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.
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.
Meilleur restaurant du quartier sans aucun doute. La foccacia est incroyable. & que dire du serveur Yan. Attentionné, efficace & super agréable. Je recommandes n
Very good food! The restaurant is also cute & we were pleased with the service we received. Would be a good place for a date night or for a dinner with friends!
Sep 8, 2024
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Edit* been twice since my first time, Both times I ordered the bolognese & both times they brought me the cacio Pepe. I understand it's a simple mistake but if you're not writing the order down when we're ordering 10 things obviously something is going to get mixed up . Besides that the pastas didn't match the quality of the first time I ate there... probably will not come back Food & wines are yummy, the staff is nice however it got a little ratchet when I was there last time . The Managers were clearly piss drunk, standing on tables barefoot pouring shots from the bottles into eachothers mouths, falling off the tables...etc not sure it's the look they want to be giving off.
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!
Incroyable soirée, le service était superbe & nous avons été choyé par l'accueil de Camillia qui a su nous conseiller tout au long du service , merci encore! Nous reviendrons
Had a wonderful meal at this beautiful establishment. The wine selection was vast. The beer prices inexpensive. The service very friendly but on the slow side. The food seas excellent, enjoyed the calamari & the Campanelle pasta & both were excellent. If the food came out a little quicker it would have been a perfect visit. Pricing very very reasonable for a restaurant like this
The food was 10/10 We had focaccia with ricotta/honey, cacio pepe pasta, green bean salad & the steak. All incredible. Because they don't take reservations the wait can be SUPER long but in our case we got lucky & only waited about 20 minutes.
My friends & I visited the restaurant on Saturday, August 17th for a late lunch at around 4 PM. Five stars to the food & the ambience, however, I am only giving three stars because my friend & I, who are both from out of town, ended up having major diarrhoea 30 minutes after leaving the restaurant... We couldn't figure out why since we all shared the same food ( we were 3 & 1 was okay ) we figured out the next day that we were served tap water when there was a water boil advisory alert in Saint Henry put in place!! ( we had no idea of the advisory since we both live outside of Montreal ) Extremely disappointed about the neglect & unawareness of the advisory..... the rest of our day was pretty much ruined since we had stomach aches, nauseous & were both urgently running to the bathroom every 30 minutes or so....
