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.
Not only did my mom & I got kicked out after being there for an 1h15, we also both got sick the next day from food poisoning... Ordered the asparagus, rapinis, focaccia, campanelle al ragu & polpettes (the main meal my mom wanted to order was not available), & we were both nauseous the whole night, did not sleep & were sick the next day. Stay away!
Jun 11, 2024
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Did not enjoy the food as much as I did last time I ate here. The menu is also hard to understand without help. The bread was delicious but I found the Cesar salad too salty for my liking. The mushroom pasta was also on the salty side. I enjoyed the mussels pasta but was a bit spicy. The pesto pasta they used to serve was no longer on the menu & I was disappointed. The inside gets really noisy & the patio was nice but also a bit noisy
C'est très rare que je laisse un avis, mais j'ai été très choquée par le service. Nous étions à l'intérieur, près des systèmes de son, & la musique était terriblement forte. J'ai demandé au serveur s'il était possible de la baisser ou de nous déplacer, puisque j'étais accompagnée de ma mère malentendante & nous devions crier pour qu'elle nous entende. Cela a pris beaucoup de temps, & on nous a répondu que la maître d'hôtel refusait de baisser le volume. Les autres places proposées étaient tout aussi bruyantes. La Apple Watch de mon conjoint lui envoyait des avertissements de son trop élevé, & le restaurant n'était pas plein. De plus, le menu nous a à peine été expliqué. Nous avons trouvé cela très dommage car, avec la nourriture, l'ambiance aurait été parfaite avec la musique un tout petit peu moins forte.
L'endroit le plus cozy que j'ai pu aller l'ambiance été vraiment calme parfaite pour une date, les serveur/ses été rapide & vraiment agréable à parler avec. Leur menu été un peu petit mais chaque plat avait l'air intéressant donc un bon restaurant pour revenir essayer plusieurs fois.
We went there for brunch on Mothers day we were 8 people with a kid. Cannot say enough good things about the accomodating attitude of the staff. Incredible. Fresh focaccia great cheese. Loved everything!!!
