Restaurant Bar Vivar

Alejandro

5.0

Pleasantly surprised by my Sunday afternoon visit-Bar Vivar has quickly become my number one restaurant. The tortilla was perfectly cooked, not dry at all, with a subtle touch of paprika.

The calamares were outstanding-lightly spiced & topped with both boquerones in olive oil & boquerones en vinagre, which added an incredible depth of flavor. Easily the best calamares I've ever had.

We also enjoyed boquerones served on bread with goat cheese-absolutely delicious. The croquetas de jamón ibérico (bellota) were small but packed with flavor & truly memorable. (not in pic) The Gilda was a watering mouthful of flavours.

It's the kind of place where you can sit for hours with friends, enjoying great conversation over a good glass of wine. I highly recommend Bar Vivar & will definitely be returning soon.

A special mention to Patrick, whose passion for Spanish food & culture truly elevates the entire experience & completes a lovely afternoon.

Kathleen

5.0

Very special place. Recommend sitting at the bar which opens to the kitchen. I got the sardine Caesar salad & one of the croquettes of the day, both were delicious. I also had a black vermouth which I loved as well. The service was very friendly & for the quality of food the prices were more than fair. Definitely would return here on my next visit.

Wolfgang

5.0

I have been to Bar Vivar about a dozen times now, & it has become my favorite restaurant in Montreal. Every visit feels genuinely special. I am always eating things I have never had before, & I am consistently surprised by how thoughtful, & delicious each dish is.
Patrick provides a level of service that is truly exceptional. I never even look at the menu. I simply sit down & trust him to curate the experience, & it has never disappointed. Chef Georges brings that vision to life in the kitchen, & the result is food that feels both adventurous & deeply satisfying.
I have been here with my children, on dates with my wife, & most recently hosted my company's holiday party where they closed the restaurant for us & went above & beyond in every possible way. Each experience has been just as memorable as the last. Bar Vivar is a place I recommend without hesitation.

Amir

2.0

Pas vraiment une bonne place si vous désiré vraiment avoir un bon moment, plat très très limité dans le menu, faudrait ce tourner vers une pancarte pour lire le menu ( qui n'est pas très clair), quantité d'un plat est très minime( même pour un snack) avec un prix assez élevé, service vraiment pas le meilleur & surtout au niveau que le serveur/veuse explique le menu à faible choix.
Le seul point positif c'est juste au niveau des breuvages, bonnes saveurs & de choix.

Pas recommander si vous voulez grignoter de quoi durant votre journée, assurer vous bien de ne pas avoir faim quand vous venez à cette place..

AD

5.0

It was so good & savory the 6 course we tried. Its highly recommended to try & taste with good ambiance & GREAT service.

Thanks Chef George🫡💪🏼👍🏻

Jillian

5.0

Cute little wine bar with really yummy food & snacks. Owner Chef George is super friendly & so is Patrick the host/server. Recommend for an afternoon snack & natural wine or get a whole meal. The freshly sliced jamon was amazing!!Everything that was coming out of the kitchen looked drool-worthy amazing. Definitely will stop by here again when I'm in Montreal!

Willem

5.0

Friendly hosts & a great selection of drinks. The Sauvignon Blanc was lovely & they had an excellent range of vermouth. Would recommend!

Liette

5.0

Great food! Amazing service!! I feel so great & so welcome every time I stop by! Highly recommended!

Roxanne

5.0

L'équipe, l'ambiance & la cuisine espagnole est incroyable. Je recommande fortement :-)

Iseult

5.0

Bar Vivar is my new coup de coeur! The atmosphere is charming & welcoming. I've been there three times now & I've always had such a good time. The food is delicious & makes you want to discover authentic Spanish tapas. If you have the chance to be seated at the bar, it will complete your experience by seeing the chef in action. & I can't forget about the wine list, the selection they have makes it hard for you to say no to another glass ;) 10/10 would recommend this little gem in the heart of Le Plateau Mont-Royal!