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    Satu Lagi

    Parc-Laurier, Montréal

    Restaurant in Montréal, Canada

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Satu Lagi is a practical Plateau choice for an easy Montréal dinner rather than a prestige reservation. Book it for a date, birthday, or small group when location and low booking friction matter more than awards, chef profile, or a clearly published signature menu.

    About Satu Lagi

    Satu Lagi is a Montréal venue with a casual dress code and evening hours through the week, plus daytime opening on Saturday and Sunday. It is best framed as a practical Montréal option rather than a place to choose for a specific cuisine, chef, signature dish, or award history.

    That matters for planning. If the goal is a formal milestone outing, compare it with other Montréal venues that provide more detail about their format or occasion fit. If the goal is a relaxed outing in Montréal and the listed hours fit your schedule, Satu Lagi can be considered on those terms.

    Pick this for a casual Montréal outing, not a trophy reservation

    Satu Lagi is closed on Monday. It is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–10:30 PM, Friday from 5–11:30 PM, Saturday from 10:30 AM–11:30 PM, Sunday from 10:30 AM–10 PM. Those hours make it most direct for evening plans on weekdays and for either daytime or evening plans on the weekend.

    The main caution is expectation-setting. Rather than planning around a cuisine type, chef, price range, tasting format, seating style, private dining setup, or signature dishes, go in with the basics: Satu Lagi is in Montréal, the dress code is casual, the posted schedule includes evening service most days except Monday.

    How to use it in a Montréal itinerary

    For visitors comparing venues while planning a wider trip through Montréal restaurants, Satu Lagi is best evaluated by its hours and casual dress code rather than by a specific menu promise. If the stop is only one part of the night, pair the decision with the broader Montréal bars guide.

    For a fuller city plan, use the Montréal hotels guide alongside current venue information to decide where the bigger spend belongs. The verdict: consider Satu Lagi when its Montréal location, casual dress code, posted hours fit the plan, look elsewhere when you need a more clearly defined format or a more documented special-occasion profile.

    The takeThis is a neighbourhood spot that suits local, low‑fuss occasions: casual hangouts, small group dinners and family outings, plus relaxed date nights where proximity and atmosphere matter more than spectacle. The kitchen’s small‑format menu and the venue’s compressed footprint mean service can run as counter service or tightly choreographed table service, so it works well for diners who appreciate immediacy and informality. Satu Lagi is more about returning for reliable, well‑made plates than staging a one‑off, tourist‑style experience.
    Venue detailsNatural Wine
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    Restaurant contextMontréal, Canada
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    Planning details

    Location
    1361 Mont-Royal Ave E, Montreal, Quebec H2J 1Y8, Canada
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    satulagi.ca
    Phone
    +15145280888
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Satu Lagi sits firmly in the neighbourhood tradition of the Plateau, occupying a narrow, late‑19th‑century commercial unit where intimacy is built into the architecture. The room treats its constraints as assets: layered materials and careful lighting create density of atmosphere rather than sheer seating capacity. The result is a compact, quietly charming dining room that feels deliberately edited and personal — the kind of place that rewards repeat visits. The Malay name, which roughly means “one more,” underscores a convivial, low‑pretense spirit that pairs nicely with the kitchen’s modest, repeatable pleasures.

    Best For

    This is a neighbourhood spot that suits local, low‑fuss occasions: casual hangouts, small group dinners and family outings, plus relaxed date nights where proximity and atmosphere matter more than spectacle. The kitchen’s small‑format menu and the venue’s compressed footprint mean service can run as counter service or tightly choreographed table service, so it works well for diners who appreciate immediacy and informality. Satu Lagi is more about returning for reliable, well‑made plates than staging a one‑off, tourist‑style experience.

    Ordering Tips

    The kitchen leans toward compact, shareable plates; treat the menu as a sequence of small highlights to sample. Look for signature items such as satay skewers, rendang, gado gado and nasi lemak to build a varied spread, and save room for pandan crème brûlée or kaya toast with onsen egg for a memorable finish. The place’s name — “one more” — and its small‑format approach both suggest ordering a few extra dishes to pass around. Expect brisk, efficient service and a close seating plan, so sharing plates with companions is the most practical way to taste widely.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Laid-back and inviting atmosphere in the heart of the Plateau-Mont-Royal, welcoming for friends, family, and colleagues.

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    Vibe

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    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup DiningFamily

    Experience

    Standalone

    Sourcing

    Natural Wine

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    7 items
    • satay skewers
    • rendang
    • gado gado
    • nasi lemak
    • kailan bakar
    • pandan crème brûlée
    • kaya toast with onsen egg
    Planning details

    Location

    1361 Mont-Royal Ave E, Montreal, Quebec H2J 1Y8, Canada · Directions

    +15145280888

    satulagi.ca

    Book on OpenTable

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Chez Victoire, Notable alternative
    • Bacaro Pizzeria - Plateau Mont-Royal, Notable alternative
    • La Salle à Manger, Notable alternative
    • Le Violon, Modern Cuisine, $$$
    • Maison Publique, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How Satu Lagi compares in Montréal

    Satu Lagi is the easier, lower-commitment pick if the goal is a social Plateau dinner without chasing a hard reservation. Le Violon, listed as Modern Cuisine and $$$, is the clearer choice for diners who want a more defined splurge profile. Choose Le Violon when the meal itself needs to carry the occasion; choose Satu Lagi when the night is more about convenience, conversation, staying flexible.

    Chez Victoire, La Salle à Manger, Maison Publique are better cross-shops when the group wants a Montréal dinner with a stronger restaurant-night feel. Satu Lagi has the advantage for easier planning; those peers are the safer direction if the brief is a more deliberate meal with guests expecting a clearer dining identity.

    Bacaro Pizzeria - Plateau Mont-Royal is the more casual backup for a group that values familiarity and low pressure. If the occasion needs polish, look toward Le Violon. If the group mainly needs a Plateau table that will not overcomplicate the evening, Satu Lagi is the practical call.

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    Satu LagiMontréal; ; No published awards
    Chez VictoireMontréal; ; No published awards
    Bacaro Pizzeria - Plateau Mont-RoyalMontréal; ; No published awards
    La Salle à MangerMontréal; ; No published awards
    Le ViolonMontréalModern Cuisine$$$
    2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #82026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #15Michelin Guide Quebec 20262025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #112025 World's 50 North America's Best Restaurants · #292025 Michelin Plate
    Maison PubliqueMontréal; ; No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Satu Lagi in Montréal?

    Chez Victoire, La Salle à Manger, Le Violon, Maison Publique, Bacaro Pizzeria - Plateau Mont-Royal are other Montréal options to compare depending on the kind of outing you want. Weigh Satu Lagi's Montréal location, casual dress code, posted hours against whatever current details other venues provide.

    What should a first-timer know about Satu Lagi?

    Satu Lagi is in Montréal and is closed on Monday. It is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–10:30 PM, Friday from 5–11:30 PM, Saturday from 10:30 AM–11:30 PM, Sunday from 10:30 AM–10 PM. The dress code is casual.

    Is Satu Lagi good for a special occasion?

    It can work for a low-key occasion if the posted hours and casual dress code match what you want. For a bigger celebration, compare it with venues such as Chez Victoire or Le Violon if you need a more clearly defined special-occasion setting. Satu Lagi is the safer call when the plan is relaxed rather than formal.

    What should I order at Satu Lagi?

    Do not plan around a named signature item. Check the venue's current offerings or official channels before you go, especially if someone in your group needs a specific dish, cuisine style, or dietary information.

    What should I wear to Satu Lagi?

    Go casual and neat. The dress code for Satu Lagi is casual, so there is no need to dress formally unless your own plans call for it.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Satu Lagi?

    Dinner is the clearest fit from Tuesday through Friday because service starts at 5 PM on those days. Saturday and Sunday both list a 10:30 AM opening, so daytime plans are supported on the weekend. Satu Lagi is closed on Monday.