Restaurant Nozy adopte une approche ciblée de la cuisine japonaise qui privilégie la préparation précise des sushis et des compositions culinaires créatives. La cuisine met en avant des ingrédients de haute qualité transformés par des techniques qui équilibrent les normes traditionnelles et les profils de saveurs novateurs. Les convives découvrent un menu composé de makis et de sashimis soigneusement assemblés qui soulignent les textures naturelles des produits de la mer frais. L'espace physique conserve une esthétique minimaliste qui maintient l'attention sur la production culinaire servie à chaque table. Chaque plat est présenté avec une attention portée à l'exécution technique qui distingue ces créations des options conventionnelles. Cet établissement s'impose comme une destination délibérée pour ceux qui recherchent une interprétation moderne des classiques japonais sans ornementation inutile. L'application constante de ces techniques distinctes définit l'identité de ce projet gastronomique singulier.
Dans l'ensemble, les impressions décrivent Nozy comme un endroit où les plats sont très frais et bien travaillés, avec un service excellent et une forte impression d'authenticité japonaise, avec des mets phares tels que sashimi, uni, chirashi et dons variés, tous salués pour leur fraîcheur, leur qualité, leur équilibre et leur présentation soignée; l'expérience culinaire est décrite comme simple et intime, le déplacement de Saint-Henri au Little Italy apportant une ambiance plus chic et moderne tout en conservant l'esprit et l'attention à la qualité; la cuisine est perçue comme confiante et respectueuse des traditions japonaises, avec des desserts comme le mochi et la glace au sésame mentionnés; certaines critiques notent toutefois des points négatifs tels qu'une place près de la porte qui peut être froide, un service parfois lent ou inégal, et des questions liées à la réservation omakase ou au rapport qualité-prix; Globalement Nozy est considéré comme l'un des meilleurs restaurants japonais de Montréal, offrant des ingrédients frais, des portions généreuses, une bonne valeur et une ambiance raffinée mais accessible.
I came with a friend who had discovered it through her father after reading about it in La Presse. I used to go back when they were on Notre-Dame in St-Henri. It was charming then.
Now in Little Italy, the place still holds that same spirit. Unpretentious, a bit hidden, surrounded by great spots like Vin Mon Lapin & Pumpui. It fits.
The menu is intentional. Not overloaded.
I went with the chef's selection to try a bit of everything.
Honestly, nothing changed since 2016.
The quality is still there. The details still matter.
Updated decor, but same soul.
I finished every plate.
Had the house gelato.
Still thinking about it.
5 mai 2026
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Nozy is a truly unique experience in Montreal & one of the rare places where you can eat genuinely authentic Japanese cuisine. In a city where real Japanese food is surprisingly hard to find, Nozy really stands apart.
I was a big fan of the original restaurant, & the new venue fully lives up to its reputation. The cooking feels confident & thoughtful, with a clear respect for Japanese culinary traditions. Nothing feels overdone or designed to impress for the sake of it. The focus is clearly on quality, technique, & balance.
The uni is outstanding, fresh & creamy with a clean, delicate flavor. The sashimi is beautifully cut & impeccably fresh, letting the fish speak for itself. The unagi is perfectly cooked, tender & rich, with just the right amount of glaze. The chirashi is another highlight, generous & well balanced, with every element placed with care.
What really makes Nozy special is the delicacy of the food. The flavors are subtle & precise, never heavy, & everything feels intentional. It is the kind of meal you slow down for & really appreciate.
If you care about Japanese cuisine & authenticity, Nozy is an absolute must in Montreal.
The quality, authenticity & affordability of the food is unmatched for Japanese food in Montreal. The ambiance is warm & inviting, it is definitely a relaxed yet chic vibe for people who want to enjoy the food & each others' company. Portions are very generous. Will come back.
As someone who has passionately eaten my way through nearly every high-end restaurant in Montreal, I walked in anticipating excellence. We were ushered here as a hopeful silver lining after finding our first choice, Vin Mon Lapin, completely booked.
I'll concede this: the atmosphere is electric. The room is beautifully designed, buzzing with a chic energy, & the cocktail list is inventive & impeccably executed. We were seduced by the vibe, so we ordered... well, almost everything, eager for the food to match the room's promise.
But a stunning room cannot mask a culinary failure.
As the plates arrived, the initial excitement curdled into disbelief. The menu, for all its posturing, boiled down to one thing: fish on rice. & the fish? It lacked the bright, briny spark of the sea. It was cold & tired. It was dull. It was a profound disappointment, bite after lifeless bite. Even the Wagyu was stringy, thready & chewy instead of melting in our mouths.
The drinks & the decor are a siren's call, luring you toward a meal that simply doesn't deliver. When the bill arrives, the gap between the price & the quality you receive feels cavernous.
My advice? If it's exquisite sushi you're after, Yubari delivers ten times the quality for the price. If you're seeking true culinary innovation that will actually thrill your palate, Ile Flottante remains in a league of its own. This place, sadly, was all sizzle & no steak.
A perfect date night out!! Everything is incredibly delicious & fresh! Can't stop thinking about it & can't wait to go back! our total came to 130 for two people & i think the price was absolutely reasonable considering the quality & freshness of what we ate! The service was quick & kind despite the restaurant being full! the omakase was so tasty, the way sushi was absolutely incredible & bluefish tuna was out of this world! the sesame ice cream was decadent & a perfect way to end the meal! we will definitely be back!!
When you want sashimi/sushi in Montreal, you only have 3 choices: take out counters, uber expensive omakase or those all you can eat places of dubious quality. So a place like Nozy is pretty rare, as it's good quality at affordable prices, served without pretentiousness in a simple, family style environment.
We had the mixed appetizer plate & sashimi plate. Everything was excellent. Good cocktails too.
Service was friendly, if a bit slow.
It's unfortunate that they are moving to another neighborhood...
12 juil. 2025
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Very fresh & really filling. Excellent quality tuna. Could be better for some of the uni, that was more of a hit or miss type of situation. But overall, great value for the premiums cuts that you get. Don't get the entrees platter, they were all pretty mid & not really worth it. Come here just for their speciality which is the dons.
Great sushi restaurant with very fresh ingredients.
Ordered the chef's appetizer plate & the salmon/tuna don. The appetizer plate was delicious, providing a selection of very different tastes & textures that were all done properly. The karaage was well season & crispy, the pickled cucumbers & eggplant provided a slight fresh & umami flavor. The salmon hand rolls were well season & perfect intro into the main entree. This appetizer is easier to share among 2 people but would be more difficult with others.
The salmon & tuna don was quite delicious, with the perfect fat content on the salmon. Both fish were cut perfectly, & went well with wasabi & the rice. The rice was well seasoned as well.
Overall, very delicious option for quality sushi in Montreal. My only drawback would be the portion sizes as they tend to be on the smaller side.
Back then this restaurant was really good. But now quality went down. For the price we paid, i felt like it wasn't worth it. I had higher expectation for the maguro salmon don, because it was my go to in the past. Didn't taste as fresh as I was expecting.
Moreover, it looks like now they switched from bluefin tuna to just red tuna likely due to cost.
24 avr. 2025
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My sister & I recently dined here & thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The restaurant offers a quiet, dimly lit atmosphere that creates an intimate & sophisticated ambience perfect for an evening out.
We opted to share the'Chef's Choice' appetizer platter & the sashimi seafood platter. Every slice of fish was exceptionally fresh. Each appetizer showcased thoughtful preparation.
While the service was prompt & courteous, we would have appreciated if our waitress had taken the initiative to explain the various dishes as they arrived. Instead, we found ourselves having to ask for descriptions.
Despite this small drawback, our overall experience was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant for the exceptional quality of the food.
Nozy is a hidden gem that brings high-quality Japanese cuisine to Montreal without the hefty omakase price tag. Whether you're a sushi connoisseur or looking to explore creative Japanese flavors, this spot is worth a visit!
Simple & quaint Japanese restaurant. Been here a couple of times. Dishes are fresh & tasty (you are paying for quality), sashimi is flavourful, service is friendly & courteous. Atmosphere is intimate & easygoing. Overall, a pleasant experience.
Price of a Michelin, quality of a gas station. Sashimi was fishy (in the bad way). One piece of tuna had a long vein attached & the blood was utterly disgusting. Not to mention other annoying details like sticky bowls, hot rice (), cheap sweet sauce, etc. Okay, I've had both high-end omakase & grocery store sushi, & Nozy's food definitely sits on the lower end of the spectrum. I can only say that I'm glad that I did not have the omakase here, because it's ridiculous that a place like this dare to offer people omakase. Maybe they hire chefs from other places just to survive their Saturday nights, haha. I rarely leave reviews because most places have ratings that are justified, or at least informative, in one way or another. But the reviews for this place are very misleading. In summary, if you're a sashimi fan, avoid this place.
This is honestly one of, if not, my favourite restaurant in Montreal. I went a few times already & it never disappoints. Their Omakase experience was amazing & a really good value considering the sake degustation. I wouldn't necessarily come just for the atmosphere or the service, but the food & quality of the seafood is the star here
The fish is very fresh & melt in your mouth! Excellent quality for a very decent price point, with a great selection including urchin & fatty tuna. Simple but very beautiful presentation of the dishes, the take kago comes in a cute woven basket with a chef's selection of different appetizers to try, & serves as a meal. Their karaage is also one of my favourites in Montreal!
I admit that it's a bit pricy, but quality was there for raw fish. As a Japanese person, prefer not to have sriracha sauce (?) on rice but all fish tastes great so no complaints. It seemed like it's run only by owner himself for lunch time so it might take time to be served if it's busy.
