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| - I am basing my review on last night's experience.
I first started going to Darbar when I first moved to Montreal. It was always the best Indian restaurant nearby when I lived in or around downtown. I loved the hole-in-the-wall decor, I loved the fact that it was family owned, and I especially loved the terrasse in the back.
Over time things change. A couple years ago the quiet terrasse out back turned in to a terrasse on the street just like everyone else. I was told the reason for this was due to the growth in popularity of the restaurant, and the kitchen needed to expand into the back yard.
This was obviously disappointing. But I kept going regardless of where the terrasse was and what season I was in. Why? The food was and still is excellent. I nor anyone I have ever brought to this restaurant has ever had anything even close to bad food.
Last night, however, I had bad service, and that's hugely disappointing.
I made a reservation for 8:45 on a Monday night. The restaurant closes at 9:30. I know it's late. I didn't intend on staying until 11. But me and my boyfriend arrived on time and there were clients finishing up their meal. So we ordered a few dishes and a bottle of wine.
If the restaurant is open until 9:30 on a Monday, I should be able to order at 8:45 and not feel like a burden.
We were not fussy, rude, unpleasant, etc.. Our bill was probably around $100 before tip. Any server would know that this table was "worth it".
But we weren't worth it.
The lights came on at 9:15, the staff started gossiping and discussing amongst themselves, they kept asking us if we were done and if the food was alright, but it was all such an obvious hurry to get us out.
The worst part is this: I love Darbar. I bring all my friends to Darbar. I brought my boyfriend to Darbar. I'm faithful and loyal. I met the owner of Darbar for the first time last night! He was sweet and kind and everything you could hope a restaurant owner and chef to be!
But his staff? I know it's family owned. That doesn't mean you get to bully people out when you're tired and want to go home. Especially when your last table made a reservation and you knew ahead of time that there would be people staying until closing.
I don't know if I'll go to Darbar again. I never had bad service until yesterday, but it was undeniably bad service. My suggestion would be to not stay open or be open on a Monday night if the staff is unwilling to be accommodating.
At least the food is good.
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