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.
Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Verdun, Montreal, Beba is a small yet cozy restaurant that delivers an unforgettable dining experience. The ambiance at Beba is warm & inviting, with a modern yet homey decor that makes you feel right at ease. The menu at Beba focuses on plates to share, encouraging a communal dining experience. Every dish we tried was a testament to culinary excellence. The flavors were exquisite, & the presentation was artful, making each plate a feast for both the eyes & the palate. What truly sets Beba apart is the service. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. They were attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely passionate about the food they were serving. They went above & beyond to ensure my son's birthday was special, adding thoughtful touches that made the evening even more memorable. In conclusion, Beba is a gem in Montreal's culinary scene. Its cozy atmosphere, delectable shared plates, & exceptional service make it a must-visit.
Un top restaurant! Si vous cherchez un super restaurant, avec de la nourriture de très grande qualité, réputé, un service impeccable, pour une occasion spéciale, c'est le bon endroit.. On est restés jusqu'à la fermeture tellement on étaient bien & on a bien mangé..
Jun 15, 2024
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Petit en espace mais important en qualité de plats offerts d'inspiration Argentine Jérémie au service généreux en explications & surtout soucieux de la satisfaction du client Involtini: feuille de bette à carde farcie, noix de pin Mondadito: maquereau, sur biscuit de sésame Tile de mer & asperges à la grenobloise Une pieuvre cuite à la perfection sur un purée inoubliable Flan dulce de lèche ainsi que le Semifreddo pistaches, chocolat,agrumato Leurs accords de vins impeccables Ma première visite en 2019 ils maintiennent une qualité & ils sont digne de leur 8e place dans les 100 meilleurs au Canada pour la 2e année consécutive Ils ont aussi une nomination pour les Lauriers au Québec Bravo à l'équipe & aux proprios Pablo Schor à l'accueil & son frère Ariel en cuisine
Not sure food is the star here given extensive wine & cocktail menu. While small & Cozy, feels more like a bar than restaurant. Food ingredients were top notch, but presentation was "flat". Service, while efficient, lacked warmth & a certain degree of class given the prices.
The only thing better than the food was the service. Truly fantastic staff that were talkative & friendly. The dishes were super unique & delicious. Awesome experience!
Beba ranks as the number 8 top restaurant in Canada for 2024. When entering you wonder how? It's just two young looking cooks behind the counter. While the food did not disappoint, there was much to be desired from the flow of service & the space itself. The space is actually has a ton of charm, & the outdoor patio with the fire is very cute - unless you get sat there during midge & mosquito season. Trying to have a conversation with the bugs just constantly hovering was tough, I'm glad we got moved inside. Once inside, we were sat at the bar where the bartender was pleasant, knowledgable, & always smiling. The service would be 5 stars, but the production & speed from the kitchen was atrocious. 4 dishes in 2.5 hours just left you always desiring something. Getting to the food, it was excellent, I would go as far as saying better than Vin Mon Lapin (currently the top in Canada). Starting with the mackerel toast - delicious. When it landed on the table, my guest & I both looked at each other thinking this was going to be a fish bomb of oily stinkyness - boy were we wrong. First bite, good, second bite, great, third & fourth bite left us saying "wow, I could order a few more of those, yum!". Moving to the strozapretti & rabbit ragu, absolutely killer dish, one of the better ragu dishes I've ever had. Again, we could have eaten many more. The salad was a salad, a nice break with acidity & freshness, & the guinea fowl had tons of flavour & perfectly cooked & crispy skin. Getting to the desserts, the classic flan has been a staple on their menu since they've opened & it's a very good version of this classic dish, but it did not hold a candle to the wonderful pistachio semi-freddo. The texture & taste of that dish was outstanding. If there weren't so many restaurants to visit in Canada, I'd be back here a few more times - it's excellent. If they can just speed up the service from the little kitchen, that would be great. Overall though, I can see why they are a Top 10 in 2024.
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.
This was our first time, & definitely not our last. There is nothing to improve here. Our waiter/bartender Antoine was absolutely impeccable & all of the food was delicious. We can't wait to come back, we could not have asked for a better dining experience.
May 24, 2024
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5 star all around! Outstanding service, out of this world wine list & beautiful food. The restaurant offers cozy vibe & unique dishes created with top quality seasonal ingredients. One of the best restaurant Montreal has to offer!
Food was delicious & of high quality. Stands on its own alongside other greats in Montreal (like Vin Mon lapin for example, which we had just visited the night before Beba). We had tartare, mushrooms, ragu, & asparagus. Cocktails to start & a beautiful bottle of wine. Our server was sensational. A father who apparently lives down the street, he was kind, very engaging, providing all the rich detail tailored to the guests level of interest. The location & clean/crisp but warm/cozy interior makes it feel like a neighbourhood gem rather than a well trodden (or tired) institution. We had exactly the kind of fantastic dining experience that keeps us coming back to Montreal. Well done Beba!
Update 2024 : expérience parfaite sur toute la ligne! Le lapin aux morilles, les pâtes aux palourdes, la tarte au chocolat, le SERVICE, la musique... allez-y! Beaucoup de choix de digestifs & excellente carte des vins.
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Restaurant parfait. Je fais très rarement des critiques google mais là, ça vaut le détour. La nourriture était parfaite. Même le dessert était incroyable. & que dire du service impeccable! Une de mes meilleures expériences au restaurant dans ma vie à Montréal.
Nous étions 3. Deux d'entre nous, avons donné carte blanche au chef. Le plat de coppa avec palourdes était excellent, le mariage des saveurs, la fraîcheur du plat... le maquereau fondait en bouche, le raifort était un bel ajout qui ne prenait pas toute la place. La sauce hollandaise sur les asperges blanches je l'aurais mangé à la cuillère. En guise de plat principal nous avons eu la côtelette de porc, je boude depuis longtemps le porc, mais celle-ci avec les artichauts était vraiment bien. La 3e personne nous accompagnant avait moins de possibilités au menu pour diverses raisons & y a trouvé son compte. Nous avons goûté à ses plats & la salade n'était pas plate du tout & que dire du plat de pappardelle au canard, un plat succulent & réconfortant. Pour les desserts, l'une à pris le flan qui semblait vraiment bon & j'ai goûté la tarte au chocolat & noisettes grillés, très belle portion de tarte avec chocolat de qualité! J'y retournerais assurément pour goûter à un nouveau menu!
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 ❤️
