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.
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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.
Walked in, not too hungry, looked at the menu. Smallish. A few things I'd like, a few not at all. A bit wary. Was advised to order between five & six items for a party of two. Menu sectioned into small, medium & large plates. Ordered three (actually four - since the moment we tasted the mackerel - we placed an order for one more, it was THAT good) small plates: knish; mackerel & dates. Two medium plates: coppa de testa; tagliatelle. Flan for dessert. Blew my mind. All of it. It was quite a surprise. I tried things I'd never enjoyed in the past (mackerel) & ended up ordering another, so good. The flan was maybe the best I've ever had. The service was absolutely perfect. It was small & homey & just right. Every single person working there was friendly & welcoming. Spoke with Ari, one of the owners as we were leaving & just gushed about everything. He was delightful. Regarding the negative reviews I read, & I always read reviews from the bottom up, you must have eaten at another Restaurant Beba, because this was on par with May Day in Burlington, Vermont. Spectacular. Next time I'm in Montreal, this is the first place I'll go. Thank you so much for such a delightful & enjoyable evening, all the way around. Kudos to all who are a part of this wonderful enterprise. Oh, & the Ketel One martini's were perfect.
Nov 7, 2025
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appetizers were great especially need to try the mackerel one. The main dishes were just ok or even below average. Also the service was rushed - they were trying to get us out from the restaurant within first hour. It was my third time in the restaurant & the story is consistent.
Food was impeccable. The lamb tagliatelle & the beef cheek in particular were standouts.
Service was excellent, provided great recommendations on both food & wine.
dessert was maybe just-ok. Probably due to the quality of the food before, but the dessert was fine, not exceptional. Would've preferred a cappuccino option to only bodum coffee, but that is a very minor critique.
The atmosphere is cozy & just feels right. Fits the vibe well.
The food here was incredibly expensive for its size. The main meal I chose was the squid & it tasted overcooked & burnt. I had high hopes going into this restaurant but left disappointed.
My partner & I had such an amazing experience at Beba! The customer service was phenomenal! The food was excellent & the staff were wonderful! They were attentive, knowledgeable & friendly. They provided great recommendations from the menu & always checked-in on us. As mentioned above, the food was excellent! It had different flavours but were not overpowering each other. Would come back here again & I highly recommend this place to anyone who is going to Montreal.
⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? Beba never disappoints.
Every time I go, I'm reminded why it's one of my favourite spots in Montreal. The service is always warm, attentive, & effortless - you really feel taken care of. The food? Absolutely incredible. Every dish is thoughtful, balanced, & packed with flavour. You can tell there's passion behind everything that comes out of the kitchen.
The ambiance is just right - lively but intimate, with that easy charm that makes you want to stay all night. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a mid-week dinner, Beba somehow makes it feel like both.
Highly recommend it to anyone who loves great food, genuine hospitality, & a place that truly gets it right.
Oct 22, 2025
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My fave restaurant in Montreal & I've almost been to all the ones on the list, including the top one. I've been here twice & had chance to try different plates each time, they were all amazing. Also the service makes you feel special. Amazing experience.
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. .
