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.
Très belle découverte par hasard. Très bon rapport qualité/prix, avec de la nourriture japonaise authentique & délicieuse. Ce restaurant contrairement à d'autres lieux n'a aucunement besoin de promotion par des influenceurs tellement la nourriture & le service sont impeccables. Nous reviendrons!
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!
Had a very good memory here today! Food was amazing! We have tried Tonkatsu, the homemade sauce was phenomenal! The vibe was also nice, on top of that, staff was so friendly & caring!! Want to visit again in no time!
Great place to eat with friends & loved ones. The atmosphere is perfect, with good music, pretty decorations that fit with the Japanese vibe & dim lighting. The service is amazing. Friendly staff, always checking in to see if everything's fine & also quite fast.
As for the food, it was a bit deceiving for me but maybe it's because I had too high expectations. We had the chicken karaage which was delicious! A good wakame salad, the pork dumplings with truffle sauce that were underwhelming & also the takoyaki that I really didn't like but that's just my taste. Oh! & I had the Tokyo mule drink which was excellent.
Assolutamente meritato il punteggio di 4,9. Non per rapporto qualità prezzo, che è altissimo comunque, ma in assoluto qui siamo al massimo livellod elle cucina giapponese visto delicato e preciso, cucina eccelsa e servizio impeccabile, amorevole e preciso anche quando il locale è super affollato
Delicious food & each dish feels very different from the others! Particularly loved the salad with crispy tofu, & the pressed sushi
Only thing I would improve are the cocktails/mocktails, they taste very diluted
Jan 17, 2026
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We were looking for an izakaya in the Plateau area, & it initially seemed promising. The decor is warm & thoughtfully done, expectations were naturally high.
Unfortunately, the food did not live up to that promise. The nori was clearly not fresh; it was so tough I couldn't even cut through it with my teeth. The chicken skewers were also disappointing, especially considering the price - they felt overpriced for what was served.
It's a shame because the space itself is lovely. However, in this case, the food simply doesn't match the atmosphere. With some improvements in ingredient quality & value, this place could better align with the experience it aims to offer.
Went to sato Izakaya with my family. The food was good but the tonkastu broth was not very hot when the dish arrived & also we found the noodles a little bit aldente for us. Great vibes inside.
Nous y sommes allé un mercredi soir en famille pour un anniversaire.
La serveuse était calme & a pris le temps de nous expliquer les plats.
Les plats sont délicieux! Les cocktails & mocktail aussi.
Gros succès pour les sushis pressés à la flamme! Un goût incroyable!
Seul bémol : nous avons commandé une bière en milieu de repas qui n'est jamais arrivée avant la fin du repas, & leur machine de paiement qui est set à un pourboire minimum de 18% (me semblait que c'était interdit maintenant)...
Mais nous reviendrons certainement car c'était délicieux & petits comme grands nous avons trouvé notre bonheur!
