu is delicious, especially the chicken tikka masala and kachumber salad. Their butter chicken is unlike any other and I have dreams about the field greens salad dressing. The servers are so kind and we always leave feeling so wonderful. Diana is a staple

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Amazing experience! We felt like we were dining at someone house -- the service was attentive, professional, and very accommodating. We will definitely come back again soon!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Diana has got the best butter chicken in town! Impeccable service and food full of flavour.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love the Diana! Everything is amazing and everyone is so nice. My go to spot

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere, delicious food!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The curry is not fresh nor is the Naan or chapati that you can get with it. They dont even hide that they use Chef Mike The Microwave I guess if you want a burger or salad probably a better call.

December 22, 2023

Worst Indian food i have eaten in long time this place is no where close to what indian food taste like..rice taste like they dont wash it and cooked it. Curries taste really blend. butter chiken was good. Thats 1 star for them if u have eaten grain of salt food, this is nothing compare to them!! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian curry taste bad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Guelph staple! Always delicious Indian food. I tried their Chai this time, and it was perfect for a cold winter day. Vegetarian options: They always offer vegetarian curries as an option as part of their Tali.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My husband and I had an opportunity to go out to dinner while the kids stayed with their aunt. This same aunt suggested Diana Downtown and Im so glad she did. Being from out of town we wouldnt have known about this gem. A long standing family business, they were welcoming and friendly. The ambient lighting was funky and warm. And the food! So good. Most made in house. We had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. I hope to get back there again.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It doesnt quite taste like sadness because this 1 meat/1 veg thali has literally no taste at all. Surprised by ground beef as the meat. Naan was microwaved. Not sure what the matching brown gloup vegetable dish is. Very disappointing. Ordered via Skip. 27 bucks with fees, tip.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a corporate even catered by Diana Downtown. Very easy ordering process and great coordination for drop off. Excellent food as well!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

All thanks to Terri for this wonderful mouth watering dish along with her top class service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good service and even better food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We love Dianas. They dont use tge same base for all cream dishes. The coconut cream tastes different from the cashew. They have things for those that dont love Indian food but their Indian food is awesome. Their pakoras are a must. Highly recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Plain but quaint. Good food and service. Also options for those not keen on east Indian cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great brunch spot! The food was delicious and we didnt have to wait long at all. Staff were super friendly and attentive. For reference, I ordered the eggs benny hashbrowns and they did not disappoint Go check them out!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time guest, food and service was great will definitely be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good experience. The food was good. We were two people. We took one thali and then extra rice and extra kofta curry. Food was delicious and ambiance was good. Waitress kira was really kind, she treated us nicely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive been coming to this place on and off for 15 years now, seriously! Although the ownership changed, Im happy to report the quality (both food and service) remains excellent. Ive always loved their fusion food menu items.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best food, nice staff. I like it so much Im bringing a date here tomorrow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I went here for breakfast a few months ago and it was AMAZING

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food. I do recommend beef vindaloo for spicy lovers. An amazing taste:) The other dish we had today was Ghandi Revenge was excellent as well. Very creamy and full of flavor ! Definitely 2 thumbs up! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Indian Food in Guelph! Fresh, consistent always tasty and great portion sizes. They always have a great variety of options too for the curries of the day. And all the staff are exceptionally kind and fantastic! One of our families favourite restaurants in Guelph and super fast for take out as well. Cannot recommend enough. Vegetarian options: Tons

★★
December 22, 2023

we ordered takeout and truly dont have much good to say portions are small, and food is bland we ordered a lamb curry and 2 vegan curries, the one vegan curry came with yogurt making it not vegan which was rather upsetting we also ordered vegetable samosas and received vegetable spring rolls instead. overall it was not a good experience and we are unlikely to order again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Their goat curry is excellent. The price is very reasonable and the staff is great! Cant wait to dine in:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Been going here for years and the food is always great! A lot more spacious inside than it appears and servers are always nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had masala chai and samosa. It was really nice.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Diana Downtown hosted our wedding reception this spring. We could not be more pleased with the entire experience from start to finish. Sanna, the manager, was so responsive throughout the entire planning process and made sure every detail was perfect. The actual reception went so smoothly - our guests, who were almost all from out of town, raved about the food and told us how much they appreciated the hospitality. The staff were so attentive to dietary restrictions and the individual needs of all our guests. From helping our youngest guests find something they d like to keeping a plate warm for a guest while she was nursing her newborn - they had everything covered! We re so grateful the team was so willing to go with the flow and really make our day special. I d totally recommend working with the team at Diana Downtown for any kind of event!!! Thanks again!

December 22, 2023

Server was teaching how to tip.

December 22, 2023

Not good service rest ambience was good. Server asking for tip

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Diana Downtown is a culinary haven that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the warm ambiance and attentive staff made me feel right at home. The menu is a delightful blend of flavors, and every dish I tried was a masterpiece in taste and presentation. Whether youre a seasoned foodie or new to Indian cuisine, Diana Downtown is an experience you wont want to miss. Highly recommended!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was very average/mediocre compared to other Indian places Ive had as well as pricier. I ended up having a cockroach crawling on the side of my table which I killed and crushed in a napkin. I mentioned it to the server and he didnt seem too phased, he ended up getting me a new napkin and that seemed to be the last we spoke of that. I remember Diana being really great about 10 years ago when I was younger. I wouldnt currently recommend if you have an alternative for Indian.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The atmosphere here is great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful service. Diana saved my supper. Thank you Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very friendly! Seated our large group 1hour before closing. :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful atmosphere, service was excellent! Vegetarian options: Many options for vegetarians and gluten free Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food . Nice service by Sana

★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love the beautiful light decorations with the relaxing music in the background!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super nice atmosphere with good foods. Plus it s all at an affordable price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love the food, my favorite is Vindaloo chicken. Will be going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Dianas has been part of Guelph for longer than I can remember. Over the years the food has been consistently great. High quality food, great atmosphere at reasonable prices.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Please add it to the menu that the naans are heated from frozen and you dont knead the dough and make them. Thank you Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great dinner at Diana s a few weeks back for my husband s birthday! Food was delish, service was very friendly and prompt, atmosphere very nice as always. When the server heard it was Lou s birthday, he brought out a beautiful (and big!) piece of chocolate cake that was very much enjoyed. All around great place for a very reasonably price dinner - 5 stars definitely

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, and celiac-aware. The Korma is my fave. Dietary restrictions: Very knowledgeable about celiac disease. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ve been to Diana s for lunch a number of times over the years but completely forgot they do brunch and breakfast and hadn t been for that for probably 20 years. I m so disappointed that I forgot! We went today and the breakfast was absolutely phenomenal. I had the Benny Poutine and my friend enjoyed the Chappati Eggs. The hashbrowns in the poutine were AH-mazing. I usually like mine super crispy, but these has just a bit of crisp on the outside and then completely melted in your mouth. The eggs were perfectly poached, the hollandaise was buttery and lemony and the scallions were a perfect touch. The service was kind, friendly and attentive and everything was super clean. There are a lot of great brunch places downtown, but I think this one gets missed because it s slightly outside the core. Take the extra 90 seconds and walk down to check these guys out! (But not everyone all at once - I still want to be able to get a table).

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a lovely experience. The food and atmosphere are superb. Great prices for such quality food. The staff are so warm and friendly. Great for date night or with the kids. Kid-friendliness: Great menu for kids that may not like a whole lot of flavour. And great portions for taking home !

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Indian food was very mediocre. The pekora were overcooked, and I sent them back. The replacement was the same. The waitress told me that thats the way the cook prepares them. The waitress was good, that being said it didnt make up for the forgettable meal. I would not return.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is my go-to restaurant for birthdays. Love their coconut chicken! House salad is delicious. Portions are very generous. Service is great

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Ordered the family combo tonight , everything was delicious with great and friendly service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food. Beautiful ambiance

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always excellent service & delicious food. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place is wonderful. The staff is very dedicated. Service for a group of 28 was fantastic. The food is very tasty and has a generous portion. Nice, friendly atmosphere. Great place for groups.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not a good experience. Very disappointed. Recently celebrated a 70th birthday party here. Came for the great food everyone raves about. To our dismay, the food was extremely bland, no spices or aromatic flavors to mention. It had none. Food seemed to be warmed straight out of a can and onto the plate. Ordered 3 different types of Indian flavor. All tasted exactly the same. No care given at all. Definitely much nicer Indian cuisine in Guelph. Service was so so. Our waitress wasnt around much to top up drinks or inquire about our experience. Hundreds of dollars wasted here. Never again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Breakfast was yummy as always

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Three stars is more than sufficient because the taste is ok ok and they have put a lots of oil in curries

★★★
December 22, 2022

This place has good tasting food. But the food portions are less than expected. And for this reason we say thanks but we will not be returning.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

One of my downtown favourite restaurants. Terry-Lynn is particularly good and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food, service and atmosphere were great! Definitely my go to for Indian in Guelph going forward.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had the beef mishkaki with potatoes for take-out. The food was excellent, great flavours.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always friendly staff, delicious food and service is exceptional. I love sharing my addiction of Ghandis Revenge and the Veggie platter when Im buying dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It was my first time here and I absolutely loved it. The food was good and the right quantity as well. They have great options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians as well. I had the butter chicken rice, it came with a side of Naan but Im unfortunately not a big fan of all things bread. The paintings, the arrangement of the restaurant and our server made it a good experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My wife and I went out to Diana s tonight to celebrate our monthaversary. It s the celebration of the first day we went out to dinner at this restaurant years ago. We also had our wedding reception at this restaurant it was wonderful. Tonight was not a surprise when we had fabulous food and a great atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I absolutely love this place! The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is great and the staff is always so friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious

December 22, 2022

Terrible food I ever had.the food was tasteless, the level of salt in both the curries including the Dal(lentils) was negligible. Don t go there if you really want to eat Indian food.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Extremely over priced with insanely small portions. I spent $28 dollars on dinner take out for this small butter chicken that only came with 2 sides of 2 small pieces of naan that were already cut into quarters It wouldn t have been bad if the butter chicken was super tasty or the best butter chicken I ve ever had, but it was subpar. Chicken was very dry and rubbery. The sauce wasn t very flavourful. Overpriced, small portion, not tasty. Disappointed. There are many other much tastier Indian restaurants in Guelph than this - better prices for what you ll get too.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Somethings changed. Food was bland, which was not the case before.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Diana s is a downtown staple and one of my faves growing up , since highschool! Delicious curries, favourite samosas and pakoras with tamarind, salads, souvlaki and best salmon Benny in town. We try to stop in every time we are back in town, visiting from BC.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

So back in 2019 I wrote a star review for this same issue. I felt bad, took the review down and just have not returned.. until today. I ordered a Dahl soup. This restaurant used to make an amazing Dahl soup. It used to be homemade and made with love and perfect. This soup was a joke. It was simply gross. Like really gross. A thousand times worse than 2019. Firstly the only flavor I can taste is burnt toast. Yes burnt toast. Clearly potato starch was added or tapioca to thicken the garbage scrapings they have been reheating. My spoon literally could barely penetrate it, Im curious what the texture will be like when the rest cools down.. probably more disgusting. Are you new owners running this place that are just cheap skates that cant serve food with love? Or are you the same owners that just dont care anymore? Last time you told me to call you and let you know how you can make things right. All I can say is just stop serving garbage Dahl soup. Let me know here how you can make things right.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Planned a 75th birthday celebration at Diana Downtown for 29 people. Excellent service and great food. A huge thanks to Sanna and the staff for helping make it such a special and memorable event.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Diana Downtown was gracious enough to host our large group for the appetizer portion of a progressive dinner. Things had to be timed just so, and they knocked it out of the park. The Wyndham Room looked beautiful, and the table was set and ready for us. The Diana appy was the perfect combo for a taste of some of their specialties. We can be demanding with our schedule but we were fed in plenty of time to carry out the tour perfectly. Everyone really loved the Nirvana beverage too. We were treated beautifully by all. Much appreciated, DD, we ll be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I have been dining at Diana Downtown for years. They have the best, delicious dishes, spectacular service and great atmosphere! Excellent! Recommend it to everyone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wonderful night, great food! We will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing evening great food great service. We enjoyed the music and ambiance. Thank you so much see you again soon. Ter and Jo

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Tables need tablecloths and fruit flies were annoying. Server was awesome and food was delicious (accept salad) and large portions were appreciated.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food and a lot of it. More than I could eat actually, but it was very tasty. The service was very good; the wait staff was very attentive and accommodating. As an added bonus, a band (The Joe Lucchetta Trio) provided great music during the evening. Im not sure if music is always on tap but it should be.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and server

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Dianas did a wonderful job accommodating our group of 45 incoming exchange students! The menu options were delicious and everyone enjoyed their time there! Dianas has a fantastic location downtown and the restaurant itself is a great place for a large group dinner! The staff were very accommodating and easy to work with - they had everything ready for us when we arrived! Looking forward to bringing our group of students back here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best breakfast in town for sure, great portion sizes and friendly staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My new favourite breakfast spot in town! Great prices and great food. (I pretty much never leave reviews but this was too good not to share).

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Enjoyed my dinner with friends last night at Diana restaurant. Tried their Mogo (starter) and Gandhi s revenge! It was delicious! Dinner serving was quite large portion. Good value for my money! Service was great too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lovely restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and great service! Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is excellent. Never had a poor food experience yet.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Owners and Staff members are very understanding and nice people highly recommend A++++++

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Well, I have heard about its breakfast menu so decided to go in the morning... They have some special dishes as dish of the day but unfortunately on that day, we couldnt find a good dish on that list... Had ordered paneer tikka masala with naan and mango lassi... Gravy was okay and mango lassi was worst as it didnt taste like mango plus its not even good for throat... Ambience was dark as they have red wall paint but lights are not according to it so it looks dark... Overall experience just go once and try...

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I went here many years ago and got the butter chicken and loved it , this time it was not that great, the quality of meat was horrible and the sauce tasted like tomato soup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Omgosh! Came back for breakfast at Diana and wow! Their chai tea is family recipe and eggs Benedict fantastic! Hollandaise sauce tasty and not too much eggs cooked perfectly potatoes tasty and not greasy! Prices really fair and warm friendly staff. Will definitely be back and bring friends. Saturday and Sunday open 9am.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I never normally leave reviews but this food was so good that it s truly needed. i started off the night with an order of samosas, and let me tell you.. they were the best samosas i ve ever had. i then tried the meat curry with rice & naan and it was absolutely delightful! however i didn t like how there were bones in my curry. the price was pretty good for the area and portion. the customer service was splendid and the servers were super nice, one of the girls complimented my hair. not to mention the atmosphere is beautiful and the art on the walls really set the mood. everything overall was amazing ! thank you for the food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best Indian food I ve ever had honestly. Their Thali is such a good deal and you get a little taste of everything Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing service and delicious food. We didn t have much time to eat before a show and they had us fed, happy and out of there in record time. If I could eat Diana s daal and/or butter chicken every day, I would!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Ordered pick-up holiday lunch for our department. Everything was not only top quality and mouth watering, what needed to stay crunchy was crunchy etc. Attention to detail and extras is rare these days, but they have it. All staff are interested in building a familiar welcoming vibe. It all comes down to being a community. Why wouldnt you choose to eat here?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great experience. I love the vibe and there was live music for dinner. We ordered the Diana taster plate including one pakora, one avocado spring roll and one veggie samosa to start and the pakora and samosa were delicious. The Avocado spring roll wasnt really my jam but was good. For dinner we had chicken vindaloo and chicken tikka masala with rice and Naan and the portions were generous, very flavourful and very satisfying. Enough to take some home with us. The staff and owner were very nice as well. This is my second time and probably my partners 20th time coming here and we will continue to come back. Dietary restrictions: It was clear to me which items had dairy in them, so ordering around dairy restrictions was easy. As far as gluten free they have many items hat are gluten free. Pretty well, if you order any curry dish without the Naan, it would be gluten free.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

One of the best Indian restaurants Ive been first time there.They have good vegetarian option. The service were perfect and attendive. Wow! It was a lovely experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Diana s location is great, right in the heart of Guelph. They recently hosted our 90th birthday event for a party of ~30 people. They assured everything was set up ahead of time and accommodated our requests perfectly! The staff was very engaged from the moment we walked in. We were able to reserve the semi-private room, which was great considering we had such a large group. The Christmas decor made the room feel festive and warm and every table looked elegant. The starters were a tasty mix of finger foods and the main was delicious. We had a variety of samosas and spring rolls. This was followed by Butter Chicken and a Vegetable Curry with rice, salad and naan. Everything we ate was fresh, delicious, and in abundance. They also allowed us to bring in our own birthday cake for this very special occasion. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is delicious and the atmosphere they created was perfect for our party. Wheelchair accessibility: Accessibility was important due to our event being a 90th birthday party. We were able to get around with a walker without issues and the accesible bathroom located right beside the room was perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious food at reasonable prices. Very pleasant atmosphere and great service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Diana Downtown is an awesome restaurant in downtown Guelph! Incredible food! Their dishes have wonderful flavours and their dining area is very spacious yet has a cozy feel to it. On top of all of that, the staff are also very friendly (especially Sanna!). I would highly recommend this restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food here is life changing. We came for a birthday and it was so good we came back a week later for a birthday. The waitress (who I believe was the owner daughter) was so kind and helpful. I look forward to coming back once lockdown had ended. Amazing staff and amazing food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food was delicious and the waitress was kind. Atmosphere is comfortable, I will be coming back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Awesome dinner tonight!! Price was awesome and the only couple seated for dinner..they have some great nightly specials and we will definitely be back very soon!

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was awful. I read reviews and saw the rating before going but seriously, the entire food was tasteless. The customer service was nice, so they received a tip just for that. Wont go back again. I cant reply to the comment below. So i had to edit my comment. First of all the server cant reply as an owner. Lol. Secondly, the quantity of the food was way too less and i do remember leaving half of the stuff on the plate. Not mentioning that the food tasted awful right on your face was to show a little respect and enthusiasm. I am sure you didnt wanted to deal with that. Lol. Next time, you wanna face rudeness ? Let the customers know and they wouldnt mind saying that right on your face. Also, with the reply i got, i wouldnt even bother recommending this place to someone else.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Diana Downtown is one of our favourite restaurants in Downtown Guelph for family and business dining. For breakfast, lunch or dinner, their food is always excellent, whether selecting from the daily curries or a special meal from their extensive menu - lots of choices available. Staff are always welcoming, friendly and accommodating for any special requests, such as spices or substitutions. Some patrons enjoy street view tables, while others prefer a quiet seat nearby. Be sure to check out their latest display of local artwork while you are there.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great place to try everything on the menu. Food is always fanatic along with the service:)

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent service, amazing food. My go to butter chicken, rice & garlic nann. Once I get the thought in my mind, I can t let a day go by without ordering it! Loved being able to enjoy my meals inside, or on their patio too! (Sunday morning breakfast never let me down!) Get out and support your local small business #Dianadowntown

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Along side having the best samosas, butter chicken and souvlaki around - they always have a huge selection of vegan & gluten free options. They really have something for everyone to enjoy - even someone who isnt a fan of east Indian cuisine, nothing disappoints. Cant wait to get back to dine in so I can see all the lovely servers and smiling chefs again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This is a really pleasant dining experience. The food is served in a timely manner by friendly staff who look out for, and remember from visit to visit...the details of your order. Most importantly the dishes are well spiced and absolutely delicious. One of my favourite downtown Guelph haunts. I keep coming back for more.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Diana s is one of my very favourite restaurants in Guelph. My family and I have celebrated many special occasions in the restaurant. During Covid, we have ordered food for take-out many times. Yesterday we had their special Mother s Day meal. It came with 4 main dishes as well as side dishes. Everything was delicious, as usual...and we have enough left overs for supper tonight!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Consistently excellent food and friendly staff. One of our favourite places to eat. Prices are reasonable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Diana Downtown is easily one of my best indoor dining experiences ever. It was the best date Ive been on so far. The ambience, the staff, the food, everything came together to truly enhance the dining experience. 10 out of 10, will definitely be back once indoor dining is allowed again

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Upon reading all the magnificent reviews, our love of Indian cuisine and an effort to support our local small business, we decided to order take-out. We spent $89, and were surprised at the small brown bag of food delivered. We ordered chicken Tikka masala and coriander chicken with sides, pakoras, fries and onion rings. Portion sizes were tiny! We did not receive the pakoras at all or the correct sides. The entrees had no flavor. We couldnt believe it. We are 2 adults and 4 yr old, we had to supplement our own food. Really disappointing experience. Not worth the money we spent at all.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Average taste. Very small portion size for the cost. Would not recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food!! Downtown Guelph

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We have been enjoying the incredible food at Diana Downtown for years. Never once have we had a bad experience dining in or when getting take out. The customer service you receive is top notch and the food never disappoints! Truly our favourite butter chicken - we highly recommend them to everyone we know! We just had it a few days ago and we are already having cravings and wanting more! Thank you to the whole team for being amazing humans!

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

1 star because the food was available on time. But rest everything was bad experience waste of money Based on the reviews I preferred this restaurant and ordered a Thali in the description of Curry, the menu mentioned of customers choice but while ordering via app, no confirmation call was received neither during the visit to restaurants. Upon arriving at restaurant the food was packed to take away. So disappointing additionally, the food was tasteless, the level of salt in both the curries including the Dal(lentils) was negligible. I felt might be restaurant chef is consious for taste of salt but while eating the lentil the spice level was extremely hot . Very bad experience. Even I wrote in the order instruction its my first order despite that no attention to customer. Seems there are working on old reviews but with New staff... Bad experience I will never buy from here waste of money and time. Additionally, they dont have good quality of rice, no basmati rice.

December 22, 2021

I was skeptical to try this place out because of its reviews and was worried about thire high prices and small portions. When I picked up my food its was substantially more expensive then I thought it was going to be plus the proportions where shockingly small. For a 30 dollar meal youd think theyd give you more then just one soggy piece of nan bread, wouldnt recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing food! This restaurant has the best Indian food in Guelph! The customer service is great and everyone working is very friendly! Good prices and deals! Will definitely visit again for butter chicken!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We normally eat at Diana Downtown whenever we are in Guelph. We have never been disappointed. Food has always been on time and staff has been friendly and courteous. Keep up the good work.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The place is beautiful and staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. highly recommend this restaurant. 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing restaurant. Love the meat thali

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I have loved Diana Downtown for years and they continue to be great. Loved my thali and ate the whole thing in one sitting for the first time ever. Glad this local spot is still around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I always love Dianas and its my go to for luncheons. I was here for the first time since dining opened up and the service was wonderful and attentive, the food was delicious as always and the portion sizes are huge! I can never eat my full lunch and bring half home for dinner. I could honestly eat here everyday!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

3rd Sunday in a row, Staff are great food is excellent and priced very well. Our new go to spot for breakfast,...better then all the other Breakfast establishments downtown hands down..trust me try it you wont be disappointed ...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great curries and butter chicken. Brunch is fantastic as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ive grown up in Guelph and Dianas is one of our best secrets. Their food is so good, tasty and affordable, it keeps us Guelphites going. <3

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

My sister ate off the Indian menu and enjoyed her meal and I had a vegetarian burger and it was delicious. Service was prompt and polite, despite the adverse conditions of serving outside in their temporary patio.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The Food looked amazing and tasted wonderful! Staff were so sweet to us! I would love to go there again! 100% recommended!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food,. , reasonable price. If you never been there,try thethaly entree.

★★
December 22, 2021

As per the ratings here, I thought of trying to order food in this restaurant. Unfortunately, I have encountered many problems. First of all, all the curries that I had ordered were extremely bland and were not spicy at all as most Indian dishes should be. However, I also found out there were only 3 pieces of Scallops in the curry. Anyway, the packaging was neat and the food was warm. I might not be able to dine here, if these issues continue to exist. Thanks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food is amazing and very nice servers!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food is definitely worth it, amazing restaurant !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great place full of great people providing great service. Best place to have Indian food. Especially the thalis.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great Currys and great prices

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very kind hearted staff. Had a pleasant experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excelente food and service. The staff is friendly and polite. Best chicken lemon that I have ever tried.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Awesome flavorful food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

One of the best Indian Food Menu in Guelph :) Food was quite good and tasty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Delicious food and pleasant atmosphere! Their patio is a nice summer addition. As pictured, the portions are very generous. Would go back to try more curry dishes!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Really enjoyed the food here. Choosing a type of curry, protein and sides is a unique approach I wasnt sure of but turned out great. Their house salad is an excellent surprise, and the service was wonderful. Would go again.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazingly chill decor. The menu is kind of an Indian/African/Western mashup. So theres lots of choices for different pallets.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wow. This place is amazing. Weve actually only ordered take out, which, at other places, usually isnt as good as dining in, but their food still blows me away. The Korma is fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing as always! They make the very best hollandaise! Highly recommend the Benny pouting. Wait staff is always great too! One of my favourite restaurants in Guelph.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I really hate to give bad reviews but people need to know that this is the worst tikka masala I have ever had. It tastes like tomato soup with freaking broccoli in it. I wont go be going back. The staff is very nice but their food is not, unfortunately

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The best restaurant in Guelph. Delicious food, amazing staff, and fantastic atmosphere. We have been coming here for years, our favourite is the Sunday brunch. Best eggs Benedict, and make sure to have the mixed green salad with house dressing, and homemade chai tea. The burgers are amazing, especially the lamb burger, with onion rings. The curries are all good as well. Hard to decide as everything on the menu is homemade and delicious. We were a little nervous now that the patio is closed but the entire staff is following all COVID protocols and we felt very safe. 100% recommend !!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food and EXCELLENT service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We have been coming here for over 25 years and the food here is always wonderful and its a nice quiet atmosphere with excellent service Plus you have either Western food or delicious East Indian dishes. We love the staff as well, always so receptive and engaged. Dianas is a place to go when you want great consistent quality, good food and a calm place to chat and enjoy life! We love this place so much that we have come here for 8 weeks straight, every Wednesday, before music lessons!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ghandis Revenge! Much recommended. The table by the window was beautiful.

★★★
December 22, 2021

Ive been to Diana loads of times, it was one of my favorite joints downtown at one point. But I dont know, maybe Ive been spoiled by other Indian restaurants but we just got the veggie thali for the first time in a while and it was deeply underwhelming. Looked like curry, tasted like... not much. At least the naan was really good, but I wish wed just ordered Kirtada again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wife and I decided to try Diana for breakfast and we werent disappointed. Great service, good food, charming decor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing place. Great food visually stunning.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Our team had our Christmas dinner at Dianas. The service and food was exemplary, as always.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, my organization has been using Dianas to cater working lunches, always to great success. Dianas has become a staple and is always requested for their delicious food, and generous portions. They offer something for everyone, and have been incredibly flexible and responsive to accommodate dietary restrictions. Its best to order directly from their website since they have more options there, and is a better way to support a local business instead of using large, 3rd party delivery site. Whenever Ive misplaced a receipt, they kindly and immediately send a digital copy, and I cannot stress how amazing their customer service is.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Love this place. Great food and great staff. Just recently discovered lunch which was also top notch.

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Went here last week and it was so disappointing. There were only 2 tables including us but the food took 40+ minutes to arrive, the naan was clearly storebought and heated up, there were all of 3 chunks of paneer in my palak paneer, my request to make my meal spicy was ignored, server forgot to bring napkins and then when she finally came back to check on us asked me why I didnt just flag her down to tell her my food wasnt spicy when she was nowhere to be seen. When the bill came we wouldve been charged an extra $9 for a cocktail we didnt order if I hadnt noticed it. Overall, way more expensive for such poor quality food and service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I just came back from eating at Diana Downtown and as always I did not leave disappointed. The Chicken Tikka was incredible and full of flavour and it paired wonderfully with my katchumber salad. Diana Downtown is hands down the home of the highest quality indian food in Guelph, I always leave satisfied and looking forward to my next visit. Not to mention the service is quick and incredible, I had difficulty deciding between an order of vegetable samosas or avocado spring rolls so the lovely waitress told me not worry shed ask the kitchen to make a half a serving of both so I didnt have to decide between the two. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Diana Downtown has been mine and my familys go to restaurant to order food from for any birthday or special occasion. The food always comes warm and has never let us down. We always get their butter chicken but have tried a few other meals as well and have not been let down ! We love their food and whenever we eat in the staff is very nice !

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

They have amazing food

★★★
December 22, 2020

We just ate here and to just summarize: Ambiance and atmosphere is great! When it comes to food, we got the Thali special for $12.99 and chicken samosas for appetizers(2for$5).Service was good, our servers name was Jeff and he was very helpful in the selections. When it comes to their food, as an Indian and Punjabi, the flavours are bland, naans are not fresh(store bought and not out of a Tandoor),they missed the mark for authentic Indian flavours. The food is fresh but westernized. Aloo Gobi was just a mash, more of a stew and not a classic sabji/curry. Beef Kofta was fresh but definitely lacked the flavours. Atmosphere 9/10 Service 9/10 Food 3/10

December 22, 2020

I ordered a butter chicken with rice and nan bread . It was he cinciy(small) little serving. I cant believe I gave the server the extra change I have never spent that much to get such a small amount. Never get Indian food there again.