Reviews describe Casa del Popolo as a classic, reliable spot with top notch food and strong live music, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and a sense of being a safe space for a night out. The menu offers tasty and affordable options including vegetarian and vegan choices such as a tofu salad and al pastor tacos, with nachos noted as excellent. The venue is praised for being intimate and suitable for hanging out with friends or attending small concerts, with a community feel and supportive staff. Some reviews mention minor issues such as a rude bartender at first, a vibe shift after wifi and card changes, and a room that can feel chilly with lighting that could be improved, but these do not overshadow the overall experience. Accessibility is noted as good with space adapted for mobility impaired patrons, and the venue is highlighted for hosting local acts and student showcases. Overall, it is seen as a staple in Montreal life and a place that many patrons return to for reliable food, music, and atmosphere.
J'ai y été pour voir un show live. Ça disait portes 6:30pm & début 7:30pm. On est arrivés à 7:30pm, & même rendu 9:20pm le groupe affiché n'avait toujours pas joué. Si vous voulez accueillir divers artistes, c'est correct mais créez au moins une''setlist'' ou je ne sais pas. J'y allais pour voir du post-hardcore/rock, pas du trip hop/chants bourrées d'autotune. J'ai appris que le groupe affiché jouait en dernier dans la soirée...je trouve ça dommage. Seul truc positif: c'était pas cher & il n'y avait pas de coat check.
Sinon, le lieu est bien. Le drink que j'ai pris était bon & pas trop cher. La salle de spectacle a vraiment du cachet, & la qualité de son est bonne. La musique de fond est un peu forte dans le bar par contre...parfois c'est difficile de s'entendre parler.
C'est pas mauvais comme place, mais selon moi il y a mieux à Montréal.
Casa Del Popolo has & always will be a safe space for any & all to enjoy a moment of reprieve from the harshness of the world. The staff & owners are sane, lovely, & caring people that genuinely care about their customers & the workd around them.
Been coming here for twenty years. Wifi & credit cards have changed the vibe ever so slightly but all in all good changes. Always interesting music & the recent editions to the (always) vegetarian or vegan menu are great. I love the tofu salad & the new al pastor tacos.
I've only ever had good times & good food here. I went for tacos today & liked the pleurote & jacquiers ones. There are a lot of vegan options so I'll be back. The bartender was rude at first so I assumed she was having a hard day. I gave her a good tip anyway, I don't know if she saw. she warmed up to me afterwards 💗 & asked me to give feedback about the food so I said the tofu tacos I ordered were too spicy & she said she'd pass the word to the chef 👩🏻?🍳
. The atmosphere was lovely & welcoming. The staff were curtious & professional. The food was fine & filled my belly. Thank you. Then we went to see our friend perform in the room next door. It was a bit chilly in there so we kept our coats on but the performance was A1.
I really appreciate vegan options & theirs were very good. Portions are on the smaller side. The concert area is extremely small & intimate, I felt bad for the bands performing for only a handful of people, but I also felt privileged. They have a lot of great beers & delicious cider.
