Restaurant Beba

Therezzz

4.0

Had a great experience at Beba! The service was amazing from start to finish. I also really enjoyed the curated playlist & the open kitchen concept, which added to the overall atmosphere. The food was good & showcased different techniques throughout the meal. I enjoyed everything, although I think I went in with slightly higher expectations given their Michelin Guide recognition. Nonetheless, it was a great experience overall & I'm glad I finally got to try it!

Michael

5.0

The food was delicious, & the flan was the best we've ever had.

Nyg

1.0

We went there for a second time because our friends organized a birthday dinner there. For the second time, we had a really disappointing experience at Beba.
The biggest problem isn't one bad dish, it's the combination of things. Consistent bad food, poor service, lack of attention to detail, & prices that don't match what's being delivered.
When you're paying restaurant prices, you expect good ingredients, properly executed dishes, attentive service & a level of hospitality that makes you want to come back. Here, none of that came together.
Each of us in the group left with disappointment. We were left feeling we didn't get value for our money. the food, service & overall experience was just a real disappointment.

Sanjna

2.0

Was really looking forward to the meal & built our plans around it, but was left very let down, unfortunately.

The service was great, & everyone we talked to was lovely. The lack of AC/fan was surprising, but manageable. However, the food really didn't live up to all the great reviews & recommendations I've seen.

The mackerel was delicious, but the only good bite of the night. The zucchini was unbalanced & too tart/tangy, the salad was one-note & came across gritty, & the cod'tongue' special was just downright bad, managing to be both slimy & overcooked/chewy at once. Drinks were just fine.

Overall, it was unfortunate that we had such a disappointing experience. We didn't enjoy our meal & won't be returning.

Jared

1.0

What a disappointment! For a place with so much buzz, the food was a total letdown. The dishes were dry, hard, & desperately begging for some sauce to give them life. There was absolutely no depth, no layers of flavor at all & the ingredients they did throw together didn't even go well with each other. It's like they didn't even try to make it a cohesive meal. Between the tiny, overpriced portions & the deafening noise in the dining room, I left completely unsatisfied. Save your money & your appetite, because this place is definitely not worth the hype.

Sally

1.0

The service was very meh. The food was horribly bad. Really not worth the price. I don't recommend. Plus it's super complicated to find parking. The restaurant is dirty & trashy. Better go to a casse croûte.

Brigitte

4.0

Très belle expérience avec le menu du chef : chaque plat était vraiment délicieux & bien exécuté.
Seule réserve, le dernier service de viande était un peu trop copieux pour une fin de repas, & la bouchée datte?foie gras, bien que savoureuse, aurait été plus appréciée en début de menu, car assez riche.
Le dessert était très bon, mais un peu trop riche & sucré pour terminer le tout.
Mais, globalement, somme toute, une super soirée gourmande :)

Fred

5.0

Beba is truly something special. The montadito de maquereau might just be the best bite in Montreal, absolutely incredible. Creative dishes, amazing flavours, & a warm, intimate atmosphere. A true Montreal gem!

Olivier

5.0

Expected nothing less from Beba. Must take the mackerel, gourmet bite.

Philippe

2.0

We were greeted very warmly & the reception was genuinely friendly, which made for a positive first impression.

Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the reputation. The montadito was very good & flavorful, easily the highlight of the meal. However, the radicchio & escarole salad was disappointing: it seemed to have almost no dressing, while an excess of breadcrumbs dominated the taste.

The fish special of the day was even more problematic. It was not visually appealing, had a slimy texture, & tasted overwhelmingly of garlic, making it difficult to enjoy.

The tagliatelle, advertised as featuring pintade, consisted mostly of greasy pork fat. The pasta itself was cooked well, but the overall dish was unpleasant & poorly balanced.

Overall, after all the hype I had read about Beba, this was a very disappointing dining experience. I will not be returning.