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Venti
Venti brings Italian regional cuisine to trendy old montreal serving familiar favourites with a twist for lunch, dinner and late night, creating a friendly neighbourhood vibe.
With its innovative twist on Italian regional cuisine, friendly vibe, and modern yet inviting design, Venti is sure to become a welcome addition to old montreal’s vibrant financial district.
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With its innovative twist on Italian regional cuisine, friendly vibe, and modern yet inviting design, Venti is sure to become a welcome addition to old montreal’s vibrant financial district.
113 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 113 reviews
5 stars
(37)
4 stars
(50)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(58)
- good for groups(35)
- neighborhood gem(33)
- hot spot(21)
- great for lunch(19)
- special occasion(17)
Venti Reviews List
Review 1 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It' s been a while i wanted to try this place out. Heard of it on a tv show a la distasio. I just loved everything about it. Venti is my favorite restaurant. I will certainly be back., hopefully next week end and will definately recommand to all. You are also on my facebook page. Everything is fresh and feels like nonna' s cooking! Mara & eugenio tucci."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Venti
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
restaurant d autoroute
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Aussitot rentre on voit la cuisine pas tres propre . L approche du maitre d hotel tres ordinaire . La serveuse etait par contre gentille
Le niveau de bruit est tres agressant . Nous avions hate de sortir . La nourriture ne vaut pas le prix demande .
On ne comprend pas que le site open table inclus ce restaurant dans leur liste . Tres tres decevant .."
Le niveau de bruit est tres agressant . Nous avions hate de sortir . La nourriture ne vaut pas le prix demande .
On ne comprend pas que le site open table inclus ce restaurant dans leur liste . Tres tres decevant .."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 3 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Second visit to Venti.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What I feel Italian food should be : simple yet made with attention to details and with high quality fresh ingredients. Great dining experience. Staff is knowledgeable, relaxed, attentive. Nice win list. Most if not all privately imported. Only down side : noisy !!!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Venti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dam
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They have to do something for the noise level for Christ sake !"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've eaten there for lunches and dinners and Venti is always terrific. Their lunchtime table d'hôte is great value."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First visit for lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff were very warm and welcoming. Service was attentive throughout the meal. It was our first time at Venti and we all enjoyed the food."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service. Watching
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. Watching the chefs at work was a total bonus! A pleasure!"
Dined on 25/04/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
excellent food and very tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent food and very tasty dishes"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Wine suggestions from
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good Wine suggestions from waiter.Nice friendly personal service"
Dined on 24/04/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Try the Octopus salad. It
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Try the Octopus salad. It was awesome! The gnocchi was also relish!! Would go back in a heartbeat."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Venti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food here is delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here is delicious and so is the wine, but for such a pricey restaurant, I would have appreciated better service from the wait staff."
Dined on 12/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 12 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waiter David was amazing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waiter David was amazing really funny and energetic
He made us laugh all night. The ambience was really nice. A but loud at times but you could still hold
A conversation very well . The octopus was fantastic!!!
My main coarse was not as good as the waiter said it was going to be. My friend and i both had the special which was suckling pig. It was dry and a but tough. We explained this to the waiter and he gave the table free deserts. All in all we had a great time and would go back."
He made us laugh all night. The ambience was really nice. A but loud at times but you could still hold
A conversation very well . The octopus was fantastic!!!
My main coarse was not as good as the waiter said it was going to be. My friend and i both had the special which was suckling pig. It was dry and a but tough. We explained this to the waiter and he gave the table free deserts. All in all we had a great time and would go back."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 13 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was amazing. Eggplant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was amazing. Eggplant parmesan was the best I've ever had. Even the broccoli was the best!! The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. We went back the next night!!"
Dined on 10/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great choices, had trouble
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great choices, had trouble deciding
taste was outstanding
staff friendly, knowledgeable and efficient"
taste was outstanding
staff friendly, knowledgeable and efficient"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 15 for Venti
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Avant c'était un de nos resto
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Avant c'était un de nos resto préférés. Les raviolis était eme plus durs que le al dente. Le pesto ne goûtait rien. Avant les gnocchis étaient divins mais plus maintenant. L'entrée de mozzarella était très bon toutefois. Je ne crois pas que nous allons y retourner. Dommage, c'était un bijou du quartier."
Dined on 30/03/2013
2012
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Review 16 for Venti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Dissapointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second time at Venti. I came a year ago and had some of the best pasta in years. (I liver in Italy so no small feat) However, i went this past weekend again and it was truly dissapointed... From the burnt crostini to the soggy gnocchi ... The only good things were the cured meats and the desserts. Very dissapointed."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Vibe is great at the restaurant,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Vibe is great at the restaurant, food is always top quality and service with a smile. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great Old Montreal dinner experience."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 18 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 19 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian in the Old Port
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Venti is a great traditional Italian restaurant located in the historic old port. The tuscan chicken liver pate is outstanding. We also enjoyed the octopus endive salad. Was not wild about the homemade cheese bread with artichoke dip. I loved the gnocci gorgonzola and found the homemade raviolis of ricotta and spinach very light and tasty. and the rigatoni oxtail stew was delicious. My only complaint is that the music is too loud and of a rock variety that i don't understand why they feel is necessary. Would definitely go back for a treat!"
Dined on 12/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
with a relaxing ambiance,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"with a relaxing ambiance, excellent service provided by a laid back and professional staff, and mouth watering food; i have nothing but praise for this restaurant. i have been there three times in the past three months, introducing it to friends and family so that they too can embark on a delightful culinary journey to Italy! from the delicious entrees (meat, seafood and veggie options), the homemade pastas and breads ( i could not stop myself from eating piece after piece of their delicious bread with caramelized onions!), and amazing steak, everything is always delicious. The octopus salad entree is another must try. The tiramisu is also excellent . oh yes! 5 stars every time!"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Une très belle soirée
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bonne bouffe. Service impeccable. Niveau sonore assez élevé. Une très belle soirée."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 22 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food and good choice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and good choice of wines by the glass."
Dined on 26/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Venti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A definite MUST
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply perfect. Amazing experience all around."
Dined on 20/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Venti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not to expected
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to Venti, since it was one of the top ten restaurants for Valentine's Day. However, it was not to my expectation. The menu was not detailed enough that you would need to ask the waiter for an explanation. Also, we were not served bread while we were waiting for our meals, we had to ask for it. Also, they only had olive oil to dip your bread(which was cold) with no balsamic vinegar and they call themselves an Italian restaurant. They only thing we liked were the home made baci chocolates which were offered on the house."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2011
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Review 25 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Italian restaurant in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Italian restaurant in Montreal. Forza Italia !"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful soup (confort-mom
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful soup (confort-mom soup) but average pasta (lack of flavour). Would be great to add a few more options for lunch (à la carte in additon to the table d'hôte). Excellent service, nice place. Will come back for dinner to have a greater choice and try the meatballs."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 27 for Venti
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Grocery store pasta is better!!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were sincerely disappointed in our experience at Venti Poor service and food- our food was sub-par and our wine was nothing as our waiter described. We sent our pasta back and the waiter brought it back to us saying "our pasta is homemade so it is cooked a la dente and so it tastes different" and put it down on the table. Wow, thanks for telling us that - we sent it back again! We then waited for 20 minutes for a replacement. No apology and even another waiter said "some servers are wait staff and some serve - I am trying to make this place better". We left and went down to Barroco where we were treated with respect and delivered delicious food/wine!"
Dined on 09/02/2013
2008
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Review 28 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice staff, very good food. Pascal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice staff, very good food.
Pascal our server was amazing... he took charge of our menu and wine selection and respect our budget and gave is amazing selection! Miam miam !
Will go back even if they could add a little bit of ambiance (no music...)
Mike the chef is serving amazing quality ! A1.
Will go back !"
Pascal our server was amazing... he took charge of our menu and wine selection and respect our budget and gave is amazing selection! Miam miam !
Will go back even if they could add a little bit of ambiance (no music...)
Mike the chef is serving amazing quality ! A1.
Will go back !"
Dined on 18/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 29 for Venti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
yummy choiuce -- recommneded
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"yummy choiuce -- recommneded by concierge at Embassy Suites -- good food on a VERY cold night!"
Dined on 25/01/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 30 for Venti
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Mauvaise expérience les 2
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mauvaise expérience les 2 fois que j'ai essayé. Les portions sont petites et sans goût."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2008
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Review 31 for Venti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
La table qui nous a été assignée
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"La table qui nous a été assignée était dans un couloir de circulation, je me suis donc fait bousculer périodiquement....très désagréable.
Je ne comprends pas que le personnel de la plonge circule dans la salle à manger avec les bacs de caserolles souillées.
C'est dommage, l'assiette et le service sont bons mais le reste...j'y repenserai avant d'y retourner."
Je ne comprends pas que le personnel de la plonge circule dans la salle à manger avec les bacs de caserolles souillées.
C'est dommage, l'assiette et le service sont bons mais le reste...j'y repenserai avant d'y retourner."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Venti
Based on the average of (82) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic