Bocadillo Bistro

V

2.0

I had visit recently Bocadillo Bistro, I went to enjoy Venezuelan food & a good band music present it that day . I found the food quantity & quality of dishes no as expect it , combine with a high price .
been Venezuelan myself which travel often & dinning myself in the best Venezuelan restaurants all over the world, I was not impressed .
I feel the food is cater most to the Canadian type of clientele than the Venezuelan type of clientele . Small portion for the entre plates, the cachapa i ordered was uncooked & very thin.
The service was average as the waitress only pass by to the table twice in a 4 hours time , after dinner the waitress never came to removed the plates & I had to call her to do that .
The show that was present it that day was the only highlight of the evening as was great.
I was charge for a non alcoholic mojito almost $14 which I found pricy.
Overall experience was no as expect it .
The team should developed a better size Venezuelan food plate for the main plates that match the hight price tag.
Overall I would give a rate of 2-3 because I enjoy the band as was the only highlight of the evening.
If you are going to see a band which is great music , preferably do so for drinks , as the food quality & quantity is not as expect it .
Recientemente visité Bocadillo Bistro ,se estaba presentando una banda y decide ir , mi primera vez en Montreal .
Encontré que la comida venezolana que bocadillo tiene en el menú , specialmente el plato principal y la cantidad que se sirve no representa el costó de cada plato , pequenas porciones en los platos principales como el pabellón.
Pedí una de entrada cachapa estaba un poco cruda y muy delgada .
El servicio no fue el mejor ya que en un lapso de 4 horas solamente pasó la mesera dos veces . Tuve que llamarla a que recogiera los platos después de comer .
Pedí un mojito sin alcohol el cual fue cobrado $14 como uno alcoholico.
La banda de música fue lo mejor de la noche .
Y es preferiblemente ir a tomar un trago y oír la música que cenar .
Como venezolana que a viajado y comido en mucho restaurantes venezolanos en diferentes países , no creo que este restaurante es la mejor representación de el plato venezolano .
Como su nombre lo indica son bocadillos. Especialmente el plato principal como el pabellón .
Este establecimiento es más para la clientela canadience que la venezolana en término de los platos venezolanos .

Jan 7, 2026

on Google

Kristen

5.0

My favourite food when I visit Montreal ! Amazing, authentic Venezuelan food.

Oct 11, 2025

on Google

Cathy

5.0

Bocadillo Bistro serves delicious Venezuelan food with great service. The atmosphere is cozy & vibrant, with lovely decor & a live band that adds to the experience. The cachapa & arepa were fantastic-flavorful & authentic, definitely worth trying. They also have great drinks to complement the meal. Highly recommend this spot for great food, drinks, & a lively vibe!

May 26, 2025

on Google

JOHN

2.0

Food was bland & lacked the amazing flavours of Venezuelan cuisine, extremely expensive for what you get. Service was slow & not attentive at all. I went with a group friends to enjoy the live music show they offer on Fridays & was disappointed to see that there was a private party with dancers & singers that I honestly did not want to see. Charging cover for just an hour of live music + the expensive menu prevents me from returning to this place.

Oct 26, 2024

on Google

Giselle

5.0

I had an amazing experience at Bocadillo Restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious, with a varied Venezuelan menu, offering arepas, cachapas, empanadas & more elaborated dishes as pabellón or asado negro. The drinks are top-notch, whether you're in the mood for a refreshing non alcoholic option like papelon or parchita juice, a well-crafted cocktail or just enjoy a nostalgic Polar Beer. What really sets this place apart is the special events they host, I enjoyed the local latin rock band Sociedad Sur. I Highly recommend the band for a great night out too.

Sep 10, 2024

on Google

Daniel

2.0

Looking for a place to eat after attending a book launch, my partner & I decided to try this place since we were getting cold walking outside & I had never had Venezuelan food. We ordered 2 arepas & 2 drinks. My drink was a passionfruit juice which tasted like Oasis juice (7$). The staff was friendly & I had the opportunity to practice my Spanish. There was live music provided by a singer & a guitarist. We both quite enjoyed the experience. When the bill came, I was distracted possibly because I was trying to converse in Spanish so I solely focused on the subtotal to calculate the total. I paid 108$ (which includes tax & tip). We left & while I was walking towards the metro station, it occurred to me that the total seemed off since the price for an arepas was around 25$ & a drink around 7$. I returned to the restaurant & saw the waitress & asked if I could see the bill (I had not asked for it after I paid). She asked if there was something wrong or what did I want to see. I responded that I think a mistake was made since I paid 108$ our order could not add up to that total. She said that it is because there is a cover charge of 10$ person (for the live music) & on nights when there is dancing (salsa I believe) the charge is 25$. The cover charge was never mentioned when we initially entered the restaurant or at any other moment during our meal. I find this rather dishonest & it soured my whole experience of the night which is why I am leaving an unfavorable review.

May 15, 2024

on Google

Lermi

5.0

After walking around the market we worked up an appetite & decided to try this place. This was our first time trying Venezuelan food. We got sat pretty quickly as the place was pretty empty. After waiting for about 40 minutes (with no updates)our food finally came out. The food was great, I got the "Llenera" . So the food itself was great, but not worth waiting that long.

Apr 6, 2024

on Google

Carol

5.0

Bocadillo Bistro has a lovely ambiance & decor. The seating is comfortable, & most seats have a view of the stage. There is high quality live entertainment. The staff are friendly & attentive. I only ordered a beer & an appetizer, which were very good, so I can't say much more about the food. The menu had a good choice of Venezuelan specialities. I will definitely return & have a full meal next time!

Feb 4, 2024

on Google