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.
Reviews describe Beba as a small, intimate Montreal restaurant where inventive fusion flavors drawn from Italian, Spanish and Argentine traditions are creatively executed and rotate with the seasons. The menu focuses on shareable dishes like knish with caviar, mackerel, dates stuffed with foie gras, maitake mushrooms, pasta and guinea fowl, with the signature flan often topping recommendations. The open kitchen, warm atmosphere and attentive service are widely praised, with guests noting a homey feel and a well curated wine list. Reservations are advised due to limited space, and while a few comments call out occasional noise, pacing or value concerns, the overwhelming takeaway is that Beba offers a consistently high quality, memorable dining experience that many would return for again.
Delicious food & amazing service. Reservations highly recommended as they are extremely busy & popular.
The Montadito was probably my favourite dish & the cocktail was absolutely amazing (vermouth & olives). My server/bartender was on top of everything despite how busy he was. The rest of the staff are also extremely attentive, clearing plates immediately, refilling water, wiping down the table, etc.
It was only me at the bar & I was given the option to have half portions while also having more room to try other dishes. I decided to order everything full size, no regrets, but for my next visit I'll definitely take that route. There were so many other dishes I wanted to try after watching the other guests eat!
Overall I highly recommend this restaurant. If you are in Montreal this is a must try. I will definitely be back!!
The highlight of the day is the mackerel, very fatty & full of umami flavor; second highlight is the beef tongue, so tender & seasoned perfectly, hope there was some other refreshing vegetables or something slightly acidic to balance the richness though. The rabbit dish was so so mediocre, we couldn't even finish more than two pieces, the meat has a weird raw chicken texture even though it was definitely cooked by sous vide. Flan had a bitterness in it but it's good in a strange way!
Service was kinda slow but kinda typical.
May 9, 2026
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Well, we had pretty high expectations since this place was recognized as 6th best restaurant in Canada. Even though we had amazing time here, I feel it is a bit overrated.
Can't complain about the service - 10/10. The food itself was great, but I feel it lacks of creativity. I believe that high quality & amazing taste is not enough for one of the best restaurant in Canada.
Lastly, what really disappointed us - the atmosphere. The place itself is tiny & feels overcrowded, in addition to that the music was too loud that made having a good conversation more difficult.
Overall it was an amazing experience, but we should have had a lower expectations.
I enjoy a food adventure & that's why I like to try different restos.
Unfortunately this didn't make it for me.
We started with the Knish with caviar . A knish is a mashed potatoes & onions wrapped in pastry. It was one very small bite & it was topped with a very bland caviar…not the good stuff…very overrated & overpriced…$39.
Next we ordered the mackerel. It was 2 small slices on a very little sesame bread with fresh horseradish & a big blob of butter. Way too much butter.
Then we had the Rabbit, which was very tender, & mildly flavoured.
We didn't really care for the cocktails or the wine so this place didn't hit its marks for us.
At times service was great & others was choppy (long time for bread, return of server, coats). The food was good (especially the tagliatelle pasta which was incredible) but not spectacular as other places in montreal-very inventive but at times stretched too hard. The octopus was a little tough, & frankly the by the glass wine menu was tiny relative to the immense bottle menu.
May 3, 2026
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We had a fabulous experience at Beba, the food & staff were exceptional. The fresh ingredients were served in unique & creative ways. The wine list was excellent. The staff truly made us feel appreciated & welcomed. We loved every minute!!
Beba was our favorite dining experience when visiting Montreal last weekend! These people are passionate about cooking delicious food! Awesome music playlist, great staff & ambience & the food is the star of the show. Don't skip the salad. It's perfect! Also shout out to the bartender who makes the most delicious canned NA celery soda mocktail. Thanks for a great meal!
The food was good but a bit too spicy 🥵 for my taste & they unfortunately don't mention it. For the first time in my life I was shocked how spicy 🔥 two different pasta 🍝 dishes can be. Besides that the food was actually very good. I would of really appreciated a warning ⚠? in the menu or from the staff about the heat level. Otherwise the service was great & the over all vibe was ok.
In this category of elevated comfort food, Beba is the place of excellence to visit. Phenomenal dishes, impeccable service. I went 2 nights in a row. The 3rd visit a few months later didn't disappoint. So did the 4th, the 5th visits. Each & every time, I tried new dishes with unique flavours that just hit right.
The good was delicious. Staff were so nice & professional. The service in between each course was a bit slow but overall I very much enjoyed & would definitely come back.
Service exceptionnel. Un des meilleurs, selon mon expérience. Plats parfaitement équilibrés, aliments de qualité. Beau décor & bonne musique, mais sans prétentions. L'accent est vraiment porté sur le service & la qualité de la cuisine. Un must
I liked that the staff were welcoming & I could try various dishes without having to pay for the full size by getting smaller portions. The foods were prepared & served to bring the most out of each ingredient's characteristics & flavors. I liked the cozy neighborhood-spot vibe but it could be bad for a big group. Will visit again.
