Devi, Montreal

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    Philip Brown
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    Devi was a beloved Indian restaurant in Manhattan that closed down at the height of its popularity last summer. Fear not, loyal readers, Devi has been resurrected in Montreal; though, sadly sans the original chefs (a decision that looks like it might have been a mistake). The Montreal incarnation vies to live up to the prestigious Devi title. The owners are working with the same mixture of cuisine, demographics, and décor but everything about this restaurant feels cozier and more mature now that it’s in Montreal. That is, if you manage to ignore the unceasing bongo-beat soundtrack.

    Devi is exquisitely decorated with hand-carved wood, tapestries, and stucco paintings. The menu is stocked with standard but reasonably priced Indian fare, including samosas, biryanis, curries, and a variety of lamb and chicken dishes. Despite the lavish design, dependable title, and decent menu, the advance word on this location isn't good. According to many critics, the new chefs are merely offering standard Indian fare without much of the exciting experimentation that characterized the infamous New York location.

    It’s still too early to tell if the Montreal Devi is a failed experiment; but, as of now, it’s not looking good. This could turn out like a bad movie sequel: earlier success meant the creators got a big enough budget to make everything look nice, but they lost track of what made the original special in the first place. Or it could be the Godfather Part II of Indian cuisine. Only time will tell. –P.B.

    AT A GLANCE
    Devi
    1450 Rue Crescent, Montreal, QC
    514-286-0303
    Indian
    Downtown
    Venue:
    Restaurant
    Hours:
    Sun-Thu 11am-3pm
    5pm-10:30pm
    Fri-Sat 11am-3pm
    5pm-11pm
    Price Range:
    $$$$ (Expensive)
    Payment:
    Master Card, Visa, American Express
    THE BUZZ

    IN THE AREA

    6 Reader Reviews

    I swear, it's amazing at how people's perceptions can differ. I've been to Devi at least ten times, both for lunch and dinner, and I've never once had bad service.

    I've been to dozens of Indian (read: Pakistani or Bangladeshi) places in Montreal and this place is head and shoulders above most of them.

    Besides, this review is heavily outdated and should be taken down and replaced with a fresh one.

    1. Nicholas Robinson's Review :: February 16, 2010
    Nicholas Robinson's Rating: 4 Stars
    I am t looking for a job as Manager but I don't know how to contact you by email.

    2. Indrajit Gajadharsingh's Review :: May 21, 2009
    Indrajit Gajadharsingh's Rating: 1 Stars
    best food,including samosas, biryanis, curries, and a variety of lamb and chicken dishes, service ,quality , clean

    3. Yvon Chamberland's Review :: January 27, 2009
    Yvon Chamberland's Rating: 4 Stars
    It was a great time - the food was awesome and the service was very friendly and warm.

    4. Chris's Review :: July 12, 2008
    Chris's Rating: 3 Stars
    very bad service. food was ok. i will never go back. empty place and no service.

    5. Ajay's Review :: December 02, 2007
    Ajay's Rating: 1 Stars
    very bad service. food was ok. i will never go back. empty place and no service.

    6. Ajay's Review :: December 02, 2007
    Ajay's Rating: 1 Stars

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