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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

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on Google4.7 (700+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Overall, the reviews present Iru Izakaya as a lively, stylish Japanese-inspired brasserie in the Quartier des Spectacles with a vibrant vibe, strong service, and a broad, creative menu. The experience menu and discovery menu are highlighted as must-tries, offering a variety of dishes that feel artful and flavorful and pair beautifully with an impressive sake and cocktail program. Service is repeatedly praised for attentiveness and knowledge, with staff helping tailor plates and drinks to taste, while a few notes mention occasional delays during busy times. Ambiance is described as energetic and modern, with neon and refined decor that many find exciting for groups and celebrations, though some guests find it noisy and less intimate. The food generally earns high marks for freshness, balance, and presentation, but certain dishes are noted as overly salty, underseasoned, or not fully representative of Japanese cuisine, and pricing is seen as steep by some for the portion size. Taken together, Iru Izakaya emerges as a memorable dining destination where the service, atmosphere, and variety shine and many guests look forward to a return visit.
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Great place, great food & great vibes. Super accommodating with all dietary preferences (vegan, gluten free, halal) also shout out to bingo!

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Lovely restaurant with good food, great service & nice vibe. We went here as a group of 8, there was plenty of space & we got to try many different dishes since we shared. The side portions were pretty good & food was delicious. We tried 5 sides, & 4 were very good, 1 was ok. I have also tried their sashimi & I gotta say the portion was bigger than I expected & the salmon was very fresh. As for main meals, the portionns were generous & everyone seemed satisfied. I would definitely recommend & will come back again.

Jan 7, 2026
on Google
5.0

Iru Izakaya was fantastic. Everything was delicious. The ramen & shared plates were amazing, & the vibe is incredible - stylish, lively, & fun without being overwhelming.

Great food, great energy. Can't wait to go back. 🍜✨

Dec 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

Good vibe, friendly staff, & food was good. It's a place to consider for 5 à 7.

Dec 22, 2025
on Google
5.0

The food was incredible. Our server shared popular dishes to try & we were so pleased with the recommendations. Highly recommended. The vibe & ambiance makes for a fun, elevated dining experience.

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

All of the cocktails were fun unique flavours that were an experience in & of themselves. The food was amazing, the complexity of flavours was astounding.
The vibe was fantastic. Our server Loic S was amazing, swift & able to walk us through anything we needed. The service staff also work to support eachother very well.
For drinks I recommend the tokkotai & midori fizz.
For food, I recommend the sayaingen, shio tomato sarada.

Aug 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

Food & service is perfect, great experience, great place, great vibes. Worth every penny! 👌

Aug 10, 2025
on Google

Had high expectations for this new Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown MTL & it didn't disappoint one bit. The chicken karaage gochujang was my favorite - perfect blend of sweet & spicy. The ebi mayo shrimps with the ponzu sauce was so flavorful as well. Drinks are so tasty & the vibe & deco of this place is on point. Will return 100%. Customer service was also perfection, even if the place was full on a Friday night. Highly recommend 🤗

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

Great time! Everything was perfect!! Service, food, drinks, vibes!
We had 5 different plates & the price was very reasonable!
Thank you to Shawn & Raphael 👍🏽

Jun 25, 2025
on Google
5.0

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

Wow 🤩
Musique, vibe, service & bouffe de malaaaade.
Splendide 3e succursale!

Jun 8, 2025
on Google