Delicious samosas, vindaloo, and naan -- not sure why this places gets any bad reviews in here the food is great!

Ordered via uber eats which doesn't allow long reviews. Ordered the butter chicken and pappadom which was good but not the best one I've ever had. Same with the green chutney. Asked for utensils and didn't receive any. read more

I understand this restaurant has undergone some changes in ownership over the years -- which might explain the mixed reviews -- but we went there last evening and everyone thought it was great. The new owner/chef, who has been running the place for just a few weeks, takes obvious pride in his work and came out to check up on how we liked the food. The other staff were courteous, and conscientious of the food allergy of one of our group. Reasonable prices, very friendly staff, and absolutely delicious food. I definitely recommend it. read more

Ate there last night. Was blown away by the food. Chicken Tikka and Lamb Curry were standouts. Friendly and welcoming place. Will go again! read more

Being a child immigrant, I grew up in a real melting pot neighbourhood and I ate the foods of so many different cultures. Indian food to this day remains one of my most favorite foods. I used to frequent Babur on Queen St. (right near CITY TV) but of late have been really disappointed. I finally found another small harbour to indulge my love for Indian food and that would be Chutney's on Bloor St. W (west of Royal York, near Montgomery). The place is absolutely spotless, with pristine, crisp white linen on the tables. When the server places the plate on the table they always hold the plate by a cloth napkin. So polite. The chicken dishes are all great, be it Saffron Chicken, Butter Chicken or Saag Chicken (it's green so if you don't like spinach avoid this one altogether!) One of my most favorite vegetable dishes is the Eggplant Patiala, it's got an attitude. We'll often order the seafood curry which has four different kinds of fish/shellfish in a really lovely coconut curry sauce. Apps are all decent but I am very partial to the Onion Bhajia. They are crispy and the chickpea crust isn't soggy or oily. I hate when the first thing you can taste is the oil. Pulao is also good but I resent paying $6-$9 dollars for basically a rice dish so we usually just go with basmati. Naan is made fresh and there is nothing more comforting than soaking up the saffron sauce from the chicken with a piece of fresh hot naan. The wait staff will ask you how you like the temperature of your indian food, I'm in the middle of the road. I'm getting old and I am so not into the burning ring of fire the next day. The restaurant always serves up a shot of Mango Lasshi (sp?) with a small shot of liquer in it as a compliment. Chutney's offers a take out bargain. If you order your dinner between 4:00-5:00 (even though I don't pick it up until around 6 p.m. on my way home from work) they offer a 35% discount. What a bargain. I have taken home a killer takeaway Indian dinner for about $38.00 We've always got a few leftovers for lunch at work the next day. read more

Chutneys Fine Indian Cuisine - Chutney's Dining Room - Indian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Shocking with food and service this bad you are still in business. Worst Indian food in the world. Frozen Indian at the grocery store has more authenticity than this. Add a rude owner and slow inefficient service, I feel sort for you, but will not give you money as you are rude. read more

I have been ordering Chutney's on the regular now and am continually impressed. I have to say, after trying many other Indian restaurants around the city, their paneer makhani and daal makhani are probably the best I've had in Toronto. So buttery and flavourful!! I don't know if they have been improving over the years or just my tastes have, but I'm incredibly grateful for their delicious food during this lockdown. read more

We'd intended to try this place for a long time, and finally one night when I was seriously craving some Indian, we decided to give it a spin. The atmosphere is great - very clean and well decorated (it doesn't really smell strongly of spices like a lot of Indian restaurants I've been too). The staff was extremely friendly and very attentive. Our dishes were fantastic and we were both very pleased with the quality and taste of the food. The portions were great and we were able to share our meals with one order of rice, which is great since I find at other places you usually each need your own order of rice. Our food came out quickly, and we were not rushed through our dinner even though we left only shortly before their closing time. We were too full to order dinner, but the waiter brought us out some sort of mango puree dessert in shot glasses to try, on the house. It was delicious and confirmed that we'll be having dessert the next time we visit. read more

I think a lot of the previous reviews didn't give chutneys a fair chance. If you're unhappy with something just politely make note of it the next time you order and something will be done to make sure you're satisfied. That's what you get when you have owners and management who care about quality service and food. In any resteraunt whomever I'd making the food is not going to know what they did wrong if the only action you take is through a rant on Yelp. I have never had Indian food before. Never! I was convinced to go try it after much debate with my boyfriend who is a chef and well versed on both sides of the table. We also went with his friend from England and his girlfriend, who has undoubtedly tried an array of Indian cuisine. I have to say we were all very impressed. I'm a very picky eater and I was eating a little of everyone else's food to try, then sneak attacking for some more! We all vowed to go back. My boyfriend the chef gave his seal of approval The staff was incredible, prompt and polite. I'm not sure if it was the owner or a manager we spoke to but he was super humble and made sure we were taken care of. Make sure you check them out, it will be worth your while read more

I had to make a Yelp account in order to warn others and write my experience with this restaurant. A few weeks ago, a friend and I ,went to Chutneys ( Or as we like to call it "Chutiyas"). We weren't really properly dressed as we came back from an all day event - regardless it shouldn't excuse why we weren't treated properly. As we entered, nor did anyone greet us nor did anyone approach us. After 15 mins, the waiter came to our table , and handed us the menu , as he rolled his eyes at us and walked away. Meanwhile a couple of ladies walked in and they are greeted and receive a way better service than us, right away. At this point it's been 30 mins , and we didn't get our water or asked for drinks . He came back 40 mins after and took our order. I asked him for water and he rolled his eyes again and left. There's a lot more he did to completely make us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. We were definitely treated differently than the people around us. However. The most important part is the FOOD!!! I am South Asian myself, and I have eaten Indian food all my life. Never have I ever PUKED after eating Indian food - this was a first. Thus, why I'm going out of my way to write this review. We ordered the lamb seekh kebab and chicken tikka masala. Even though the lamb kebab was good. The boneless chicken in the chicken tikka masala IS NOT REAL CHICKEN. It is the pre-packaged, pre-bought boneless chicken you can buy in nofrills , that is a mixture of chicken , water, potato starch,etc -cut in cubes. I know this for sure, because I have always been allergic to that specific "chicken ", and avoid it at all cost. I had to stop on my way from the restaurant and PUKE MY BRAINS OUT. This is a restaurant that is trying to hard to be "fine dining". With horrible horrible waiters (who judge you and mistreat you), horrible Indian food ( bad for health and made me puke) and very costly. PLEASE RECONSIDER , before you give horrible business owners like this more business . Thanks! Feels good to share this. read more

I really love this place. I don't come here as often anymore b/c I don't spend as much time in Bloor West as I have in the past. I love their zucchini masala - I haven't found another place that serves it, and it's super delish. Their butter chicken is also good. Haven't had a bad dish here yet! Yummy! read more

This Indian restaurant is a bit more formal than many, with a storefront decorated in elegant gold and white. It is also a little more expensive than some. But that is due to both the superlative cooking and the enormous portions. The chicken dishes, especially the stuffed ones are rich and sumptuous. A biryani was not only expertly prepared and seasoned but so generous that the remains made a nice lunch the next day. Even simple samosas were great. As other reviewer mentioned, they have takeout too. This is not a place for fast dining - last visit our food took a bit of time when they weren't too busy. I took that as being positive in that evidently at least some of it was being prepared from scratch. Since the staff asks how spicy you want the dishes, it's a good place to introduce someone to Indian food. They seem to have a loyal following as the owner greeted a number of customers by name on our last visit. The service is very friendly and accomodating. read more

I loved it- the husband didn't care for it. For that, it gets a 4/5. Ordered the butter chicken and chicken korma- rice- naan. Fair prices, and I guess extra nice because there isn't much selection in the area and it was nice to have some tasty indian near my home. Yuuuuuuuum. read more

OMG I made the mistake of not reading the reviews that are not recommended and I am sure I will pay dearly in a few hours. I can already feel my tummy start to turn and I'm sweating like a pig. Today I ordered chicken pakoras, seek kebab, garlic naan and gulab jamuns. Let me first say that there is not a chance that this food was prepared today. The kebabs were dry and burned, over cooked and tasted off. The chicken pakora was all batter and hard as a rock. I doubt this is real chicken either. The gulab jamuns were definitely old and rancid and I had to run to the can to spit it out. This meal was easily the nastiest meal I have ever had. Save yourself the time of being hunched over the toilet for hours and avoid this disgraceful restaurant. The food is outright disgusting. How has this restaurant been in business for so long and who in their right mind would eat this rubbish?!?!?! UPDATE: I just couldn't resist calling the restaurant and when I said that there was no way the food was prepared today the woman said that they prepare many items in advance and then freeze them - specifically the items cooked in the tandoor over. Like how crazy is that!!!!!!! read more

Recently visited Chutneys as it is in our neighbourhood. There are not too many places around us like this one. Impeccable service, spotless clean environment, quiet and peaceful to relax over amazingly-tasting food. Both my boyfriend and I have ordered appetizers, paneers, pakoras, and butter chicken with fragrant rice. What a feast. The food was plentiful. Both of us took a small box of leftovers. This place is not cheap though. It does take a good bill to enjoy a full course supper, but it is worth every penny. And once in a while, why not treat yourself to this deliciousness. read more

We used to go to Chutney's all the time, but recently, the food quality is disappointing. Lamb vindaloo was actually potato vindaloo with a tiny piece of lamb. Butter chicken sauce was so watery, we had to add a jar of butter chicken sauce to eat it. Black lentil dish also was watery with few lentils. read more

This was the first place we dined in after arriving in Toronto. Food was very good and portions were large enough that we got food to take away. However, I'm not sure if this was specific to this establishment, or if this is just how it is in Toronto in general, but rice wasn't included in the orders (we're used to getting rice when dining at Indian restaurants in Washington, DC). So that was a bit of a surprise. Nonetheless, I'd go there again, now that I know what to expect. read more

Seriously? The blandest Indian food I've ever eaten. $50 for 2 for take out and it was terrible. Naan was bad, butter chicken was bad, paneer makhni was bad and the rice pudding was bad. Everything was watery and resembled soup - even the rice pudding. I will never go back unless it's to get my $50 back. read more

Very Bad Experience with the Restaurant. Bought Groupon Coupon and the Manager / Owner rudely said that they do not honour coupon, however the coupon was valid. The service was very poor and unprofessional. The quality of food was below average as chicken was not looking fresh. I would advise customers to think twice before going to such locations. Try some other indian cuisine. read more

We've recently moved to the area and we were hoping this could be our new Indian food go-to restaurant. The food was tasty but nothing to really boast about, especially when discussing food and value. I've had better indian food in TO that was offered at a more reasonable price. Also, the server made a mistake on our order, twice. Which is OK, I guess, but then he questioned us about them. Why would we lie about what we ordered? It was so...weird. read more

My wife and I went to chutneys. I highly recommend it. We had onion bhajia, butter chicken, Tika masala. Naan and rice are extra. We did not have dessert or drinks. All in, less than $50. Service was very nice also. read more

We had a take out delivered Sunday evening - it was cold, dried up and inedible. I called to tell them and was told to heat it in the microwave. The person I talked to was unhelpful and rude and only offered a discount on our next order ...no chance we will ever order from there again! The poppadums were crushed, the mango salad barely recognisable as a salad and the vegetable 'curry' consisted of barely cooked frozen vegetables in a sort of curry sauce. The pulao rice was pathetic as was the rock hard nan bread. The whole meal was a disaster, complete waste of money . read more

I can't speak for the food because I didn't eat here. But the owner/manager is a very rude man with an uncontrolled temper who flies off the handle for no rational reason and is abusive to his help. If you have no problem with character like that, then this is the place for you! read more

This is my 3rd visit to Chutneys. Last night the food was very disappointing and we are wondering if the chef is new or if there has been a change of ownership. My first meals here (a couple years ago) were VERY good.... So I was very surprised with the food last night. My Chicken was overcooked - dry. The naan had no taste. My boyfriend's Chicken Vindaloo was watered down and lacking in flavour. And the rice was SO SO. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. I ordered the tandoori chicken over the phone for pickup. When I ordered I asked what the chicken came with and I was told "a side salad". I picked up my order and when I got back to my office and opened up my takeout, there was no side salad -- just some sautéed onions and peppers. I also had no cutlery or napkins. I called back to inquire and was rudely lied to and told that I was never told about a side salad. Then I asked why I never received any cutlery or napkins and I was told that "I never asked for these". When you order food for takeout you should always receive napkins and cutlery. This place is obscene and the staff are rude. Will not go back. read more

Came here with a Groupon. They were very nice and accommodating to us, and we had a good time. Their food was ok. Their lamb shank dish was one I had never tried before, and it was neat. I'd go back if I were in the area and wanting Indian food. For those with families, it's great because there was no noise on a very early Saturday evening. read more

As someone who is Gluten sensitive I look at how many options I have on the menu. What I've found was that all the items were gluten smart except for the bread. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was surprisingly light for this classy restaurant. Great food! Lots of options, meat. vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, savory, sweet & always delicious. read more

Got takeout and food I thought tasty although bread I ordered was missing. Not pleasant in store experience - seemed impatient or rude. I didn't care for the decor inside, as felt like a temple, so not comfortable to eat in. read more

"Fine" is in the name, but it is not fine. Food quality is marginal and worse than the many Indian restaurants within 5km radius. They aggressively try to up sell you and get a lid if you are not game. Ordered 1 rice as a side; on menus it is $4.95, but they charged 9.95. It's not absolutely terrible, but I will never go back even though it is within 5 mins walking distance from where I live. And I wouldn't recommend it to anyone -- much better options close-by. read more

Dropped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Only me and my kids plus a couple of other patrons in the restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere, service was good, food was delicious. And then came time to pay - cash only said the owner/waiter/chef. Stickers on the front door say Visa/MC/Debit. Nope! Cash only said the owner. The other people in the restaurant didn't have cash either. We both had to run a couple blocks away to find an ATM. If you are going to be a cash-only establishment, remove the stickers from the front door that indicate otherwise, and put an ATM inside. I would have given this place five-stars if they were clear up front about payment options. read more

This is my new 'go to' Indian restaurant, which in a way is unfortunate, as it's nowhere near my house. My major complaint with other Indian restaurants is that I find the food needlessly oily. Chutney's prepares things from scratch to order, and is sparing with its use of oil and ghee. Which is not to say the food is flavourless-- all of the dishes i've tried have been delicious; and it's not one of those places where they give you mild when you ask for hot. (What's up with that at 90% of Toronto restaurants? I do not need your paternalism vis-a-vis my spice levels, thanks). Chutney's has a fairly elegant decor as these things go. The service I've found to be mixed-- generally very nice, but some puzzling miscommunications at times. Anyway, still worth the trip to Etobicoke. Big discount if you takeout between 4-5. (Admittedly that's a weird time to eat dinner unless you're Seinfeld's parents.) read more

My friend and I decided to try Chutneys since we were in the area and they had decent reviews. The restaurant itself is clean and modern looking but the tables are pretty small. Nobody greeted us at the door or showed us to a table so we were left wondering if they were even open for business. The butter chicken was delicious but it's not something I can't find elsewhere. Can't say the same about the garlic naan - it wasn't very garlicky at all. There wasn't a lot of chicken pieces in the butter chicken but I personally don't mind as I prefer less meat and more sauce. The service was below expectations, especially because of their location. When we asked for containers for our leftovers, our waiter placed both in the same paper bag and there was sauce all over the outside of the plastic bag (thanks...). We were going to pay by cash but then he said he didn't have change. If this was an attempt to receive a tip, we were going to tip regardless, just not generously. And what restaurant doesn't have enough cash for change? Seriously. Overall, I wouldn't say it was the worst experience since I did enjoy the food but I definitely won't be coming back. Better bang for your buck elsewhere! read more

I am not sure about all the positive reviews. We ordered take out today and had the worst Indian food ever. We ordered "Haryali Chicken Tikka" which was dry and rubbery instead of being juicy and succulent. It was so bad that it tasted like leftover food that was reheated. We also had "Rogan Josh" which is a lamb curry. Lamb was severely over cooked and the curry was disgusting. The "Raita" was watered down and was smelly. The "Naans" were not bad. All in all I would never eat here again. So grossed out! read more

Feeling adventurous last evening, my boyfriend and I decided to deviate from our favourite local Indian take-out spot (Indian Kiss) and try something new. We both agree the subway ride was 100% worth while, because Chutneys has possibly the best Indian food I've ever had in my life (and I've tried a lot of variations!). The restaurant itself is cozy and tastefully decorated with crisp white table cloths. It's not just a hole in the wall, but somewhere you'd feel good about coming for a date night or special event. Our server Svetlana was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. We ordered Onion Bhajia and Kastoori Paneer Tikka to start. Before they arrived we were served papadams with mint sauce; they were baked just right, crispy and flavourful. Our appetizers came out shortly after, both were delicious. We love paneer and had never seen this variation. It's coated in a green spicy mint sauce and then bbqed in the Tandoori oven until slightly charred around the edges. It then comes out served on a sizzling plate with onions and peppers. Delicious! For the mains, we chose signature dishes, which they have a number of. It's nice to see that they have so many unique items on the menu, and not just the same old, butter chicken. My boyfriend had the Lamb Shank Rajasthani which was amazing.....a large portion of spinach engulfing the lamb which was so tender it literally fell off the bone. I had the Murgh Kalimirch, chicken in a spicy onion & black pepper sauce. Accompanying these dishes we ordered both Garlic Naan and the Mixed Naan which is stuffed with a thin layer of cheese, onion and potatoes. Everything was flavourful and delicious. While basking in the afterglow of the amazing meal, we ordered a blueberry lassi to satisfy the sweet tooth, again somewhat unique. We had said we were splitting it and our waitress was kind enough to bring it out in two smaller glasses. I still prefer mango over blueberry but it was good none the less. We were able to find no fault at all in Chutneys, from the ambiance, to the service and most of all the food! We were even more excited to find out that they deliver and service our neighbourhood near Dundas West subway, perfect for a night in or out! read more

I'd like to start off by saying that this was one of the worst service experiences I have had in my entire life. I am not picky at all when it comes to eating out and I never complain but this was borderline treasonous. The manager barely gave us a look when we walked in the restaurant. It took 20 minutes for our order to be taken, not to mention an hour for it to come. When it came the portions were so small and I didn't understand why we waited an hour for it. All of the guests in the restaurant were fed up by the poor service. Honestly horrible, would not recommend and to top it all off they charged us even more than we should've paid, should have gotten up and left I would have received better service at a McDonald's. read more

Great service fast and friendly but most important the food is excellent i have now become a regular here. Thanks for treating us right read more

Good place but i feel this place has gone down over the last year or two. The quality of the food is good but dishes like he butter chicken almost taste as if ketchup is used. Used to be far more fragrant and fresh tasting. I have been going here for about 10 years and I would have given a 4 star rating a couple of years back but not any more. I don't know if I will go back or try finding a new go to for Indian somewhere else. read more

My husband and I just ordered for take out - very impressed! The quality of food and flavours truly resembles the taste of India. Perfect amount of spice with each dish. The one and only reason why this place isn't a 5 star is because I found their prices to be a bit pricey, however, I would most definitely order from here again! read more

We have been there a few times. The restaurant is very nice and clean. The staff are super friendly and are very helpful at making suggestions. Last order we tried the naan and it was sub-par. The butter chicken, vindaloo and other entrees are very tasty. A little pricey but would definitely make this an Indian staple for the area! read more

Just awful. They brought out half a naan. Dishes were oily and warm service was rude. Never never never. read more