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.
Beba never fails to deliver an outstanding dining experience. The waitstaff are casual, but seriously know their wines & propose superb pairings with the unique dishes that are Beba's signature. Incredible value, highly recommended.
I enjoyed this menu a lot. The food was nice & I would like to try more dishes. I liked the service. Recommend this for a table of two or four. Small & cozy
Mar 28, 2024
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We visited Montreal for a long weekend & this was to be our "big dinner" out. We were please to get reservation for a Sunday evening. The staff was quick to get us seated. The staff was very pleasant & it was great to see the chef working closely with the others, providing feedback & plating. The menu was thoroughly & expertly explained. We ended up getting the empanada, mackerel, radicchio salad, & fluke. I had the fallback cocktail which was very nice. My wife ordered the vermouth & olives as it reminded us of a trip to Barcelona. That was fantastic & we ended up ordering another round of these. The empanada was okay, but that was it. I've easily had better at farm markets & home. We must have missed where it said the mackerel was "lightly cured". My wife is not a fan of uncooked food but she choked down what she could. It thought it was okay. It was slightly fishy but well prepared & the sesame bun on which it sat was good. The radicchio salad was excellent & was possibly the best dish of the evening. The dressing was perfect in taste & coverage. The hostess suggested a smaller version of this salad based on what we ordered which was ample & much appreciated. The fluke was also excellent & I would definitely recommend it. The whelks, clams & fish were delicious, as was the pasta it was with. Service was spotty. The empanada came out pretty fast. The mackerel followed shortly after. We then waited for probably 30 minutes. Our salad sat on the counter for almost half of that, & was then served at the same time as the fluke. When we ordered our second round of drinks the bartender was nowhere to be seen. It took 20+ minutes to get two vermouth & olives. We were quite full at the end of meal & skipped dessert. We were just over 2 hours & $160 into the meal & honestly just wanted to get going. We were not rushed in way. Communication would have been ideal during the waits. Overall we weren't that impressed & left a little disappointed given the time & money spent. We're still glad we went but would most definitely find something else on our next visit.
I have nothing negative to say about my experience last night. From the moment we walked in to the moment we stepped out, the service & overall culinary experience was unparalleled. We ordered the Guinea fowl liver tagliatelle, the mackerel, the homemade coppa & the rabbit. Their seasonal menu is not for those with close-minded palates. The combination of flavours was incredible & we were treated like royalty. The cocktails were also made to perfection. Would highly recommend for those who are looking for a funky & delicious meal!
Beba... One of my favorite restaurants in Montreal! The service is impeccable. The food was excellent. The veal breast was a standout, perfectly prepared & bursting with flavor. The flan was a delightful finale to our meal, leaving us thoroughly satisfied. Highly recommend for a unique culinary journey! 👌🍽️
Amazing dinner at Beba!! Everyone on the staff was smart, funny, relaxed, professional, & served us with an easygoing charm that made us feel right at home. We weren't pressured to order too many dishes (we shared everything), & the recommended wine was delish. We shared a salad (great), an empanada (even better), & the cotto with pickled asparagus (my late addition, couldn't resist, & an excellent choice, IMHO) to start. I had the rabbit for my main, only the 2nd time I've tried it, & it was so damn tender & perfectly (lightly) seasoned. But my wife's cavatelli with a beef ragu was to die for. One of the best pasta dishes I've sampled in a long, long time. Tender, flavorful, OMG. Run don't walk.
Jan 10, 2024
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We had to chance to dine at this lovely restaurant for our anniversary. Really loved our experience, especially with the excellent service from the waiter staff who made sure to put a lot of attention. The food was of great quality & we definitely enjoyed our meal. The beef cheek was amazingly tender & the empanada was definitely the best one we've had so far. Would definitely recommend
From the service to the food, this place was excellent. Went above & beyond my expectations. Would recommend the mushrooms as a starter/side as well as the beef tongue.
I recently dined at Restaurant Beba & had a mixed experience. The food was pretty good with decent flavors & presentation, but I felt it was a bit too expensive for what it offered. On a positive note, the service was nice - the staff were attentive & friendly. However, there were moments when the staff engaged in conversation a bit too much, which some diners might find excessive. I didn't try the drinks myself, but my friends who did were quite impressed. They mentioned that the drinks were one of the highlights of their evening. So, if you're into cocktails or specialty beverages, this might be a great place for you. Overall, the staff were friendly & the atmosphere was welcoming. While I appreciated the quality of the food, I believe it could be priced more appropriately. Would recommend for a nice evening out, especially if you're keen on trying some unique drinks.
Nov 25, 2023
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Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in all my years in Montréal! The food was absolutely delicious, the ambiance lovely, & the service top notch. Shoutout to Evan, our server, who treated us with such care & was so fun & kind as well!
I seriously cant recommend this restaurant enough!
Seriously some of the best food I've' eaten in a long time. Unique & delicious. Not like a lot of nice restaurants that do the same stuff & are a bit pretentious. Nothing like that here.
Highly recommend sitting at the bar. Evan (?) the bartender was fun to chat with. Chef is a bit shy, but dude makes some killer food. We came to town for a week for my wife's birthday & hit a lot of the "big" spots - easily our favorite nice restaurant in town!
Was not sure what to expect from Beba, but had an amazing time.
It is tapas style, where it is recommended to share all the plates, though they do have larger plates that you could order as a main.
We had empanadas, chicken wing terrine, steak ham, salad, japanese white fish, homemade pasta & trout (for 4 peoole). Everything we ate was delicious, I would say the chicken wing terrine was the least impressive, it tasted more like a chicken/mushroom soup terrine, but was still very much delicious. The empanadas were very good, especially the aoli it was served with.
They have an extensive wine list, though we had cocktails. They were all delicious, especially the mocktail.
Our server Evan was delightful, ensuring we didn't order too much or too little & that all plates were brought out in a tasty order.
