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.
Casual atmosphere, friendly staff, good survive. Food was good, 2nd. Time there. The first time we sat at the communal table which was fun & interacted with a few people.
Mar 30, 2025
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Nous avons adorés notre expérience, la nourriture était délicieuse, la carte de vins complète & variée puis le service impeccable. Mention spéciale à Gabrielle, notre serveuse, qui etait à l'écoute de nos demandes & a su nous faire des recommandations en fonction de nos goûts. La soirée fut agréablement marquée par notre passage au barbaravin, merci à toute l'équipe. Nous serons de retour prochainement!
The food was amazing, & most of the staff were friendly & welcoming. But we had to wait for an hour to get a table. However, one staff member was quite rude to me simply because I didn't leave a 15% tip. He shamed me publicly, despite the fact that I had paid my bill & still left a tip. Because of that unpleasant experience, I can't give this place a full 5 stars.
Superbe expérience, j'y suis allé un dimanche soir avec ma conjointe & l'ambiance y était parfaite. Très bon service de la part du Staff & que dire de la qualité de la bouffe 🤌🏽
Endroit branché, parfait pour une soirée réussie! Tapas raffinés, cocktails créatifs & ambiance feutrée. Petite salle très prisée, mais l'expérience en vaut largement la peine!
This is far my new favourite spot. A great vibe, excellent food, & attentive service. I loved the menu & different seating options (shared/communal tables, individual seating). We were there for dinner on a Tuesday & the place was packed. That speaks for itself!
Such a cute place to get coffee with a friend & catch up. Great ambiance & good service. It gets very packed around 7-8pm & there is a big line - that's when we felt pressured by staff to leave. Other than that, it's a nice place.
Feb 9, 2025
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This place is 100% worthy of the hype. The service is as phenomenal as the food. I took my partner here for a birthday lunch & it was a perfect, cozy spot. The restaurant is packed but not oppressivly so: the layout is great & it's packed because people are enjoying the experience & lingering. Friend: This is a place where you want to linger. First up, we got the focaccia, the daily special (i think it was a potato/tomato/chive w/ melted parm) & the honey, ricotta. The special was light, fluffy & savory. Honestly one of the best focaccia in the city, second, of course, to the honey ricotta. I will be dreaming about this focaccia. It was salty & sweet. Heavier than the daily special (likely because of the ricotta). I will be going back again to get that focaccia. Next up, our lunch mains: I had the roasted mozzarella with almond pesto. It was light, citrus -y & delicious. It wasn't at all what I was expecting! The mild cheese was a great pairing for the zesty pesto & the arugula! My partner got the cacio e pepe: it was perfect. It was creamy & peppery & the pasta was the perfect texture. A delightful classic. Finally: dessert. The only thing we weren't a fan of was the pistachio tiramisu. This was absolutely an'us' thing & nothing to do with the dessert itself. It's a mild, rich, almost cheesecake pistachio marscapone layered with a espresso cake. It was a nice texture & a great flavor (just wasn't my thing). If you like less sweet desserts & love espresso: This will be your heaven. All in all - a great experience & i look forward to coming back to try the coffee & the rest of the menu!
Dès notre arrivée à la table, on venait souvent nous voir pour nous demander si nous étions prêts à commander alors que l'on venait d'ouvrir le menu. Un peu "pushy" mais bon. Les cocktails ainsi que les plats étaient très bons! Je recommande la foccacia. C'est à la fin de notre souper que la situation s'est détériorée; encore une fois on vient rapidement nous demander, terminal à la main,si l'on était prêt à payer alors que nous n'avions même pas terminé nos café/thé. Mine de rien on règle l'addition en se disant qu'on allait nous laisser tranquille.... Tout le contraire. Même pas 5 minutes après que la serveuse ait terminé de nous faire payer, un autre employé vient nous voir pour tenter de poliment nous mettre à la porte car un autre groupe attendait pour une table depuis 30 minutes! Wow! On doit donc mettre fin à notre soirée entre amis en plein milieu de discussion parce que l'on a plus d'argent à leur donner? Bref, si vous souhaitez vous sentir comme une vache à lait que l'on se débarrasse une fois quelle n'a plus rien à donner, c'est l'endroit idéal!
