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BarBara

Saint-Henri
4.5$$
OPEN8 am - 1 am
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BarBara Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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Nice St-Henri spot. Cool ambiance. Nice & fresh pasta, focaccia & we absolutely love the stuffed olives appetizer ☺️ Dog Friendly 💡🐶

Apr 14, 2024
on Google

Tasty pasta, nice ambiance, good service! Focaccia bread is fresh & nice here , they bake it. The only negative point about Barbara is there is no reservation & it is first come first serve, so you need to give your name when you arrive & on Saturday night waiting time was about 50minutes!

Apr 7, 2024
on Google

Simply the best. Ive been coming here for a few years & always the best experience in the morning for a coffee / snack or for dinner! They are so nice, service is great, food is fresh & hits the spot. What more can you ask for!

Mar 28, 2024
on Google

Delicious fresh food in a lovely setting with friendly & efficient service. Also a cute little shop with wine & other goodies.

Mar 27, 2024
on Google

I've been there to breakfast twice now. A really good experience across the board. Food is always fresh & tasty. You can tell they make everything by hand the flavours are simple yet efficient & seasoned enough! The waiters were kind, caring & funny. They have a wide selection of wines. Their chai latte is spot on! Food is always fresh & the placenis really clean! It was a little cold in there today, must admit it's minus 15 outside. Definitely drop by for a nice simple unpretentious but elevated breakfast

Jan 20, 2024
on Google

I have been to BarBara a few times & the food is always as good, fresh & tasty! The staff is very friendly, the ambiance of the place is cozy & lovely. What I also like is that's it doubles as a café during the day so you can also drop by for a quick coffee or matcha break. A bit of a side note, but their matcha lattes hot or iced are very well prepared & taste very good. I always like to bring my friends here, the price is very reasonable & some side dishes can definitely be shared. I would say some of my favorite items are the arancini, the burrata & the cacio e pepe. They have a good wine & alcohol selection as well. Just a few things to consider is that they do not take reservations so you have to be there early on typical weekend evenings because you might have to wait for a little while. However, you can always order a drink or a side dish while you wait. That being said, I would recommend you to try this place!

Jan 2, 2024
on Google