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.
This restaurant is very cute & the food is amazing. I had ramen & had some left over & it was still just as good the next day. The staff were very kind & fun. I would recommend calling ahead or making a rsvp on days that are typically busier since there was a bit of a wait time. It is worth the wait though. Prices were reasonable for the quality.
I had the Tonkotsu ramen!
Sato never disappoints! I have eaten here 3 times & it is consistently superb. The salmon crudo is one of my favourite dishes, as is the grilled squid & the chicken katsu that almost melts in your mouth. If you are 2 people, order 5 plates to share & you will be full & happy. Reservations are recommended as it fills up quickly!
Apr 23, 2026
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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.
Delicious izakaya on St-Denis not far from the Mount Royal metro station. Had a yummy spicy ramen & aburi salmon sushi! My friend tried a variety of other dishes like katsu pork, raw scallop, cod... The waitress was very nice & recommended great dishes!
Mar 6, 2026
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Genuinely a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, the service was attentive & the atmosphere was great.
Definitely a place I would recommend!
Délicieux izakaya sans prétention au coeur du Plateau-Mont-Royal. Coup de coeur pour notre serveuse Simone qui nous a fait d'excellentes recommandations pour accommoder une diète végétarienne! & nous avons adoré le gâteau au fromage à saveur de matcha!
Delicious ramen! Recently discovered this restaurant & have been craving the ramen ever since. Portions are large, the quality is fantastic & the taste is addictive. Highly recommend!
The owner Lucie & waitress Sarah were phenomenal. Me & my friend had such a wonderful experience here. Food was amazing, good drinks, & really amazing atmosphere.
Highly recommend the matcha cheesecake & chicken katzu!!! Will definitely be coming back here.
Thank you to the staff at Sato Izakaya:)
Nov 26, 2025
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Service attentionné & impeccable, belle sélection de sakés, plats délicieux & bien présentés. Le décor est soigné & l'ambiance très agréable. Une excellente adresse que je recommande sans hésiter.
We had dinner on Thursday evening at Sato, & it was a wonderful experience. The food, the service, the ambience were all fantastic! We each had a ramen (Tonkotsu & Spicy Miso), both were delicious. We also had the shrimp & scallop appetizer which was cooked to perfection, as well we had the yuzu cheesecake for dessert, & it was lovely. The prices are reasonable for the quality & quantity. Highly recommend!
Superbe ambiance, serveuses sympathiques & nourriture délicieuse ! Je me suis régalé avec les sushis flambés & les choux de bruxelles. Je recommande grandement ! :)
