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Restaurant Bar Vivar

Spanish wine bar
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$
CLOSEDOpens Thursday at 11:30 am
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Restaurant Bar Vivar operates as a vibrant hybrid space that functions as both a curated market and a Spanish-inspired eatery. Patrons find an assortment of high-quality imported goods, such as artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and specialized pantry staples that reflect authentic Iberian culinary traditions. The preparation of hot plates prioritizes bold, simple flavors characteristic of classic Mediterranean cooking techniques. Seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and savory tapas dominate the menu, providing a focused selection of small plates designed for communal consumption. Wooden accents and minimalist shelving define the aesthetic, bridging the gap between a functional retail environment and a casual dining destination. This dual-concept establishment ensures that guests can shop for gourmet ingredients while simultaneously engaging with the rich, unpretentious flavors of regional Spanish recipes.

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4.7153 ratings
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Bar Vivar is widely celebrated as a cozy, charming destination that transports diners to Spain through its creative, high-quality tapas and authentic pintxos. Frequent visitors consistently praise the fresh, seafood-forward dishes, noting the tortilla, calamares, and croquetas as standout menu items that reflect a passionate, innovative culinary approach. While most guests describe the service as friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, opinions regarding pricing and portion sizes are mixed, with some finding the experience expensive for the quantity provided. Despite occasional feedback about the seating or service consistency, the overall consensus highlights a warm, artistic atmosphere where the rotating, chalkboard-style menu ensures that every visit feels like a unique and inspired discovery.
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Samuel
5.0

From A to Z, just a wonderful experience with amazing food & drinks!

Mar 22, 2024
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Beatriz
5.0

What a great surprise! The restaurant has a great cozy ambiance & the service is incredible. The dishes were phenomenal, a real work of art! I highly recommend the octopus, it was superb, really soft & flavorful. The dishes are not huge if you are really hungry you might wanna order two. Will definitely be coming back here!

Mar 22, 2024
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Lola
5.0

What an amazing new spot in the plateau! Food was delicious, service impeccable & very friendly. I recommend getting the crudo when available! Great place for casual drinks or for a full course meal. Will be bringing my friends here!

Mar 16, 2024
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Danick
5.0

Coup de coeur pour ce resto/bar à vin qui a ouvert ses portes au début de l'année 2024! Si vous voulez découvrir de nouvelles saveurs, c'est l'endroit où mettent les pieds. Tout est centré sur la culture/cuisine espagnole de haute qualité. Le seul hic est qu'on ne peut pas placer de réservation & l'endroit est petit : donc mieux vaut arriver tôt! Autrement c'est à découvrir car l'expérience que vous en tirerez risque d'être concluante!

Mar 2, 2024
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Barbara
5.0

Gorgeous artwork & atmosphere. Chill. Friendly. Amazing food. Highly recommend!!

Feb 24, 2024
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Amy
5.0

Delicious wine, wonderful food, & really friendly staff!

Feb 4, 2024
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JS
5.0

Authentic & delicious food that you can't get elsewhere. High quality ingredients & gourmet preparation. Certainly the best spanish tapas restaraunt in Montreal.The owner Georges is awesome & very friendly service from the front of house. Warm & intimate atmosphere transports you to the type of tapas bar you would find in Spain. Highly reccomended!

Feb 3, 2024
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Charles
5.0

Menu was incredible, & really well priced. Staff is kind & on their toes to make sure clients have a memorable experience. The tortilla is an absolute must try

Feb 3, 2024
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Jeremy
5.0

Amazing food ! Try the calamari bagel !!!

Feb 1, 2024
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Sylvie
5.0

Excellent

Jan 29, 2024
on Google
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