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.
We had a fantastic dinner at Restaurant Beba. The food, drinks, service, & ambiance were all superb. The knish w/caviar was of course great. But, the mantadito w/mackerel was fantastic. Next, we had the roasted maitake mushroom w/tallegio dish, which was super interesting & unique. The radicchio & escarole salad was perfect, as others have noted. & our bigger dish was the bacalao w/clams & octopus in a light tomato (?) sauce. It was spectacular. We sat at the bar & had the good fortune of meeting & being taken care of by Pablo, the co-owner, who was lovely! But, all the servers were sweet, caring, & always there for whatever you needed.
We loved the very relaxed & chill atmosphere, including the fun music. This is NOT a stuffy place. It was relaxed & lovely, but everything was done faultlessly. Highly recommend.
Our dinner at Beba was an absolute delight, largely thanks to our incredible server, Evan. From the moment we sat down until the handshake at the end of our meal, his attentiveness was unmatched.
Evan walked us through the entire menu, passionately describing each dish & offering his personal favorites, which did not disappoint!
The food was 100% fantastic. We ordered the montadito, maitake, spaghetti, lapón, & steak, & every single plate was a winner. Beyond the amazing meal, Evan was kind enough to share recommendations for other local spots to check out during our time in Montreal.
We are so happy we had him as our server; he truly made our night enjoyable & memorable. We can't recommend Beba, & especially Evan, enough!
Beaucoup de saveurs mais peu de subtilité car la sauce, trop abondante, éclipse la texture & le goût des ingrédients principaux.
Environnement bruyant. Service impeccable . La présentation des plats sans originalité Finalement trop cher. .
Oct 5, 2025
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Gem of a restaurant tucked away on a side street of Verdun. Food was delicious, unique combinations, beautiful presentation, & surprisingly light. Service was attentive & warm. Intimate setting. Just a bit loud.
Incredible experience dining at Beba. We were recommended by a friend back in Winnipeg. The service was excellent, glasses were never empty, plates & cutlery were always fresh. Great wine selection & the staff are complete professionals, they explain every dish you order in great detail. The food is fantastic, we ordered the knish, involtini, spaghetti & the mushrooms. dessert was the famous flan. Would recommend everyone staying in Montreal to visit beba
A wonderful experience. Friendly staff, beautiful food, tucked into a residential neighbourhood with a vibrant atmosphere. Don't skip dessert, both the flan & peach tart were incredible (I rarely say that about a dessert). The quenelles were perfection!
Oct 1, 2025
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The food was absolutely delicious. The small bites, like the savory fish on the sesame rice cakes (or whatever that incredible appetizer was!), were perfectly crafted.
Beyond the delicious food, the service was excellent. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely welcoming, making the whole dining experience feel special.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great meal paired with a fantastic atmosphere & first-rate service!
Assez déçue de la qualité de la nourriture & de la quantité. On en ressort & on a faim alors qu'on a payé 250$ à 2. Je trouve cette place surcôtée. Ayant déjà fait des restaurants gastros, je ne suis jamais ressortie en ayant faim & surtout les produits étaient mieux travaillés qu'au Beba.
Cependant le service est chaleureux & la musique n'est pas trop fort donc on peut discuter aisément.
A hip & lively restaurant with a superbly talented kitchen & meticulous service staff. We loved the format of the sharing plates & especially enjoyed the daily special of choice lamb cuts! A pleasant evening all around!
Sep 24, 2025
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Marie-Eve au service était incroyable, elle nous a super bien conseillé, elle a comprise exactement ce qu'on recherchait pour les vins & la bouffe. Mention spéciale au Maquereau ! Juste wow en bouche !
Service is perfect. The staff is very attentive. Shoutout to the server who refilled my glass 6 times , not letting me stay dehydrated.
Food- the menu changes frequently so you need to check the website for latest menu. Some dishes are also served by piece - like the caviar with potato knish.
We ordered 4 dishes:
- mackerel on sesame rice with horse radish (our favourite. Great flavour)
- red dates with foie gras & pistachio (this was fantastic, it's on the sweeter side but it has wonderful flavours)
- morcilla with peppers (this is very similar to Korean blood sausages . Peppers were great)
- veal sweetbread (unique flavours. The little bits of meat were a bit too salty. It overpowered the natural flavours)
My adult daughter & I had a fantastic meal & a fantastic time at Beba. We sat at the bar & had amazing service. The food was just outstanding. Absolutely fantastic experience.
Unforgettable dinning night in Montreal?Love the Caviar topped Knish?Swordfish & Dates stuffed with foie gras the most. The foie gras mousse was so smooth, pairing perfectly with the sweetness of the dates. Finished the meal with pistachio semifreddo?nutty, refreshing, & the perfect sweet ending.
The restaurant isn't big, but it feels cozy. The service was wonderful too: when they noticed we might have ordered a bit too much, they kindly offered to make one dish a half-portion. Little details like this make the experience so thoughtful. Definitely will come back agian?
