Restaurant Bar Vivar fonctionne comme un espace hybride dynamique qui sert à la fois de marché spécialisé et de lieu de restauration d inspiration espagnole. La clientèle y découvre un assortiment de produits importés de haute qualité, tels que des fromages artisanaux, des charcuteries fines et des produits d épicerie sélectionnés pour refléter les traditions culinaires ibériques authentiques. La préparation des plats chauds privilégie les saveurs franches et directes caractéristiques des techniques de cuisine méditerranéenne classiques. Les légumes de saison, les fruits de mer frais et les tapas savoureuses dominent la carte, offrant une sélection ciblée de petites portions pensées pour le partage. Des éléments en bois et des étagères minimalistes définissent l esthétique, reliant l environnement de vente au détail et la destination gourmande. Cet établissement à double concept permet aux clients d acheter des ingrédients tout en dégustant des recettes espagnoles régionales.
Le Bar Vivar est largement reconnu comme une destination chaleureuse et pleine de charme qui transporte ses convives en Espagne grâce à ses tapas créatives et ses pintxos authentiques de haute qualité. Les habitués soulignent régulièrement la fraîcheur des plats, notamment la tortilla, les calamars et les croquettes, qui reflètent une approche culinaire passionnée et innovante. Bien que la majorité des clients décrivent un service amical et professionnel, les avis concernant les prix et la taille des portions sont partagés, certains trouvant l'expérience coûteuse par rapport aux quantités servies. Malgré quelques commentaires isolés sur le confort ou la constance du service, le consensus général met en avant une atmosphère accueillante où le menu changeant, inscrit à l'ardoise, garantit que chaque visite soit une découverte unique et inspirante.
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.
Big grin on my face as I walked out of Bar Vivar. The food was so delicious that it gave me chills. Great for a midday vermut. The tortilla is the highest form of the art. Chef George & team are also super cool & interesting people. Thanks y'all!
Spectacular tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelette), delicious matrimonio (quality boquerones!) & a solid plate of'Spanish Breakfast'. I'm delighted to have a bar like Bar Vivar in my neighborhood, & can't wait to go back for more.
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Finally visited the new Spanish resto in the Neighbourhood, the tortilla is perfectly cooked, not too runny or too dry, the spanish breakfast very enjoyable (huevos fritos con puntilla perfecta), & the matrimonio of anchovy+boquerón was to die for.
The service was wonderful, we will be coming back!
*El ambiente de bar espanol donde puedes tomar un café, una cerveza o un vermut esta bastante bien conseguido.
Ham was so heavily marinated that you couldn't taste it. The tortilla de la manana's sharp cheese overpowered the whole thing. The arancini & chicken wings were alright. The French toast with vermouth ice cream was exactly as it should be. Decor was more catered to brunch than dinner considering it's a "bar". Efficient, polite, & proactive service from our waitress. Menu could have been written more clearly on the board, & the other server didn't even offer to explain the menu until asked.
This restaurant has the best tortilla de patatas & the best croquetas of Montreal (& very possibly one of the best Spanish food i've had) - by a Spaniard
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!!!
The tortilla de patatas is absolutely amazing & so is the jamón plate. The drinks & seasonal dishes are hit or miss, I want to love & support this place so much but it's not totally on point unfortunately.
We stumbled into this restaurant, tired & hungry from a day of traveling. The maitre d' saw us coming & proceeded to take care of us the way a maitre d' should. He ascertained how hungry we were (very) & curated a most delicious meal. There was a deliciously crunchy fried thing, a Spanish tortilla with lobster, sweetbreads that were light & delicious despite being fried, a morel & fried egg dish that was out of this world, & steak frites that were a religious experience. To describe dessert as French toast with vanilla ice cream doesn't do this dish justice. All the wait staff were top notch. Seriously. Go here & eat. You will not regret it.
Amazing place! The chef is an expert in Spanish cuisine. The place has a special charm & many details from Galicia (northern Spain). The Spanish tortilla with crab, & the octopus were delicious. It was a surprise to find this place in Montreal. The Santiago's cake teleported me to Spain ❤️. All the staff are very friendly. A place worth visiting!
