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.
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!
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
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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!!
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.
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.
Came here for brunch all the way from Ottawa. Great drinks, great service, & awesome vibes. We are vegetarians & we found a lot to like on the menu. Great coffee as well. We will be back!
Le service était impeccable, attentif, chaleureux & professionnel! Merci à toute l'Équipe du BarBara vin qui ont su rendre notre soirée mémorable. La nourriture était de qualité supérieure, tout était délicieux & généreux. Nous recommandons sans aucune hésitation & avons très hâte d'y retourner! Équipe Bardagi
2024: just came for afternoon drinks. Was provided with great wine glass recommendations. Also had the Rome With a View cocktail which was good. 2022: Came here for lunch. Excellent service. Very attentive. Helped find something we thought we lost. Ordered the arancini & the pâte au beurre from the main menu as well the sandwich & smoked salmon from the pop-up. Everything was delicious & well-presented.
Really cozy place & super friendly staff, great for a glass of wine + comfort food. Definitely recommend but expect a bit of a wait (we walked in & it was quite busy - they eat dinner late here!)
• cuisine de qualité, ambiance superbe & service agréable, mais assez lent ! barbara aurait pu se faire plus d'argent si elle avait plus efficace au niveau du service. • très peu (voir pas) d'options végétarien/végan • bref : je recommande si t'es pas pressé•e !
