Venice MTL gets high marks for a fresh, colorful California inspired menu that includes poke bowls, tacos, salads, and burgers, with dishes often described as flavorful and nicely presented. The vibe is modern and cozy, reminiscent of a relaxed Cali beachside spot, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming with friendly service. The staff are typically attentive and the experience is described as quick and efficient, with many noting good value for the quality and gluten free or lighter, healthier options. The coffee and drinks receive compliments, including a cappuccino and an espresso martini that some guests call the best they have had. The poke bowls are frequently highlighted as among the best in Montreal, though a few reviews report inconsistencies such as dry rice, overly salty seasoning, or smaller portions for the price, and occasional longer waits during busy periods. Overall, Venice MTL is seen as a dependable, casual destination in Old Montreal for groups or couples seeking a Californian inspired, flavorful meal with a relaxed vibe.
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.
Jan 27, 2026
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Amazing. The staff is amazing & both English & French is spoken & the menus come in both English & French. I had the smoked salmon avocado toast & it was amazing.
The salmon & tuna pokes are both excellent, fresh ingredients & a lot of flavour. Staff where excellent when we called in on Saturday evening at around 5pm. However, I think they could increase the fish portion just ever so slightly to make it more value for money & a bit more filling. The gin & Yuzu cocktail is delicious.
Great restaurant for lunch/dinner - very & delicious fresh meals. I ordered the salmon Poke bowl, it's one of the best poke bowls I've ever had. The staff is also very kind & professional. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area!
Another gem in town. Must try chicken burger & ponzu Salmon poke is not same as other poke bowl. Also with drinks we have Sunset boulevard & respect mojito.
Excellent sevice & amaizing food. I had salmon poke & my girlfriend had burger. Both were terrific. Brownie with ice cream was also very fresh & tasty.
Great little spot for a good lunch while you are on vacation in Montreal. The salmon poke bowl is very delicious! Only thing is the seating is a bit crammed so it makes one on one conversation tough but overall a wonderful place & we will definitely be going back.
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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.
Came here after lunch rush on a weekday. All members in my group ordered a poke bowl (Tuna, Ponzu Salmon, Tofu). They were nice & fresh! Not used to our poke being served on rimmed, shallow plates, as we're used to deeper bowls, but the presentation was there. The bowls were around $20 each before tax, so it's not cheap. However, we found the portion size to be fair (protein included) with an abundance of ingredients. I had the tuna & they were able to omit the spicy mayo sauce that is usually comes with. Our server was friendly but there were a couple of miscommunications during the ordering process. Fortunately, he did repeat our order & we were able to fix it before it went to the kitchen! We didn't speak French so he was patient with us, & he also mentioned being new to the job. The eatery has a bright, beachy aesthetic. We were happy with our meal here!
We had the salmon poke bowl & the pizza. The restaurant decor is very cute & the food came out very fast for how busy it was. Poke bowl was absolutely delicious & the mix of flavours for what they had in there was amazing.
