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BarBara

Saint-Henri
4.5$$
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BarBara Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for BarBara

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*as of 2026-02-15
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Review Summary

BarBara comes across as a beloved neighborhood favorite with a vibrant atmosphere, a strong wine list, and standout focaccia and fresh pasta, often paired with a friendly, attentive staff and a terrace that shines in good weather. Reviewers praise the quality of dishes like burrata with focaccia, cacio e pepe, calamari, arancini, and the pistachio latte, and many say the place is great for group dinners, brunch, or a casual wine night. However, the sentiment is not uniformly glowing: several guests report long waits for seating and food, slow service during busy times, and portions that feel small for the price; some meals and beverages are also described as inconsistent or overly oily. The noise level and tight interior can feel cramped, though the outdoor terrace and candlelit interior are repeatedly highlighted as appealing. Overall BarBara is seen as a stylish, enjoyable spot with excellent drinks and food, worth a visit, with caveats about crowds, pacing, and value for money.
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Bar Bara is absolutely fantastic. The cacio e pepe is a true classic, perfectly creamy & flavorful every time, & the focaccia is always insane, soft, airy, & packed with flavor.

Be aware that there are no reservations, so be prepared to wait, but it's totally worth it. A must-visit spot

Feb 17, 2026
on Google

Wow! Perfect neighborhood spot with great food, personable staff & a legit wine selection. Stumbled in here on a slammed NYE & they got us in at the bar, highlight of our New Years!

Jan 8, 2026
on Google
5.0

We've been going to Barbara for years. No matter who serves us, they are always incredibly friendly! We love their pasta so much, & their pistachio lattes are to die for :)

Nov 1, 2025
on Google

We had a great time at Barbara, from a super friendly service to delicious food. Make sure to ask about the Focaccia of the day!

Sep 24, 2025
on Google

Super bar à vin, liste originale, belle vibe, plats très bien quoique choix un peu limités mais c'est d'abord un bar à vin. Terrasse de rue.

Sep 1, 2025
on Google

The lowdown: one of the most beautiful resto bars in the city especially on the terrace in the evening. Been twice for dinner; the two pasta dishes I had tasted good.. the sauce spot on. However, for the price, a bit larger portion would be fair. I would also suggest to swap the type of pasta of the cacio e pepe to something like penne for a visually pleasing dish. The only real issue I experienced at this resto was the service for the terrace. It's a bit disorganized because different staff manage this. They've sat other people first who arrived after us..& there are no reservations for the terrace... & they got a choice of the better located table. This was strange because there clearly was a line up inside (which is where they ask customers to wait). So it makes sense that only one employee handles the seating for the terrace, especially at peak times. One last thing is there are a few servers who are polite but a tad impatient. My first experience here was dinner inside & the server was great.

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

I love Barbara. The vibes are immaculate. The food quality is sometimes inconsistent, but overall always satisfied. The wine selection is great & delicious.

Jul 11, 2025
on Google

passion ba

Jul 11, 2025
on Google

J'ai beaucoup entendu parler de Bar Bara & j'avais vraiment hâte de vivre l'expérience. Nous avons malheureusement été déçus du service & nous ne retournerons pas à ce restaurant. Une de mes entrées préférées sont les arancinis & nous y allions spécifiquement pour les essayer & à notre arrivée le serveur nous a dit que les arancinis seraient seulement disponible dans 1heure. Nous avons commandés d'autres entrées, en attendant ainsi que le plat principal. 1 heure après, nous avons demandé si les enfin arancinis étaient disponibles & on nous dit que finalement il n'y en aurait pas du tout de toute la soirée! Le serveur n'a même fini son service & a demandé a un autre serveur de nous faire payer. Lorsqu'on nous nous dirigions vers la sortie le serveur nous a vu, a détourné le regard, & nous a même pas dit au revoir. Je ne comprend pas qu'est ce qu'on a fait pour recevoir cette attitude. De plus, nous avions commandé les pâtes cacio e pepe & celles au ragu, & les deux baignaient dans l'huile, on mangeait quasiment une soupe d'huile. Vraiment déçus de l'expérience en général.

Jun 9, 2025
on Google

I've heard good things about Barbara ever since moving to Montreal five years ago. At 17:30 on a Friday my group of 8 got seated immediately without a reservation. Service was good, food was great. The focaccia & pastas were highlights!

May 22, 2025
on Google
5.0

portions are getting smaller & smaller
I go to bar barbara every 2-3 months

Apr 23, 2025
on Google

Barbara had a really nice ambiance-cozy & welcoming with a stylish touch. The food was delicious & beautifully presented. It did feel a little overpriced for the portion sizes, but overall it was worth the experience. The focaccia is a must-so fresh & flavorful, it alone is reason enough to go back!

Apr 22, 2025
on Google

Bar très sympa , ambiance , nourriture , service, tout y est pour passé un moment agréable

Apr 7, 2025
on Google

Nous avons adorés notre expérience, la nourriture était délicieuse, la carte de vins complète & variée puis le service impeccable. Mention spéciale à Gabrielle, notre serveuse, qui etait à l'écoute de nos demandes & a su nous faire des recommandations en fonction de nos goûts. La soirée fut agréablement marquée par notre passage au barbaravin, merci à toute l'équipe. Nous serons de retour prochainement!

Mar 28, 2025
on Google

Is hipster enough for first dates. Goofy for second or third dates. +food tastes good (yumm) +food is fresh +candles(real ones, not electric) +waitress was stellar✨✨✨✨✨ +place was clean +chairs are cozy +bathrooms are real clean +easy to find -idk if they steam their soy or oat milk because latte was cold -prices for food are 4x what you'd pay at a diner(calamaris cheap tho) -kitchen is connected to the bar & lounge (so it smells like an ingredients bar, think ikea & alcohol) -no place to hang jacket or wintercoat as far as I know, but chairs worked fine. -shared bathroom (i got shy i didnt pee) -long line to get table :(

Jan 11, 2025
on Google

Quelle magnifique expérience. La nourriture était délicieuse: crudo d'Hamachi, carpaccio de boeuf, foccacia ainsi que deux plats de pâtes. Nous étions au bar & le service était impeccable( verre de vin & d'eau toujours remplis, tous les employés qui nous parlent & ultra sympathiques, chaleureux). 5 étoiles & plus vraiment! Longue vie au BarBara!!

Jan 9, 2025
on Google

Bar très agréable, midi & soir, les foccacia sont excellentes.

Dec 29, 2024
on Google

Le service était impeccable, attentif, chaleureux & professionnel! Merci à toute l'Équipe du BarBara vin qui ont su rendre notre soirée mémorable. La nourriture était de qualité supérieure, tout était délicieux & généreux. Nous recommandons sans aucune hésitation & avons très hâte d'y retourner! Équipe Bardagi

Dec 4, 2024
on Google

• cuisine de qualité, ambiance superbe & service agréable, mais assez lent ! barbara aurait pu se faire plus d'argent si elle avait plus efficace au niveau du service. • très peu (voir pas) d'options végétarien/végan • bref : je recommande si t'es pas pressé•e !

Nov 9, 2024
on Google

Always good to be at Barbara. The food is amazing & the drinks & atmosphere as well.

Oct 28, 2024
on Google