Welcome to our cozy corner of the Plateau! Step into our warm, Japanese-style izakaya in Montreal. We serve authentic Japanese comfort food with a touch of French flair, in a space that feels just like a cozy spot in Tokyo.
Reviews describe SATO Izakaya as a cozy, well designed Japanese spot with a lively yet relaxed vibe, offering a broad menu of ramen, sushi, takoyaki, gyoza and tapas style dishes, with generous portions and solid value for the quality. The food is praised for freshness, flavor and thoughtful preparation, especially the katsu, aburi sushi, ramen and gyoza, while service is described as attentive and friendly and the atmosphere as welcoming. Some comments note that prices can be high for tapas and that pacing can vary on busy nights, but the overall sentiment remains very positive with guests planning to return to try more of the menu.
Amazing gem in plateau! Been three times, & every time the experience has been incredible. So accommodating, incredible drinks, & the most delicious food!! Every person I've brought has been so impressed with the experience, from the amazing service, to the quality of the food. This has to be on your list of must try's.
Mar 30, 2026
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I went on a Sunday evening with a reservation. The inside had a nice decor to it. There's a good alcohol menu. The food came quick. The agedashi tofu stood out to us. The rest of the food was good. It was pricey but I have got to give the 5 star for the service which was A1 from the moment we sat down until the end.
Nous sommes un mardi & je ne sais pas s'ils nous ont donné la nourriture de la veille mais c'était vraiment mauvais. Les gyozas & le poulet karaage avaient une friture vieille & pas croustillante. Le spider roll aussi contenait du crabe frit vieux & de mauvaise qualité. Très mauvaise expérience.
A real gem! Tried Sato Izakaya & were super impressed with the attention to detail & tasty dishes. My husband's ramen was steaming hot, exactly the way ramen should be served. My seaweed salad was fresh & delicious. We also shared the Spider Roll, karaage & the shrimp gyoza, which were all excellent. The beer was ice cold & served in tall Sapporo glasses, super refreshing! Highly recommend this place for the great food, nice atmosphere & friendly service.
Staring from the appetizers to main course which was the chicken katsu with the house curry sauce, absolutely tender & delicious.
Can't wait to go back!
This place is so delicious & the staff is literally the sweetest. I cant believe ive lived here my whole life & im only discovering this place now! Will definitely be back!
Mar 21, 2026
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