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.
À notre arrivée on à été bousculer à faire un choix en 3 minutes, la serveuse EXTREMEMENT BÊTE AUCUN SOURIRE, pas à l'écoute du client & la bouffe très décevant, juste nos 2 drinks qui était pas pire, pas à recommander.....
Been there many times & always had a great time. Vibes are on, the food is amazing & the service is as well. & I just have to say that BarBara has the hottest staff in Mtl, like really. The only thing i would complain about is the size of their plates, the food is amazing I just need more of it, especially for the price I pay. Other than that, 10/10 would recommend.
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Meilleur restaurant du quartier sans aucun doute. La foccacia est incroyable. & que dire du serveur Yan. Attentionné, efficace & super agréable. Je recommandes n
BEST pasta in Montreal, maybe anywhere. I highly recommend this place if you are in Montreal. Visited this place again as we were driving through Montreal & we sat outside. It started to downpour & everyone ran inside. There was not a spot for us, but the staff quickly made our food to go.
Le restaurant Bar bara ...est un endroit bien sympathique,où il fait bon ..prendre un apéro entre ami .....je n' ai pas tester le menu qui avait l air appétissant....mais vu la queue & le temps d attente d au moins 1 h qu il y avait pour une table ..... C est un bon signe ....!!! Je recommande
La nourriture est incroyable, je recommande le plat Cacio e pepe, par contre, mon copain, qui avait pris un plat avec de la viande, a dû manquer le travail le lendemain de notre soirée au Bar Bara car il a une indigestion. Le service est également très lent, mais nous avions été avertis. Si ce n'était pas de l'indigestion, les pâtes sont excellentes...
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This is a great place to eat Italian food & try amazing drinks. I recommend you to make a reservation as it is usually pretty busy & the waiting time can get up to 2 hours on the weekend. For food we tried the pappardelle, the pork escalope, the spritz, & the ciao ciao fizz with gin. Unfortunately it started to rain & we were sitting outside, so we couldn't stay for dessert. We'll be back for sure.
EXCELLENT restaurant. My favorites: Calamari & mushrooms pasta. Everyone is very nice. We LOVE the candles In winter: I strongly recommend you bring a good sweater as the restaurant is cold, they set the heater but there are drafts coming from the windows & walls. We go often & we always have a great time! 💜
Super trendy resto bar cafe where you can just hang out with friends. They don't pressure you to leave or to order. We stayed here for a few hours & only ordered drinks. They also brought us complimentary pastries. Service was very good & they were all very nice. All of the food also looked delicious. Highly recommend coming for a chill time with friends or even a date. Highly recommend their matcha with pistachio
The staff at this establishment provided exceptional service, treating us with the utmost respect & attention. The dining experience was remarkable, & the food was of the highest quality. I highly recommend the focaccia with ricotta & honey. This restaurant is highly recommended.
the restaurant is packed during weekend night. If you come in group, it's recommend to make a reservation. Delicious pasta & focaccia 😍 the food portion is adequate for the price, but wine list is higher price.
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!
A cozy place with nice atmosphere & friendly service. The menu is only available in French but the server was nice enough to go through the menu in English & recommend his favourite dishes. Despite his recommendations, I found the food to be just average.
