Marigold Indian Bistro

First visit to marigold left me quite satisfied. nice atmosphere, good service and great meal. Look forward to returning to try some different dishes.

The Chapli Kebab was amazing. Freshly cooked and stuffed warm goat cheese, the minced meat texture was smooth and satisfying. This was the highlight of the meal.
The rice comes in very large portions. We ordered two mains, the platter of bread/na’an, a rice and the kebabs and this was far too much for two people (noted for next time!). I would still go for the kebabs next time, so in my opinion I’d do rice and 1 main + kebabs.
I had the Khurchan Chicken Curry. It was very good, but the medium was much spicier than I’m used to (though this was expected). I wish there was a spiciness level between medium (which is actually hot) and mild (which is not).
Service was great. The staff are very patient and willing to explain to you anything you want and also offer recommendations.
The wifi password is 552marig

I had really high hopes for this restaurant but I have to say I was beyond let down.
We drove all the way from downtown to pick up food since they don’t deliver and we called ahead and placed the order to avoid waiting.
When we called, we gave specific instructions on how we wanted a specific dish to be prepared and the person that answered agreed.
Upon arrival, I asked again if the dish had been prepared as requested and he reassured us that it had.
We drive all the way back downtown only to find that this was not the case at all! The completely forgot to add the key ingredient which completes the dish!
I called the restaurant back and gave them a piece of my mind to which he responded that he would send another dish all the way downtown. I’m not heartless enough to have them drive down when they clearly don’t go that far.
The conversation ended there with an apology.
Somebody then called me back within 5 minutes saying that they would give us a «free» appetizer next time we chose to come.
How they’re going to remember that and whether we’re ever going back, I don’t know.
Thanks but no thanks!!!

Marigold: Delivery for two people worked out as $ 48, just mains, poppadoms and naan. A tiny bit pricey I thought… until it arrived and i realized that that one main+rice would EASILY fill two people. In fact, I ate half of mine and I feel physically ill. So much food. At least it means a good hearty lunch tomorrow!
The butter chicken dish was v heavy on the tomatoes and a little sweet for my taste, but the lamb rogan josh was near perfect. Some fresh tomatoes in there would have made it even better, over purely sauce but it tasted fantastic and the meat was juicy and tender. The garlic naan was thin and light too. It’s the first Indian I’ve tried in midtown and I was pleasantly surprised as I’d heard good Indian is hard to find anywhere south of the suburbs. It wasn’t quite perfect but I’m full and I’m happy!

Different flavours!
Ambience and location are amazing. Service was well. Small place. Small Staff.
Now to the important part. The food. After a week off travelling; I was craving some Indian food– mostly Biryani. I work in Markham– so I find a lot of biryani there but they tend to be Sri lankan style and I wanted more of an Indian flavour. I saw the pictures and reviews and was sold.
It was definitely a unique experience taste-​wise. The food is not overwhelmingly spicy but there seems to be some fusion integrated into it in order to get a more indian flavor. The presentation of the Biryani was amazing– the taste was great as well.
The beef vindaloo was not thick and oily. It was more so a paste like gravy. Heavily induced in turmeric so that you can taste the sourness after.
Overall– I can see the popularity of this place as the flavours are a bit toned down with the spiciness. However I LIKE SPICY. So for the price. $ 19 for biryani. $ 14 for Beef vindaloo,. I could have got a lot more flavour elsewhere.
It was worth the try– good setting and service. Flavour was new to the palette. However it did not match mine when it comes to Indian food. I think they are trying to cater to those who are not used to overwhelming spiciness that comes hand in hand with Indian dishes.
So they have a niche market.

My husband and I ordered takeout from this restaurant for the first time recently. It was absolutely delicious! However, we were told it would take no more than 60 minutes to arrive and it ended up taking one hour and 20 minutes, which we found very disappointing, given that we live one block over. We had given them a call at the hour and ten minute mark to ask when it might be arriving and there was no apology. We also found the value for money to be a little disappointing, especially in the meat dishes. Next time we may try either picking up or eating in the restaurant to compare experiences, but we will continue to try out other Indian restaurants.

PSA: If you do not want to deliver to certain areas, do not take delivery orders in the first place only to take out your frustrations on unsuspecting customers! This creature processed my delivery order and 1 hour later, wanted me to come and meet him to get it. Imagine that. When I reminded him that I paid for delivery, first words out of his mouth when he came to my door were that he won’t deliver again because I didn’t want to come out and meet him etc etc and then added «I am the owner» before storming off, LOL. Well, hello to you too, Mr Rude-​Arrogant. To make matters worse, the food was mediocre at best and very cold! He should have just kept the food and given me a refund. No, little man, there won’t be another order from me. Thank you.

Indian food in a mid-​upscale setting, I was introduced to Marigold by a friend who lives nearby. If not for her recommendation, I might have missed this place — so thanks K, cause Marigold is delicious.
Had no problems finding a table for 4 on a Wednesday night, and the staff was incredibly helpful in describing menu items. Granted with the responsibility to order plates for the entire table (heavy is the crown…), I was going to add king prawn xacutti to the list of dishes I had already chosen. The gentleman suggested that since the xacutti is very similar in taste to the seafood curry, that he might be able to ask the kitchen to do a prawn masala instead to switch up the taste.
It ended up being our favourite dish of the night. The prawns were really big; much bigger than those «jumbo» shrimp you get at other places sometimes. Full of flavour, succulent shrimp, creamy consistency… yum, I totally want some right now. I love butter chicken, but this one easily trumped it that night.
Actually, the butter chicken is what originally brought me here as my friend said it’s the most delicious she’s ever had. I think it’s made up of chunks of chicken breasts, in a reddish brown butter chicken sauce that’s a little less on the creamy side and heavier on the spices and chicken flavour.
Other hits with us that night were the garlic naan and the free round of pre-​dinner pappadums.
The naan is the size of a small plate, so if you opt to forego rice, order at least one naan per person. You might find yourself wanting even more to devour every last tasty drop!

Delicate, fresh, delicious Indian food. A real treat and great service too. We had the patak paneer and aloo gobi which are typically afterthoughts, but this place made them spectacular. The saffron rice was beautifully served and cooked. Our waiter was attentive and soft spoken; perfect after a busy day.

We went to Marigold Bistro for the first time last weekend and we really enjoyed it. The restaurant is quite small, which I like, and the décor was modern. It was a Friday night so it did get busy and I would recommend making a reservation if you’re going on a weekend night. We ordered one of the specials, beef tenderloin with a yummy green sauce (not sure what it was exactly… looked like of like a mint pesto yoghurt or something) and the butter chicken with garlic naan and saffron rice. All very delicious! The butter chicken especially, really good flavours, and the naan was baked perfectly, and the saffron in the rice was special. The service was attentive but still gave us enough space to enjoy our conversation. Who we think is the owner came over and checked on us which was unexpected but very nice, and I think that is always a good sign of someone who cares about their customers and the quality of the experience. I believe he made a point of going to all of the patrons at some point during their meal or afterwards. We will certainly be going back when we next are in the mood for Indian food! The menu isn’t overly large but I think that quality over quantity is probably a good tactic and they seem to have specials to change things up for the regulars.

I think people are over rating this place based on atmosphere. The food here is mediocre at best. My bf and I ordered the deal for two, choosing butter chicken, chicken tikka, and bhaingan bharta. Too much sweet and fruitiness in all the food and not enough of the flavor and spice that caters to an Indian food craving. The butter chicken was standard, tikka wasn’t anything special, and the bhaingan bharta had way too many peas. I also highly disagree that the portions are «generous». I’ve gotten much better indian food and much larger portions for the same price at Banjara.

Wow! The search is over! I have now found my ‘go to’ Indian delivery in midtown Toronto. I had pretty much given up finding great Indian food in the central area, thinking that we had to go to the outer suburbs to find it. I’m glad to say, that this isn’t the case! The lamb korma was delish, everything was good but the butter chicken was a tad sweet for me, that said, I’ll probably it again. The ‘meal deal’ a great value and tons of food! Excited for my next order.

Just tried this place for the first time today and we were pleasantly surprised. First the place is not called Bombay something where the cook does not know North Indian cooking. The chef is from New Delhi. So it’s real indian food. We tried Khurchan chicken curry which is like similar to karahi chicken and onion kulcha. It was fresh chicken … not dry or smelly kind. The roadside chaat app was not really chaat but bhelpuri. A little on the sweet side but we still liked it. We have eaten at a bunch of places, even Brampton, but this is true north indian cosmopolitan food. A++. Didn’t have a gastric burn or need soda afterwards for digestion.

Not sure why it took me so long to find this place! Order for the first time two weeks ago and order again this week. Both times were great. Large portions at a reasonable price, especially if you order the meal for 2, which includes an app, 2 meat dishes, one veggie dish, 2 naans and rice. A ton of food! Great quality, meat was very fresh and tender. Lamb especially was good which can be hit or miss at some places. Chicken Biriyani and Lamb Korma are our two favourites. Website is fantastic and allows easy delivery. A new staple in our order-​in repertoire!

If you’re looking for a solid Indian restaurant with a modern interior and vibe, marigold is the place to go! I went with my friend last night and both of our dishes were amazing. The staff was attentive and friendly and came to check on me several times while I was waiting for my friend to arrive.
I ordered the vegetable biryani and it was great! I wish it had a bit more kick, but it was filled with veggies and tofu which I appreciated. The waiter told us that that particular dish took a longer time to make and gave us a snack on the house while we waited. When the meal finally came i was so surprised! Not only was the presentation very interesting, they give you quite a large portion!
My friend ordered the lamb from the appetizer menu and she was able have that as her entrée and thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s not small per say, but if you have a large appetite I wouldn’t rely on it as your main.
I also got the butter/​garlic naan which was incredible. I’ll definitely be back again next time I’m in the area!

Went there for the first time last week and it was just a lovely experience. The food was very good — light and even the dishes that were sauced up tasted fresh. It was served quickly and presented well. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Like the best family-​owned restaurants there are one or two people there who must be relatives because they weren’t hired for their experience :-). But even they were charming. And the ultimate test of customer service: we used a groupon and still felt we got VIP service. We’ll be back.

Wonderful service and menu. Quaint, accommodating and just the right amount of variety means this is my new favourite Indian in the area. Tried the chicken chettinad —
subtle ginger coriander blend with a smooth gravy. Delicious garlic naan. Stand out was the eggplant bharta. Smoky and delightful. What a perfect neighbourhood restaurant
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Had a great meal tonight!
Highly recommended. Great price point for the quality and presentation. A true neighbourhood gem. The butter chicken, eggplant dish and naan bread are some of the best I have tried. My date was very impressed– and she knows how to cook!
Impressive thoughtful wine list also.

My husband and I had dinner at Marigold last night, and we were very impressed. From the get-​go, we were promptly greeted, seated, and offered beverages. When we ordered, our server actually suggested that we may have ordered too much for two, but we still decided to go with everything we chose, and we did not regret it!
Here’s what we had:
Naan — plain and garlic — crispy, soft, warm, and amazing. I recommend the garlic one, as it’s not overpowering, but just spiced enough.
Vegetable Samosa — 2 samosas. Fried, but not heavy. Delicate flavours and great dipping sauces.
Pakoras — Also fried, but so yummy. Quite a large serving, so great for sharing.
Butter Chicken — On the mild side, and quite sweet, but still very flavourful. Was great with naan.
Kofta — A spinach vegetarian dish. Very mild, but tasty. My husband really enjoyed it.
We opted to skip rice this time, but will come back to try the biryani.
Overall, the service was superb, the renovated space is elegant and very welcoming, and the food is very well-​presented and just delicious. It’s a great neighbourhood spot, and we’ll be back again!

I really really really feel like a horrible person for doing this, but my three star review will ruin their perfect score. I’m not proud of this, but I have to be honest.
The service is 5 stars alone and the servers were especially patient when we couldn’t decide what to order or how to choose from our Groupon menu or the price fixe menu. We had purchased a Groupon for 4 ppl, but only 3 were present, so they wouldn’t let us use it. I don’t see what difference it makes as they’re still making the same money whether or not we take some of the food to go, but they claimed this was policy.
We decided on the Chicken Tikka, Vegetable Samosa and the Chaat to begin, followed by the Saag Paneer, Lamb Rhogan Josht, Chicken Chettinandu, and the Beef Vindaloo. This ended up being the price fixe for 2 but we added a person for $ 17.95.
The wine is a fabulous deal, although a bit misleading. Their sign on the window says $ 10 bottles of wine. But underneath that, there is small print reading ‘Bottles of wine at cost + $ 10′ I think I prefer this to a $ 10 bottle of wine, because I’m sure the quality of said wine would not be very good. We settled on the Strewn Reisling-​Gewurtstraminer, which is a local favourite of mine from Niagara on the Lake and I was pleased to see it at $ 22/​bottle on the list.
The décor is very nice and modern and the size of the restaurant is quaint, allowing for very attentive service.
We were greeted with a complimentary appetizer of some sort of a spinach and potato croquette. It’s always nice to get an amuse bouche and this was as tasty as they come.
The Chaat was okay, but it had pomegranate seeds on it and our friend is allergic. More for us. The samosa had been thoughtfully cut into three by the kitchen so that we could all share. The Chicken Tikka, cubes of marinated chicken breast were very tender and flavourful, but not as crunchy on the outside as I normally like.
What I found lacking in all of the curries was a distinctiveness in flavour. They were all pureed without any of the lovely brown bits of smoky onion and bright ginger. There was a homogenous quality to all of them that left me a little cold. Saag Paneer was bland, Beef Vindaloo didn’t have any of the vinegared heat which is typical of the dish, Lamb was not exceedingly tender and was missing any trace of a yogurt tang. The Chicken was probably my favourite as it had a wonderfully refreshing coconut aroma that helped it to stand out from the other dishes. But the last time I had Chicken Chettinandu, it was very spicy with chili, clove, corriander seed and much more aromatic than creamy. Regardless, it was the stand out entrée.
I had Rasamalai for dessert and it was very small (just a little half ramekin) but delicious and I was pretty stuffed and couldn’t have eaten much more.
I felt that the curries here were very dumbed-​down for the North American palate. Perhaps this has something to do with their very white, uptown location on Mt. Pleasant, but I’ve definitely had much better Indian food.
Most of the stars go to the excellent staff who were patient, informative, kind and provided us with a wonderful dining experience.
Would I go back again? Yes. The wine is a great deal and I’d like to see if they can make a good go of some of the other items on the menu. With all these five star reviews, maybe we were there on an off night. My friend also still has the Groupon she purchased, so maybe I will be her dining partner for the next time.