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.
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.
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.
Dec 11, 2024
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I had an incredible meal here. The service was attentive, friendly, informed, & casual. The food was delicious & well executed without being too complicated. It's exactly the kind of restaurant I would love to go to every week.
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée. Les cocktails étaient délicieux. Nous avons mangé les spéciaux du jour (ailes de lapin & tripes), le maquereau, le boudin & le porc. Tout était frais & bien équilibré. Le service est impeccable, merci tout spécialement à Antoine pour sa gentillesse & sa bonne humeur. Nous reviendrons définitivement.
Dec 5, 2024
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J'y suis allé deux fois, & les tapas à partager sont toujours excellents, chacun aussi délicieux que l'autre. Les cocktails sont très bons, l'ambiance est super relaxante, & c'est un très bon restaurant. À essayer absolument! J'y retournerai.
Une des meilleures tables de Montréal. Personnel très sympathique & plats à partager délicieux. Nous avons tout apprécié de cette soirée. Nous y reviendrons sans hésiter. 👍👍👍
Went here a while ago for a birthday. Sat at the bar. Some of the best service I've ever had. Not at all overbearing or pretentious, just very friendly with great recommendations. Awesome bar menu. Think we drank beer, wine, & liquor (& paid for it the next day...), but they had excellent choices for all, even some fancier import sharing bottles of beer. The food itself was excellent quality & well-made, but lacking a real "stand-out" flavor. Partner had an empanada to start which he said was one of the best he's had, but mentioned his chicken main dish was a bit one-note. I had a pasta myself which, again, was well-constructed, but a bit plain. Portions are quite good for a place of this price point, an app & a main each certainly sufficed. Pretty lacking on vegetarian options, but they were very accommodating upon request. Overall, though the food didn't blow my mind, I would 100% go back for the vibes & the staff.
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.
Definitely a "go again" food for fish one🥘 Also the kitchen modified us their rabbit meat with the paella underneath. 🍝 the pasta noodles are the fresh pasta kind. The potatoes under the caviar one is good. Only sad thing is they don't serve empanadas anymore. It's hard to find real good local empanadas out of Argentina. We asked if this is Argentinian food but actually it's new Canadian cuisine. Overall a very interesting experience.
Oct 26, 2024
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Always a great time. The menu always has great creations by chef Arie. Drinks are on point. Pisco sours are a great choice. I strongly suggest getting a few friends & ordering the entire menu! You won't be disappointed.
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.
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!
