Venice Mtl offers a California inspired menu with poke bowls, salads, tacos and burgers featuring fresh, well presented ingredients, and the salmon ponzu poke and crunchy chicken bowls are frequently highlighted as standout options. The vibe is calm, modern and inviting, with a cozy, beachy feel that many describe as welcoming for friends, family or a casual date; service is consistently warm and attentive, and the coffee and other drinks are a nice complement. Poke bowls are often praised as among the best in town, though a few notes point to high prices and small portions for the cost, and a few visits mention longer waits during busy times. The menu also appeals to gluten free and health minded diners with lighter, vibrant dishes and vegetarian friendly options, making Venice Mtl a reliable and popular choice for a relaxed, flavorful meal that many guests are keen to revisit.
I had a great experience at Venice MTL Vieux-Montreal.
The atmosphere is warm, cozy, & friendly.
The chef & owner were very welcoming & kind.
The food was delicious & high-quality 😋
Great location with parking nearby.
For adults, I recommend the poke bowls. For kids, the cheese pizza & cheeseburger with fries are great options.
Highly recommended 👌
Venice Restaurant consistently delivers a cozy, well-designed atmosphere. Their poke bowls are among the city's finest, particularly the fresh & flavorful salmon ponzu. Complemented by excellent coffee & high-quality ingredients, it remains a premier destination for a reliable, vibrant meal. The inviting vibe makes every return visit worthwhile.
It's always good to go to Venice Restaurant, the vibe & the design are nice & cozy. They have one of the best poke bowls in town, & the coffee was great too. Try the salmon ponzu, it's absolutely delicious, the ingredients are fresh too.
We haven't had a chance to try food, & that's also a reason to come back, but we did try some drinks, & they were amazingly prepared! The vibe in the restaurant is absolutely perfect! The balance between cozy & chic,with warm lighting, tasteful decor, & music sets the mood of summer vacation.
May 29, 2025
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I went there on a Friday evening, I thought the place would be crowded but we were the first arrivals. The place is cozy & has nice decorations & cute vibes. The menu is rich & has healthy nutritious options. I have discovered that I need to be on a gluten free diet recently so it is a bit challenging when dining out. However, this place makes it a bit easier with some GF options. They also have low fat & vegetarian options with healthy cold press juices & other kinds of cocktails & drinks. I ordered the sweet potatoes fries & they were sooo good & the cumin addition was another level. Also I ordered tofu poke but I asked them to put shrimps instead of the tofu. My friend ordered the GF tacos. The portion is a bit small but they were so good. The waiters were so welcoming & attentive. The washrooms were fine too. The only thing that disturbed the nice dinner that I saw a small mouse running in the place & I was stressed all the time as I was the only one who saw it. But you know it is Montreal & that area is full of these little creatures 😬😬😬 All in all I recommend this place especially for the ones who look for GF options.
Such an authentic & cozy place. Just not kid or wheelchair friendly & a bit pricy considering the portion size. Food was delicious though especially tacos. The salmon poke bowl had a weird flavour in it, which I think is from the sea weed, but I’m not sure. If u think it’s not from the sea weed maybe double check with them, could be something that has gone bad.
