So, we walked in Old Port and after a long an exhausting search for good eats...we stumbled upon Venti. And damn glad we did...
The place wasn't packed with people (around 7PM) but the menu looks amazing. Open kitchen? Done. We walked inside and got seated immediately. Friendly staff. Bread is free, delicious (warm and soft) and plentiful. But be careful, they will refill it as soon as they disappear...save room for your actually meal. Good wine selection.
We ordered the braised oxtail w/ pasta and the squid inked spaghetti w/ seafood. Pasta is made on site and both were al dente. Awesome. Generous amount of oxtail and plenty of seafood (octopus, shrimp, mussel, and squid).
The restaurant itself is very casual, lighting makes it more intimate, and the staff makes you feel relaxed and right at home. Will definitely return...