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Jaipur Grille
Category: Restaurants Indian Indian [Edit]
2066 Yonge StreetToronto, ON M4S 2A3
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
(416) 322-5678
- Hours:
Mon 11:30 am - 10 pm
Tue-Fri 11:30 am - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
17 reviews for Jaipur Grille
17 reviews in English
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Review from Hari P.
4/14/2012
Has to be one of the best Indian restaurants in North America. After moving to New York from India 4 years back, I have been craving for authentic Indian food ever since. I stumbled upon Jaipur Grille on my last visit to Toronto. And it was just perfect. Great food, great atmosphere and excellent service. Do not miss their Chicken Tikka Masala (for meat eaters), Subzi Malai Methi (vegetarian) and Mango Mousse.
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Review from Shiv G.
Toronto, ON
4/26/2012
Compared to most Indian restaurants I have tried in Toronto, this one is top of the list.
My favorite dishes so far have been the chicken tikka and the saag paneer ( spinach and soft cheese). The flavors of the spinach was so well developed and complex.
The kabobs however were dry on more than one occasion.
I would go back just for the dishes mentioned above! -
Review from Selene n.
Toronto, ON
3/4/2012
I generally really don't like most indian food. I find it super greasy, way too heavy on the sauce, the pakoras are normally done wrong and all the veg dishes have paneer or ghee, making it super hard as a vegan.
The food at Jaipur Grille, however, was really good. The pappadums were spicy (as they should be). They had a good number of vegan dishes, though I get the feeling that they didn't know what vegan was, so I"m not 110% positive there wasn't some ghee in there... Three of us split an order of pakora (not the best I've had, but quite nice), an eggplant medallion dish in sweet tomato sauce, mixed veggies and cashews in a green sauce, and a spicy yellow lentil dish with rice. The food was great, tons of flavour, not greasy. Our other friend got an okra dish, which was really good, though a bit on the salty side.
Service was amazing. They were very attentive and friendly.
Decor was beautiful and the lighting was perfect.
Some things that could be better...
I do really hate that they only have white rice. Come on, get with it! If you don't want to do brown rice, offer wild rice or something!
For some reason they gave us all our leftovers wrapped in one bag. Very weird, like we obv don't all live together. I think that they could have asked if they were unsure. And worst, as Emily M. said, they mixed the leftovers together, meaning she got meat in her veg dish! Not cool!
I'm still not super into indian food, but the next time I am in the mood for some, I'll check out Jaipur again. -
Review from Emily M.
3/3/2012
I was actually looking forward to writing a good review for this place.
The food was quite good and a step up from lot of other Indian places I've been to.
I went out with a group of friends (1/2 vegan 1/2 meat eaters). We were very clear about this when ordering. After were we done we asked for our left overs to be packed up.
I just went to eat the left overs only to find a HUGE piece of meat - beef, lamb? its brown..and some other meat rice dish mixed into my veg left overs. This over-site is really unfortunate. I called to complain and the apology seemed very insincere. First I had to explain to a server the problem and he just totally didn't understand, then I was passed off to the manager. As a vegetarian it really is upsetting to have meat mixed into your food. I don't think this place understands this. The manager was just giving me some excuse that when its a large table they always put all the left overs together.
Our main server was very attentive and nice, but the server that packed up our food was obviously clueless. Not sure if I will return. -
Review from Heather B.
Scarborough, ON
I was here for lunch a few days ago.
I went for the Business Lunch Menu.
I'm sure this place makes more money at night because when I walk by this place everyday at lunch it seems dead or there are not a lot of people swinging by.
I have to say though the lunch menu is decent and affordable.
I had the chicken Tika Masala.
It came with a small soft drink, naan, rice, veggies and the main dish.
A LOT of food and all for $8.75+ tip.
Staff and friendly and the service is quick - which is always nice because sometimes you don't have a long lunch hour. Mine is usually 1 hour and that is enough for me not to be rushed.
I would defintetely come back and try their other dishes.
For an Indian restaurant and would put it up there with Kama Sutra on Bayview.
Jaipur Grill is usually part of Summerlicious/ Winterlicious as well.
Would be nice if there were more customers though - I kind of find is weird when you're the only one in the restaurant - seems they are always watching you. -
Review from Brenda S.
10/16/2011
Hubby and I were looking for someplace classy to have our first anniversary dinner, and I'd been meaning to try Jaipur for a while. If you email for a reservation, note that while the website says reservations are not final until you receive a confirmation, they said on the phone that they only reply to email reservations if the time requested isn't available.
The atmosphere is tranquil and relaxing. There's no noisy decor, just a couple of pieces of abstract art in an elegant cool-coloured room, and the music is cheerful sitar at a low and non-distracting volume. Sit by the big front window for Yonge Street peoplewatching. The only minus is that while there are ramps on the main floor, the washrooms are down a set of stairs, so it's not truly accessible.
The food is really, really tasty. We got the dinner for two ($49.95), which includes a shared appetizer, three shared entrees with rice, naan, and raita, and a shared dessert. (Note that sharing dessert is great if you're a couple, but otherwise you may want to order your own and avoid the shared menu.)
Our appetizer was dahi vada & chaat, which was a little plate of sensory overload -- sour yogurt, soft beans, sweet mint, and crunchy lentil crisps. We finished off the sauce with a spoon, it was that good. It seemed pretty small for two people, but we didn't anticipate how much more food we were getting.
Two of the three entrees in the dinner for two can be meat/seafood; we got shrimp masala, paneer makhani, and bhindi Rajasthani. The former two were tasty; the bhindi was a big plate of slivered and deep-fried okra with mint chutney for dipping. This is apparently a house original and is really fantastic and (I can't believe I'm using this word) more-ish.
Dessert was two big fat warm gulab jamun in syrup with lots of pistachios.
Drinks were not included in this deal but are not to be missed. There's an extensive wine list and what seem to be house cocktails. Hubby got an Indian Summer (Bombay Sapphire gin in lime soda with mint) and I got a Ginger Mojito (pineapple juice and ginger beer with rum, plus mint and ginger strips). Whenever it says 'mint' you're getting a huge handful of fresh mint leaves in the top of the glass.
I've been home for three hours, my tummy is still full, and yet I'm planning my next visit. :) -
Review from Maddy K.
Toronto, ON
10/31/2011
GREAT INDIAN FOOD
i had a greay deal about this restaurant and have been wanting to check it out for a while - and we finally did.
The food was delicious, the ambience is nice and the staff was friendly as well.
Food:
(a) Appetizers:
- we had the dahi vaada and chaat for starters - was good but a little disapointing - i was hoping for more chaat style - the combination of the two dishes in one was a little weird. Both dahi vaada or chaat would've tasted better as separate dishes
- kebab platter - the chicken tikkas were so tender and delicious! The fish was fantastic as well. Would've been satisfied with anothe round of the platter
(b) Entrees
- daal panchtaran - a mix of 5 yellow and orange daals - ti was good but not my favourite entree that we tried.
- Chicken Tikka masala was very flavourful!
- Diawli Special - the lamb dish was AMAZING!! THE best Indian lamb dishes i have EVER had. I wish this was on their regular dinner menu
(c) Dessert
-Kulfi - tasted great and the presentation was fantastic!!
Highly recommend this place for good indian food! -
Review from Nav T.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2011
After reading all the reviews, I decided to go with my team for lunch here and I was very impressed. The food was more authentic than many other places around here (read Chef of India), and a great value for lunch. For $10 per head, including gratuity and taxes, we ate a good complete meal. I had the chicken tikka masala which I requested extra spicy, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Far better than going for a run of the mill buffet.
I went again with my brother and husband on a Saturday for lunch, and the food and prices were great again. The chaat for starters was also very enjoyable. The only reason that I am giving this 4 stars and not 5 is because when I went with my family, they did not ask us for chai/dessert (which we did actually want) and got us the bill straight. So we decided not to order those things and they lost out on some more money. Despite this, highly recommended for lunch (not sure about the dinner value)! -
Review from Jen Z.
Toronto, ON
4/26/2010
Seeing previous reviews here on Yelp, I have decided to give this place a try for dinner.
I was really happy that I did - the food was Fantastic, our server was very attentive and accommodating. The atmosphere was great as well.
This was my first time trying Indian food so I sampled several dishes... and every single one was incredible. Woke up in the morning craving some freshly baked naan and lamb...
Between the two of us we spent 60$ with appetizers, mains and a shared dessert. -
Review from Terry P.
6/4/2010
I have been here several times for lunch. It is great if you work in the area and need a nice but not expensive place to bring a co-worker or client. For that matter, I sometimes will go alone for a lunch treat, as it's never full and I am always in-and-out of there in 45 minutes or so. They have an outdoor patio (on the street) which is nice on warm days.
The lunch items range from $8 to $11 (plus tax and tip) and are served with your choice of rice or naan bread. I usually get the Saag Lamb, which is lamb masala cooked with baby spinach, and the naan. The lamb is very tasty, with just enough spiciness for me (for those with "spicier appetites", I've heard the vindaloo is great) and the bread is soft and delicious.
They obviously have a dinner menu but I haven't tried it. They also have a weekend brunch (weekends 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM)with a somewhat odd mix of Indian dishes and items like "grilled chicken and cheese sandwich" (all under $10).Listed in: Yonge and Eglinton Highlights
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Review from M. C. F.
Toronto, ON
5/1/2010
This is a quality Indian restaurant that's not to be missed if you live in its neighbourhood. The food is probably the most delicious I've had in recent memory in this category. However, the prices are steep, given the location.
The first time I went here was in the winter of 2010 and my family ordered some great vegetarian and meat based appetizers and dishes. The staff were a bit quirky, with the waiter being very upfront with suggestions and assumptions as to what we'd like or dislike. I had half a mind to tell him to cool it, but my family was in a good mood and didn't mind the interaction. All in all, the food was excellent and the experience left a lasting impression.
Just last night, I ordered delivery from their location. I'm slightly outside of their core delivery zone, so they charged $8 for delivery, and the total bill was just shy of $50 for the following:
1. Lentil soup (delicious)
2. Butter chicken (amazingly creamy but mediocre on the spicing of the chicken, making it taste as if it was just boiled with little regard to the final product)
3. Baingan Kashmiri (tasty and spicy)
4. Regular naan (soft and chewey)
5. Garlic naan (delicious but a bit tame on the garlic side)
The food arrived hot and fresh, but I can't say I felt the value was there. That's the only reason this place gets 4* instead of 5*. -
Review from Arti S.
12/28/2009
As someone who grew up in Mumbai and has been constantly disappointed at various Indian restaurants across North America, it was such a pleasant surprise to find Indian food here that was as nearly 100% as good as the food back home.
Our favourite things here are the Samosas, the Lamb chops, the okra and the eggplant.
I generally don't eat meat, but the Lamb chops here are just irresistible.
The service is excellent.
It is a little pricey, but it's worth it. -
Review from Leeor J.
5/14/2010
The soup's on! The lentil soup at this place is killer. It has this tang to it that I love. I once tried to cajole the server into telling me what they put in it, and he said he would ask the chef, but he flaked on me. Anyway, I eventually de-constructed it.
All the food I've tried here is high quality. Tandoori was nice as well as the curry dishes. Staff is generally quite cordial and friendly and its never hard to get a table. -
Review from zahir p.
Scarborough, ON
10/8/2010
Atmosphere was good but not great. Service was great and food was very good if a little bland. Even though i usually order mild or medium spicy at most Indian restaurants, at the Jaipur I tasted no spice in the vegetable paneer or the Madras chicken. And we did not especially ask to have the dishes made blander. Overall, a good experience which caters to the white bread palate.
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Review from Serene M.
Toronto, ON
4/2/2011
One of the nicer Indian restaurants in the area. Been there a couple of times now. The inside of the restaurant is neat, clean and well spaced so tables, chairs and people do not seem cramped. We were seated immediately and food was served soon after we ordered. DIdnt have to wait long. Things I liked about the food were that the presentation was neat, food was served hot, and the taste was quilte pleasant if a little on the mild side. The seesh kebab was spicy and very well made, We ordered the daal (yellow lentils) and I felt on that one curry dish that we had the quantity could have been better.
I enjoyed the evening here. If you are looking for a nice quiet place to have a tasty dinner in a very pleasant setting, then this is it! -
Review from Mae S.
3/19/2010
Very nice Indian food. (Disclosure: I've never been in India but ate there with people who had been). Everything seemed freshly made and the spices were varied among the dishes, also not too hot for my taste. Elegantly simple decor makes the dining room very pleasant. Service was attentive but not excessively so.
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Review from Norman S.
6/9/2010
i was really delighted how tasty the food is. the chole dal is done just right. the curry chicken could be spicier but still well rounded flavor. the rice is really decently cooked. good solid indian food (which says a lot for the toronto indian establishments that i've tried) but they could beef up the taste a notch for what they are charging.
