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Restaurant Bar Vivar

Spanish wine bar
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$
OPEN11:30 am - 9 pm
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Restaurant Bar Vivar Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
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Reviews for Restaurant Bar Vivar

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Review Summary

Diners describe Bar Vivar as a vibrant, intimate spot that blends classic tapas with original dishes, where a tortilla and other Spanish and Basque inspired plates showcase high quality, seafood forward ingredients, and creative takes on grand classics. The wine and vermouth selection is a highlight, complemented by attentive, friendly service and a warm, cozy atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. The menu changes regularly, presented on a chalkboard, and encourages trying a range of dishes, many of which leave guests inspired and eager to return. While some find the portions small and the prices a bit high, the overall experience is widely praised as worth it, with comments about the thoughtful execution, the kitchen's adventurous spirit, and the welcoming team. The bar vibe and chef driven approach create a memorable, almost cinematic evening that has Montrealers calling it a hidden gem.
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Perfect wine bar, atmosphere is great, cozy interior & immaculate service 👌😍

Nov 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

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

Nov 6, 2025
on Google

Lovely small dishes & good wine options.

Aug 23, 2025
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

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

May 17, 2024
on Google
5.0

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
on Google
5.0

Delicious wine, wonderful food, & really friendly staff!

Feb 4, 2024
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