Rasoi

Went for dinner with 3 friends on a Friday night - was not busy at all. Atmosphere: dim lighting, low music so you can talk, comfortable and nice decor. Bathroom left a lot to be desired... very dark, sketchy screwdriver taped to the light switch, only one. Food was disappointing unfortunately. The reason the resto gets 3 stars is because the onion bhaji are phenomenal, and baigan bartha also very good. Everything else was either too sweet or too dry. The lamb korma and butter chicken were SO sweet. Pakora, biryani rice, paneer tikka - all were dry and not the best. Service is really the hardest part for this establishment. There were maybe 3 or 4 tables in the whole restaurant and it was incredibly slow service. Pleasant but literally absent. would go 15-20minutes stretches without ever seeing someone who works there coming through the floor. Wouldn't recommend unfortunately.

Unfortunately not a good experience. The food was bland and lacked attention to details. The Allo Gobi was pretty much tasteless, the Fried mushrooms were still raw inside, the Chana masala wasn’t fully cooked, the lentil patties were very cold. I’ve been to Rasoi a few years ago and it’s sad to see how it has become. The bathrooms were dirty and smelled like moisture. What a shame…. Not sure if the owners are aware of the lack of care the staff has for providing a good experience to patrons. With the right management, this place can get back on track. I hope they do.

The one and only worst restaurant which cant give the same taste in the same curry which we ordered on the same sitting. 2- the portion was so small that you will need 3 curries for 1 person. (Menu price are like $10 but they give you like $1 meal.) 3- took so long time to serve us. We waited for 45 minutes and when we saw our plates we just got disappointed. 4 - the only nice thing is the interior. That's it! I would never suggest you to visit this if you are indian and want to try real Indian food. Cant match other restaurants which we have in Montreal. Need to improve a lot in taste, portion of meal and the service!

Great atmosphere. We really enjoyed the food. Great curries and onion bhaji

Delicious food and lots of seating space! We got the onion bhaji, chili paneer, chicken vindaloo, baigan bartha, lamb korma, naan, and biryani. Our favourites were the chili paneer, onion bhaji, and lamb korma. Everything was delicious!!!!! Would recommend for any group setting. Prices are average, and portions are approriate-not large, but good for one person.

I have mixed feelings about this place. Its not completely authentic Indian food for sure. But the decor is lovely, brings in a great Indian vibe and the servers are really nice and friendly. Another weird thing that stood out to me was, the tip. Upon payment I wanted to add in a 15% tip but I didn't get the option on the card and when I inquired the servers mentioned that they already entered 5% tip and that is something they usually charge. Just felt weird cause it looked like I couldn't add anything else from my side for the service and they took away my option to choose the amount of tip I prefer comfortable to give out

Underrated. Went for breakfast. No one there. Got an omelette and a Thali. Fine flavors, fresh fluffy naan, meats and veggies not drenched in over-powering curry. Not a bit of digestive discomfort unlike so many indian restaurants I've been too. Highly recommend.

Food was good! Their butter chicken and samosas were the best I had and their naan bread was great, too. The waiter was okay. Brought our order fast, but not very friendly and barely smiled. I’d go again for sure!

First time ordering from Rasoi and certainly won't be the last! Their food is freshly made from high quality ingredients. The dishes are packed with aromatic and delicious flavors. We ordered the chicken tikka, chicken vindaloo and biryani. Everything was perfect! We'll definitely make an in person visit here soon.

I haven't been to alot of Indian restaurants but I really love this one. It's a very cosy spot with hand painted decor on the walls, they have a nice looking bar with a few chairs where you can enjoy some drinks. They make pretty much every drink you would want. I always get the Caesar's when I come here they make it very good, they used to put a slice of bacon in the past but they removed it. I really love the nann here, my favorite is the garlic one, I also love the butter chicken and the sagg lamb. My favorite 2 dishes. Also the tuna tataki mango salad is very refreshing The creme brulee is very good This place also has a hidden bad inside that's downstairs. They also are open during lunch time and have a separate lunch menu. They also sell their sauces frozen that you can take home and make food out of the comfort of your home. I definitely recommend this place. In the summer they have a small terraces that they build in front. Service is always good here, Yan is the best. Rex the owner is always very friendly and the cooks aswell. This place is good for small or big groups.

Paani Poori was out of this world! All of the items we ordered were excellent! Great Service, Great Food and a nice place! WIll visit again when back in Montreal

Loved this place! I got a gift card to come here from good friends and I am left feeling pretty thrilled! Our waitress (with long curly hair) was extremely nice and sociable and it felt like the rest of the staff really cared to make our experience great. Food: really good! The recommended was to get two starters and two mains (tapas style) and it was the perfect quantity. The actual food itself was definitely westernized but still had an authentic touch to it (had the deer samosas, fish pakora, lamb with almonds [SPICY!], and butter chicken). Drinks: good but nothing too special--does the job! Definitely would like to come back 10/10.

Absolutely fabulous meal and a great experience! Authentic North Indian food, excellent/attentive service by the manager -Hardik, the ambience and decor is authentic Indian - definitely suitable for a quite couples evening. The food quality was outstanding. The owner - Sunny came over and what an absolute joy. He's smart, passionate about his customer's dining experience. HIGHLY Recommended!!

We came in with a large group not knowing what we'd find. What we found was some of the most delicious indian fusion food we've ever tried. The waiter gracefully offered the cocktail of the day, which was a refreshin gin and low sugar grapfruit blend. I tried the tikka masala momos, while others had the garlic naan and wings. We all ended up sampling off each other. The food was a bit pricey, but honestly the quality very much validated the price. Would highly recommend it to others.

Went in for lunch on a Sunday and it was excellent. Naan very fresh, good portions, and tasty saag. Would go back.

One of my favourite restaurants. It's Indian fusion which means they have some dishes that aren't traditional Indian in case you're not into India food (although is that possible?!). I usually make reservations with my girl friends on Wednesday nights because they have a great deal where you eat for free off from a selected menu when you order a bottle of wine for two people. This time I went on a Saturday and was very excited to try some other items on the menu. They take reservations on open table and I suggest making them ahead of time. The staff is always very friendly and bilingual. Quick service as well. The decor of this place makes it seem like a much more expensive restaurant and gives it a nice charm. Very good drinks menu with cocktails and wine available by the glass or bottle. For food we started with the tuna tartar which was so nice and fresh. For mains we ordered the chicken fried rice and the chicken jalfrezi with some garlic naan bread. We were blown away by every dish! The portions seems small when they arrived but we were barely able to finish. Will be coming back here soon!

If you never had Indian food, it's a good place to start. I would typically say that I'm not a huge fan of Indian food because lots of the dishes are in mushy form and don't look appetizing. Rasoï is a fusion Indian restaurant with great flavours. Once you get in the restaurant, it is very clean, modern with a touch of Indian history. Because like it or not, most Indian restaurant in park ex are not the cleanest or nicest restaurant in town...and it's always more pleasant to be in a place that looks nice and clean. The menu has a lot to choose from. We started with the venison samosas. Flavours were good but was expecting a bit more...especially after trying their fish and chip dish. The fish was so flaky and full of flavour...best dish of the entire night. Venison samosas were different from your typical veges samosas. If you can take gamy taste, you will like it. We the had a chicken in sauce dish which was excellent, shrimps and scallops which was decadent and a side of rice and garlic and coriander naan bread. To my surprise, the naan bread was my least favourite... All in all, I really enjoyed my experience in this Indian fusion restaurant. Service was also very nice so no complaints there.

we live in the area and Rasoï is one of our favourites! Moving to Vancouver soon but visits back to our home town will include this restaurant every time! Shout out to Sidney who co-created an excellent cheesecake dessert of her namesake! It is the bomb!!!

Attention, le restaurant a changé de propriétaire. Le nouveau menu et la qualité des plats n'y est plus. C'est une expérience plus que décevante, même qu'un des plats a été retourné à la cuisine. Évitez l'agneau Kebab, c'est atroce et mauvais, le tout avec une sauce industrielle, le chutney à la menthe était sans aucun goût, etc... Le service presque automatiquement en anglais. Nous avons perdu une belle institution dans le quartier. Dommage.

Went here at the recommendation of a friend as was very impressed! Great food, great cocktails, and great service!! The food was not traditional Indian fare but a surprising take on many classics that were well thought out and flavourful. To start, we had fish pakoras and house chips (lots of flavor in the pakoras that transferred onto the chips -yum!) With a yoghurt tartar sauce. We also had the deer samosas which were suprising and delightful! They definitely did not skimp on the deer, which was exciting. The side "kachumber" salad with the samosas was a mix of chickpeas, rice noodles, cucumber, and spice and paired well with the deer in the samosas. The sauces were great: gumbo mustard had a nice heat while the mango chutney was refreshing and cool - they balanced each other well. As mains, we had butter chicken, and almond butter lamb curry. The butter chicken was delicious, and the marinade was visible in the chicken. The lamb had an explosion of spice, and flavourful, with a nice strong heat. Accompanying that was the garlic and cilantro naan, and a regular naan (both the same price, which was really nice to not see an upcharge for changing flavours for naan). As cocktails, we had a few: The Cajun bloody ceasar (with bacon!) was really well spiced, and refreshing. The tech support had a nice sweetness and flavour from the spruce beer. The Robin Hood was a beauty with sweetness of peach, and tart from the grapefruit. The last cocktail was an off-menu one whose name escapes me, but it was cool and delicious, like an iced chai tea. The service was impeccable. Friendly and nice, the service alone would make me go back! We dined on the terrace, which had high walls blocking the street which was much appreciated. It gave the feeling of being in a back garden terrace!

I've visited Rasoi a few times, the most recent was for a friend's birthday gathering in their private room. Btw, it's perfect for small + large rooms and has a fully equipped bar and DJ station. The food is good. It's definitely not the most authentic Indian food you'll come by, but I don't get the impression that's what they're going for. Many of the items on their menu are fun, modern twists using traditional ingredients. I'd also suggest going with a group of friends; their plates and portions are perfect for sharing. And let's be honest, who doesn't want to try a little bit of everything? Funny enough, out of all of the dishes that I've tasted, my absolute favourite was the most traditional, the Goat Vindaloo. I've returned many times and chances are, I'll return again.

All right so we held our company Christmas party at this restaurant. So I did not get the full restaurant experience. I can confirm the place is clean and we were afforded the downstairs room which can be reserved and comfortably accommodated 30 people. Staff was friendly and helpful. Decor and atmosphere is warm with lots of dark woods. Beer selection was limited and uninspired with the only 1 Indian option the rest of it being at all those up wonderful of Molson products. which brings me to the somewhat disappointing at part of the evening which was the actual food. Although not inedible or disgusting in any way ... the Tapas Style menu is somewhat bland and far from anything resembling authentic Indian cuisine. It's more like a "white bread" take on Indian cuisine. So overall up pretty decent however would advise other options if looking for an authentic Indian experience

OMG I DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN. Went there with a friend and the decor was nice, pretty laid back. We had the onion bhaji, lamb curry, chicken chipotle and NAAN yes obviously. Everything was so delicious i kept smiling the whole time. Only thing I didn't like is the fact that the waitresses came in pair that was odd & pushy in a way lol. Other than that LOVED IT. This just might be my new go to

I went to Rasoï for the first time last weekend. Keep in mind that they are building a bar in their basement and are therefore now 18+ (so this is not good for a family meal). Our waitress was extremely kind and knowledgable about the menu. They say that you should order two plates since they are tapas style but I had the goat vindaloo and was more than full for the rest of the night. The goat was extremely tender and flavourful. I also tried the tandoori chicken, which was tasty- but not as good as the goat! The prices are pretty steep but totally worth it! It was a fantastic meal and I look forward to going back very soon!!

What a great Indian fusion restaurant. It's in the heart of St. Henri walking distance to the Atwater market. More important now than ever to support local restaurants. They're currently offering takeout during the pandemic. When things go back to normal definitely sit outside on their terrace during the spring, summer and fall months they have one of the nicest ones on the entire street. If Indian cuisine isn't up your alley this restaurant will completely change your mind! Check them out.

My experience at Rasoï was a bit off, but I still left happy + full delish food. WARNING - I am not an Indian food expert by any means. Im a typical white North American in that I merely tried butter chicken at a wedding once and was hooked, and have tried a handful of Indian restaurants since that moment about 5 months ago. Annnnyyyways I headed to Rasoi with a group of 7 gals. We sat at the large table by the window, a great cozy spot in the corner. The place was just loud enough to create an enjoyable atmosphere, and like prior reviews have said, the decorations are unbelieveable - even the bathrooms! If you can find them My group had many that were late, and we all trickled in over an hour between 6&7. I attribute this to the SLLLLLOW service. I think. I feel like I have to blame it on something. The drinks were flowing, but once we placed our order, it took over an hour to receive our food. The waiter checked in once to let us know the food would be coming, and then disappeared for 30 minutes until the food came. I ordered the Almond Butter Lamb. The lamb was great. Suuuper tender. But the flavors weren't anything special. Good, but that's about it. I also got the garlic naan, which I could've eaten 4lbs of if I wasn't around others who would definitely be repulsed by such an act. The winning act was the server apologized for the food delay & brought our table dessert. A mix of delicious brûlée's that were SO good Anyways - all in all I enjoyed my dinner here, and appreciated the restaurants kind act to make up for the delay of dinner

Have been there four times, one of them I celebrated my birthday with a group of 30 people. Twice I went for brunch. It shows I enjoy that restaurant. The decor is colorful and beautiful. The ambiance is fun. Good choice of music. Service is good, with always good recommendations. The food isn't typical Indian. The fusion of Indian food make the experience more exciting. Favorite dish fig paneer pizza for dinner, lunch or breakfast...it is a must to try. Love the hot lips drink... ou la la!

Background: I visited Montreal for a week and was pretty much open to eating and trying anything. I've never been disappointed with Indian food so I decided to try this place! As my appetizer, I had lamb poutine. As my entree, I had garlic naan with chicken tikka masala. Pros 1. Friendly and welcoming staff 2. Not a long wait time to be seated 3. Great ambiance 4. Comfortable seating Cons 1. Food took a while to come out (35+ mins) 2. Basmati rice does not come with your meal Overall: Everything was GREAT. Although I love lamb I was very hesitant on trying the lamb poutine for many reasons. But since poutine is on the Montreal "must eat" list, I couldn't allow myself to leave without trying. I ate it and definitely could've eaten another plate. Lamb was made to perfection. The right amount of gravy (not too little and not too much) and the cheese curds was also a perfection additional. The garlic naan was fresh and extremely tasty. The chicken tikka masala was tender, juicy, and made with soooooooo much LOVEEEE. Do note that if you want rice, you have to order it separately. It does not come with your meal. I would highly recommend this place!!

We had a great experience at Rasoi. We dined in for ladies night where ladies receive a free appetizer and entree with the purchase of a bottle of wine between two people. The bottles included in this Wednesday deal start at $50.00 - so shared you're looking at $25.00 each. Food: Excellent. I started with the fish pakoras which were served like classic fish and chips (in a newspaper with kettle cooked chips). They didn't skimp on the amount of fish included in the pakoras and the batter and filling were flavourful and delicious. I then went with the Fig, Basil and Paneer naan pizza. They were able to lock down delicious Indian flavours on the pizza while still allowing the toppings to shine and work together to make a delicious plate! Service was great! Our waiters were attentive, helpful and patient to a table of seven girls! How dare I forget the decor. Beautiful! Whoever designed the interior of the restaurant should take a trip to my apartment and decorate! Definitely a solid choice in St Henri

Comfy place that might seem tacky to some but I find it's nicely decorated and colourful. The food comes in smaller tapas-size portions but it's packed full of flavour, best to order many and share with friends, loved ones or just for yourself! I tried the onion bahji, the chana masala and the aubergine dish, they are all vegan and super delicious (and spicy!)! The cocktails are very imaginative, I was there once with friends and some of them ordered the odd one that had tomato juice and celery salt, but it was really well balanced and the flavours came through nicely, I was actually sold!

Amazing Indian fusion restaurant. I have tried a variety of their dishes and my favorite is the vindaloo...service is always exceptional as is the food!!

Dining in Rasoi was an enjoyable and flavourful experience. We were party of nine and our long table was in process of being set up when we arrived, so the bar was the obvious place to attack with an immediate demand for Bloody Caesar. The smiling bartender fixed a pretty good drink for some of us, mine being non virgin and non vegetarian spicy version with beautiful piece of bacon. Once seated our orders were collected promptly. Bring a magnifier if you have one as the menu is written in the smallest possible script and it may be hard to read the detailed descriptions of the dishes. Appetizers and mains arrived orderly, and were served with a smile, even the chef checked on us. The arugula salad was nice mix of fresh ingredients and could be ordered without the few fried calamari pieces, which I realized too late. For mains I tried two of the traditional Indian vegetarian dishes: okra masala and chick peas. Both were absolutely delicious and quite spicy, definitely not spicy hot, but seasoning was used generously. The food was served in small bowls and its quantity is more of a tapas size, but I find it sufficient in terms of value for money. The interior design of Rasoi is to write for, there are a lot of nice cultural elements incorporated in the brick walls that indicate the ethnicity of the cuisine you would try, but the ceiling is what made me smile that night. Its colourful hippy flowers remind the 70s and made me sing in my mind "love, peace, freedom, happiness". My only complaint is the fact that my cloths smelled curry the next day, obviously the ventilation in the kitchen can be improved, but this is not a good reason to remove rating starts. Great dining option in the area!

The food was good. The decor and ambiance is really nice. The menu was fusion but each plate did not seem very fusion. You can find items from different origins but each item seems to be fairly traditional. The Naan pizza with figs was delicious and we highly recommend it. The drinks were good; if you like bacon, order the Cajun Bloody Caesar.

This place was a really pleasant surprise. I booked the table by the window at the request of my friend. The ambiance definitely gets full points! It has a traditional vibe with large paintings of Indian women with a lounge-like feel. Very upscale and modern with a tasteful amount of Indian culture. The doors leading into the dining room are grand and the wall by the bar is made of rice bags and oh so cool. The bathrooms downstairs are also very nice. If you're looking for an Indian restaurant that has proper cloth napkins and cutlery (not like the typical plastic plates and paper napkins) take a reservation here. The food is an ode to the chef's Indian heritage with a western twist. All the dishes have some kind of twist. We started with venison samosa and the onion bhaji- both mediocre. The samosa could use more spice and cilantro or mint. For our main meals, we tried the chipotle chicken tikka masala, the goat curry, the chili paneer, and the baighan with naan. Everything was delicious but some of the dishes didn't feel authentic to the title. For instance, the chicken was a cross between chicken jalfrezi and something with chipotle smokiness, but nothing really like tikka masala. I liked the planner best because it had a good spiciness to it. My partner liked the baighan most and it really was far better than the one I make. To end our meal, we shared a gulab jamun. Gummy and not like the soft gulab jamun it should have been but the presentation was nice and the scoop of ice cream was good. Also it had too much rose flavor in the syrup. I wouldn't order it again. But I think I'll be back here to try more dishes. My friend also had a virgin cucumber drink that was delicious, but slightly pricey. Overall, a good experience and decent on the wallet- we each spent about $25 (4 people) for a medium sized meal.

OMG THIS PLACE WAS SOOOO CUTE AND THE VIBE WAS SO COOL AND CHILL I went there for my bday and they had my table right away. The staff was super nice the waitress helped us what to order since it was our first time and she gave us recommendations and they repeatedly came and asked us if we were alright. The food was great it was Indian food but with a modern twist unfortunately I didn't take any pics :( but it was all good portions and really filled us up. I got the Chipotle chicken tikka masala and it was sooo good and tasty especially with the naan that I ordered. I love how they had vegan options because two of my friends are vegan and they also loved their food. I reallly recommend this place you won't regret it :)

Went a large group of friends for a birthday dinner. So we had the group menu, in the basement. The room was very dark, music very loud. Beautifully decorated but made it very hard to socialize. Onion bhajis were good, nothing over the top. The spring rolls were pretty good. The fig pizza was AMAZING on this crust naan. It is a must have, you will not be disappointed. I couldn't have a salad because there was no b vegetarian option unfortunately. I was quite disappointed with their lamb korma. The curry was too sweet, didn't taste like korma at all. I didn't end up eating it. My friends tasted it and all agreed that it was too sweet. The naans were fresh and very soft. They had a few mocktail options, I had one but can't remember the same and it was great! Overall a great fusion restaurant. Definitely plan on going there to try other items on the menu.

The place inside is absolutely beautiful! Great for an intimate date or something. Went for a birthday and had a tasting menu done & it was okay, for the price, but wouldn't do the tasting menu again, it was good, but its better to just get what you actually want instead of what the waiter picks for you! Would recommend

It's refreshing to walk into an Indian restaurant and be wowed by the design of the place; first impression on point! Our waitress was energetic, extremely helpful in providing suggestions, and very friendly. The time it took between getting the menus and being able to put our order through was a little long, but the overall experience more than made up for it. The food was DELICIOUS. There were 4 of us, and we got to try about 7 different dishes, each equally impressive, flavourful and satisfying. The tandoori chicken on sizzling plate with rum-marinated pineapple was definitely a highlight. It was a great setting for a dinner with friends; perfectly noisy and cozy. Overall quality to price ratio is among the best I've seen in this kind of restaurant. It came out to around 25$ each before tip and drinks, which is more than reasonable. I definitely recommend!

I wish we could give half stars. Rasoï gets a 3 1/2 in my books. I've been here a total of 4 times and so my review is an amalgamation of my 4 experiences. So first of the ambiance is rustic, romantic.. very rue notre dame hipster. It lacked lighting for me personally but I get the mood they're going for. The service was good, and the majority of my stars are for service. I've got to hand it to Rasoï, good service is hard to come by in the city and the servers along with the busboys were courteous, quick and kind. Our server had a decent knowledge of the menu items although lacked in depth knowledge of what ingredients some items consisted for a connoisseur. Our water glasses were always full, empty plates were swiftly picked up and our naans were quickly replenished. Finally for the food, I give it a 3. We had the goat curry, butter chicken, fig pizza and fish pakoras. There wasn't anything fusion about the curries.. nor the Fish pakoras. The fig pizza was good but a little on the sweeter side. Overall, It's good enough to try but not a place I'd crave to go back.

Excellent service, beautiful ambiance. Nice wine list and creative cuisine. A definite new favorite!

Went to this spot at lunch time. There were only a few people so me and my friend could choose our sits...I would suggest the side benches they'll give you a full view of the restaurant. The decor is warm and very colorful, get ready for nice trip to modern India. I had the curry chick Thali which I highly recommend , the flavours and textures everything was there. Very good price value for the quality of the food. So enjoy !

This place is cute!!! The staff was super nice and attentive. The place was not that busy and we were seated immediately. We took our time ordering our food. I don't remember if the menu was in English but my gut was telling me it wasn't and I had to order my usual because I didn't want a surprise. The food took awhile to come out. My sister had the curry poutine and she loved it, I didn't think it was that great to be honest. The meal does not come with basmati rice so make sure you ask for it. I ended up get the Chicken Tikka Saag Paneer for a appetizer and the Chicken Tikka Masala for my main course, I believe she got lamb curry, we also ordered garlic naan and regular naan. The drinks aren't strong but the food was very good and I would definitely recommend anyone looking for Indian food in Montreal to try this place. The art is lovely and so is the staff. Great job guys!

They had really good lamb curry. I also enjoyed their mango cocktail a lot. The place is expensive and if you want some authentic Indian food, maybe this restaurant isn't the ideal choice. But this place is good for fusion-Indian and it's a good place to be with friends.

Great food, casual ambiance and not too expensive. Service is curtious, but young and inexperienced. Our waitress was not able to offer any help on drinks and not sure she new the menu well either. Also, for some reason the visa machine doesn't have a 15% option for tip as it starts at 16%. Got free shots at end of dîner. Cool !!

Last night was our first time at Rasoi. We've been to Tequila Bar a few times (and loved it) and thought we would check out the owner's brother's place up the street. The decor is colourful and funky cool. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable and very attentive. The food was very flavourful, cooked with skill, and beautiful. We enjoyed the creative Indian-Thai fusion options and appreciated it being served tapas style (so we could try five different things). The mango salad, street spring rolls, and 65 chicken (special that day....not positive at the name) were big standouts to us! We kept commenting on the great flavours and textures in each! All of these were A+ dishes. The goat vindaloo and an eggplant dish were very tasty and solid items, but we felt they were as good as the dishes from our favourite places we go to. We look forward to coming back and ordering some of these again and trying some new items! Neither of us are into poutine, but that lamb poutine caught our eye for a future trip. I must make mention that the mango mojito was fresh, vibrant, and, happily not overly-sweet (like you often get in the states.). You can tell that both Rasoi and Tequila Bar were created with lots of thought, love, and a passion for good food, great atmosphere, and quality service. Thumbs up!

Horrific. From start to finish a travesty of a dining experience. Being referred to as guys, fellas, boys, gents and les gars by a waiter who is ten years younger than the youngest at table, ca fait mal. Being asked 'How about starting with some appys boys?' brought to mind the worst chain restaurants and this brand of overly familiar service persisted until he was too embarassed even to come to the table because the drinks and then the food took forever. The food: over priced, overwrought, unimaginative, tepid and unfulfilling. This place was so bad the hashtags on display on many of the surfaces in the dining room almost inspired three non-twitterers to open twitter accounts just to be able to trash the place. If you live in St Henri spend the money on a cab, go up to Jean Talon, eat like a king, get in another cab to come home and still come out on top.

Dreadful. Boring, overpriced food, obnoxious servers, and creepy management. Caught the owner lewdly gazing at my girlfriend. Not my favourite dining experience!

Location: On Notre-Dame West, a few minutes away from the Lionel-Groulx station. Street parking is available but metered. You may find free parking in some of the partially zoned areas (residential) but check the signage. The place: I LOVED the Indian-ispired decor: gorgeous brick walls, beautiful furniture + lighting, and the large sculpture of Ganesha complete the look and offer up a warm and cozy atmosphere. Let's not forget those crazy colourful ceilings, either! The food: After reading great reviews, I'd bookmarked Rasoi as a place to try. When the opportunity arose to do lunch with a friend, we decided to stop in. Having had two breakfasts (OK, don't judge), I kept my order small - I went with the Tuna Tartar [on mango and avocado served with a spiced mango puree and tortilla chips]. There was nothing Indian about this dish at all. Now, did I know this when I ordered? Yes. However, I expected this wouldn't matter since I'm a big fan of literally, all the above ingredients. While the presentation was pretty, the food itself was bland. I'm talking zero use of seasoning or spices, here. There's only so much you can do with raw tuna, but avocado and mango? You can totally spice/flavour that sh*t up. I'm not sure if the tortillas were store-bought or homemade, but they were also lacking in flavour. My side of naan was good but again, the flavour was missing. On the flip side, my friend ordered the vegetarian Thali and loved it. I could smell the amazing flavours emanating from her dish and regretted not ordering the same thing. The onion Bhaji was great, as were the chick peas. There was Basmati and naan served with this dish, along with a few other things that I don't recall - my date seriously enjoyed everything but the pickled carrots. I had a taste and I'm not sure if these guys were pickled in wine or cider but umm, no. Totally didn't work. Service: Under normal circumstances, this is where I would dock stars but our waiter was alone on the floor, and the place literally filled up right after we arrived. I'm sure Rasoi staffs accordingly during rush hour, but it was unfortunate to see our poor server running around trying to cater to everyone, while apologizing repeatedly for delays. Price point: Depends what you order - my Tartar (it was an appetizer not a main) + naan was $20 with tax. The Thali ranges between $15-$21 though I'm not sure why. I'm going to presume this has to do with whether or not there's meat involved....

Located right in St-Henri Rasoi is a restaurant that focuses on Indian fusion. They have plenty of dishes that are considered traditional Indian food but they also have a few that combine Indian cuisine with that of another country. Prices are reasonable for the area. The decor is Indian-inspired but also very warm and inviting. Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted by a very friendly host who seated us immediately. Our waitress was also efficient and welcoming. The only minor complaint I have is that after our main dishes were cleared we weren't asked if we wanted dessert, coffee or tea and we had to flag her down to get the bills. To start I had Street Cart Spring Rolls which were traditional spring rolls with an Indian twist. They had been seasoned with curry which was different but added a nice touch. I topped it off with a naan pizza which was loaded with tandoori chicken, yogourt, cheese and onions. The pizza was quite heavy but I really liked the chicken on it. Most restaurants play it safe with the spice but these guys don't and I like that! They have happy hour specials on beer and wine seven days a week. We were able to split a bottle of wine for $30 which was pretty reasonable. Also take note that the restaurant was fairly packed so it is best to play it safe and reserve (which you can easily do from the Yelp app FYI).

We ordered from Rasoï online last night and had a very unpleasant experience. Order came close to 30 minutes late, even though we literally live about 1 metro station distance away from the actual restaurant. It was a Friday after work so delivery seemed like a nice treat. We were disappointed by tiny portions of both the $12 Butter Chicken (I counted six inch-sized cubes of Chicken which arrived in a small styrofoam cylinder mostly full of lukewarm non-spicy sauce) and also the $14 Vindaloo Goat Curry (which, to be fair, had tasty sauce, but was marred by a lack of goat and had two large bones which gave the illusion of the container being full.) The $4 marinated carrots were okay but unremarkable. The Garlic Naan was tasty but only one small piece for $3, so I ran out mid-meal and had to resort to using a fork. BTW no rice is included with the prices above. Expect to just get nearly full, lilliputian Styrofoam containers with questionable meat to sauce ratio. When you add in the $2.99 delivery fee, safe to say that I won't be ordering from there again. I wonder if the in house experience would be better? But if so, why treat some customers better than others?

Whether you're indian or not, dont go in there. Specially if you're not, coz it will spoil your impression on Indian food. Tapas isn't just serving small portions with a fat bill. Its the quality and care given to each dish. Food took 45mins. Naan was cold, sent that back. The owner gave a free creme brulee as a dessert. Hence three stars. But otherwise one.

Amazing food and drinks that make it worth the trip. Had a great interaction with the owner, Rex. Completely welcoming, laid back and most of all fun environment. The ambiance of the restaurant makes you want to stay all day! Absolutely coming back!

Just ordered from Rasoi using a delivery service (Just-eat.ca). Butter chicken was very watery and chicken, the very little there was, was very dry. A very unsatisfying meal for $25 with tip (butter chicken and white rice, no drink). Delivery was 90 minutes because of a demonstration in town, even though the place is 5 minutes by car if you ask Google Maps. Oh, and you have to use your hands to eat as they do not deliver with utensils or even a napkin. Sorry, but Rasoi sucks.

We've eaten here before and had a better experience, but this time around it was not up to par. We got a table and had our drinks brought over quickly. After the appetizer, we waited almost 40 minutes for our food. Ordered the tuna tartar, the avocado and mango were noticeably unripe - crunchy. The chef should know not to serve food that isn't ripe. In all there were about three tablespoons worth of tuna. On a plate that costs $15, that is just not acceptable. That said, the serving staff is always very friendly. Rasoï is medium-high on the price scale, but I don't think the portions or the culinary craft can really justify it.

Went there again after an amazing first time and unfortunately it will be my last. Staff was barely present as we had to continuously get up to ask for service. Food was good but not amazing. We were a table of 10 and they had sat us near the uninsulated window where we all had to eat with our winter jackets on. We asked to be moved while the restaurant was still empty as we had 3 young children with us and the answer was no. Hopefully they step up their staff game again.

Bad and slow service The food was sweet and overpriced The cocktail tasted like water... We had to ask for water and the server never came back to ask us how was the dishes. After all the server didn't feel sorry when we told him about the service problem. The owner should think about what happened about their service training. Not gonna come back again

I walked in on a whim with a friend from Toronto after we were given the cold shoulder at the burgundy lion. Everything was perfect from the start . Rex was an amazing host and the wait staff were attentive and friendly(shout out to Val). We loved the food suggested by Rex and will definitely be back for more. Thanks for making my out of town friend feel at home. Great job, great food.