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.
Excellent sevice & amaizing food. I had salmon poke & my girlfriend had burger. Both were terrific. Brownie with ice cream was also very fresh & tasty.
My son & I have been traveling in Canada for the past 4 or 5 days & trying different restaurants & different cities. This was the first meal that we did not like. The pizza tasted funny & the shrimp bowl was not good at all. The people were nice enough but the tables were super small. Probably better options to try.
Was out with the family, stopped in for some coffee & dessert as we wanted to warm up a little. Overall atmosphere was nice, the place was very quiet with just a few customers in there. Service was prompt & courteous. We ordered 4 different coffees & desserts, not bad overall. Although the desserts were tasty, they are over priced for what you get. Each dessert ran us ~$16.50 with taxes & tip so when you need to spend close to $25 when you have a coffee as well...I get it's Old Montreal but let's be reasonable here. I'm all for supporting local businesses but this is a little excessive in my opinion. Just for that reason alone we wouldn't go back.
Jan 1, 2024
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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.
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.
The food was delicious & fresh, also the owner Shawn was very kind & helpful when called a few days after visiting when we needed a copy of our receipt we lost!
bon restaurant. J'ai adoré l'environnement & le confort. la portion de tacos était petite mais savoureuse. le hamburger était juteux & les frites froissées étaient très croustillantes ! délicieux! le service était bien. Je n'ai pas laissé de pourboire & le serveur m'a donc dit de laisser un pourboire. son service était moyen & elle était impolie, donc pas de pourboire pour elle :) good restaurant. loved the environment & coziness. taco serving was small but tasty. the burger was juicy & the crinkle cut fries were very crispy! delicious! service was alright. I did not leave a tip & so the server told me to leave a tip. her service was average & she was rude, so no tip for her :)
