BarBara is described as a cozy spot with a strong wine list where the focaccia, burrata, fresh pasta, and a varied Italian menu continually delight groups and date nights, with the ricotta honey focaccia and cacio e pepe repeatedly praised alongside dishes like arancini and bucatini; the ambiance on the terrace or inside is consistently welcoming and stylish, and cocktails and wine are often highlighted as excellent complements to the food, but several reviews flag small portions for the price, occasional slow or crowded service, and loudness at peak times or on the terrace; overall the place is seen as a beloved neighborhood spot for flavorful food, good value wine, and a lively convivial mood, with the experience varying depending on timing and pace.
Came for dinner here & enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, really nice atmosphere. Service was also great & very helpful. I enjoyed the focaccia with ricotta & honey, very fresh. I think that was the highlight of the meal for me- didn't quite enjoy the other dishes as much, but still pretty good & overall I enjoyed my visit
Everything was excellent! The focaccia of the day, cacio pepe pasta, burrata & oysters were all phenomenal. The carpaccio could have used some more flavour but was still delicious. The stand out was the focaccia of the day for sure, so incredibly fluffy & tasty. The restaurant was very loud, so it was hard at times to hear each other but overall it was lovely. Service was great!
May 30, 2026
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The food/drinks are great, it's just a bit loud & crowded. a fun vibe still! But just be prepared. I really enjoyed the focaccia of the day & the mocktail amaretto sour was delightful.
Tu passes devant le resto, tu vois le line-up & tu te demandes si ça vaut la peine… arrête-toi. La nourriture en vaut vraiment le détour. La focaccia & les pâtes sont délicieuses.
J'avais demandé des recommandations, & le serveur a pris soin de m'orienter vers un plat sans lactose, ce genre de petites attentions fait toute la différence. On ne te presse pas pour terminer & partir, ce qui rend l'expérience encore plus agréable.
Belle ambiance chaleureuse, staff sympathique. J'y retournerais sans hésiter, surtout pour profiter de la terrasse
Ah BarBara..! Votre focaccia est la meilleure & j'en ai rêvé jusqu'au lendemain matin!
Excellent restaurant, & par conséquent, toujours bondé que ce soit un vendredi soir (avec un temps d'attente extrêmement long), ou alors un lundi soir (avec un temps d'attente un ti peu moins long)! Si vous êtes aussi rempli, c'est bon signe!
Mais ça serait mieux de pouvoir faire une réservation avant de venir…
Bref, continuez à faire la meilleure focaccia!❤?
They don't take reservations but made everyone wait 2 hours. Everyone in the restaurant was cluttered together, & very loud.
Pasta was very al dente. Focaccia & wine were great though
Apr 12, 2026
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one of my favourite restaurants!! highly recommend their pistachio latte & matcha, focaccia & pappardelle (if it's available) but tbh their whole menu is insane so you really can't go wrong with anything
we finally decided it was time to investigate for ourselves.
Sometimes the magic isn't in reinventing the wheel. Everything here feels simple at first glance, but the details matter, & you can taste it.
There is, objectively speaking, nothing revolutionary about the combination of focaccia with ricotta & honey. & yet-holy crap. The bread was impossibly soft, the ricotta fresh, & the drizzle of honey tied it together so beautifully that biting into it felt like munching on a savory cloud.
I had never had fried olives before, which now feels like a personal oversight that I intend to correct for the rest of my life, especially when served with a dangerously good blue cheese dip that made it nearly impossible to stop eating them.
& of course, there was wine. Because… well, duh.
Now, I'll be honest: I'm no wine connoisseur. I can usually tell if a wine is dry & I can occasionally pick up a note or two, but beyond that, my professional assessment is generally'this tastes good.' Everything we tried paired beautifully with the snacks-which is really the only expertise required for a very good evening.
The service was top-notch, the atmosphere effortlessly charming, & the entire experience left us wondering why it took us so long to finally make it here.
But at least now we know why everyone's been talking about it for years.
Mar 15, 2026
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The honey ricotta focaccia is to die for!!! The bucatini was also very good, they definitely don't skimp out on the shrimp! The only thing is that it went over our spicy food tolerance hahah. Last but not least, the amaretto sour was delicious!
Our servers were very welcoming & friendly, & the ambiance was just lovely. Great selection of songs, especially if you like 90s music :)
The only things you should be mindful of:
- Be prepared to wait for a good 20-30min
- They might put you on a shared table - bit awkward if you're going on a first date, but otherwise fine!
We came for lunch & the standout was the focaccia special. It had vegetables on top & I don't even like vegetables but it was so good we ordered another. The cacio e Pepe was alright, nothing special. The restaurant is really clean & has a great interior!
Un gros coup de coeur. Tout était vraiment top. Le service, l'ambiance, le vin, les arancinis, focaccia. Les portions sont honnêtes & les prix aussi (ça devient rare). Bref, à essayer sans hésitation !
GET THE FOCACCIA!!! This place was yummy & man was that focaccia out of this world. Great atmosphere to grab some drinks & food or even go for dinner. Arancini was excellent as well.
Feb 21, 2026
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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
From the greeting we knew it would be a great evening. The staff felt like family & welcomed us from the first our first step into this beautiful setting restaurant. We had focaccia, traditional salt & rosemary which reminded me of my Nonna's when I was young. Excellent wine selection too. We also had the calamari as a side dish. Our main meal was the famous caccio & Pepe & squash agnolotti in a buttery sage sauce. Both dishes were well portioned not to over stuff us. We even had place for an excellent carrot cake with some caramel on top. My wife & I totally enjoyed & wish to share this culinary establishment. The entire team there were looked very proud of their work & food. I would give 6 stars for service if possible.
Went off hours because they take no reservations. Food is phenomenal but small portions for the price. Focaccia to die for. Parking may be challenging during peak hours.
La focaccia, prise avec la burrata était délicieuse. C'est la meilleure que j'ai mangé à Montréal !
Nous sommes venus un vendredi soir à 19h en sachant qu'il n'y avait pas de réservation possible, on s'attendait donc à avoir de l'attente. J'aimerai souligner la qualité du service que nous avons reçu de la part de tout le personnel. De l'accueil à notre sortie, nous nous sommes fait servir avec un grand sourire & avec attention.
Nous avons passé un très bon moment 😊
