AMBER in Montreal

266 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1E6, Canada

★★★★☆
(956 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant Restaurant

About

cuisine pakistanaise et indienne Apportez votre vin ( bring your own wine )

Website
restaurantamber.ca
Address
266 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1E6, Canada
Plus Code
GCCC+69 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
5–10 PM
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday
12–10 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid street parking

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Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
956 reviews

Most Mentioned

wine (49) presentation of the food (38) pakistani food (21) garlic naan (20) lamb (12) entrees (9) BYOB (8) kindness (7) chilli paneer (7) habits (5)
5 stars
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★★
September 22, 2024

This is the most white people Indian food I've ever had. I'm talking 'Midwestern retired boomer with a house on Florida' white. Absolutely no flavour, no complexity, no spice. Hospital food. The presentation is good, but the pictures for the lunch menu lie to you as they show the main dish being the larger plate, while on delivery it's on the smaller side, way smaller than the rice. So, it's basically a side dish. I'm not complaining about the spiciness levels, I understand why it would be mid being in Canada, I prefer mid personally too. But, Indian food is not about the hotness, but the complex flavours, mixing and elevating each other in the curry. There was none of that. It was like a tomato soup but even that is acidic. I could not taste any of the spices, where was the cardamom, where was the turmeric? I tried two curries, couldn't tell them apart. No depth at all. I feel like getting a COVID test after eating there, just in case it's me. The vegetable side dishes were overall better than the main dish. The naan was fine, but a bit undercooked. Never coming back.

★★★★★
September 16, 2024

The beautifully decorated Indo-Pakistani, BYOW, restaurant is located in the heart of the Plateau, on Rachel. First, the decor is stunning, the choice of colors, the bar, the wall art...everything is well thought out. We were greeted by the lovely owner who served us a feast. They do not serve alcohol but their non-alcoholic drinks will make you forget alcohol! We got the Mango Virgin Mojito, which was absolutely AMAZING, and the Iced Caramel Chaï Latte, which was perfect! We highly recommend their drinks! We also got to try their famous lunch thali (they have veg or non-veg) which is served only from Wednesday to Sunday (11:30 - 16:00). The thali is so complete, with an appetizer, your choice of main curry, 2 veggie curries, rice, naan, and a dessert. Then we got a few dishes; - Paneer Tikka - Chicken Kebab Masala (MY FAVE!) - Haleem Beef - Chicken Vindaloo We finished the meal with a Cardamom Crème Brûlée and an Almond Kulfi. We highly recommend trying out this place! The food is exquisite!

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

Great Indian restaurant with big portions. They have bring your own wine concept, it's a great restaurant for celebrations as well. Ask a smiley waitress for suggestions of the food. :)

★★★★★
September 4, 2024

This is one of the best in town. I loved all the dishes. The Owner Hafsa is so kind and helpful. All the staff were great and i will definitely visit this place again. The ambience is very fancy and beautiful. Highly recommend this place.. must try :Kulfi , Brownie , veg korma, paneer pakoda, Biryani, garlic Naan, mango majito, mango Lassi, Gobi 65

★★★★★
August 18, 2024

Everything here deserves 5 stars—food, service, and ambiance! The food was incredibly fresh, with impeccable taste, and the presentation was flawless. The servers were some of the kindest and most attentive I’ve ever encountered. The atmosphere is cozy yet intriguing, with a thoughtful interior design that adds to the overall experience. This has quickly become one of my favorite Pakistani/Indian restaurants in Montreal. I’ll definitely be returning!

★★★★
August 2, 2024

Amber exceeded our expectations with its beautiful ambiance, excellent food, and top-notch service. The restaurant’s decor is stunning, creating a lovely atmosphere for a meal. We tried the biriyani, which was very tasty, and the paneer pakoda, which was decent. They also didn't have the dessert I wanted, and to our surprise, they offered us a complimentary dessert as well. The desserts can never go wrong. The service was smooth and attentive, enhancing our dining experience. Although the prices are on the higher end, the quality of the food justifies the cost. Overall, Amber is definitely worth a visit for a delightful and satisfying meal.

★★★
July 15, 2024

It's a very cute place, especially during summer if you get to sit at the open window. I've been to this place twice and the food tasted differently between lunch and dinner. Beef, lamb dishes seemed to miss spice both times. Paneer in the spinach souse was delicious. Service during lunch was low level. Even though I was the only person it took me 15 minutes to get the waitress to get me a bill. Service during the evening was much nicer. A different lady (I think Francesca) was extremely helpful in describing dishes and her availability in the room.

★★★★
April 24, 2024

This is one of my go to restaurants for Pakistani dishes. Each dishes are very well seasoned and so delicious. We usually order 4 to 6 plates that we can share. Service is always good and kind. Prices are very reasonable as well as the portions. It is best to reserve in advance on weekends. Can’t wait to go back again.

★★★
December 21, 2024

La nourriture était excellente et le service bien correct aussi! À la fin du souper on nous a avertis que le pourboire pour les groupes de 6 personnes était déjà inclus dans la facture, donc aucun problème je comprend la politique. Cependant, le pourboire inclus était de 20% Je comprend d inclure 15% ou 18% mais 20% est selon moi un peu élevé.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

REALLY VERY GOOD

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Halal food, great service, Friendly behavior Best food Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Generous portions and good quality dish. A great bring your own wine.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Impeccable service with the staff last night. We were also generously well served, always with a smile. THANKS !

December 8, 2024

bbq platter was uncooked the beef was uncooked you could not even chew it.

★★★
December 8, 2024

We came to dine in this restaurant on the occasion of a friends departure, honestly the dishes were good however the waitress who took care of us was extremely unpleasant and almost put pressure on us to leave the restaurant. restaurant on time while there were still people on other tables. She spent her evening reminding us of the closing time, even at the start of the meal. I do not recommend this restaurant for a meeting with friends but rather for a dinner as a couple.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Great place/location. Food was absolutely delicious. From the Naan bread to chicken tiki masala, samosa to saag paneer. Portions were perfect and enough for us to share (2 people) and it was very affordable. It s also a byow. Service and ambiance was amazing. Can t wait to go back!

★★★
December 1, 2024

I ve been going to Amber for the past years and have always loved the food and atmosphere. It s been one of my favourite spots because of its consistent quality, and I ve also appreciated that it s BYOW . Unfortunately, my visit last night was very disappointing. The food didn t live up to its usual standards, especially the chicken it was dry, poorly cleaned, and had small bones throughout. It felt rushed and lacked the care I ve come to expect from this place. I really hope this was just an off night cause it has always been a reliable favourite of mine

★★
November 24, 2024

Unfortunately, as soon as we arrived we were told that we would have to vacate the table 2 hours later. I pointed out that this was not indicated on the reservation site, but that didnt change anything. Unfortunately, we didnt plan to be in a hurry, which put a big damper on our evening. Otherwise everything is ok for the rest.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Great atmosphere, perfect service from the waitress Mila, very nice, very warm. The kitchen even better. Nothing to say, it was perfect. I highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

We live in St-Anicet, 1:40 from the restaurant and when we want to eat good Indian cuisine, we dont mind making the trip at all. Always succulent thank you Marco Caza

★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Nice Indian restaurant on the plateau, the cuisine was not very authentic but the dishes were very good. Thanks to Mila for the excellent service

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Perfect ! Parking: Anticipate the time to park

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Delicious, beautiful restaurant, fast, good service, affordable price, I recommend.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The service was perfect. The two waitresses (Milla and Emma) were very efficient and smiling. The food lacked a little taste and above all there was no heating. Otherwise, we had a great time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Nice experience

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

It was our first visit here. We were a group of 4. We all really enjoyed the experience, food, presentation, service and the ambiance- Byow is a plus. Excellent Air quality as compare to other restaurants with similar menu.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great place to chill with friends and have your own wine. Food was good but not authentic Indian or Pakistani. But must try once. Server where nice and friendly.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great ambiance and very nice service. The wait on the food was kinda long and what we got in the end was quite sub par. It was all lukewarm and not particularly well spiced (that is to say that we were expecting more punch)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I tried the butter chicken and it was truly amazing. The place is very nice and allows you to bring your own wine

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Super! Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent service

★★★
November 22, 2024

The food is good enough but not spicy at all. And the hot sauces are Indonesian/Thai. Was tasty and you can byow, but it didn t taste very authentic.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Its a nice place with ambience and good service. The food however lacked spices and rich flavors. I was surprised given the rave reviews. We tried various appetizers and dishes with lamb, beef, paneer in different sauces. I do love Indian food and have been to great Indian places so maybe my expectations are unfair.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Randomly searched for the place and it looked really yummy. To add on to everything, the atmosphere and servers were great. Our waitress Florence was so funny, lovely and super attentive. The way she handled tables and helped with our recommended dishes was fantastic. The food was sooo tasty and combined perfectly. Thanks for the amazing food and night AMBER & Florence

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Paul was our waiter and he was respective and friendly

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

UPDATE: It has been many years and many more visits to Amber since I wrote my original review (below)... And still I feel compelled to add that Amber is more than a spectacular Indian/Pakistani restaurant. It is more than its fantastic food. Amber is... well... a (and yes, I know how silly this sounds... *smile*) a happiness experience! The staff, the decor, the insanely perfect food... Again we left the restaurant so content and... happy! ORIGINAL: We tried to walk by this restaurant on our way home last week, but the food, the spicey smells, forced me back to the open window. We made a reservation for last Saturday night and... wow... Perfection. There are a lot of Indian restaurants in this area, but the quality and flavours and... everything here excelled. The one other bonus? The staff. They too were the best! Thanks to you Amber for a really great evening! See you again soon! *************************************** Seven months later, and... OMG!!! We have been traveling, and... We finally went again!! For the umpteenth time!! *smile* This time? Still amazing! I was a volunteer in Himachal Pradesh, and had the amazingly good fortune to (literally) live on Auntijis incredible cooking. So, needless to say, I am incredibly spoiled... But Amber? It absolutely blew me away again... AGAIN! This is fabulous Indian cuisine. Seriously fabulous. The ONLY thing to come close to rivaling the food is the service. The staff are so wonder-full... Ive been so fortunate as to have travelled in India a few times, and still... Amber is a how do I stop myself from going there again? restaurant. Seriously check it out. You will not be sorry! *smile*

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very nice place, excellent food, impeccable service. We will return.

★★
October 22, 2024

A bit disappointed by the food and service here. We were looking for an Indian bring your own wine with good atmosphere for our anniversary. When we made a reservation and said it was our anniversary, they sounded excited to plan something for us. Unfortunately when we got there, there was nothing special done and the food was very average. Many of the dishes lacked flavour and we could have had a much tastier and cheaper meal elsewhere. The Chana masala was not good. We had to chase after our server to get water and then our bill (based on other reviews, I can only assume this is not normal for them and that it could have been their way of giving us our own space on our anniversary). We had fun because we were together but we won t be going back.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Went last friday with my girlfriend, the lamb korma that the waitress recommended was great! waitress created a very hospitable atmosphere and answered all our questions very clearly. love this place!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Wonderful food, service and ambiance!

★★★
October 22, 2024

We were 3 and due to a large group next to us, it was loud and not as pleasant as previous times and food was not as good as usual. We were also rushed out. She did not offer dessert or coffee.

October 22, 2024

Bland dishes, slow service, and no responsiveness. We received a mixed grill dish with tough, raw meat, with no gesture or replacement offered. Butter chicken was bland Very disappointing for the price

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Food is fantastic and so worth the drive from the West Island

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Found this cozy restaurant perfect, although from my location it is far but worht the drive. We tried an array of veg and non-veg entrees and main course and loved them all. the naan breads were hot and fresh and portions were very good.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent food and very fast service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious, generous portions! The service was very fast, and everything was perfect!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Its so good!!! The waitress was amazing also thanks to her for the excellent experience! xxxx

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Lots of options Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Always on top! A chic and warm restaurant, attentive staff the prices and portions are very affordable! Thank you Amber for giving us wonderful experiences!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant bring your own wine. The food is delicious and the dishes are hearty, full of vegetarian and even vegan options. The service was impeccable. Really a great evening to do again!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Food very very good.. And the waters behaviour so good. Service very fast ... Thanku so much Amber I was coming there with by girlfriend.. We both full enjoy their.. Very soon I am coming there.... Again thanks

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Food was great, although the butter chicken was only ok. Service was terrific. Unfortunately, there was a table of 8 people who had brought a lot of wine making an unbelievable racket, we had to eat quickly and leave because we literally werent able to hear each other speak. Still giving a 4 for atmosphere because it would have been very nice without that table of selfish morons. The wait staff was professional and apologetic for the noise, and the beef curry, bhaji, and traditional naan were amazing. Recommended unless theres a loud group near you.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Came here for a bachelor. Food came really fast, food was impeccable. Would definetely reccomend if you re in the neighbourhood.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Thanks for the table of five next to us, it was really nice

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very good

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Thanks a lot to our waitress and the vibes was really good, thanks to the table of 5 that was really fun

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant, the food is amazing. Affordable price.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Totally satisfied with this place. Enjoyed the food, the service was excellent and all in a very nice space.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Fresh, tasty, good portion and excellent service

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very good dishes, tasty and in good quantity. Fair prices for the quality. Pleasant service. The only negative point is that the room is very very noisy.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Never disappointed, it s my go-to Indian in Montreal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Lovely staff !! The food is very good for the price as well. We had the Butter Chicken and the Lamb Curry. The unlimited rice and bring your own wine are great added bonuses. Well come back !

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Such an incredible place, great food, ambiance and excellent service!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I went here a couple nights ago with my girlfriend, and we loved this place! The food was delicious & the ambiance was phenomenal. Our server was very kind as well. This spot is now one of our favorites. Definitely recommend!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The butter chicken lamb vindaloo was mouth watering. amazing staff as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I dont have the words to say how much I LOVE this restaurant! For 2 years, Amber has become my comfort food restaurant par excellence; I cant even say how many times Ive ordered food from them. Always the same combo and never disappointed: chicken tikka, dahl soup, cheese nan. Thank you for existing P.S: I dream of having a loyalty card and obviously one day I would go there to test the experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Loved my experience. The restaurant is very nice and clean. The decor is top notch and the staff is very friendly. The prices are also very, very reasonable. I will go back with more people.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

perfect in every way copious inexpensive fast and delicious service

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We just had lunch at Amber, and it was such a lovely experience that I had to share. From the moment we stepped inside, we were welcomed by a cozy, inviting atmosphere. But what really made our day special was the incredible service we received from our server Afsa. Also, portioning for their food is really good.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent food....definitely one of the best service we have experienced for a long time! And the owners personal touch made all the difference. Loved the food and the service Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent food with the best service . The staff was very friendly....food preparation was excellent. And the owners personal touch made al the difference. Loved our family dinner at amber

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We went to Amber, the ambience / wall art are so pleasing, The food was yum highly recommended it!! The morrocon lady ( owner) plus the lady who took our order were so warm and such a delight to interact with, there was attention to detail that comes only when the team is really good. Vegetarian options: Dal makhnani was superrrr

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We love this restaurant. We return there regularly because the prices are affordable for the quality of the meals offered. Plus, its bring your own wine and the service is always impeccable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

One of the best Indo-Pasquistanais in Montreal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent food!!!! This place was a great surprise!!! We asked for recommendations since we are not so familiar with this kind of food but everything was really good!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The place is exquisite. Food atmosphere and service, everything was great..The taste was definitely good but the way they presented made it more tempting plus the service and friendly behavior of the owner Madam Hafza made me a fan of hers. We really enjoyed the visit and wish her all the best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Would come again. Great veggie options. Loves the sesame naan

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The best Pakistani and Indian cuisine in Montreal!! The service is impeccable and the prices are really affordable!!!

September 22, 2024

For me, the food lacked flavor; the nan, to my taste, had no taste. We ordered lamb, chicken and the starter was eggplant salad . If I go back to eat Indian cuisine, I would go to Cote de Naige. Regarding the service, I understand that the waitresses might have been busy, but they were very inattentive and went out to smoke or rest outside, leaving only one person to take care of the service with the whole restaurant full We still had plates and dishes on the table etc. Maybe I was unlucky.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Yesterday I discovered Amber restaurant and was impressed by the quality. The service was remarkable and the dishes tasty, especially the grilled meats: a mixture of chicken, lamb and beef. The atmosphere was very pleasant. I cant wait to come back!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Lovely Food. I had the non-vegetarian thali, and I must say it was one of the best thalis I ve eaten. Very delicious, and the service was excellent. The lady who served me helped me choose the choice of my curry and also helped me replace one of the curry s with another, because of which I relished both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian spread. A must try restaurant

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent service and meal

September 22, 2024

I used the delivery service and ordered the meat combo for 2 people and lentil soup. The portions are not generous at all. Then, as for the food, the butter chicken is fatty and the sauce tasteless while the lamb dish is very sweet and the pieces have a lot of fat. The rice is cold and the naan bread is not seasoned. As for the soup, it speaks for itself. The only positive point was that the UBER delivery man, Sofiane, was smiling and attentive. I do not recommend this restaurant at all.

★★★
September 22, 2024

Pa male

★★★★
August 22, 2024

I believe Amber offers the best overall experience for Indian/Pakistani food. The decor is sleek, offering what appears to be a vast dining area. The service on my last 3 visits has been pleasant is all aspects. On my last two visits I ordered the lamb biryani along with the saag paneer and bartha. In my book you can judge the quality of the establishment by its Biryani, Ambers biryani is delicious. The rice isnt oily, there are just enough nuts and dried fruit along with a well balanced spice mix. The lamb (a generous portion) is succulent The rest of the dishes were also well spiced although I prefer the eggplant to be more present in flavour. The service is great My favourite place and to boot my dining partner will only eat Indian/Pakistani food at Amber.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Nice discovery, our waitress was excellent and very nice. Food was very good and very generous portion!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very good Indian restaurant. The dishes are plentiful and good. The welcome is great. The restaurant is very clean and airy. The toilets are super clean. The service is fast. Paid parking along the street.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great experience at Amber this Thursday evening with my friends! The food was delicious, I highly recommend the mutter paneer, tandoori chicken and cheeze naan. The service was incredible too, we were very well received by Valentina. We will come back!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Best Indian/Pakistani restaurant on the plateau! The atmosphere is great, the service is great and the dishes are tasty. The butter chicken, mutter paner and veggie korma are our favorites.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent cuisine. And great service. I highly recommend

★★★
August 22, 2024

Food, seating and the vibes were excellent. But I cant rate it higher due to the horrible location. There is next to no parking and what little there is, is marked vaguely. We got a 200$ ticket.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

High quality food. Excellent presentation. Pleasant server. Good value for the money. Best tally in town. Stay in or take out. Lovely view of Rachel Street and the bustling neighborhood. And bonus, bring your own wine or beer.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Finally a good Indian restaurant with beautiful decor and excellent service! Thank you we will be back soon

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious and impeccable service! I will go back there!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious! The butter chicken and lamb korma are amazing! Truly, it s a must for Indian/Pakistani cuisine in Montreal. Were going back there for sure! The portions are generous and well proportioned.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

There was only one server at the restaurant, it was packed and she did the best she could, she was host server and making us drinks as well. She was very accommodating as a few table stayed passed the restaurants closing time. Food was delicious, portions are good but I recommend one plate per person.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very pleasant experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Items ordered: Midi Thaali(untill 4pm only weekdays), lamb biryani and lamb karahi and naans. Portions are very good. Bit more than 1 person can finish. Specially the thaali. Thaali has 1 non veg and 2 veg curries and comes with samosa, naan, rice, chutney and dessert. It was very good. Biryani was good this time, spice level was ordered very spicy and like we say in our language(paisa wasool +) means money was fully recovered in taste and pleasure. Same goes for lamb karahi ordered in very spicy level and is a plus in all taste and portion and enjoyment. authentic taste. Naans were big and awesome. So we loved everything and was satisfied. Very good and not at all expensive. Well done.

★★
August 22, 2024

Unfortunately, my girlfriend and I were sick following our meal yesterday, severe indigestion. It s a shame because this restaurant has a very nice atmosphere and excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We are from Mississauga Ontario. A wonderful excellent Pakistani/Indian restaurant serves delicious food. We had chicken karahi, beef karahi, and chicken tikka boti. Meat was tender and exotic to the taste. Portions were generous. Salad and raita were very tasty. Anyone goes to Montreal must visit Amber Restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Ate there recently, the food is amazing, as a big fan of Indian food, this place didn t disappoint at all. I got the chicken tikka masala, with rice and got naan as well, while my family took the menu, with a whole lot of different kinds of food and we all loved it.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Its been a good ten times that weve been enjoying this great place, their food is incredible, the service just as much, thanks again to Marco and his colleague on Friday evening

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Wow, a great restaurant, the food is excellent and the service impeccable. Go there, you wont regret it. Please, we want one in Quebec!

★★
July 22, 2024

More than ordinary cuisine. Meat (lamb??) tough and full of tightness. The sauces are identical, sweet and very liquid, regardless of the dish chosen. The starters are just as ordinary. In short, this restaurant, already popular, has lost its splendor on the menu. The service, kind and accommodating.

July 22, 2024

The restaurant is nice. The staff is also very friendly, food presentation is good it looks delicious but the taste is below average. As an indian I didn t like the food-the flavours, spices everything was lacking bcoz I know how good indian food tastes like. Garlic naan was undercooked. Mango Mojito tasted more like mango juice. Tandoori roti is usually made of wheat but it tasted like they used all purpose flour instead. The food tasted bland I m not saying this on the level of but on the basis of richness of flavours. Even though they have rating of 4.4 maybe bcoz they have more of white customers but this is not how u present the traditional food to them. They came there to enjoy indian/Pakistani food but they don t know how more delicious it can be.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I usually dont want to give negative reviews but I spent $30 with no proper ac bad reception and above all really tasteless and beyond bad food. I think Montreal is cursed when it comes to Indian food. No restaurant is good but this one deserves the second rank from the bottom. Worst indian restaurant after chatpata.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The restaurant is really beautiful and the service is very good, but we were quite disappointed with the taste of the dishes. The quantity was OK, but it really lacked flavor, especially for typically Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala and butter chicken... Quite bland and well overcooked chicken.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

At the top

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Third time with Amber (and yet I live in Ottawa) and always great satisfaction. I m introducing this restaurant to my Montreal acquaintances! !!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The service and the atmosphere was truly amazing. The front staff were friendly and accommodating, and were gladly able to respond to any of our questions. The service was fairly quick, even when their busy. I will recommend trying out the saag paneer with a side of rice, which was creamy and full of flavors. The bengun had bursting flavors, especially the smokey taste since its made in the tandoor. In the meaty side, my absolute favorite were lamb korma, lamb karahi, saag shrimp and haleem beef. And lastly, our chicken biryani was well cooked, the combination of the spices, meat and the rice were perfectly balanced. I would highly recommend trying out this place. It is very affordable and all the dishes are well priced. My family and I enjoyed it a lot and we will come back again. Vegetarian options: They have a section with vegetarian options.

★★★
July 22, 2024

Don t take the chicken tikka masala, it was really subpar and definitely not worth 18$. The sauce was too liquid, and the chicken was dry on the inside. The rice was mid. Other dishes like the chicken curry seemed ok. This place is trying to appear fancy, and the decoration is good, but the quality of the food is not at the adequate level for the price.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

What a great experience we had at this restaurant. Everything we had was really delicious, fresh and full of flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant. It is in my top Indian restaurant in Montreal

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food and amazing service! Would come back 100%, everything was great and everyone working here is very kind! Great value for food.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Friendly restaurant, a pleasant atmosphere and you eat there free of charge. A big thank you to the night team, especially to Hafsa (the owner of the place), very smiling and welcoming. I will come back to it soon. See you soon.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The kulfe reminded me of my childhood Everything is authentic and simran was so nice and helpful Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We love this restaurant, Staff very friendly, food is great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Délicieux! You can reliably judge an Indian restaurant just by the quality of its naan bread. And the dishes are just top notch. Refined yet authentic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

First time here, I must say it will not be the last. The food is sumptuous and bountiful. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Service, atmosphere and food exceeded expectations. My wife and I are not fans of spicy food ... and Ambers spice level was perfect for us. Tasty yet not over spiced. Many unique dishes and ample portions. We will be back! Thank you for making us a great dinner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Excellent meal at a very good price. The chicken korma is an absolute mystery have! Never, ever skip the garlic naan too.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Really Dissapointing. :( Lamb Korma was just okay-ish, Chicken Tikka Masala was simply tasteless, and Naan was burnt... They are much better Indian restaurants in Montreal, dont waste your money here. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Good location, good ambiance and tasty food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

This restaurant is now one of our favorites in Montreal! The value for money is very good and the food is excellent. The atmosphere is cozy, I recommend it.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very clean and beautiful restaurant. The dishes were excellent and the naans too! Saims service was amazing! My guests were 30 minutes late and she was lovely to us. Great waitress. I would 1000% recommend this restaurant again

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The dishes are hearty and delicious! Good service!! (Butter chicken cooked to perfection )

June 22, 2024

I recently visited this restaurant and was extremely disappointed with both the food quality and service. I ordered the chicken curry to be spicy, but it was far from spicy and it s too bad. When I brought this to the kitchen staffs attention, they rudely informed me that they couldnt change it. This is unacceptable and not how you treat customers. Overall, the experience was terrible and I will not be returning. I hope they improve their food and customer service

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

What a disappointment. Worst Indian of my life. I dont recommend it at all.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The butter chicken + garlic naan: just excellent

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very nice culinary experience! The food is excellent, the portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. For my family and I, Amber has become one of our favorite restaurants! Plus, it s an AVV! Well done ! :-)

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Excellent food, in 5 visits I have never been disappointed. The taste is consistent, the food arrives hot and well presented. The service is good, nothing more. The waiters/waitresses are there as needed but could be more present. This in no way prevents a pleasant experience at the restaurant. The value for money is very good. 3/4 meal portion for $75. Eating out has become a habit for us :) Dietary restrictions: Veggie, vegan dish

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The restaurant itself is pretty, but the butter chicken is absolutely bland. Perhaps one of the worse Indian food experienced we had. In addition, the waitresses are not too friendly, feels like youre bothering them when youre asking questions. Youre much better off finding an actual authentic Indian restaurant on Jean Talon and save your money

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great discovery....good little dishes with lots of flavor. Be careful, some dishes are very, very spicy. A small downside for the service otherwise it was very pleasant.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Absolutely love this place! The food is so delicious and the prices are fair for what you get. Had the saag paneer, lamb vindaloo and the butter chicken. All were so amazing! Of course, the bring-your-own-wine makes this place even more worth it. The only downside is that the place is very noisy. Its fine for groups or casual dinner date but I wouldnt recommend the restaurant for a romantic dinner due to how loud it gets when its busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice interior. Platters are enough for one person. Tasty but less spicy

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

My experience at Amber Indian Restaurant was mixed. Unfortunately, the welcome was cold and the servers seemed unenthusiastic. The food was disappointing, lacking the flavor and spices characteristic of Indian cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice Restaurant

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The service was amazing, the ambiance was great, and the food was a revelation. I was told the Pakistani take their biryani seriously and I was not disappointed. There was strings of fresh ginger in my dahl and the saag was impressive. It was all extremely tasty. Also a byow.

★★★
April 22, 2024

I ordered a delivery which was to arrive between 8:10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., it arrived at 9 a.m., it was inedible because it was cold (cold Indian dishes are not good at all). I contacted the DoorDash delivery service, the experience was horrible, they almost hung up on me the first time, I insisted on speaking to another agent and then they offered me $5 for s excuse , I dont know if theres anything more insulting than that... in short, if you want to eat at Ambers, go to the restaurant, usually its good, but I dont recommend their very bad at all delivery service.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The lunch special was incredible, along with the iced chai. Great price for lunch. Our waitress was so sweet!

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food is good the service is very very very long plus two tables which arrived well after us were served before us!!!!! Service really leaves something to be desired!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

yummy with kind and quick service at a good price! Vegetarian options: vegetarian/vegan section on the menu Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

April 22, 2024

Food is not for as tasty and spicy.Its good if you like very mild food and not real indian spices.

April 22, 2024

Food is not appealing .. Food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

A pearl of Montreal restaurants. I have been there several times, and have never been disappointed. An ideal restaurant for small groups (2-6 people); the menu is perfect for sharing several dishes. The atmosphere is warm, the food is delicious and the service is impeccable. However, Ambers charm isnt limited to small groups. I organized a banquet for my student association (55 people) and I couldnt be more satisfied; the event was a great success. Once again, the service was impeccable. The manager Marco was able to guide me perfectly through the steps to organize the said event and through the different options that the menu offers. Ive organized a few events like this, and Amber is definitely one of my best experiences, if not the best. For large groups, I recommend calling the phone or seeing them in person before initiating an email discussion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Superb restaurant. No music, so it s easy to have a discussion without having to shout. The food is excellent and the portions are generous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Generous portion, bring your own booze, everything was delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We were greater by Victoria, a doctor to be, at the door. She gave us great service and with a smile. Food was good. Naan was extremely good. BYOB. Chef, please marinate the shrimp with added salt Makes a world of difference

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Are you looking for a restaurant with a good atmosphere, with Indian food and apportez votre vin? is this place!!!!!!!!!!!

★★
March 22, 2024

Well, ordinary Very ordinary service

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

We had takeout tonight and it was fabulous. Ready in 20 minutes! The lamb vindaloo was sour and spicy - just the way it is supposed.to be! Saag was nicely spiced with good chunks of paneer. The butter chicken sauce was rich and just the touch of sweetness to match the cream. Naan - fluffy and lovely. Great tandoori chicken. We are ready to go to the dining room next!!!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Impeccable services, very nice team and generous portion, super nice, I recommend

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Excellent korma vegetables and very good service. We come back regularly

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I went there with a friend, we were pleasantly surprised. Everything was super good, I recommend the garlic naan! We will definitely return and the BYOB option makes the bill very reasonable in the end. The portions are large enough to share choices between two people.

March 22, 2024

The flavor profile of the food is just not there. Bland, flavorless, not authentic at all. Which is unfortunate as the atmosphere and vibe is very warm and great.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

We organized our wedding in this restaurant, everything was up to par from the cuisine to the service and the beauty of the restaurant. Many thanks

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I am writing to you today to warmly thank you for your contribution to the success of our marriage. We were delighted by your restaurant, which was beautifully decorated and perfectly suited to our event. Everything was perfect, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. We only got compliments from our guests You were very available and very kind throughout the preparations. You answered all our questions patiently and gave us valuable advice. We are very grateful for your professionalism and kindness. We had an unforgettable day, and we thank you once again. Maria & kaci 03/09/2024

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

the butter chicken is very good but the shahi paneer and naans are ordinary

★★★★
February 22, 2024

Nice place with great food and decent prices!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Ok food, great service, but so noisy the night we were there...

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

A very pleasant bring your own wine (near the SAQ). Window open in summer to create a terrace. Lunch choice in my top 1 Indian meals. I will go back without hesitation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

We are regular customers. We come very often in groups of 4-6 and we have always been completely satisfied with the quality of the food, the variety of the menu, the quality of the service as well as the atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable. This is a BYOB restaurant. I recommend everyone around me to go to Amber. Ideally, we reserve in advance since it is always full.

February 22, 2024

while we appreciated the food there, they send you SPAM emails for no reason

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Food is amazing and service impeccable! Good vegan and vegetarian selection, everything tasted great! Would definitely recommend!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Cafeteria atmosphere. I recommend for a large group, but not for an intimate dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

It was our first visit and we will come back. Very good and good portions.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Good food and good service

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Our server Marco was 10/10

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great service! Excellent food!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The food was okay and the price too, but the service really leaves something to be desired. We were a group of 10 and the restaurant was not full at all, but we had to ask for the smallest thing and also pay at the cash register for everyone, its not necessarily inconvenient but the way it was handled requested was pretty average.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Horrible Food, honestly you guys should close your restaurant. Its terrible food taste.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Tasty flavors in the 3 vegetarian dishes I had and the price was what you would expect for the dish size. The server was also very nice.

January 22, 2024

Ordered lamb karahi and had to spit it. Returned the dish and asked for a refund, management didnt cooperate. Food was bland as well. I wouldnt recommend wasting money here.

★★
January 22, 2024

Lack of flavor, bland meal (no spice and salt). The Naan breads taste nothing and they are dry. My first negative experience in an Indian culture restaurant.

January 22, 2024

If you are Indian then dont prefer to go here as food was tasteless and prices are too high

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The staff on site are great for service and they took guests food allergies into consideration. The dishes are really tasty. I will definitely go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Clean and well decorated restaurant. Super courteous staff. The food is absolutely sublime for the taste buds! We will definitely go back!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Nice place. Outstanding food!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Among the best Indian restaurants in Montreal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

- Food was outstanding - Served really fast - Perfect lighting. Food : 5/5

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Not so pleasant experience, too much wait time and the food was below average.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Worst experience ever!! The food was disgusting and flavourless. I ve heard a lot about the restaurant but never going back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I went there for the second time only to be positively surprised by their lunch menu. I was able to taste many different Indian flavors in one sitting. Cant go wrong with that! I was especially delighted by the dessert: Gulab Jamun. It was a sponge-like-texture ball that was soaked with this mildly sweet (I believe there was rose water to flavour) simple syrup that felt like the best way to end a meal! All bowls are a small hand size so its a very good portion. I had the Lamb korma which is slightly sweet as its made with coconut milk. Ill definitely keep going back. Its a great place, with delicious food and affordable prices.

★★
December 22, 2023

We arrived at this restaurant with the idea of eating good spicy dishes. Once served, we are amazed to discover banal dishes devoid of spices and enthusiasm. The atmosphere of the restaurant was similar to a classic restaurant without any Indian or Pakistani references or even decoration. The waitress was very professional although overwhelmed because she was alone! For the price which is still substantial, I am disappointed and want my moneys worth!! Bland cuisine made for white people, consumed by white people who know nothing about oriental cuisine, and which therefore makes it a very well-rated restaurant.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cold food No taste Dirty place Not good food Food : 1/5 |