Is the food great? No. Is the atmosphere worth writing home about? No. Is there a reason why there is a California-themed restaurant in the middle of Old Montreal? Not that I know of. That said, the food is solid and truth be told, my companions enjoyed their dishes (son found his Indian bowl "scrumptious"). The service Is wonderful. Our server stayed and chatted with us after dinner. It's our last night in town, and after dinners at Wolf & Workman and Marcella, we were looking for something less expensive but worthwhile. We found it in Venice. read more

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Super cute spot, friendly service, and good food. The menu is quite limited, but there are plenty of plant based options. read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - San Diego salad with chicken - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Nice simple cafe with quality food. Salad with chicken and a cheeseburger is what we ordered. The sweet potato fries come with a curry mayo dipping sauce that was very tasty. I would eat here again. read more

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What a great place to stop in for a bite to eat and a great drink. Amazing food, vibes and service! Sat at the bar and had an amazing time. The poke bowl was 10/10! read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Ahi tuna poke bowl, edamame and a Negroni - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Came for late dinner w a friend. First night in Montreal. Quite busy for 5pm. We both ordered tacos: carne asada and Korean beef. Side of fries. I ordered the beet carrot and ginger juice. Friend had a red and bubbly. Pros: - wonderful tacos (x3). Lotsa filling - good service. The place was packed but they were still attentive to our needs and filling our water. - menu has a good variety of items to select from read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Carne asada tacos w fries - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very good margarita pizza! Service kinda slow tho but honestly food makes up for it. There were loud people but they were j having fun

Dropped in for some takeout close to closing. Very welcoming and clean, pleasant decor inside. Was tempted by nice selection of adult beverages, but resisted. Order was made quickly and packaged well for short walk to hotel. Chicken sandwich was fantastic and sweet potato fries were a pleasant surprise. Will be back to try a poke bowl soon! read more

Very yummy San Diego salad and Gjelina pizza were shared by two of us last night. The server was very nice and the ambiance was cute, with surfboards, a bicycle, and other Venice Beach, California-themed items hanging on the walls. Cute, casual place with good salad and pizza. Not a fan of poke in general somdodnt try that. Good location to eat for before seeing the Notre Dame Basilica. read more

Food: 5/5 Absolutely delicious! The seasoning is on point. Price: $$ Reasonably priced for the quality you get. It's not super cheap, but totally worth it for the experience. Quantity: 3/5 Portions are on the smaller side -- don't expect huge platters. Service: 5/5 Super quick and friendly. The staff were attentive without being overbearing. Atmosphere: 5/5 Cozy and welcoming, perfect for a casual meal or a date night. The vibe is relaxed and comfortable. read more

Great service. Ambiance is very chic and food was awesome. They have great vegetarian options read more

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The owner and waitress were very welcoming. The poke bowls were great and the margaritas were delicious. Very casual and kid friendly. We went twice on a 2 day visit. read more

Beautiful and colorful restaurant (one of the branch) located in old Montreal. My sister and I go for our monthly brunch; Venice belonged to our February. Nice and friendly service. The drinks and food arrived quickly too. I had a regular mimosa, but it tasted more orange juice than mimosa. My sister had a pressed juice was called Las Vegas made of pineapples, strawberries, blueberries, apricots which was very refreshing. As for brunch dishes, I ate a breakfast pizza topped with tomato sauce, cheese, sunny side up eggs, avocado, and sprinkled with feta cheese and cilantro. Pizza from bread to mozzarella cheese, it tasted pizza from a grocery store but when when rest of the ingredients set all together, it got better. The breakfast burrito was massive but sadly, some vegetables inside were too salty. Overall, the dishes were average in taste but in presentation were beautiful and colorful. The prices were average; nothing to complain about it. read more

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Very diverse menu. We ordered a Salmon Poke Bowl. It lived up to its popular reputation! The Salmon Bowl has rice, iceberg lettuce, miso sauce, lychee, cucumber, puffed rice, pickled ginger & tobiko. Extremely delicious as the flavours and ingredients worked perfectly together!! Definitely eating the Poke Bowl again soon. Would also love to try more items from the menu! read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Salmon Poke Bowl - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Food was yummy. Music was great! A little bit of America in Montreal. The drinks were also great. read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Salmon poke bowl - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Restaurant is nice and quiet this time of year but it was very Cali vibe with awesome music. The waiter was very friendly and greeted us with a big bottle of water. We ordered the Spanika pizza and the cheese burger. Both dishes were delicious and tasted fresh. Posted a picture of their current menu. read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - 2023 Menu - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Was recommended to visit Venice in Montreal to try the poke bowls, but I had doubts about whether or not the poke bowls would be good (as I am from Vancouver and we have a lot of amazing poke spots) so I never prioritized coming here. However, while exploring Old Montreal, I stumbled upon this restaurant and decided to give it a try. It definitely did not disappoint!! We got the Salmon Poke Bowl ($17.95) and the Gjelina Flatbread ($14.45). The Salmon Poke Bowl was delicious! They put a generous amount of salmon, and all the flavours in the bowl really came together. There were yuzu strips, lychee bits, seaweed salad, ginger, seaweed strips and each bite was super refreshing, fresh, and tasty! The Gjelina Flatbread was also delicious as well! My first impression of the pizza when it came was "boy, they skimped out on the prosciutto" as I only saw 3 slices. I was soon proven very wrong as we munched away at the pizza and realized that the ratio of the prosciutto perfect! In addition, the crust was perfectly toasted, and the balsamic vinegar-like sauce on top really complimented how creamy the cheese was. They also layered up the pizza with a lot of arugula and it was overall a great flatbread! The interior was also super beach-y and california like which really nicely contrasts the Old Montreal vibes! Overall, I was super happy with this spot and loved both dishes equally! That is usually rare for me because when I order a few dishes from a restaurant, I usually pick my favourite and have a dish that I gravitate to. Definitely will try other items on the menu next time I'm back! read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Salmon poke ($17.95) - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Food was super fresh and everything we ordered was great (ricotta toast, poke bowls). Would definitely go back!

We got carryout the first night in Montreal. The Tao bowl was very tasty. They also have some gluten and lactose free options. My husband said they were very friendly at the restaurant. read more

This is a long overdue review :) visited Montreal couple years ago decided to write a review today... the interior design of this place is on point feels like I'm back home in California enjoying the beachy vibes. The poke bowl is incredibly fresh and the salad too. If you are craving for poke in Montreal I highly recommend this place. read more

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Went with the salmon poke because that's what I was told that is their most popular dish. It was good, but I tried my friend's korean bbq beef tacos and those were exquisite! I had to order my own after trying hers, lol. We had the flatbread too-- it was also delicious The restaurant is pretty small and packs up quick. We sat at the bar-- bartender was great and food came out quick read more

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Venice was a great spot for a late lunch with a cocktail. My wife and I each sampled a poke from their menu along with a peach bellini and it was a kickstart to the perfect afternoon. read more

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definitely would recommend, nice portions salade was the best, i like the cheese and all the toppings read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - really good, amazing food - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Excellent food and service. Struggled to find a table for 6 in the area and this place was packed. Nevertheless they moved tables around to fit us in. The food was excellent and we all left ha read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Tuna poke bowl. - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place is usually packed during peak hours, so I decided to try it for a late lunch around 2pm. No problem getting a table... Got the poke tuna dish. It was large and colorful. Tasty and fresh. Very good Poke. The service was a bit erratic, but not bad. Nice great open windows make the space airy and light. read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Tuna poke - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I decided to try to this place but don't think I'll be giving it a second chance. I ordered a salmon poke bowl having seen pictures of this particular bowl on their Instagram page. What I got was a lettuce bowl with some of the ingredients even missing, such as lychee, puffed rice, and the flavour sauces - all for only $18 (excl. taxes). It all tasted deliciously bland! Never going back and don't recommend it. read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Salmon poke bowl or lettuce bowl? Looks more like a lettuce poke bowl - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Service started out strong but definitely trickled off toward the end when our server just kinda dipped. It was raining, we had just come in from walking to the restaurant, and we were freezing. So, we asked for the front doors to be closed. Our waiter told us he couldn't because of air circulation or something even though the window would still be open if he closed the door. Whatever, we moved on and were freezing the whole time. I got a drink (I think it was called Billie Gin) and it was soooo tart. My aunt also got a drink and her drink was just as tart. We got some simple syrup which helped a little bit but not sure what the tartness was about. I got a burger and was definitely underwhelmed and had to add salt. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food with the exception of guac which also needed salt. But, mostly everyone else had gotten poke bowls so I wasn't expecting complaints on how seasoned those bowls were. Definitely room to improve on drinks and seasoning level but does seem like a cool place to come sit and get some work done. read more

We were looking for a quick and light lunch while walking around Old Montreal did a quick Yelp search and strolled into this quaint spot. Luckily they were able to seat the 4 of us on a Saturday. The space is cool, lined with mismatched painted tiles, and has a beachside interior vibe. I ordered the smoked salmon toast. It was very good. Perfect fried egg atop. Salmon was cold-smoked well, there was a lot of it, and the yogurt sauce was refreshing and tangy. The toast held up to all the ingredients too. The sweet potato fries were crispy and good, and the curry aioli was very nice. The Bourbon Lemonade tasted only of lemonade, so that was kind of disappointing. Prices are very fair and solid food! read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Smoked Salmon Toast - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I have nothing bad to say about this place. The interior decor is so cute! They don't take reservations but they were able to accommodate the group of us 8 girls after a reasonable wait time. I had their special, which is their egg sandwich, which came with sweet potato fries and a side of the tastiest sauce made with turmeric. I also had their green tea latte, which they made with almond milk. This is hipster haven and everything was seriously delicious. If this place was in Toronto, there would be line-ups out the door. So underrated. Service was fantastic and they were good with splitting bills and managed it very eloquently. read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place is amazing.. I was drawn in by the fun vibe. It's popular for a reason. ..great food, great atmosphere, great service, reasonable prices, and an attractive setting. The menu seems healthy... vegetarian & gluten free... so many choices. The poke bowl was "out of the world" delicious ...rice tofu crispy shallots pineapple edamame souring onion and a sweet chili sauce ... huge portions 3 of us ate it to finish it. We also had chicken tacos 2 in a plate... was also fantastic.. the filling was just too much so we asked for additional tortillas so literally it was more like 4 taco a plate. The service was great... highly recommend! read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

After going to the Pointe-à-Callière Museum we stopped by for a bite for lunch. The vibe was very energetic. Being from California I liked the design. There was a bridal party and they were really whooping it up. Can you say shots? It's a small place and a first we sat at the bar but soon a table opened up so we moved. I had a Kronenburg weiss beer which was very good. Had two in fact! I had the fish tacos and they were really tasty. It was just right as it was summer and we were walking around so didn't want to get too full. My wife had a salad which was also very good. They also had poke bowls and the like. Would def go back. read more

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We started our trip to Canada having pokes at Venice MTL, and decided to end the trip having lunch at the same place again! The Tuna, Salmon and Shrimp Pokes are all fresh and tasty. Each one works well with either rice or kale, or half and half. Servers we had were all kind and bilingual. Will stop by again at the next trip. read more

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After strolling around Old Port, we decided to try this cute and vibrant place out. It was pretty busy on a Friday evening, but we were able to be seated pretty quick! Just like the place, the waiters and waitresses were very nice and lively with us despite how busy it was. We decided to try the Tuna Poke Bowl on a bed of Kale (+4$), the Spicy Fish Tacos and the Eclectic cocktail. While the food was fresh and tasted great, the cocktail was a bit of a miss as it tasted mostly like alcohol (even after mixing it) and none of the other fruity ingredients shown on the menu. The portion (which is a little small) for the price was a little more expensive compared to other similar restaurants - while they were generous with the tuna, there was not much kale which was an extra 4$ (making the bowl 23$) and the 2 tacos were 13$. Overall, while Venice has a cute and vibrant atmosphere, nice employees and good food, the price for what you get isn't really worth it. I'd recommend Moushi or Koa Lua for poke bowls and Escondite or La Capital Tacos for tacos! read more

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This place is kind of a mix of California and Mexican cuisine. Some cool food options. Edamame has a kind of sauce on it, like the one on Mexican corn on the cob. Drink menu is nice, but ours were a bit light on the alcohol. Service was just OK. Nice atmosphere read more

If you're trying to decide whether or not to eat here - just do it! Myself and two friends came here on a whim as we were visiting Montreal for the weekend and were trying to find a brunch spot that wasn't crazy expensive but had good quality food. The decor in here is super cute - it just feels so bright and airy. Tons of Instagram photos were taken. The food was crazy good. We ordered a bunch of tacos and a flatbread - every single thing we had was amazing. My favourites hands down were the shrimp tacos and the mushroom flatbread. Insane. Highly recommend! read more

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My companion and I stopped in for an early dinner. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server brought us water and took our orders quickly. I ordered the Korean Power Bowl and my companion ordered Pulled Pork Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries. The salmon in my bowl was unbelievably delicious and tender!! Everything in the bowl was perfect! My companion raved about her fries and the dipping sauce during the entire meal. Our server, Zaz, was attentive, friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.....maybe even tomorrow since I'm still thinking about how good it was!! read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Korean Power Bowl - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Venice is very charming, the decor is very cozy and appealing, and our service started great. They have an excellent selection of wine - but the food was mediocre at best. Not fresh, and once we placed our food order the waiter became pre-occupied. It was not busy, only 3 other tables. I ordered the Mediterranean power bowl and was immediately disappointed as the feta cheese had clearly turned. Not only was it warm as if it had been sitting out but it ruined the whole dish with its awful flavor and aroma. Nobody ever came over to check on our meal, only after we were prepared to walk out did somebody come over. And after all said and done they did not even comp the basically untouched meal. The waiter could barely even come up with a response let alone an apology. Extremely disappointed with the food and service. For the prices they charge this should be top notch fresh. Would not recommend. I have posted a photo of the receipt to prove this is 100% legitimate and not a malicious post. read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I absolutely loved the poke bowl at this place! If you can tolerate the wait, I would really recommend you try this spot! Located in Old Montreal, the venue, with its whitewashed brick walls, raffia light fixtures, and touches of beach themed decor, add to the great laid back feel. The place was packed when we arrived, and this was on a Sunday in the middle of winter at 1:30 pm; I can only imagine what happens here in summer! The menu is fresh and affordable, serving salads, tacos, and poke bowls. I had the tuna poke bowl which was just delicious; bright, fresh, flavourful and great portion size too! Grab a homemade cold pressed juice with your order too; I tried the Santa Monica, beet based juice which was actually super light and lemony! Go to Venice and grab yourself a really healthy meal that's actually so good, I'd have it daily! read more

Venice Mtl Vieux-Montreal - Tuna poke bowl - Salad Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We were on our way smwhere else for brunch but when we walked by here and realized that they do brunch, we decided why not, let's give it a try. I will not go into details as this isnt my first time writing a review about this place. Lol! We had the Power Bowl (sweet potato fries topped with feta, beans, corn and 2 sunnyside-ups, the matcha pancakes and the avocado toast. Everything was quite good! Although because we are seated SO CLOSE to one another in this place, I was starting to get annoyed at hearing ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING the next table was saying... *sigh* That alone will deter me from coming back here for brunch again. Too early to have to put up with that much lack of space to be honest... lol! read more

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Came here upon a few recommendations from people. Kinda disappointed with our salad. My salad was missing very dry...missing dressing. There was salad dressing on 1 leaf. It was hard to ask for more dressing since we only saw our waiter when he took our order. The sweet potato was good. The sauce had an Indian taste to it. It was different and good. Cozy little place that makes you feel you are in California or near the beach. Come early if you want a space during lunch on weekdays. Portion is huge. read more

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Great decor and atmosphere . Had The salmon and tuna poke bowl 5/5 both so delicious . Highly recommend . Great service