


Calgary
Moti Mahal Restaurant
Family-owned Calgary Indian restaurant serving traditional curries, tandoori naan, and signature Butter Chicken since 1992.
indian · north indian · punjabi · vegetarian-friendly
Our story
At Moti Mahal, we are a family-owned Calgary restaurant founded by Bill and Rani in 1992 with a simple goal: to share the authentic flavours of India through warmth, generosity, and community spirit. For more than three decades, our corner at 14th Street and 17th Avenue has welcomed Calgarians and visitors as a familiar gathering place.Our food reflects our family heritage, quality ingredients, and recipes passed down through generations. We bring people together over fragrant curries and fresh naan baked in an authentic clay tandoori oven, while our famous Butter Chicken remains a Moti Mahal classic with a rich, savoury, deeply spiced tomato-cream sauce. We see Moti Mahal as more than a restaurant—it is our living room, and we are happy to welcome guests into it.
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What a meal! Our friends frequent Moti Mahal very often and we had the pleasure of joining them one evening. It was an amazing experience from the minute we walked in. Friendly and welcoming with a beautiful atmosphere. We let our friends pick the dishes and we were not disappointed. My wife is not a fan of lamb but she loves the lamb dish I ordered. We will be back!
One of the best Indian restaurant we’ve tried so far! Certainly in Top 3 in the city! The place gets full really quick at evening so be prepared and reserve ahead of time. There were lots of parking spot outside and it’s really close to 17ave party district. The staff at Moti are amazing and highly attentive to our needs and inquiries. We ordered the Moti Platter, Garlic Naan, Paratha bread and Chicken tikka Masala. Moti platter is basically a mix of tandoori meats (chicken, lamb, beef) with spicy red sauce, served over a sizzling iron plate. It was a bit spicy but Super Delicious!! Best eaten with the Naan bread. Chicken Tikka Masala was perfect too! Not too spicy and best served with extra onion and jalapeños on the side. I also tried their Indian Lager Beer (King Fisher) and it was refr
The food and vibe of Moti Mahal are very unique. We had the pakoras as a starter. The main course of chicken tikka masala, seekh kebab, palak, lamb masala, biryani and naan. The portions are smaller but filling and are meant for sharing. A must try dining experience.
We recently went to Moti Mahal for my father in-laws birthday with a group of 14 family and friends and as always, had an amazing experience. The samosas are hands down the best I have ever had. The garlic naan was fresh and fluffy, the kormas were packed with flavor, and the butter chicken was incredibly tasty. Even with a large group, the service was fantastic. The atmosphere has a warm, family-style vibe, and the owner greets us every time we visit, which makes it feel extra special. Highly recommend this place if you love great food and friendly vibes.
Moti Mahal has been my regular restaurant for quality Indian food. I have been going to this place for around 7 years now and the quality and service hasn't changed in that time. It's a family run business by one of the kindest and most accommodating families that I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Guest testimonials
What a meal! Our friends frequent Moti Mahal very often and we had the pleasure of joining them one evening. It was an amazing experience from the minute we walked in. Friendly and welcoming with a beautiful atmosphere. We let our friends pick the dishes and we were not disappointed. My wife is not a fan of lamb but she loves the lamb dish I ordered. We will be back!
One of the best Indian restaurant we’ve tried so far! Certainly in Top 3 in the city! The place gets full really quick at evening so be prepared and reserve ahead of time.
The food and vibe of Moti Mahal are very unique. We had the pakoras as a starter. The main course of chicken tikka masala, seekh kebab, palak, lamb masala, biryani and naan. The portions are smaller but filling and are meant for sharing. A must try dining experience.
We recently went to Moti Mahal for my father in-laws birthday with a group of 14 family and friends and as always, had an amazing experience. The samosas are hands down the best I have ever had. The garlic naan was fresh and fluffy, the kormas were packed with flavor, and the butter chicken was incredibly tasty. Even with a large group, the service was fantastic.
Moti Mahal has been my regular restaurant for quality Indian food. I have been going to this place for around 7 years now and the quality and service hasn't changed in that time. It's a family run business by one of the kindest and most accommodating families that I have had the pleasure of meeting.
The menu is great, the atmosphere is warm, and the service is impeccable. A vegetarian, two picky kids, a gramma who is hard to please, a grampa who needs massive portions and my wallet not being drained to zero at the end...all six of us leave happy every time. This is a great place for a group, a date, takeout, kids, or to get a quick dinner.
A very unique yet authentic East Indian experience. Amazing atmosphere and decorations make dining here a comfortable and intimate experience. Owner was very kind and attentive and clearly wanted us to have an enjoyable meal. Would recommend!
Went out for Valentine's day and it was great. The food was spectacular. Took a bit longer than we were expecting, but it was a bit busy. Really good service, everyone was very friendly.
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Closed · opens 5:00 PM
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