Montreal’s sushi scene has never been deeper. A Mile End counter picked up a Michelin star this year, downtown has a run of omakase rooms on rue de la Montagne, and the neighbourhood maki joints are as busy as ever. Whether you’re planning an anniversary dinner or a Tuesday takeout run, this is our pick of the best sushi in Montreal right now, from tasting-menu counters to a tiny shop inside a dépanneur.
We kept the list to places that current guides still recommend and that are open as of mid-November 2026. Prices change fast at the high end, so check each restaurant’s site before you book.
The best sushi in Montreal for a splurge: omakase counters
Sushi Nishinokaze (Mile End)
The headline act. Chef Vincent Gee’s counter at 5400 boulevard Saint-Laurent earned its first star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Québec, and the Michelin inspectors praise a strict Edomae approach: fish sourced mostly from Japan and topped up with Canadian product, shown to guests in a wooden box at the start of service, and pesticide-free rice whose temperature shifts with the fat content of each fish. Tastet notes the omakase seats only eight guests, so reservations are the whole game here. It’s closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Okeya Kyujiro (Downtown)
If you want a show with dinner, this is it. At Okeya Kyujiro on rue de la Montagne, a curtain rises to dramatic music to reveal the kitchen, then more than 20 small plates follow, from chawanmushi to nigiri running all the way to otoro and Hokkaido uni. It’s in the Michelin Guide’s top price bracket, so treat it as a big-night splurge.
Sushi Hidden Fish (Downtown)
A few doors down at 1233 rue de la Montagne, chef Haruo Ogura’s room is a quieter take on traditional omakase, with carefully curated seafood. Recent diner reviews keep coming back to the freshness of the fish and a calm, romantic atmosphere that suits special occasions.
Jun I (Laurier Ouest)
Chef Junichi Ikematsu has been at the centre of this Avenue Laurier Ouest institution for nearly two decades. Tastet lists the tasting menu at $110 per person, built around a range of sushi, sashimi and maki alongside cooked proteins, and the Michelin Guide singles out the impeccably fresh fish and well-made rice. Next door, the Okini shop sells sauces, prepared dishes and imported sake to take home.
Park (Westmount)
Antonio Park’s flagship on Avenue Victoria isn’t a purist’s sushi bar, and that’s the point. The Michelin Guide describes Japanese and South American fusion, a selection of tuna sushi and an evening omakase that makes stops in both Japan and Argentina, all to a soundtrack of 80s pop.
Mid-range sushi and handroll bars
Ryu (Westmount and Griffintown)
Ryu has built its name on certified sustainable fish, with Tokyo-style nigiri and sashimi at the original Sainte-Catherine Street location in Westmount. The newer Griffintown spot on rue Richmond adds a music program and a late kitchen, which makes it a solid pick for a group dinner that might turn into a night out.
Motto Handroll Bar (Old Montreal)
The temaki trend has firmly landed in Old Montreal. Motto, on rue Saint-François-Xavier, comes from David Malka (Stellina, Mare, Taglio), with chef Daniel Ken in the kitchen. Hand rolls arrive one at a time, backed by a few sashimi options, sake and cocktails. There are 28 seats and no reservations, so call ahead before you walk over.
Fleurs et Cadeaux (Chinatown)
Set in a former flower and gift shop on rue Saint-Urbain, this snug Japanese spot is known for hand rolls, chirashi and sashimi, with a strong sake list. It sits on the edge of Chinatown, so it pairs nicely with a walk through the neighbourhood we covered in our guide to the best Chinese restaurants in Montreal.
Casual and budget-friendly sushi
Saint Sushi (Plateau)
Since 2013, this small Duluth Avenue spot has been the Plateau’s go-to for playful rolls named after musicians. Owner Saeng Outhipvongxay learned the craft from Tri Du of Tri Express, and Tastet calls the tasting menu reasonably priced. It doesn’t serve alcohol, which tracks on a street known for bring-your-own-wine restaurants.
Sushi Dépanneur (Mont-Royal Est)
Proof that great sushi doesn’t need a tablecloth. This tiny counter at 928 avenue du Mont-Royal Est doubles as a convenience store, with a wall of Japanese imports and maki, nigiri, sashimi, onigiri and poke bowls that The Main calls cheap and filling. Seating is very limited and it’s closed Mondays, so plan on takeout.
How to plan your sushi night
- Book the omakase counters well ahead. Nishinokaze, Okeya Kyujiro and Hidden Fish all run small rooms built around a set menu.
- Check hours before you go. Several spots on this list close one or two weekdays, and Motto is walk-in only.
- Want more than one stop? Many of these places do takeout, so you can build a cozy night in around maki and the city’s best dumplings.
- Groups that can’t agree can head to one of the city’s food halls, where sushi counters sit next to everything else.
For a broader look at where Montreal’s sushi critics are eating, Tastet’s running sushi list is updated regularly. And for more eating ideas across the city, browse our food section. Bon appétit.
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Photo: Tim Reckmann / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Sources: Michelin Guide: Sushi Nishinokaze, MTL Blog: 2026 Michelin Guide Montreal stars, Time Out Montréal: Michelin-starred restaurants in Quebec 2026, Michelin Guide: Okeya Kyujiro Montréal, Michelin Guide: Jun I, Michelin Guide: Park, Tastet: The Best Sushi in Montreal, Tastet: Jun I review, Tastet: Motto Handroll Bar, Tastet: Saint Sushi review, Time Out Montréal: Best sushi in Montreal, The Main: Sushi Dépanneur, Restomontreal: Fleurs et Cadeaux, Restomontreal: Saint Sushi, Resto en ligne: Sushi Hidden Fish
