Dans l’ensemble, les avis sur BarBara soulignent une ambiance chaleureuse et une terrasse agréable, propice à un cadre cosy et convivial. La carte privilégie des plats italiens à partager comme la focaccia, les arancinis et les pâtes, avec des mentions récurrentes de la cacio e pepe et du burrata comme des incontournables. Le vin et les cocktails sont appréciés par beaucoup et les plats sont souvent décrits comme frais et bien exécutés. Le service est perçu comme chaleureux et efficace par certains, mais des reproches surviennent sur la lenteur, des oublis ou des erreurs de paiement lorsque l’affluence est forte. La terrasse et le niveau sonore peuvent devenir bruyants et peu propices à la conversation, surtout sans réservation et à certaines heures. Les portions peuvent sembler petites pour le prix selon certains avis, mais d’autres estiment le rapport qualité prix raisonnable grâce à la qualité des ingrédients et à la diversité de l’offre. Dans l’ensemble BarBara est vu comme un lieu dynamique et mémorable pour sortir entre amis ou en couple, où l’ambiance, la nourriture et le choix de vins conviennent à de nombreuses occasions. En résumé, BarBara reste un spot dynamique et agréable, recherché pour son ambiance et ses plats savoureux, tout en étant conscient des éventuels aléas de service et d’attente lors des périodes très chargées.
one of my favourite restaurants!! highly recommend their pistachio latte & matcha, focaccia & pappardelle (if it's available) but tbh their whole menu is insane so you really can't go wrong with anything
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we finally decided it was time to investigate for ourselves.
Sometimes the magic isn't in reinventing the wheel. Everything here feels simple at first glance, but the details matter, & you can taste it.
There is, objectively speaking, nothing revolutionary about the combination of focaccia with ricotta & honey. & yet-holy crap. The bread was impossibly soft, the ricotta fresh, & the drizzle of honey tied it together so beautifully that biting into it felt like munching on a savory cloud.
I had never had fried olives before, which now feels like a personal oversight that I intend to correct for the rest of my life, especially when served with a dangerously good blue cheese dip that made it nearly impossible to stop eating them.
& of course, there was wine. Because… well, duh.
Now, I'll be honest: I'm no wine connoisseur. I can usually tell if a wine is dry & I can occasionally pick up a note or two, but beyond that, my professional assessment is generally'this tastes good.' Everything we tried paired beautifully with the snacks-which is really the only expertise required for a very good evening.
The service was top-notch, the atmosphere effortlessly charming, & the entire experience left us wondering why it took us so long to finally make it here.
But at least now we know why everyone's been talking about it for years.
The honey ricotta focaccia is to die for!!! The bucatini was also very good, they definitely don't skimp out on the shrimp! The only thing is that it went over our spicy food tolerance hahah. Last but not least, the amaretto sour was delicious!
Our servers were very welcoming & friendly, & the ambiance was just lovely. Great selection of songs, especially if you like 90s music :)
The only things you should be mindful of:
- Be prepared to wait for a good 20-30min
- They might put you on a shared table - bit awkward if you're going on a first date, but otherwise fine!
We came for lunch & the standout was the focaccia special. It had vegetables on top & I don't even like vegetables but it was so good we ordered another. The cacio e Pepe was alright, nothing special. The restaurant is really clean & has a great interior!
Un gros coup de coeur. Tout était vraiment top. Le service, l'ambiance, le vin, les arancinis, focaccia. Les portions sont honnêtes & les prix aussi (ça devient rare). Bref, à essayer sans hésitation !
3 mars 2026
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GET THE FOCACCIA!!! This place was yummy & man was that focaccia out of this world. Great atmosphere to grab some drinks & food or even go for dinner. Arancini was excellent as well.
Bar Bara is absolutely fantastic. The cacio e pepe is a true classic, perfectly creamy & flavorful every time, & the focaccia is always insane, soft, airy, & packed with flavor.
Be aware that there are no reservations, so be prepared to wait, but it's totally worth it. A must-visit spot
From the greeting we knew it would be a great evening. The staff felt like family & welcomed us from the first our first step into this beautiful setting restaurant. We had focaccia, traditional salt & rosemary which reminded me of my Nonna's when I was young. Excellent wine selection too. We also had the calamari as a side dish. Our main meal was the famous caccio & Pepe & squash agnolotti in a buttery sage sauce. Both dishes were well portioned not to over stuff us. We even had place for an excellent carrot cake with some caramel on top. My wife & I totally enjoyed & wish to share this culinary establishment. The entire team there were looked very proud of their work & food. I would give 6 stars for service if possible.
Went off hours because they take no reservations. Food is phenomenal but small portions for the price. Focaccia to die for. Parking may be challenging during peak hours.
30 nov. 2025
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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 😊
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.
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.
Honestly, a very solid spot. The terrace vibe was absolutely sublime-perfect for a relaxed evening out. The food was consistently great across the board, but the focaccia really stood out-fresh, fluffy, & full of flavor.
I'd highly recommend this place. It feels like a true hidden gem in Montreal, with the right balance of atmosphere, quality food, & friendly service. Definitely worth a visit.
