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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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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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Girius
5.0

Bar Vivar is an absolute must visit in Montreal. Chef & the entire team are beyond dedicated to their craft & the warmth, hospitality, & flavors transport you to Spain in a quick moment. Staff & chef make you feel right at home & wow..the food! Every dish was delicious. I laughed looking at some reviews, people are miserable & would find a way to complain about a perfect blue sky day. Go visit before they get a star - vamos!

Jun 22, 2024
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Liesel
5.0

Incredible food & service. Very impressed & will be back.

Jun 22, 2024
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Rafael
5.0

10/10 will be returning

Jun 16, 2024
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Catherine
5.0

La nourriture est excellente, l'ambiance est top, Patrick est parfait. ❤️

Jun 15, 2024
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Assia
3.0

I hate to leave a so-so review, but while the food was delicious the portions were offensively small for the price - even for tapas. I liked having to take a photo of the menu of the blackboard & not having a paper menu. The salads are decent in size, so is the Steak frites. But the tostas are just a quarter of a slice of bread :( The folks servicing us were very kind & pleasant, but overly busy, so we struggled to get their attention. I was hoping this would be my neighborhood haunt but the prices are prohibitive.

Jun 14, 2024
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Frank
5.0

A truly wonderful experience. Food & staff. One of best meals in Montreal. Ya...that says a lot!

Jun 8, 2024
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M
2.0

J'aurais du prendre en compte l'avis de "Aurora Ximena" fait il y a qques sem ou mois je ne sais plus, les prix sont exhorbitants & injustifiés.

Jun 2, 2024
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3.0

mon chum m'a invitée là pour mon anniversaire. Malheureusement c'était correc sans plus & surtout beaucoup trop cher pour la quantité, on avait encore faim en sortant. Aussi la carte est trop minimaliste très peu de choix. Le service est vmt basique. Disons qu'on ne le recommandera pas à nos amis & famille.

Jun 2, 2024
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Arnold
2.0

I went there few week ago with my wife. To be honest, the food is good but not excellent, nothing outstanding, I give the food a 4*. The prices are ridiculously high for the amount you get. Nothing justify their prices. I don't recommand it. Also when there is no menu & only a black board, please take at least the time to write everything nicely enough to be understandable, it looks like it's a doctor from the ER who wrote... The service was ok but as mentionned in other reviews the owner looks somehow pretentious in his attitude, not a friendly or humble vibe. It is not bad, it just not worth the trip or the money. I have been in spain many time, love this country & love spanish food but I was disappointed, something is missing & the bill end up to be really high & we felt a bit ripped off like if the quantity were enough only for the cheapest ingredients of the plate, but for the tastiest ingredient the quantity were tiny like not even enough to feed a baby.

Jun 1, 2024
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Pépinière
5.0

Belle terrasse extérieure bien fleurie !

Jun 1, 2024
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