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Iru Izakaya

Downtown
4.6$$ & $$$
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Iru Izakaya Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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IRU IZAKAYA JAPANESE TAVERN Japanese cuisine and plentiful sake

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Reviews for Iru Izakaya

Food
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on Google4.7 (900+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Iru Izakaya is widely praised for its vibrant, neon-lit atmosphere and modern Japanese lounge vibe that makes the place feel festive and welcoming. The food is described as delicious and diverse, with generous portions and standout items across sushi, sashimi, and tapas-style plates, and many guests especially enjoy the discovery or tasting menus that showcase creativity and bold flavors, along with mains like ramen and duck fried rice in some cases. The beverage program is a major highlight, featuring inventive cocktails and highly regarded sake pairings, and sake bombs are often singled out, with attentive service at the bar and tables. Some reviews note loud music and crowds can be noisy, and a few point to busy nights, occasional delays in the kitchen, or dishes that miss the mark, such as ramen lacking depth or certain items being overly salted or pricey. Overall, the experience is regarded as memorable and worth the price for celebrations, group dinners, or romantic evenings, with many saying they would return and recommend the restaurant to friends.
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J'ai adoré mon expérience au Iru Izakaya le 2025-07-25! Nous étions un groupe de 6 personnes & nous avons tous été satisfaits de ce qu'on a bu & mangé. J'ai adoré l'expérience de prendre un Saké Bomb, la Sapporo en fût était très froide (comme j'aime) & les Nouilles ramen sautées aux champignons, canard, parmesan & huile de truffe étaient succulentes. J'ai déjà hâte de revenir, c'est une très belle découverte!

Jul 26, 2025
on Google
5.0

We were a group of six & had an incredible dining experience. We opted for the menu découverte, & every dish was beautifully executed. The standouts for me were the red miso black cod, the oysters with miso, the pork belly skewers, & the maguro tataki - each bite was packed with flavour & perfectly balanced.

On the cocktail side, the Midori Fizz was a highlight - light, refreshing, & a perfect complement to the meal.

Service by Clarence was impeccable. He was warm, attentive, & consistently excellent throughout the evening. We also really appreciated his guidance on the sake selection.Joe, the maître d'hôtel, was also very hospitable & made us feel very welcome.

A truly memorable evening. We'll definitely be back!

Jul 25, 2025
on Google

This is not your usual restaurant, this is an experience. I highly suggest the menu découverte & the sake bomb! The staff really care about their clients & the atmosphere is authentic. The food is incredible!

Jul 4, 2025
on Google

I recommend this place 1000000%!
It was my very first time at IRU & my family/friend & I enjoyed our time so much that we can't wait to return.
Joe, the manager, is truly THE BEST! He constantly made sure everything went well for us. Thank you!
Vincent & Raphael(or Rafael) were super nice & got everything we needed & more.
The atmosphere is unique, vibrant, & fun. The food, the drinks are wonderful. Really fresh & nice beers & the sake bomb performance was better than anywhere else I have seen.
Love the clean, individual bathrooms.
Congratulations to the team & wish you all the success.
I will be back soon!

Jun 26, 2025
on Google

Très bonne première expérience. Nous avons pris le menu à 70$ pour goûter un maximum de choses & nous avons très bien mangé. Les portions sont généreuses & c'était vraiment excellent.
Le service donné par Txamin & Simon était parfait, drôle, attentionné & ils nous ont super bien conseillé pour tout les choix que nous avons eu à faire.
Nous y retournerons prochainement avec des amis pour leur faire découvrir car nous avons été conquis par cette nouvelle adresse.
À bientôt au Iru !
P.S: Un conseil, laissez vous tenter par un saké bomb, vous serez pas déçu !

Jun 23, 2025
on Google

Very friendly staff, amazing food choices & the yuzu sake was divine. I would definitely come back late in the evening to experience the more ambient vibe.

Jun 23, 2025
on Google

Best atmosphere ever!!! I came for a birthday party & the staff was so kind & fun. I highly recommend the sake bombs for any celebration.

Jun 10, 2025
on Google