Aahar The Taste of India (Alta Vista)
South Asian

Aahar The Taste of India (Alta Vista)

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ABOUT

Aahar The Taste of India serves South Asian cuisine in the Old Ottawa East neighbourhood along Alta Vista Drive, with a moderate price range. The restaurant offers a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails alongside its food menu, and maintains strong vegetarian options for diners with dietary preferences. With a 4.1/5 rating across nearly 800 reviews, it’s a well-established spot for Indian cuisine in the area.

HOURS

Sunday 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday (today) 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

β™Ώ Accessibility
βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible entrance βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible seating βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible parking lot βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible washroom
🍽️ Service Options
βœ“ Dine-in βœ“ Takeout βœ“ Delivery
⭐ Popular For
βœ“ Breakfast βœ“ Brunch βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner βœ“ Groups
πŸ₯— Offerings
βœ“ Vegetarian options βœ“ Beer βœ“ Wine βœ“ Cocktails βœ“ Coffee
πŸͺ‘ Dining Options
βœ“ Breakfast βœ“ Brunch βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner
🏠 Amenities
βœ“ Washroom
πŸ‘₯ Crowd
βœ“ Families βœ“ Groups
πŸ“… Planning
βœ“ Accepts reservations
πŸ’³ Payments
βœ“ Credit cards βœ“ Debit cards βœ“ NFC mobile payments
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
βœ“ Free parking lot βœ“ Free street parking

REVIEWS

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Aline Paradis
February 15, 2026
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We went for supper on Valentine’s day. It wasn’t our first time there and again the food was amazing, the service was great and we were not disappointed. I even got a rose when we left. Monica was joyful and responsive. A good evening overall. Highly recommended.

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Kimberly Seida
November 18, 2025
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We went here a couple of nights ago for dinner, and it was just as good as I remember it! I had the kadai paneer and garlic naan, my partner had the mushroom paneer masala, and we shared the aloo tiki… all were very tasty! The server was super busy with delivery orders yet we still felt attended to! Will be back!

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Sneha Iyer
November 4, 2025
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Food is okish if you are very hungry you can go here for quick bites. Briyani was terrible…but chicken curry was good.
Monika was very humble and sweet and her services were awesome.

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Christophe Pierre Lienart-Leroux
November 1, 2025
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That is a remarkable place: the quality/price is great. We had buffet menu for lunch, and we were warmly welcomed and served. The chai tea was excellent.
If the food runs out, Monika is quick to replace and bring new stock.
The atmosphere/ cannot judge as it was past 1pm and there were many people, but I guess it is a family-friend restaurant.
The food was excellent. Much perfume and large choice.

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Charlton
August 20, 2025
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I ordered Lamb Biryani and gave them an hour and a half to prepare it, knowing that authentic biryani usually takes time to cook properly. As a true biryani lover, I was very disappointed with what I receivedβ€”it wasn’t biryani at all. Instead, it was just plain rice mixed with lamb curry, lacking the flavors, layering, and authenticity that make biryani special. Definitely not what I was expecting for over priced briyani.

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1573 Alta Vista Drive
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1573 Alta Vista DriveOttawa, ON K1G 0E9
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Halal
Serves halal meat β€” even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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