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The Imperial Tandoor, Peterborough, ON

The Imperial Tandoor

4.8
4.8
232 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Indian
The Imperial Tandoor is a local family run restaurant with mission to present the true Indian hospitality experience to our community by means of an authentic Indian restaurant.

With a desire to grill and tandoor a multitude of fresh ingredients, marinated and dipped in secret and unusual combinations, the food at ‘The Imperial Tandoor’ is prepared for sharing and for pleasurable moments.

Succulent Kababs, freshly baked Naan bread and eclectic selection of Indian curries introduce guests to the exotic flavors of North India.

The menu at The Imperial Tandoor is a rich culmination of traditional recipes prepared with new techniques and given an innovative presentation. Our food is made with the highest quality ingredients, and we take the utmost care in the food’s preparation.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (705) 874-5111
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Manish Choudhry
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private event availability for inquiries please contact 705-874-51111
  • Neighbourhood
    Peterborough
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Indian

  • Central Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Central Ontario

    Best Food

  • Central Ontario

    Best Service

  • Central Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • Central Ontario

    Best Value

  • Central Ontario

    Good for groups

  • Central Ontario

    Healthy

  • Central Ontario

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Ontario

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Ontario

    Most Booked

232 Reviews
  1. ChristineP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was delicious! Server was efficient and attentive. We will be back for sure!

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  2. Tomkat

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    This is likely the best restaurant in Peterborough

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  3. LauraJ

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Our favourite Indian styled food in Peterborough ( most authentic) ) love the flavours everytime ! Disappointed though with spice levels. Every 2nd time we go I order medium and it’s too hot to enjoy ! Mentioned it to waitress but again it happened for us . We have all eaten spicy homemade Indian foods all our lives as we have this love due to culture . So we don’t want to give up on this place so we will try to order mild next time and hope it still has enough spice for us . I’m not sure what the average person will do that is not used to spice ! But they now also serve Hakka foods so we may try these at some point . Hakka is a mix of sweet and spice ( Chinese Indian ) so may be more suitable for some .

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  4. Louis

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Good, tasty, well presented dishes, generous servings, friendly and attentive service

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  5. 4Pats

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    As always, the Imperial Tandoor provides an outstanding dining experience. The food is delicious! Conversation was easy with no interference from other tables. The waitress provided attention without interrupting.

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  6. SteveM

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Service was exemplary! Food was spot on. Good value. Dishes were served at the exact time they should be.

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  7. Bryster

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had a Nepalese friend join us for dinner and they ordered for us, as we were unfamiliar with the cuisine. Wow! Absolutely fabulous meal! We had a variety of dishes, all mildly spicy and delicious. The staff was very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We will be doing tbat again, certainly!

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  8. ClynnK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This is a favourite and it is always a great experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Was slightly disappointed this time. The naan are now a bit chewy for some reason and the prices are quite high. Service needed a reminder or two though the servers are all very friendly. Will still go back but not as often.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Good was amazing as always. Service was great… we love every time we have dinner here

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  11. GloriaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was amazing as always, service was a little slower but it was also a little busier

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  12. KirstyD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Great food!! Service was great too. Be sure to order the Pakoras!!

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  13. PatO

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    What a wonderful meal we had. Texture and taste for both dishes was perfection. We asked for Canadian medium heat. What arrived was flavorful with just a nice hint of heat, which was perfect for the dishes we ordered. I have already recommended the restaurant to others and will visit every time I pass through town in the future.

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  14. MarkG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    What a great experience and the food was incredibly tasteful and plenty of it! The atmosphere was nice and the service was accommodating and friendly ! Can’t wait to go back ! Great menu choices!

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  15. LauraJ

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience3
    Good is excellent . Very tasty and extremely authentic . My only compliant is they can’t always get your spice level request perfect . Very third visit when I ask for medium spice I get “hot” but most times it’s exactly “medium” . I eat it anyway as it’s so yummy! The shrimp dish is my absolute favourite!

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  16. DomH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Once I arrived I was greeted and sat relatively quickly. The table was clean, and water was brought to the table. When making a decision on the meal I would consume my helpful waiter made great recommendations. The food was prepared rather quickly, and tasted excellent. Food to price ratio was more than fair.

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  17. Tomkat

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    This restaurant is outstanding in respect of quality, service and ambiance. It is always reliably excellent.

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  18. BonBon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Selection good, many choices. Food flavorful, not too spicy. Portions adequate with a little extra to take home.

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  19. DebraB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience3
    This is an excellent restaurant. It is very good food and excellent value for the money. Service is very good.

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  20. AnneL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    The food was excellent - very generous portions and so freshly prepared. You can tell for sure. Our server was outstanding and anticipated our needs so well. We will be back for sure!

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  21. SusanL

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Always a pleasure when there and great staff! Recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates good food!

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  22. RachelTO

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The Imperial Tandoor serves, without a doubt, the most transcendent Indian food I have ever eaten! My husband and I visited while in Peterborough for the weekend and, from the first bites, it was taste bud bliss. We wish they would open a Toronto location! But we will definitely make a special trip just to eat there again.

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  23. LynnD

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Food was great, waiter was very helpful in making some choices!

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  24. RobD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We were in Peterborough the day before a family wedding. Before traveling my adult son researched restaurants near our hotel. He found The Imperial Tandoor. The reviews were all positive with many good recommendations. We reserved a table online. The reviews matches our sentiments. Nice clean and modern restaurant. The service was excellent and fast. They answered our menu questions. The food was authentic and very tasty. We were not disappointed and we will return or recommend it to anyone who asks. At the wedding reception we told family who live in Peterborough of our positive experience.

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  25. Cara

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Tandoor. The food was delicious as always. We will absolutely book again soon.

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  26. DorothyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Wonderful.food, very knowledgeable staff. Very polite. Would highly recommend

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  27. BhaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent service with delicious food in enough quantity. Worth the visit and plan to go again and again

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  28. Debrah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This is a great restaurant…very authentic Indian food. We have been several times before and never been disappointed. My husband’s favourite dish is the Bhuna Ghosht. I had the Chilli Chicken and both were delicious! Ambiance is good…we asked for a booth when we arrived but since none were available at the time they sat us at a table until one was available and then they moved us over. Very accommodating. Service was very good…attentive but not always in your face. Portions were ample, too much to eat at one sitting so brought home the remainder. We would highly recommend this restaurant especially if you want authentic Indian cuisine.

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  29. PatriciaH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service5Ambience3
    The meal was just Ho Hum, because the food was not hot enough.

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  30. MargS

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great service, great food. Really enjoyed our family get together

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  31. SusanL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Delicious food Great service Highly recommended

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  32. PrincessPeach

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    I love Tandoor!, Its my favorite spot. Everything was delicious! Even asked for meal to take home and it was also delicious(re heated) They have a special menu(right now)..it is very tasty and worth the try!

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  33. Carol

    Montreal

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Best experience ever at this restaurant last week! Highly recommend!

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  34. JohnG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Service was great, food arrived as expected, well presented, colourful, very tasty and spiced to perfection. We’ll be back!

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  35. PattiH

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent service and hospitality as usual. I highly recommend your restaurant.

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  36. Cornelia

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our experience at Imperial Tandoor was exceptional as always. The food, the service, the ambiance is outstanding.

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  37. Tomkat

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Always the best Indian food in the area. New summer menus look interesting ! Nice to see a changing menu - so rare nowadays

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  38. JanetB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our party of four had a wonderful experience. We opted to let the manager order a selection of dishes for us. From the saffron rice to the spicy vindaloo, the food was delicious. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable. We’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend the Imperial Tandoor to anyone wanting to sample authentic Indian food.

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  39. CandaceB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had some leftovers and when we opened them the next day to eat the aroma made us want to rush right back there. Everything was lovely. The food is addictive!

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  40. StephenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    Server Lance fantastic knows his job, Food outstanding

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Imperial Tandoor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 874-5111.

The Imperial Tandoor is rated 4.8 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Imperial Tandoor

554 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON K9J 8J7

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Peterborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Manish Choudhry
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (705) 874-5111
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private event availability for inquiries please contact 705-874-51111
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