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.
Employees are very lovely there, the food is amazing, coffees are great. The only caveat is that some plates we received to share salads & glasses were dirty when coming to the table.
On a attendu dans la file d'attente, donc il faut réserver une table en avance. Les portions sont un peu petites pourtant toutes les choses sont délicieuses. Les serveurs sont très amicaux & rapides.
This place was so cute, & the pesto mayo on my sandwich was so good. Only thing i didnt like is our greeter had a bit of an attitude. The rest of the service was good. Food came a little late, but it was packed at the time so understandable.
We've been going to Barbara for years. No matter who serves us, they are always incredibly friendly! We love their pasta so much, & their pistachio lattes are to die for :)
Toujours des bons plats malgré les portions parfois un peu petites. Ils changent souvent leur menu alors ça donne le goût de venir plus souvent! Leur foccacia is the best, spécialement celle au ricotta.
bro this caccio e pepe is a joke i had to get mcdonald's right after cause of the portion size 😭 it was good but seriously you can find better, sorry it's overhyped!! & the price is ridiculous for the portion size, don't be fooled by these pictures the plate is so small
La focaccia, prise avec la burrata était délicieuse. C'est la meilleure que j'ai mangé à Montréal !
Nous sommes venus un vendredi soir à 19h en sachant qu'il n'y avait pas de réservation possible, on s'attendait donc à avoir de l'attente. J'aimerai souligner la qualité du service que nous avons reçu de la part de tout le personnel. De l'accueil à notre sortie, nous nous sommes fait servir avec un grand sourire & avec attention.
Nous avons passé un très bon moment 😊
One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Always an incredible time when I've been. But I was shocked when my plate came the other night & I saw that it was half the size it used to be - unlike all the other times I've been. Still tasted delicious but I was definitely disappointed that one of my favourite restaurants has fallen victim to portion downsizing for the same item prices. Hoping this changes…
Oct 22, 2025
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Arrived at 6:30 & was only seated at 9:15 pm. Was looking forward to showing my friend a night out for her birthday, especially since we both have young kids now & it happens less. This was brutal, & honestly, the food was VERY mid after 2.5 hours of waiting (though in all fairness, I've been here before & really enjoyed my meal on the patio on the summer). The only reason we didn't leave is because we had already ordered a bottle of wine. Fucaccia that no reservation policy - we won't be back until it's changed.
Excellent food, the focaccia is always amazing, as is the rest of the always changing menu. I appreciate that you get different by-the-glass options every time, I tend to tell the server what I'm feeling & they're usually spot on with their suggestions.
