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Ryu

Downtown
4.2$ & $$
OPEN11:45 am - 11 pm
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Ryu Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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The Ryu mission and commitment to you is to prepare nutritious, delicious dishes that not only taste great, but feel great to eat, inside and out. Caring about what you eat and enjoying the experience to the fullest is what we call “Eating RYU”.

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Reviews for Ryu

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on Google4.4 (1100+)
*as of 2026-03-01
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Review Summary

Ryu earns praise for very fresh fish and a range of standout items like a sashimi platter, caviar crab roll, toro maki, and even a tuna belly with truffles, with the Kaizen roll singled out as especially good; the wagyu tataki is tender but seen by some as not worth the premium. Service and presentation are repeatedly described as superb and the ambience as great, with a cozy, low key vibe and courteous staff. Many reviewers call Ryu the best sushi in town and applaud an authentic Japanese approach with pure high quality raw fish and minimal sauces. Takeout and lunch specials are noted for value, with miso soup well done and several dishes delivering the same freshness. One visit highlighted a mismatch between interior photos and the actual space, and some felt the prices were high for what was delivered. A rare negative experience cited slow service and seating issues that spoiled the mood, though the food was still described as decent. Overall, the restaurant is seen as a top choice for fresh, quality sushi, with occasional hiccups in service or space.
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I had a lovely dinner tonight at Ryu. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent & we were greeted so warmly. The staff were incredibly sweet, attentive, & made us feel very welcome throughout the evening.
We really enjoyed our meal, & everything about the experience felt thoughtful & well done. The presentation of the dishes was beautiful & everything tasted very fresh. The atmosphere was perfect, not too crowded, which made it easy to relax & have a great conversation with my friend. It felt like such a cozy & enjoyable dining experience.

Overall, I loved everything about it & will definitely be coming back again!

Mar 6, 2026
on Google

Came to Ryu on Valentine's day for their fixed menu & had a pleasant experience. Very fresh fish. The sashimi platter, caviar crab roll & toro maki were among my favourites. The wagyu tataki was very tender & flavourful, but not worth the extra $20 in my opinion. The presentation & service is superb.

Feb 23, 2026
on Google

Great ambience. Very fresh food.
Amazing service. Everything feels gentle & comfortable. Enjoyed the restaurant itself.

Feb 3, 2026
on Google

The taste was amazing & super fresh! The Kaizen was sooo good. If you go there, definitely order this sushi!

Jan 25, 2026
on Google

The interior does not match the photos on the website at all. In reality, there is barely any interior - it looks severely worn down.
The food is tasty & fresh, but nothing special, especially considering the above-average prices.
I came here because of the many positive reviews, but unfortunately my experience did not match the expectations they created.

Jan 22, 2026
on Google

My husband & I went to Ryu around 12:30 PM on a Tuesday, & the restaurant was almost a full house, which is always a good sign. Despite how busy it was, the waitress seated us right away.

We were looking through the menus when my husband asked if there was a lunch special, since we had seen a $39 lunch special sign outside. The waitress then realized that the lunch special menu hadn't been included with our menus & brought it to us right away.

I ordered the lunch special with the assortment makis, & my husband chose the sashimi, nigiri, & maki platter lunch special. Both lunch specials came with miso soup, which was comforting & well done.

We also ordered O-toro (fatty tuna) & itoyori (threadfin bream) sashimi, & these were absolutely exquisite & hands down some of the best quality fish we've had. The freshness, texture, & flavor really stood out & made the meal feel special.

When we asked for the bill, we noticed a small mistake: we were charged for two bottles of San Pellegrino instead of one. One of the waiters fixed it promptly without any issue, which we appreciated.

Overall, the food quality was excellent, service was attentive, & the lunch specials offer great value. A small hiccup aside, it was a very enjoyable experience, & we would definitely come back.

Jan 15, 2026
on Google

Quality was there freshness also , & service.
It's not to big or noisy very classy place to talk relax & enjoy a expensive but good fresh meal. Wroth it to me! Will be coming back.

Nov 17, 2025
on Google