BarBara is described as a cozy spot with a strong wine list where the focaccia, burrata, fresh pasta, and a varied Italian menu continually delight groups and date nights, with the ricotta honey focaccia and cacio e pepe repeatedly praised alongside dishes like arancini and bucatini; the ambiance on the terrace or inside is consistently welcoming and stylish, and cocktails and wine are often highlighted as excellent complements to the food, but several reviews flag small portions for the price, occasional slow or crowded service, and loudness at peak times or on the terrace; overall the place is seen as a beloved neighborhood spot for flavorful food, good value wine, and a lively convivial mood, with the experience varying depending on timing and pace.
The food was really good I enjoyed everything I ate I just didn't enjoy the service as much as I would want to since our waiter messed up all of our receipts & ignored our table for 20 minutes
Over nice place but I wouldn't go when it's too busy
Little update from the next day: my friend actually got incredibly sick from the food, I don't like throwing the words food poisoning around but she had to call out of work today. So I lowered the review. I felt very icky after eating so I think there was something in the food that made us both feel ill.
Very cute spot. A few problems we encountered & why it's rated lower.
Our drinks were super foamy? I had an espresso martini with an inch of foam on it in a long cup too so when I sipped it, all I got was foam. The martini itself was okay too.
Second issue, the food was incredibly oily, my stomach started to hurt so I stopped eating & my friend has now informed me that her stomach is not doing well either a couple of hours after dinner. For the price, the food & drinks being that bad are a real problem, I will say the focaccia was delicious & would probably take an order to go.
The ambiance is gorgeous & very aesthetic, I saw a review talking about the music but I found it a good level to have a lively conversation. The staff were incredibly lovely, helpful, & knew when to come & speak to my friend & I. I would probably not come back as there are a lot of other spots to get the same food & drinks, done better.
I go every time I'm in Montreal, often just for a glass of wine. It's the perfect terrasse to sit & people watch. The staff are always so lovely & I've never had something there that I didn't love! 🫶
Aug 29, 2025
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Nous avons toujours passé d'excellentes soirées...à chaque fois ,tout était parfait : la nourriture , notamment le caccio & pepe, les calmars frits ,les polpettes, les frites parmesan pour ne nommer que ces plats ; les vins ; l'ambiance; la terrasse; le service & les attentions du personnel ...nous n'avons hâte qu'à une chose , c'est d'y retourner ! 😊
