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BarBara

Saint-Henri
4.5$$
OPEN8 am - 1 am
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BarBara Saint-Henri, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianGreat selection of winesWine Bar
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About

BarBara operates as a specialized neighborhood hub focusing on authentic Italian preparations that emphasize high-quality seasonal produce and artisanal craftsmanship. The kitchen features an evolving selection of handmade pasta and wood-fired preparations that reflect traditional techniques while utilizing local ingredients. Natural wines accompany the menu to provide a cohesive flavor profile across every course. The space functions as both a casual eatery and a boutique marketplace, offering curated pantry staples and house-made sauces for home use. Simple, minimalist interiors create a functional environment where the focus remains entirely on the integrity of the raw ingredients and the precision of the cooking process. Patrons encounter a direct, unpretentious approach to Mediterranean-inspired culinary traditions that avoids unnecessary embellishment in favor of genuine, bold tastes and textures.
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Reviews for BarBara

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (1600+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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71%
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Review Summary

BarBara is widely celebrated as a vibrant neighborhood staple in Montreal, praised primarily for its exceptional focaccia, fresh pasta, and curated wine selection. Many patrons describe the atmosphere as trendy, warm, and perfect for socializing, noting that the restaurant offers a consistently high-quality experience that makes it a top destination for food and drinks. While the experience is generally positive, guests frequently mention that the no-reservation policy often leads to long wait times and that the interior can become quite loud and crowded. Opinions on service and portion sizes vary, with some diners finding the staff friendly and efficient, while others occasionally feel rushed or find the servings small relative to the price. Despite mixed feedback on specific service interactions or noise levels, the restaurant remains a highly popular spot that many guests recommend for its unique charm and delicious, consistent menu.
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service was slow but food was amazing! might have been a busy night for them but we were forgotten a few times :

Jan 26, 2025
on Google

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!

Jan 22, 2025
on Google

Is hipster enough for first dates. Goofy for second or third dates. +food tastes good (yumm) +food is fresh +candles(real ones, not electric) +waitress was stellar✨✨✨✨✨ +place was clean +chairs are cozy +bathrooms are real clean +easy to find -idk if they steam their soy or oat milk because latte was cold -prices for food are 4x what you'd pay at a diner(calamaris cheap tho) -kitchen is connected to the bar & lounge (so it smells like an ingredients bar, think ikea & alcohol) -no place to hang jacket or wintercoat as far as I know, but chairs worked fine. -shared bathroom (i got shy i didnt pee) -long line to get table :(

Jan 11, 2025
on Google

Quelle magnifique expérience. La nourriture était délicieuse: crudo d'Hamachi, carpaccio de boeuf, foccacia ainsi que deux plats de pâtes. Nous étions au bar & le service était impeccable( verre de vin & d'eau toujours remplis, tous les employés qui nous parlent & ultra sympathiques, chaleureux). 5 étoiles & plus vraiment! Longue vie au BarBara!!

Jan 9, 2025
on Google

Trop froid !

Jan 8, 2025
on Google

We enjoyed our selections & the atmosphere. We had the pistachio latte, Caesar salad, fried mozzarella sandwich & two of the pasta dishes. We especially liked the pistachio lattes, Caesar salad (seriously the best I've had) & the fried mozzarella sandwich. Service was slow, but the hostess did tell us upfront they were short-staffed. We were impressed. We will come back.

Jan 3, 2025
on Google

Super bon & quantité prix, parfait pour voir ami , autre , je recommande cette place.

Dec 30, 2024
on Google

Bar très agréable, midi & soir, les foccacia sont excellentes.

Dec 29, 2024
on Google

Everything we ordered was excellent!

Dec 23, 2024
on Google

Love their wine list! Personally, I prefer their appetizers over their pasta. The cacio e pepe lacks a bit of flavor. The focaccia, arancini, parmesan fries & polpettes are all delicious. Since they do not take reservations, do expect to wait 45 minutes on busy evenings.

Dec 22, 2024
on Google