RIYASAT - Downtown Oakville in Oakville

263 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, ON L6J 1H9, Canada

★★★★★
(1058 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant Bar Fine dining restaurant Meal delivery Takeout restaurant Restaurant

About

Located In the centre of Downtown Oakville (Lakeshore Rd & Trafalgar Rd), we invite guests to celebrate life and share sundry blends of modern and traditional North Indian cuisine. Our goal at Riyasat is to unify our guest’s cultures and spirits with our own, expressing passion and generosity in the cuisine we share. Flavorful herbs and spices combine textures to appease broad-based palates.

Website
theriyasat.ca
Address
263 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, ON L6J 1H9, Canada
Plus Code
C8WM+R4 Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
12–9:30 PM
Tuesday
12–9:30 PM
Wednesday
12–9:30 PM
Thursday
12–9:30 PM
Friday
12–10:30 PM
Saturday
12–10:30 PM
Sunday
12–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

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Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
1058 reviews

Most Mentioned

server (24) chef (23) garlic naan (22) appetizers (19) laal maas (10) malai soya chaap (7) momos (7) lamb korma (6) zaatar (5) dhaba style chicken curry (5)
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★★★
November 2, 2024

Staff is courteous and fairly professional. Service is quick. Ambience is good. However what matters most is the food. I found the quality of food ‘Not bad’ type. We ordered two veg dishes and both tasted almost same because of excessive use of herbs/spices. Portion size is ok. Overall, average experience. I may not visit this place again.

★★★★★
November 2, 2024

The best Indian food we have ever had. Price, service but mainly the food is fantastic. PS and we are not newbies to Indian food💋

★★★
November 2, 2024

We came here for lunch and it seems the place isn’t too crowded but the services was slow. The prices for food don’t seem to do any justice to the quality of food. Amritsari Fish was anything but Amritsari to be precise. Chicken curry was a 3.5/5 and the Onion salad is so overpriced. $6 for just Onions only. Recommended : Drive a few kilometres away from here and find best Indian restaurants in Mississauga or Brampton.

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

This was an unexpected treat! We were walking by and suddenly the grand kids decided to eat there and refused to bodge! We walked in and were not disappointed! Mirrors and lights give the interiors a nice touch! The staff is good and there is a pleasant feel! Papads are served on the house! We tried their gin and tonic, their cosmopolitan and had Glenfidditch ! The drinks were good and we enjoyed them Aadarsh is a good bartender as well! The kids loved their chicken Makhmali tikka with tandoori roti! For starters we had Tandoori chicken momos and fish Amritsari! Loved them! The chicken filling was v good though the momos were a tad chewy! For mains we had the Dum Murg Kali mirch along with an assortment of breads Recommend that you try their Garlic nan without butter! The owner Jagmeet Kaur is very gracious and i do recommend this restaurant The washrooms can be improved upon as they feel a trifle cramped!

★★★
July 25, 2024

Loved the ambience of the place. The food was more on the saltier side. We ordered Malai soya Chaap(3/10), chilly momos veg (6/10) Honey chilli cauliflower (8/10), Chicken chilli momo (6/10). We also ordered some dal and rice which was (5/10). Some of the momos were cold from the inside. Food took some time to come to the table.

★★★★
May 6, 2024

Went for lunch and asked for non lunch menus items so got the feeling what I asked for was a little too fresh, if you get my meaning - made for the order, rather than prepped for the possibility of the order. Attendant was lovely food was good, it had come highly recommended and didn’t disappoint, but I can think of several better curries off the top of my head as you head into Missasaga. Still, likely good for the area.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

It was my first time dining at Riyasat Restaurant and can honestly say, it was absolutely phenomenal! It was two of us on a Thursday evening. We were seated promptly and our server was a delight - informative and consistently checking in with us to ensure we had a great experience. We ordered an app (spinach Pakoras I think ), the Chili Chicken and Lamb Briyani with side sauces, onion salad, and naan. ALL were delicious, cooked and served to perfection. The portions are large (we had enough for lunch the next day). We did not feel rushed at all, which I loved. Many restaurants rush you to seat the next customer, or open up space should one arrive. The ambience was nice, elegant and traditional, not too loud= perfect. The prices were not exaggerated either. Two of us dined for $65.00!!! I highly recommend Riyasat. One of my fav Indian restaurants in all of Oakville. Will definitely be back, many, many times. If you love Indian cuisine, it’s a must, you will love it!

★★★★★
December 4, 2023

If you're looking for a royal dining experience, this restaurant is a must-visit. The ambiance and food make you feel like a maharaja. Here’s what we tried and loved: Appetizers: Delhi Style Tandoori Chicken Malai Soya Chaap Main Course: Latpat Paneer Laal Maas Mumbai Tawa Pulao Zatar Naan Mint Chilli Lachha Paratha Beverages: Mango Mule Sunrise Tequila Virgin Mojito Desserts: Gulab Jamun with Rabri Rabri Kulfi with Nuts Everything was bursting with flavors! They also offer catering options. Don't miss out – reserve your table now!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

It was a good experience. The food and ambiance were very good. I dont know the girls name, but she was Punjabi for sure. She was very kind and sweet. Kudos to her! We were there on October 14th at around 2:30 p.m. She was the one taking orders from all the benches. Cheers to her! Again, I visited on December 19th. The girls name was Manpreet. She was very nice and had such a cheerful personality. Vegetarian options: Chana Bhatura, Paneer Parantha, and Aloo Parantha were very tasty.

Local Guide
December 17, 2024

We came in looking for some good starters and drinks and were disappointed. As per recommendations from the servers, we ordered their most popular dishes - Hara Bhara kebab and Tandoori momos. The kebabs were deep fried and had no beautiful green color to them. Good quality hara bhara kebabs melt in the mouth, these did not. The momos lacked any particular flavour and had very hard texture on the outside. 2 out of the 8 momos on the plate were overcooked to the extent that were almost burnt / black. They should not have been on the serving plate. Service was good, servers a sweet bunch. But that s not reason enough to bring us back. You can pass this restaurant. Better spending your money and time elsewhere

★★
December 15, 2024

waited so long to get the food and the service people mot informing what time the food is ready although asked many times

Local Guide
December 15, 2024

This restaurant charged me $170 for the food that I cancelled right away on uber before they even start preparing and this was confirmed by the restaurant but still got charged for it and I never received food that I paid for . Called store and Uber eats many times they kept blaming each other. So disgusting and pathetic management. Beware of them .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Excellent food, garlic naan excellent, lamb palak chicken biryani. The owner Chandrika and her staff are friendly and most helpful. Will definitely be back, Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Best service by manpreet she is friendly. We love patty kulcha very much the chef make is in the authentic way totally amritsari vibes . This place is near to lakeshare . Love the interior and lights .

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

We are the family comes for lunch today I love the food and the service was on the point . Manpreet serves us. Delicious food very calming eviroment love this place so much . Will come back soon

December 1, 2024

They are lying about the estimated delivery times

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I just visited here everything was perfect. Manpreet very sweet and welcoming always treats the same . I love visiting here because of ambience and the perfect peaceful environment. Hats of to manpreet everyday same sweet and calm

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

This place is very clean and well organized. Manpreet does such an amazing job!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

manpreet is the girl she is very professional and kind best food highly recomended

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Very nice place to eat here I love the Indian food I recommend this place to everyone I love butter chicken and garlic naaan . Professional staff good knowledge about many

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Our server Manpreet was so nice and very accommodating. Thank you Manpreet see you again.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I love this place the food on the point and manpreet a Punjabi girl way to nice and sweet she is knowledgeable and I love visiting here . Recommend to all

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

I recommend this place delicious food staff very polite and ready to help like always and i m in love with petty kulcha that s my favt also wiiling to try new added dsihes . Manpreet recommended me the patty kulcha i love it . Thnks to manpret for sweet serving nd this good recommendations. Love this place will come back soon

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

We visited them during the weekend and it was a very good experience. The Chef and Staff including Manpreet were very accommodating and made sure that everything was upto our likings. Definitely recommend them. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

great service by MANPREET

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The quality of food has really deteriorated over time. I went to this restaurant a few months ago and tha back, at that time it was decent. But this time the food was really disappointing. Not really worth it. We paid a really high amount for a really badly cooked food. I think their chef has left and they are not prepared to handle that.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Love the food ! So good. Staff is so pleasant . A pleasure to be here.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very nice restaurant. Food was delicious. Service staff was very welcoming and helpful with selection of the food. Ambiance was nice. Food arrived promptly and staff was attentive as well. Would definitely recommend. This is our second visit this month.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Food was ok. Could have been better. Service is good. Vegetarian options: Dal makhani Highway butter masala Veg biryani

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very good good food and service on the point . Manpreet Punjabi girl good knowledge about menu and she is very nice and welcoming. I love this place will came back soon

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Manpreet was a pleasant and attentive server! Would definitely recommend this restaurant for its nice ambience, good food, and kind service.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Rajkiran was such a sweet, friendly server. Even though it was her first day she was so professional.

★★★
November 22, 2024

Visited recently to this restaurant for the first time. Service was terrible. Girls in the restaurant were rude, she puts the food angrily on the table. They were not even responding to us. Food was good especially veg Manchurian. But terrible service by the restaurant.

★★★
November 22, 2024

I ordered lamb and it was undercooked

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Tasty food. Much recommended.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Able to modify some dishes to make them dairy free which was much appreciated! Delicious Indian food Vegetarian options: Multiple vegan options!

October 22, 2024

Very Disappointed. Their websites says it s open till 10:30PM on Sunday, I visited this place at 9:30PM and they said they are closed. I will advise to call this place first before visiting.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Today I ate Amritsari khulcha at Riyasat made by CHEF Sanjay. Which is super duper delicious as the authentication is similar to Indian amritsari khulcha and the presentation is also very awesome

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

amazing food zamn

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

If I could give NEGATIVE stars for the service I would. The ratings are very misleading. We waited 30 mins for 1 appetiser to arrive and another 30 mins for our main course!! The waitress was rude and kept on ignoring us. Although the food was good (nothing exceptional), the experience didn t make it enjoyable at all. Don t go here if you re really hungry!!!!

October 22, 2024

Food was good, but service was painfully slow. Waited for almost one hour.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent place and quality food we love this place also Their staff is not only friendly but also highly skilled.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I ve been looking forward to trying indian food at riyasat for while now , and was so glad that i did ! The food. Was so delicious and authentic. We had the channa bhatura , garlic naan , bangan bhartha , chicken tikka masaala also sahi tukda as dessert . The dsih was stand out . Overall , would rate 10 worth a repeat visit . The servers very sweet spoken and always take care of everyone . Top notch service

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Nice food love it

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very nice food and service we were 6 people and everything was to the point and service really very quick

September 22, 2024

The ratings for this place were misleading. I didnt like the food, and i LOVE indian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This place hits the spot!!! Love the food here.Every dish I ordered, amazed me. The servers were sweet and friendly. The chairs are too soft and bit hard to dine in.

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very rude and tip digger waiters.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great food and decent service Would prefer to listen to Indian music in an Indian restaurant. Parking: Free parking on weekends and public holidays

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great location in downtown Oakville and excellent food. Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian options available. Food : 5/5 |

★★★
September 22, 2024

I ordered amritsara kulcha chana. Make sure you get a glass of milk because it is SALTY. I really wanted to enjoy this but all I could taste was salt. The pickled onions arent great either. Service was good though, and delivery was fast.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

If you would like to have parathas, this is the place. Aalu paratha and paneer paratha are two types that we had. They are simply outstanding, obviously have been having parathas for ages in india and canada but the chef deserves a salute. He is a very young chef. But has the talent and midas touch. Filling inside is so uniform and the same is so well cooked. He claims in tandoor but they are better than any tava paratha possible. Only problem is they serve only till 1600hrs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Gorgeous interior and very good food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Stupid good restaurant! My queen treated me for my birthday! Tx Cita!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious meal!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Best Indian food around!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

really good food Vegetarian options: really good food Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Good options Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Good service

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was too good! I went to this restaurant after 4-5 months, taste of the food was exactly the same as it was before. Keep up the good work

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian options Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Fantastic food - amazing flavours, good spice level (we are not spicy food people) and friendly atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Surprisingly great food !! We were hanging out in Oakville when we saw this Indian restaurant and decided to have lunch there , I was not expecting too much as it was the only Indian restaurant in that area and was thinking I might get little Canadian influenced Indian food there , but when the food came ( we ordered amritsari kulcha and channa bhature) , it was so so authentic and delicious, we were surprised. It felt like we are eating in some spot in Punjab . Everyone who s visiting Oakville downtown should definitely try their food . Kudos to the restaurant for delivering such good food to people . Thanks so much . I m writing this review after two weeks as the taste came to my mind , and I thought I should write an appreciation post .

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food quality is good

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Wonderful place, exceptional customer service and great food!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Manpreet has very good customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

EDIT: Compared to a few months ago, the food was WAY better! We ordered the samosas, momos, biryani, daal, and chicken curry - it was well spiced and very flavourful. We left stuffed. Food was okay, I ve definitely had better Indian food. Biryani and butter chicken didn t stand out. Ambiance was standard.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing delicious food! My favourite Indian place so far

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Had a surprise party for my wife and 8 guests, the staff was extremely accommodating with all our requests. The food was absolutely delectable and savory, everyone in our party was impressed.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Wow , Amazing ambience and vibe of this restaurant. Loved their food and specially their tandoori chicken and latpat paneer. Also had laal Mas and everything was melting in my mouth. Totally recommend. Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

A wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The dishes were rich in flavor, and the service was impeccable. The chicken tikka masala was amazing. Great place for anyone craving authentic Indian food.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Riyasat Indian Restaurant and Bar exceeded my expectations! The food was bursting with flavor, and the service was fantastic. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. Can t wait to come back and try more dishes!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Riyasat Indian Restaurant and Bar is a gem in Oakville. The dishes are incredibly flavorful, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. The lamb curry is a must-try. Great place for a relaxing meal!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Riyasat Indian Restaurant and Bar never disappoints! The food is consistently excellent, and the service is superb. The tandoori chicken is my favorite. A great place for authentic Indian cuisine.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

This Restaurant in Lakeshore exceeded all my expectations. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great dining experience. Highly recommend the Tandoori dishes!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

This is our go-to place for Indian food in Oakville. The quality of the food is consistently excellent, and the flavors are authentic. The Paneer Tikka Anardana and Aloo Gobi are our favorites. Highly recommend!

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Visited this restaurant after many recommendations. Food was good but the service and the waitstaff were very unprofessional and lax. They didn t even have common courtesy and were unapologetic for their service.

July 22, 2024

Worst customer service provided by them. Lack of etiquette not even know how to serve food bring appetizers and main course together and one appetizer came after main course no doubt food is good as always but have some courtesy while serving food and should never throw straw on table with bare hands for drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

If I could recommend this restaurant, I would say it s 100% taste ,100%authenticity and a perfect blend of taste of Indian food. This is one of the best food I have tried in Oakville in a long time. This little paradise is a total gem in the downtown. It s a must try!!!!!! Well done guys ! Keep up your flavours #VEGAN CUSTOMIZATION DONE Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Vegan options on request

July 22, 2024

Customer service is really bad. They really don t know how to handle a customer. Th main course was served even before the appetizers and they were non apologetic about it. We travelled all the way from Brampton to Oakville to have a fine dine experience but this is not what we expected. The manager initially ignored the complaint and only came to us after she saw our google review. The casual behaviour of the staff reflects that they don t care about the customer s experience

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

This restaurant itself has its own unique vibe.Fantastic food and cozy atmosphere! The Malai Kofta and garlic naan were outstanding. The gulab jamun for dessert was the perfect finish. Manpreet provided amazing service. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Good food and services etc...amazing performance

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great dining experience with delicious chicken tikka masala and Malai Kofta. The mango lassi and kulfi were delightful. Sevice was excellent. A must-visit!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Today I ordered Kadai Paneer and Dhaba style chicken Curry. It was absolutely delicious, with spices which were bold and Balance. The presentation was stunning. Overall 10/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food is one of a kind. JASPREET is very sweet and kind. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Second time visiting here, always good food and great service by jaspreet! Keep up the good work

★★
July 22, 2024

Chicken tandoori was not cooked well . There was blood coming out from the chicken . It felt like eating raw chicken . Chicken biriyani didn t taste like biriyani . It felt like we were eating some mixed rice with hell lot of spices . Only the atmosphere is good , but not the food . They take a long time to bring appetizers . Very disappointed. We will not be returning back here .,

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Loved the food at Riyasat! Will be back.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Best Indian food in Oakville. Loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I recently dined at Riyasat Oakville and was thoroughly impressed. The food was exceptional, bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a relaxing meal. Additionally, the hospitality was outstanding; the staff was friendly, attentive, and went out of their way to ensure we had a memorable experience. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a top-notch Indian dining experience!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The service at riyasat is generally praised for being promot and attentive. The staff are known to be courteous and efficient, ensuring a pleasant dinning experience for customers. The manangment is often involved in ensuring high service standard . Both the girls manpreet and jaspreet doing very well .

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The servers were attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu and offering excellent recommendations. Their friendly demeanor and prompt service added to the overall experience, making us feel valued and well-cared for.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Riyasat offers a wide range of authentic Indian dishes that are well-received by customers. The flavors are rich and varied, with a good balance of spices. Popular dishes include their butter chicken, biryani, and a variety of vegetarian options. The presentation of the food is also commendable, often described as appetizing and visually appealing.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Riyasat is a true culinary delight nestled in the heart of Oakville. From the moment you step inside, youre greeted by an inviting and elegant ambiance that perfectly sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. The decor is a blend of modern sophistication and traditional Indian elements, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food, excellent service. Would visit again.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Excellent service by Manpreet!! We enjoy Amritsari kulcha and channa bhauthra also ordered virgin mojito. Everything was excellent. We all enjoyed. Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

this place was amazing - quick service , amazing food!! 10/10

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

It was my first time been here. I like the food, service and atmosphere. The staff was really well spoken. And food was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

It is a great place for indian food in Oakville.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Quick service and very tasty food.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

One of best Indian food experience we had after a long time , amazing service and great ambience! Great hospitality, they make you feel welcomed! If you are craving for Indian Mughlai food , this is a hidden gem in Oakville lakeshore! Would strongly recommend!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing food, amazing staff and very quick service. we ate channa bhatura, noodles and aloo tikki all three items were mouth watering and delicious. Prices are really affordable Please must visit This is the one of the best place for indian food Thankyou

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Fresh food made by fantastic people. We often take out but service is also great.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very nice food and service Server manpreet and gurpreet very welcoming and the food was amazing here its our first time so must visit again as well . Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very good service and food was delicious i love the biryani and highway paneer butter masala the garlic naan o my god just amazing very nic and good servers and service to the point . Fast and sweet spoken servers .

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Environment is very beautiful and peaceful we enjoyed our dinner a lot that s the best thing i did today to visit riyasat indian restaurant . The food very yummy and delicious I recommend to all must visit this restaurant. Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Prompt service with flavourful food in the Indian tradition. Reasonable prices; a restaurant for a nice night out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Had really amazing time at the restaurant. Adarsh who helped us was really helpful and very patient. She always had a smile on her face. All the best!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: All good Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The food is very delicious and the services are too good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Amazing decor, finger licking food Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We have been here several times, and the food has always been excellent! Our favourites are the Khasta Samosa Ragda, and the Old Delhi ka Lamb Korma. Its definitely our go-to for Indian cuisine, and we like it much more than Coriander Green.

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Got a takeout from here in the afternoon of soya chaap, garlic naan and veg biryani. Liked taste and quality. So in the evening got Tawe ka latpata paneer and was totally disappointed, the whole unroasted coriander seeds are added on the top of subji. In which Indian dish we have whole unroasted not cooked coriander seeds? They are not even edible without cooking. Adding pictures here. Very disappointing!

May 22, 2024

Taken here by my brother and sister in law on May 4th on the recommendation of their neighbour. Being from south Surrey BC, we are very, very used to eating south Asian food. Food was not bad. Not interesting, but okay. Nice room. It was the service that was atrocious. We arrived at 7:00. The server came a few minutes later. We had ordered drinks and food by 7:19 (time stamp on the bill). The glass of wine and 2 beers arrived. I had requested sparkling water. Server never responded or mentioned that there was a bottle on the table. Our fish and spinach pakoras arrived about about 15+ minues later. We had expected that our shared mains would arrive shortly thereafter. Finished our pakoras and waited. And waited. And waited. Twice I approached our server and asked when our mains were coming. They are coming was her response. While we were waiting a party of 5 or 6 arrived and were seated near us. They had hot food on their table within 8 minutes of sitting down - and we were still waiting for our mains. After I asked her the 3rd time, our mains arrived. An hour after our order was taken. We ate, and left. Debit card time stamp is 8:57. I would never, never recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Really delicious and fresh food! Extremely flavourful!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing experience The waitress served us amazingly

May 22, 2024

Horrible service!! They don t greet upon arrival. Absolutely no sense of courtesy or customer service. First the food order was taken 20 mins after being seated, then the appetisers weren t served until 30 mins later. We ordered 3 appetisers! They brought out only one every time with 15 mins interval in between. Who brings out appetisers separately with 15-20 mins intervals in between? people with no reservations are told to walk away even though the restaurant is empty!! The online reservation portal does not work either, they don t answer calls when wanting to book a reservation. Their food was not very good either. The paneer tikka we ordered wasn t properly cooked with spices and was purely bland. Absolutely horrendous experience! Such a waste of time and money! Donot come here!!!!

May 22, 2024

No customer service at all, they bought appetizer and main at the same and when we told them that we want main after we finish the appetizer, then the server replied as where should I keep this food and smacked the plates and left. The food wasnt good tho it was dry as hell the chicken kadai .

April 22, 2024

The worst place ever to be honest. The server, that punjabi girl is really out of mind i think. Continously saying that the food we ordered is more or what, i guess its on us that what quantity we want. Just bcoz of her, we packed the food and went home to eat, even if we wanted to eat there because we were very hungry. So, really think she should have some manners and mind her own business. Worst experience ever. Never gonna visit again.

April 22, 2024

Food was really good but the service is very poor. Need to improve

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Amazing food appetizer amazing atmosphere must visit

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

amaz food . with amazing customer service . Must trt mango mule Food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Love their food.Great customer service. Can t wait to come back again

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food was so amzing . Today i visit for first time. More than expectations. Special thanks to manpreet for great service and gesture.

April 22, 2024

Heard so good about the food, however very very disappointed Ordered butter chicken and methi malai, both were tasteless, liquid gravy for chicken no spices in paneer at all. Will not be ordering again Reply to the owner: it was yesterday not today, it was take away order placed at 7 pm and picked up at 7:30 pm

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Very nice food good environment and service

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Perfect taste of spring rolls. Very good service from manpreet.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Nice food , nice service, big portion

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The lamb vendaloo is awesome!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The lamb korma and butter/garlic naan are very good!

April 22, 2024

Oh boy the so called chicken biryani tasted like kichdi, I believe the rice and chicken were cooked separately which is a perfect way to make a disaster biryani. Please chef/cook take this dish off from the menu if you can t make it the way it was supposed to be. The biryani I got served was a shame.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Tasty food ! Great service by Manpreet and she was really welcoming. Highly recommend it

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Food is awesome and tasty. Naan is sooooooooo delicious. The wait time was a bit long. We ordered at a Tuesday 6:30pm but he food came at 7pm when the restaurant was mainly empty. A bit slow for me. The restaurant is really clean and fancy. Vegetarian options: Their menu is basically 50% vegetarian friendly. Parking: Difficult to park. Only paid roadside parking available.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Good authentic indian food having flavor of real indian spices and amazing service by Manpreet.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Me and my wife had a lunch there and this place is amazing ! I woudl highly recommend people to go there ! Its best place in Oakville.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Very nice chicken keema naan and amritsari kulcha, will come again.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Amazing Food and Service. I order online Amritsari Soya champ. Was not sure like authentic taste never match with Original as said Amritsari. Fortunately owner was also there and was very polite and having Knowledge both owner and staff what exactly I was asking for quality vs quantity and difference between regular Champ and Amritsari champ. Even then I was pretending that I am not expecting something same as back home. But finally when I received my order I tried one piece it was awsome and cooked well. Really happy and my guest too tried at home. Recommended location!

★★★★
March 22, 2024

Great service wonderful Indian experience.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Delicious food!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Great food and excellent service. Will definitely visit again.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Excellent food and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

A good Indian restaurant in Oakville.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Riyasat Restaurant and Bar exceeded our expectations! From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance was inviting. We ordered the Paneer 65 and Veg Manchurian, and both dishes were simply divine! The flavors were authentic and delicious, leaving us wanting more. Special thanks to Manpreet Kaur for her exceptional service; she ensured our dining experience was nothing short of perfection. Well definitely be returning to Riyasat for more culinary delights!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Chana Baruta was incredible! The balances of spices was really well done.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Best restaurant in Oakville

February 22, 2024

very unprofessional environment

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great food. Fast to the table. Our server Manpreet was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. Lunch deal is a good price!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The best restaurant in town.The owner are so accommodating . they treat you like family. Ask them for recommendations , they took care of my daughter s allergies . Jagmeet is over the top helpful. Loved the experience

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top-notch. Good hospitality and friendly staff. 5 out of 5

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The food was great and the service was very good. I definitely recommend you to try this experience.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Delicious food. I would definitely come back

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

It was an amazing experience. The food was tasty and the decor and ambience is really nice. Had a good time at the restaurant and service is excellent. Would definitely recommend this place and will go again for sure!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We ordered tandoori chicken Delhi style.loved the smoky flavour. Coming Riyasat is always like coming to home.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great Service!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

One of the best meals, service was amazing, food was beyond delicious and environment is very good over there.They also have catering for different occasions.Loved everything about this spot.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great good quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Jaspreet is the best!!! Amazing service, perfect attention. Definitely Ill be back soon!!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I have been coming to Riyasat often. A special mention to Jaspreet for her amazing service. She suggested dishes options and took good care of. Amazing experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The food is delicious I highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great food, great service! Great portions. Their mango salad is A-mazing!

February 22, 2024

I ORDERED palak paneer Ive ordered from them before, but this time the palak paneer was the worst. absolutely no taste. The only flavours I could detect were green chili and raw spinach. Food

★★
February 22, 2024

Today, I ordered bhindi, and all I received was salt and oil. And the quantity was quite little. I literally couldnt finish it. It was a nice place once; Im not sure what happened to them. I have doubts about this restaurants chances of success in the cutthroat competitive environment

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great service and great food Must try Food : 5/5

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

This is the best place in Oakville if you want to try something new to eat. Today is my first time i ordered food from this place. I will definitely order in future .

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We went for dining yesterday in the restaurant the atmosphere was very positive and Cozy , serving also very good they all take care for our little Little needs and its my first time visiting any restaurant after coming from india highly recommend go everyone

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Very nice experience food is also very good we enjoyed our holiday very well

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I m from uk i visit this restaurant with my friends i love the place well maintained service very nice

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Service very good marvelous exoerience we all come from brapmton very nice food and maintance also very good .

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We went for diner .food was not expensive and ambience of restaurant was awsome and food was very delicious.I recommend everyone to go there once.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Manpreet kaur very good serve. My experience very great with Riyasat.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Amazing service and food

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I have been to restaurent. Nice sitting. Really nice food. I,ll definitely recommend to visit this restaurant. Hats off to Manpreet who served us. Really enjoyed her company. She got knowledge of menu. She recommended us kulchy bathory and biryani.. She is very polite, calm and loving person. Really enjoyed her company and her service. Will definitely visit riyasat again.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Food was very very delicious i must say everyone should go you will not regret each and every thing was next level and if you can get indian taste in canada you feel like home, So this is the place where you can feel like home

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Food was excellent and the service was great. Will be coming back soon.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Delicious! Such beautiful food and great hospitality!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Very nice food .excellent service by Sukhpreet appreciate

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great ambience and food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Sukhpreet was an amazing server.. she was knowledgeable about the delicious dishes and helped us with our choices. The meal was very tasty.. many thanks!!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing food and service was very kind.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Amazing experience. Went along with my in laws as they wanted to try Indian food. I was happy to help them make choices (they are Canadians), I loved the restaurants amazing selection of meals. We have tried their Laal Maas before and it is amazing, so I recommended that and my in laws loved it too. I would have one suggestion, it would be great if they add bread basket to their menu as it makes it easier for people to try new breads and not just naans but also other breads like laccha parantha, missi roti etc. this makes it easier for people like us who want to try and make others try different variety of breads. Would be going there again and recommend to everyone.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Aloo Gobi & spicy garlic cheese balls were terrific Food

★★
January 22, 2024

Riyasat has been our go to place for North Indian food, be it eating over there or ordering in. The food is really delicious - Kali Mirch Chicken, Kalmi Kebab, Dhaba Style Chicken Curry, Dal Aravali and Palak Patte ki Chat to name some favourites. The staff (Jyotsna, Gurinder) is really courteous, helpful and ensure service is top notch! Do try this place if you are craving for some amazing authentic North Indian Food. Edit - Recent experience has not been the same. The food was undercooked and not the same as it used to be in the last couple of years. Maybe the chef or the owners have changed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Food is superb. Very creative appetizers taking the experience to another level. We had many different dishes and all were cooked to perfection. I tasted about five different dishes and they were all amazing. Servers were polite, friendly and helpful. We were a party of ten and everyone was satisfied by the food and service. The atmosphere is great and very classy. A perfect fine Indian dining experience.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

My family and I had the pleasure of visiting Riyasat yesterday evening. We were served by a lovely woman named Manpreet. Since it was our first time at an Indian restaurant we were not sure of what to order so we asked Manpreet to make some suggestions. She was very kind, accommodating and patient :) everything that we ate was delicious and came out in perfect timing. We were happy that the restaurant was not that busy and so it was such an enjoyable environment to sit and chat without loud music or guests. Would definitely recommend to anyone new to the cuisine and of course anyone who loves Indian food! We will be back

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Food is very good and fresh . Absolutely one of the best in area. Manpreet is very helpful and nice and served us the best . Must visit

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Amazing food, great place to go :) 2024, Jan