Restaurant Beba

Wendy

4.0

Restaurant Beba in Montreal delivers an intimate dinner blending Argentine-Italian heritage with seasonal Quebecois ingredients. We sat right by the compact, two-person kitchen & loved watching the chefs prepare each dish with incredible efficiency & precision.
Here is how the menu stacked up:
Mackerel Montadito: A stellar start. Served with sesame & horseradish on crusty bread, it was perfectly balanced & a definitive highlight.
Guineafowl: Exceptional. The fowl was delicious, but the rich Sauce Albufera was the absolute star of the night-velvety & completely amazing.
Tagliatelle with Chanterelles: The al dente pasta with corn & pancetta cotta was pure comfort.
Octopus: The charred octopus with summer squash was meltingly tender.
Zucchini Involtini & Lamb: Great supporting dishes. The rolled zucchini with yogurt was light & fresh, while the local lamb with okra & olives added a rustic, savory depth.
Morcilla (Blood Sausage): Served with piperade, this was the only miss. It was beautifully prepared but ultimately just okay compared to the rest of the menu.
Flan: One of the best flan I ever had.
The Verdict: Between the warm service, the mesmerizing kitchen view, & the standout flavors, Beba remains one of the most exciting spots in the city.

Yoon

1.0

Really disappointing experience at Beba. The food was not worth the price, the service was poor, & the overall experience felt completely underwhelming. We expected much more from a restaurant at this price point. Unfortunately, there are plenty of better options where you can get better food & much better service. I wouldn't return.

Supratim

1.0

Disappointed by the food, by the venue, by the service, by the decor, by the quality of everything. The food was dry without flavor. Plates look bad, as if I made a dish at home & threw it on a random plate. Drinks were bad. Service was bad. Run away, not worth your time & money.

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!

Julie

2.0

I guess the best words to describe my experience at Beba are underwhelmed & disappointed. we chose to go to Beba for a special occasion after seeing all the social media posts of high ratings with the title of it being #27 on North Americas top 50 restaurants...im not sure who made that list but our experience was quite the contrary. Let me start off by saying the food was extremely mediocre tasting (minus the mackerel that was delicious) . While the menu looked interesting, the dishes lack depth & flavor & at the price point which we paid, you would expect much better food quality & professionalism. I work in management in hospitality so I understand better than anyone issues can arise but waiting 45 mins for one single kinish with some caviar on-top, priced at 39$ is borderline insulting. If there are issues in the kitchen the server should inform the guest ahead of time not after the fact when the plate is brought out. Maybe it's a lack of training for the front of house staff. I had such high hopes for this restaurant experience so having such a bad experience at 240$ before tip was a complete let down.

Rao

5.0

Stopped by for a late lunch last weekend & ended up staying way longer than planned because the vibe was just right. Got the roasted half chicken & it was easily one of the best things I've eaten in Montreal this year, crispy skin & everything. The patio seating was a nice touch for a sunny afternoon, & our server actually took the time to walk us through the wine list without being pushy about it. Already planning to bring friends back next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Andre

5.0

Amazing LOVED THE TOMATOES 🍅;)

Ryan

5.0

Fantastic meal at Beba. The caviar potato knish is a must along with the bone marrow. I would also highly recommend the tagliatelle & steak. Sadly they missed it was my wife's birthday from the reso notes, so didn't get to try the the birthday cake.

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.