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BarBara

Saint-Henri
4.5$$
OPEN8 am - 1 am
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BarBara Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianGreat selection of winesWine Bar

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Reviews for BarBara

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on Google4.4 (1500+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

BarBara is described as a cozy, stylish spot with a warm vibe and a popular terrace, where the focaccia, burrata, arancini, and fresh pastas earn frequent praise along with a strong wine list and attentive, friendly staff. The food is often noted as delicious and well balanced, with sharing plates that suit groups, and several reviews highlight standout items like cacio e pepe and the daily focaccia. The atmosphere is a consistent draw, described as lively and charming, sometimes a bit loud, especially on weekends or on the terrace. Service and value receive mixed notes, with many experiences praising quick, cordial service and good value, while others report slow pacing, crowded spaces, higher prices for smaller portions, and occasional miscommunications or delays during peak hours. Overall BarBara is seen as a neighborhood favorite to visit for a meal, drinks, and good vibes, with many looking forward to return, even as a few visits suggest timing and crowd control can influence the experience.
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When you can get a spot at BarBara you'll definitely have a night to remember. No matter what you order you can't miss: the gnocchi is incredible, the fries are covered in parmesan (never a bad thing for us) & don't even get us started on the focaccia. The wine selection is incredible. To have a spot with such a wide inventory that is constantly changing is incredible. The service is a bit slow but like we said they are always really busy. Great wine bar with fantastic Italian food in the Sud-Ouest

Nov 28, 2023
on Google

Went here for a birthday lunch with a friend & had outstanding service. The staff was very friendly & genuinely seemed like they were happy to be there, which is a rare occurrence nowadays. Brandon, the bar man, in particular, was very passionate about his craft & knowledgeable in his recommendations. He contributed a lot to making my birthday meal special & the mood happy for the rest of the day.

Nov 21, 2023
on Google

With time we ended up finding our favourite corners in the city, by far I can tell BarBara easily & as fast as the flash, became my favourite place. The food is simply yes! Go for it, get the appetizers (arancini & calamari ate may faves), any pasta would be a great fit to a cozy night, but don't skip the focaccia... Anyways do like me, go offer & order different food everytime. Have fun!

Nov 4, 2023
on Google

J'adore venir luncher assis .au bar. Toujours une bonne ambiance & Véronique qui est toujours là pour me conseiller un vin orange ou quelque chose qui sort de l'ordinaire..

Oct 11, 2023
on Google

I love Barbara, food is amazing, staff is great. Atmosphere is great. I can easily say it’s one of my fav spots in St-Henri.

Oct 5, 2023
on Google

A friend & I had the most wonderful evening at Bar Bara last night. We popped in unexpectedly for one drink & stayed for appys & a full dinner just because it felt so nice to be there. This was 100% due to one server who from he very first Hi was absolutely charming, knowledgeable & just so kind! Jacob described the menu with genuine excitement , had us trying new wines, & chatted with us in a way that was reminiscent of a small town catch up. A joy. The food is always top notch but as a business owner myself service is key & they've hired a gem. Bar Bara give Jacob a raise. Everyone else go enjoy an evening & stay awhile :)

Aug 27, 2023
on Google