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.
I highly recommend this place! The food is delicious & fresh, the waiters are so welcoming & charismatic. I visited this place two times & I will definitely come again until I have tried whole menu.
Ate here twice during a one week stay. First time was a late lunch. Our server (Colette?) was excellent & the food was okay but seemed overpriced. We returned another day in the evening where the servers were RUDE, seemed distracted by eachother, & left us standing at the door awaiting a greeting for far too long. There were some other rude things said during the ordering process, we ordered & ate & left. Did not order any alcohol & so once again the price was kinda crazy. I liked their simple menu, the place is adorable & very convenient to where we were staying. Stayed a week in Montreal, ate at a lot of places, these were the only wait staff that we encountered that were not friendly.
Tasted good (3 tacos) but ridiculously tiny. Not sure how the tacos are a main & not in the appetizers section. Guys, add 5$ to the price & serve a regular portion please. 3/5 because of that & nothing else. 1 beer 9$ Miniature Tacos 15$ Poke bowl ~21$-24$ ~70$ total
May 10, 2024
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Les pokés bowls sont délicieux !!! Le lieu est super joli, le personnel super accueillant. J'y retourne à chaque fois que je suis de passage à Montréal.
Très belle agresse pour des pokes bowls orignal très bon. Il y a des options pour les végétariens. Il y a d'autres plates coréens. La décoration est belle ce qui forme une ambiance agréable.
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.
Prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is nice. (California surfing theme, including music.) Food is very nice. Poke bowls, tacos, burgers. The sweet potato fries were great. We were a large group (16) & had reservations, but they weren't ready for us. Chaos ensued as we mostly arrived on time. Other diners were displaced as tables were shuffled. Staff was disorganized, but were well aware of the menu. But in the end it all worked out well. It is worth a return visit with a smaller group.
Apr 3, 2024
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It wasn't bad but wasn't wowed. Poor waiter was alone for the whole restaurant. He was pleasant & did his best. Food was really good mostly because I was hungry but was a bit cold although flavorful.
The staff is friendly & easy to talk to, but the food portions are sample sizes. The pizza was good but the bread was not freshly baked, the poke ball portion was little for its price & the rice was undercooked. The tacos were also small. we were 2 people & ordered 3 dishes & we still left hungry.
