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.
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! 💜
Mar 19, 2024
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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.
Great atmosphere & nice food. Cozy place for a night out with friends or a date. Wine list is a bit lacking but the food makes up for it. Love the candles burning at each table & good music. Expect a wait if you come after 6:30.
Service was chaotic & inefficient, our drinks were sitting at the bar for 10 minutes before someone realized & brought them to us. Despite this, many of the staff weren't occupied so it seems mismanaged. Food was overpriced ($16 for one piece of toast). Many better places you can go to in Montreal
Je suis tombée ici par hasard & j'ai adoré, que ce soit l'ambiance ou les choix à la carte. J'ai juste pris le sandwich focaccia à la mortadelle & fior di latte qui était parfait. La sélection des vins est original ici j'ai pris un pétillant de Loire qui était top. Le latte est aussi bon, on ne s'y attend pas forcément puisque ce n'est pas non plus un café
The service & ambiance was amazing but i have to say really disappointed with the food, really expensive for nothing, we had a kilo of salad with almost nothing to garnish, pasta bolognese without tomato & too small & a tiramisu without coffee taste...
i NEVER write google reviews but this place deserves a thank you!! I had so much fun doing the 10k run with my friends & then coming here to one of (if not THE) BEST pasta dishes i've had in montreal. Also, the staff are so kind & seem to care so much about the causes this restaurant supports! Especially the blonde lady who worked today (Sunday)! Will DEFINITELY be coming back for more of that Cacio e Pepe!!
Feb 25, 2024
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Nous avons participé à la marche pour la santé mentale que vous organisez dimanche dernier. Nous avons fait 5 km pour un café gratuit. Toutefois, nous avons vraiment été déçus du service lorsque nous sommes allés chercher notre café à emporter. Nous nous sommes fait proposer de participer à votre concours, ce que nous avons accepté. Après avoir rempli le coupon de participation, la personne a l'accueil avait une attitude très désagréable & nous a fait un commentaire passif-agressif lorsque nous avons refusé de donner du pourboire pour les personnes derrière votre concours... Donner du pourboire pour un concours ? & pour quels services ? Je suis surtout très déçue & surprise de sa réaction non professionnelle. Si vous voulez amasser des fonds, la participation à votre concours devrait être payante tant qu'à recevoir cette attitude lorsque nous participons à vos événements.
Nous y sommes allées initialement pour notre café gratuit dans le cadre de leur initiative de février. Nous avons été surprises d'avoir une table rapidement. Super service & la nourriture était excellente!
