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Polari

Wine bar with a dining cellar and counter service.
Villeray-Saint-Michel
4.4$$$
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Polari Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Polari is Villeray’s newest natural wine bar. With only a couple of tables and a handful of bar seats, the cozy room is perfect for sipping on a great selection of wines from small producers paired with a short menu filled with top-quality products from excellent Québec artisans, such as bread from Hof Kelsten and charcuterie from Aliments Viens.

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Reviews for Polari

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on Google4.3 (90+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Polari comes across as a charming neighborhood wine bar in a converted space, with an intimate, welcoming vibe and a staff that is friendly, knowledgeable and ready to guide guests through a well curated wine list and a simple menu of snacks and small plates. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, with low lighting and a terrace that adds to the experience, making it ideal for after work, a casual date, or catching up with friends. Portions tend to be small, encouraging sampling across dishes, while the wines are varied, affordable, and consistently delicious, with cocktails and a modest beer list as solid alternatives. The overall impression is one of authenticity and care, with no fuss and a sincere attention to quality. A rare caveat notes an occasional cold or impersonal moment from staff, but the space, concept, and wine program keep Polari a beloved local staple.
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Adorable bar de quartier! On se sent comme chez soi. Je recommande fortement! :-)

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

Petit bar à vin sympathique. Bonne sélection de vins.

Dec 22, 2025
on Google

Excellent bar, I love the wine selections here & the care & love that is brought to the menu. Makes my heart warm!

Nov 17, 2025
on Google

literally my fav wine bar in mtl. nice small menu, nice wines & perfect chill place for friends, dates, work 5@7.

Sep 21, 2025
on Google

J'avais gardé un bon souvenir des deux premières visites… mais visiblement, c'était trop demander que ça dure.

Accueil glacial, serveuse désinvolte. On arrive, on va direct au bar pour commander puisque on sait qu'il faut commander au bar. Mais non : elle insiste pour qu'on aille s'assoir pour... recevoir un menu & un verre d'eau tiède. En pleine canicule, ark. Faque après une minute assis, on doit se relever pour commander. C'est cave.

Mention spéciale au moment du paiement, où la serveuse pointe les options de pourboire à l'écran, comme si on avait besoin d'un tutoriel - avec un petit 18 % minimum, bien sûr. Elle regarde pendant qu'on gosse sur le terminal. Ça ne se fait juste pas.

Aug 8, 2025
on Google

What an incredible addition to the neighborhood, nay the city in general! The space is intimate & warm! Perfect for an after work glass of wine, evening with friends, cute date or just hanging out with a book at the bar. Everyone who works there is charming & knowledgeable & can take you on a glorious wine journey. The perfect vibe & quite frankly - the perfect wine bar. ❤?

Jun 29, 2025
on Google

Stopped by for a couple of drinks before dinner.
Friendly staff, but only counter service which is kinda silly for a wine bar.
Had a glass of wine & a cocktail, both were good.
They take the minimal industrial look a little too far I find. The low light makes it feel intimate, but otherwise it felt uninviting.

May 25, 2025
on Google

Very cute wine bar in an old garage. The wine were amazing

May 3, 2025
on Google

J'adore ce petit bar très sympathique, sans prétention avec des verres de vin par chers & bons & des petits trucs à grignoter qui sont délicieux. L'été avec la porte de garage ouverte c'est frais & vivant & l'hiver super cozy. Bref le petit spot de quartier parfait pour toute l'année!

Dec 8, 2024
on Google