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.
Amazing night spent here for my friend's bday with such accommodating staff. They immediately sat us upon our early arrival, had perfect timing for ordering & checking up on us. My water was filled regularly & dirty dishes were always cleared quickly. Waiter was professional, friendly & very generous making the night extra special. Sake bombs, salmon taco maki & especially takoyaki are must tries, such tasty seafood. Wonderful cocktails as well! Thanks to all the staff & kitchen, will be coming back for celebratory nights!
Jan 23, 2026
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My first time here was during lunchtime on a Friday with my dad. It wasn't too busy considering we were allowed to sit wherever we wanted. Loved the atmosphere & the shareable plates offered on the menu!! He ordered the ramen bowl & wasn't able to finish it given how large & generous the bowl was. I came back here a second time a few weeks later just to order the scallops again, they're my personal favorite 😊🍣
I went there once & the shotoribu & sake were amazing. Went another time & a quarter of the edamame were completely covered in salt & the rest had none on it. The ramen were among the worst I ate in Montreal. Expensive place so I would except every item to be good.
Nous avons pris le menu surprise. C'était très bon, mais les quantités sont trop grosses. Très bon service, souriant, surtout Ève. Belle ambiance, mais la musique est trop forte. Cher!
Jan 17, 2026
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Je mets 3 étoiles car je n'ai pas la table que j'avais réservée. J'avais réservé en septembre une table pour 4 pour le 10 janvier. À l'arrivée, notre hôte ne nous à pas donnée la table haute (Cubicule) telle que réservée & a eu l'audace de nous dire que la réservation avait été faite sur le tard (Late reservation) Ça faisait 5 mois que j'avais réservé. & on à été obligé de manger à une table (La pire ) près de l'entrée.
I had the most wonderful experience at Iru Izakaya 🏮 From start to finish, everything felt just right: smooth, magical & effortless. We chose the experience menu, & wow… each dish was a little work of art, as beautiful as it was delicious 😍 You can truly feel the passion, the attention to detail, & the genuine desire to create something unique. A huge thank you to our waiter Clarence, who did an outstanding job! He was attentive & perfectly in sync with the experience. A place you leave feeling incredibly happy & satisfied, both heart & stomach full. I would go back without hesitation!!😊
Le serveur que nous avons eu était très serviable & aimable, la nourriture était un délice absolu! C'est assez occupé, alors je ne recommanderais pas si vous cherchez un restaurant calme, mais l'atmosphère reste chaleureuse & que vous soyez avec des amis ou en famille, le moment reste super agréable!:-)
Une superbe découverte! Mon cocktail était goûteux & frais. & nous avons pris le menu découverte & goûté à plusieurs tapas & tout mais tout était excellent. Je vais revenir!!
Service incroyable au bar, Hugo, Antoine & Mike, se sont assurés de nous faire un menu sur mesure, accord mets & cocktails en route plus. On venait ici pour elle menu & on revient pour l'ambiance & le menu.
En un seul mot, exceptionnel, & je parle bien du service réalisé par Marie Ange. Je pourrais revenir en vacances au Canada uniquement pour ce service que je n'ai jamais vu ailleurs dans le monde. Je recommande le yakisoba en plat ! Sake bomb !
Une belle découverte, & une adresse que nous ajoutons à nos « go to » la nourriture est délicieuse, l'endroit est super propre & le service est A1. Shawn nous a rendu à l'aise & a vraiment fait de notre repas une belle expérience. Il a répondu à toutes nos questions & nous a très bien conseillé sur les plats. Le trio de grillades avec le trio de sauces est vraiment un coup de coeur.
Jan 8, 2026
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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.
Excellent au goût mais scrape le lendemain, soupçonne une grande quantité de réhausseur de goût (glutamate mono sodique) les 4 (2 adultes, 2 enfants) mal de tête & difficultés à ce réveiller…
Just amazing, everything is great, food, ambiance, music service! We had a great time. The discovery menu is a must try. Great price for a lot of amazing food.
