Restaurant Bar Vivar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 9 pm
Friday	11:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday	10 am - 9 pm
Sunday	10 am - 4 pm

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Saturday

10 am - 9 pm

Sunday

10 am - 4 pm

Bar Vivar offers an elevated take on classic tapas, blending Basque and Spanish influences with inventive dishes and a strong focus on fresh seafood. The chalkboard menu changes often, inviting repeated visits, and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate with warm, attentive service and a well curated wine and vermouth selection. Dishes are described as creative and deeply satisfying, with the tortilla de patatas singled out as a standout and many reviews noting a memorable bar side experience. The experience is refined yet approachable, suitable for dates, friends, families, and private events, with the staff going above and beyond. Prices are commonly noted as on the higher side, but the quality of ingredients, flavors, and service often justify the cost. Occasional critiques mention small portions relative to price, some saltiness, and timing issues with dishes arriving at different times, as well as legibility challenges of the chalkboard menu. Overall Bar Vivar emerges as a hidden gem in Montreal, offering a lively yet cozy Spanish vibe, creative tapas, and a space that encourages repeat visits and culinary inspiration.

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Elena

5.0

Perfect wine bar, atmosphere is great, cozy interior & immaculate service 👌😍

Nov 30, 2025

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Fantastic food. Spanish classics & innovative salads. Very special, moderately priced wines.

Nov 6, 2025

Rafael

Lovely small dishes & good wine options.

Aug 23, 2025

Stella

3.0

Attended this place for an event & I'm sad to say I was not impressed with the food at all. I was only able to sample the tuna balls & a few morsels of the fried calamari. Both fish options were tasteless & greasy. The wine however was excellent. It was a sparkling white wine that I will buy for my own use at home.

Dec 10, 2024

Catalina

This is some of the best food that you can have in Montreal, seriously. The tortilla alone is better than all others I have had. & paired with an exquisite glass of wine? You can try the wine before choosing, the service is incredible. The only downside is that they close kind of early for weekends, but it's worth it!!!

Nov 23, 2024

Jillian

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!

Oct 11, 2024

Sharon

This place is an absolute gem, surprisingly tucked away in plain sight! They serve an amazing variety of Spanish inspired small plates. We opted to sit at the bar & had delightful conversations with chefs Georges & Andreas, who treated us to an impressive spread of dishes that were nothing short of exceptional. The front-of-house manager, Patrick, was equally engaging, & his wine pairings were perfect. From now on, this will be our go-to spot every time we visit Montreal!

Oct 1, 2024

Iseult

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!

Jul 21, 2024

Dennis

Great food. Incredible service. Amazing wines. Highly recommended!!!

May 17, 2024

Kay

My Husband & I had a delightful experience at Vivar with Patrick one of the owners. The food is fresh, delicious with beautiful presentation. Patrick's knowledge of wine was amazing, he had us enjoying a great variety of wines from around the world. The place is cozy & welcoming. If I didn't live 6 hours away I would make this my go to place tapas & wine. You must put this on your list of places to try!

Apr 7, 2024

Amy

Delicious wine, wonderful food, & really friendly staff!

Feb 4, 2024

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