Beba is a restaurant in the heart of Verdun inspired by Spanish and Italian cultures. Our menu is based on the best ingredients available throughout the year, anchored in old world cooking techniques and a guiding principle of simplicity.
Across reviews, Beba is described as a small, intimate, almost homey spot in Montreal where warm, attentive service and a playful, richly flavored menu elevate a night out into a special occasion. Diners rave about standout bites like the knish with caviar, montadito with mackerel, dates stuffed with foie gras, and inventive pastas and seafood such as maitake mushrooms, octopus, and the signature mackerel course, with cocktails and a deep wine list complementing the experience. The format leans toward sharing plates and tasting menus, with many noting generous, well paced service and a cozy atmosphere that can feel lively yet intimate, sometimes enhanced by a carefully curated soundtrack. Yet a few reviews flag concerns about price for portion size, occasional inconsistency in dish execution, and moments of noise or rushed service, including experiences where mains were less successful or where the environment felt crowded. Overall, Beba is widely celebrated as a standout, high quality dining destination in the city, notable for creative flavors, attentive staff, and a memorable, intimate dining ambiance.
Food was amazing, the waiter Mikael was really nice & very informative. He helped us pick the right foods & pair it with the right wine. Would highly recommend.
I really wanted to go there but was still skeptical because the food on the photos & with their description didn't seem as fabulous as their ranking + reviews would suggest. Oh was I wrong, we took the 3 appetizers on the menu (caviar, mackerel & involtini) & they were all amazing. Only sidenote would be that there were pieces of rock like substance in my involtini & they told me they would subtract it from the receipt but didn't. The main course more than made up for it. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE PASTA. Their lamb ragu is amazing & their pasta is better than in Italy (I kid you not). For dessert we had the semifreddo & even though I'm not a big fan of pistachio this was amazing. I recommend for a special event 👌
Jun 1, 2025
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Literally THE best culinary experience ever. Truly outstanding. Food was immaculate, service was unmatched. We went with our infant & they were so kind & accommodating. We will 100% return & recommend.
Food was bursting with flavor. Chefs utilize seasonal & simple ingredients showcased in such a beautiful way. Service was excellent. Highly recommend. Would go back! Thank you Beba
Really surprised to see the reviews re. service; we came here a few weeks ago & found the service absolutely exquisite. The bartender (Kathleen?) was super sweet (she suggested'Pisco
Sours' with a splash of passionfruit, which were phenomenal) & Marie -Eve was engaging & attentive, constantly topping up our glasses, making sure the table was wiped after each service, getting our coats whenever we wanted to smoke. She took time to explain how each item was prepared & the source of the ingredients- which made us want to try every last thing on the menu, a truly enthusiastic presentation. We felt pampered the whole time we were there by a warm & welcoming staff who clearly take pride in their work & are passionate about the dishes & vibe they create. Ambiance/seating/lighting was chill & comforting. Highly recommend the mackerel-bagel-fusion dish & pheasant with fava beans. We had a superb time🤍
Basically the best restaurant in Montreal. The food is always on point with amazing top quality ingredients. The service is friendly, the drinks & wine recs always hit the spot & the atmosphere is super cozy. We recommend this place to everyone we know.
Dec 29, 2024
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Quiant little French restaurant in Verdun which services rustic Quebecois dishes. Recommend the Mackeral & Knish. Some of the dishes like empanadas & pastas appear to be seasonal so be sure to check menu in advance. Restaurant is small & lively, reservations are highly recommend.
Beba is a MUST eat. Had their Guinea fowl appetizer dish & it's to die for. Something similar to the Chinese drunken chicken but more delicately executed. Thumbs up to the Chefs. We had an excellent experience. Highly recommended.
What a little gem. The food & service were incredible & strongly recommend to anyone looking to discover new & delicious flavours. Make sure to speak with your waitress as not all items are listed on the menu.
Oct 19, 2024
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Quick breakdown: So this has been on my bucket list for years now. I have only heard good things. For my personal taste it was not it. The best thing I had was the mackerel toast. When it come to these types of restaurants I love to rely on guidance from our waiter on ordering & whether or not our order is well-balanced & hitting on their most recommended dishes. I did not get that experience. What was ordered: Mackerel toast 10/10 - Absolutely phenomenal . Layered with buttery & bright flavours all while topped with a fresh piece of fish. No complaints amazing!! Would eat 3 of these. Clams & artichoke 6/10 Very subtle & almost bland. Did not do it for me. Some type of rillettes (not pictured) 8/10 Was very good, but at this point Was frustrated to keep on eating dishes that were paired with a piece of bread or on toast. This is where I would've appreciated more guidance to not have ordered so many toast pairings. Pork chop 7/10 Was fine. My partner loved it. I have had better. Was cooked great, but not running back for it. Very generous portion.
Truly a must in Montreal - very deserving of its position in Canada's top 100 restaurants. We were greated by an attentive waiter who we later learned was co-owner Pablo Schor. He made us feel like family. I have a fairly detailed list of allergies which he took care of professionally & definitively - I was able to taste most items on the menu thanks to his input & help. A truly wonderful overall experience thanks to the quality of the food, service & general vibes. 10/10 do wholly recommend!
Coming here with the expectation the food will be amazing considering to be on No.8 best100Canada. However I must say it is disappointed. The mackerel is amazing, nicely cured. However the special of the day( chicken wing, boneless then molded & cold on a foie pepper sauce), it sounds amazing when the server told us but the presentation is like coming from a can in a supermarket sample product. The bone marrow is super salty, make it quite unpleasant to eat The rabbit is the star of night (recommended anything on the grill is amazing) paired with the salad. The flan is very good actually. The other things here is the food came out so long , I came at 5:45, had 3 dishes came out quite fast (in 1 hour) but waited 45 minuted for the main course (the rabbit with the salad) which is quite unacceptable. 2 hours 30 minutes for dinner for 2 people is very long - the server is very attentive & cleaning our table quite often, but suggest to course out things better (if the rabbit take long to cook, consider Fire it first then send out the bone marrow) I must say 2 line cooks & a dishwasher to cook for an always busy restaurant is quite amazing, but hopefully they can somehow make the service faster.
TLDR: great service, good idea but food was mostly bland, undercooked, & absurdly portioned. For context I live in NYC & am used to expensive small plate restaurants. I am genuinely confused at how this place can defend some of the dishes. Overall, the idea behind the menu is nice, but the food was very one-note, lacked seasoning, but was also very very rich & buttery. 1. The asparagus dish was $26 for exactly two stalks of asparagus & hollandaise sauce. 2. The knish was bland & the bite lacked flavour. 3. The beef ham was bland & extremely underwhelming. 4. The guinea fowl was completely undercooked, with visibly raw parts. I took it to go & cooked it in a pan the next day. The zucchini involtini & pistachio dessert were great. Also, the service was lovely. I love how they have the servers explain each dish. Maybe I came on an off night, but I can't recommend this place at all unfortunately.
Michelin Stars will be calling out its name - Beba - oooooommmmmmgggg- I had to write this as soon as I came home !!! At tonight's dinner the 4 of us are very very seasoned foodies & we all agreed that this dinner was absolutely more than outstanding -Each & every dish was exquisitely prepared with the very finest & freshest of ingredients - From the duck confit on a bed of fresh tagliatelle to the grilled octopus to the chocolate valhrona tart topped with roasted hazel nuts - it was all sublime - The cocktails were refreshingly delicious - All of the above was complimented with very warm, attentive & impeccable service - Camille explained everything on the menu & Evan definitely mixed love into our drinks - they took great care of us - every detail was addressed seamlessly . You feel & see a very cohesive team impassioned with their work from the chefs to the serving staff . I will joyfully & unhesitatingly recommend this to friends & families as will our friends that joined us this evening ❤️
We had a wonderful dinner here on the patio! The food was great but the service was even better. Evan did a wonderful job & was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He was super kind & made us feel relaxed & comfortable. The cocktails were also excellent! I am gluten free & they were also very accommodating for this. Overall it was a great night & I highly recommend!
