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.
The service was outstanding! The servers were very happy to bring a different selection & recommendation of wine when I didn't like the first choice I had made. The food was pretty good. The atmosphere & vibes were fun even if you were waiting for a table!
Nice neighbourhood hang out! Excellent service with very friendly & efficient staff! Food is not what I expected but then again I did not know it was more of a bar with a few ordinary food item on the list than a restaurant. If you are looking for a bar with a wide range of drinks, warm vibe & friendly staff, this is a good neighbourhood spot!
This place... amazing! The selection of wines was great, not much by the glass but very cool & funky bottles available. It was super busy when we got there but we managed to get a glass of wine while we waited & the time flew by. Once seated our server was amazing, super friendly, open to let us try out French & with great suggestions. Everything was delicious but the service is what made this experience a 10/10. The cacio & pepe was really good but the white bolognese was the star of the night for us! Delicious olives & focaccia as well! Super cute, vibey place, i would go weekly if I lived in Montreal.
One of the best Italian restaurant in St-Henri. Nice options for everyone & good wine/drinks selection. It's a bit pricy but it's worth it. Staff are lovely & the outdoor sitting give a nice relax vibe.
Feb 13, 2024
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Incredible establishment. I come here at least once weekly & I've been here across seasons for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, & recently, even a New Year's tasting menu. This place is incredible for a litany of reasons & my review will just scratch the surface. Food: I came for the the Cacio e Pepe croissant (RIP, bring this back please) & stayed for... well, everything else. The coffee is incredible (I get the pistachio latte at least once weekly) & I haven't had a bad dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The menus span the gradient of baked goods & simple fried finger foods to complex & creative dishes (with fantastic wine pairings to accompany them.) The food is top tier whether you're going small or big. Service: Not many places you can go to & see the same friendly faces each time you go. Someone must be doing something right because turnover here compared to other establishments seems minimal & service is warm, friendly, quick, & informed. Very chill & relaxed vibe, & every person I've interacted with has been nothing short of awesome. Atmosphere: I can't begin to do the vibe this place has justice... the decor... the unpredictable but always spot on interesting tunes & music playing... it's just a cool place with an incredible atmosphere. This is a go to spot we bring people who are visiting to & without fail it's always a hit. I love getting some work done in the mornings where things are chill... you've got some light tribe called quest playing in the background, the restaurant is getting all the light from outside with the curtain wall windows, & everything & everyone is seemingly relaxed & hanging out. Then you get the transition into the awesome energy this place has in the evenings & in terrace season, where this place gets filled with energy that somehow feels intimate, & is absolutely thriving. We even did the New Year's tasting menu recently & brought in the new year having a blast with the whole restaurant - customers & staff alike. Ate & drank & danced in & out of our seats with great mix of tunes. Overall & TL;DR This place is cool with awesome food, drink, service, & vibes.
Love this place, super good atmosphere & vibes. The food is really good as well. Only thing is that they don't take resos so you might have to wait for a while & also the music can get really long that it's hard to talk.
Cozy bar with a bit more upscale vibe. Ordered literally everything on the money for 6 people. Was around 40$ per person. You can't go wrong with any of the food. Portions are decent & fulfilling. Service was great & prompt, however there wasn't a lot of people when I went there. Added as one of my new favorite bars to go to.
Lovely place, very chill vibe & food is great... just a little small in portion for the price. The drinks choices are also great, Service is very nice also. We arrived around 6h15pm on Friday & were seated immediately on terrace. A real gem in St-Henri!
