BarBara

Ines W (30 reviews)

29 Oct 2026

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4.3

It a nice wine bar where during daytime you could find good coffee and nice small plates. The seafood Bucatini was exceptional, super tasty and savoury. The beef pasta is super well cooked too, super soft texture. In summer they open the door and it’s an open space concept, very welcoming, and the long table in the middle is cool.

Elizabeth Sanchez (43 reviews)

28 Oct 2026

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3.7

Loved the place and the vibes of the restaurant. Wee had a very cozy table so that added a touch. They don’t take reservation so note that for a group of six we waited almost 30min. The focaccias are a must, personally I like them warm but they served the ricotta honey one cold ( understandable) and the salt olive oil also. Little trick to order the prosciutto it pairs very nice with the focaccia. Tho I have a preference it was delicious. Wee shared a caccio and Pepe and god it was good. This recipe even if is simple it can get tricky to be right. Following for the dessert it was excellent. The tiramisu at his peak I fully recommend it. The only thing I didn’t like of the service even if they were nice, is that as a group wee had to put our plates and glasses. Personally even if a left a tip that’s a big no for me.

Yu (5 reviews)

19 Oct 2026

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2.3

Very disappointing experience. We expected some delays because the restaurant was crowded, but after waiting 40 minutes for our pasta, one dish arrived cold and was not what we ordered. The staff later exchanged it without even apologizing. I also noticed other order mix-ups. The restaurant seems popular, but the management and service clearly cannot keep up with the demand. I would not return.

Restaurant response

Response added on 19 Oct 2026

Writing We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We sincerely apologize for the long wait, the incorrect and cold dish, and the lack of communication and apology from our team. This is certainly not the level of service or hospitality we want our guests to receive. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we take your feedback seriously. We will share your comments with our team and work on improving our coordination, service, and overall guest experience, especially during busy periods. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We genuinely regret that we let you down and hope we may have the opportunity to provide you with the experience you deserved.

galia regalia (5 reviews)

18 Oct 2026

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1.7

Last night I experienced one of the worst restaurant experiences EVER at Barbara. I would suggest restaurants alternatives like Moreiras or Mano Carnuto in terms of food and service instead of this place. It felt like I walked into a Warehouse restaurant disguised as a cute wine bar. I recently moved to the area and thought it would be a great to visit for my first sit-down meal in the neighbourhood. I thought wrong... That night I came into the restaurant and it was packed. The host was going back and forth between getting drink orders for guest who were waiting and greeting guests coming in. When I arrived I waited for him to do his thing since he was clearly busy. He greeted a guest that came after me and went about his business. When he came back I tried to get his attention and he told me he would be right back which is fine but when he comes back he didn't acknowledge me and greeted another group that just came in. A little irritated I tell him that I'm alone and I'm only looking for one seat, ideally at the bar. He tells me he will have to put me at the end of his list and it will take 2 hours. Determined to sit down for a meal I agree and wait in the designated area. At this point, I waited 1h+, then started seeing several groups of people who came after me get seated. I only get seated after I stood up from the dedicated waiting area (after seeing everyone except me get seated) and noticed there was a seat at the bar next to a lady the host was having drinks with and asked a busboy if it was available. Once seated I ordered the foccacia and a drink. There was fly on my foccacia and that fly was not try to fly away. It was on there when it was served to me. I had the time to film it on the bread and hand it to the server and the fly was still there enjoying it's meal. I showed the person serving me they asked me where it was . They looked at it and went to the kitchen to have it replaced with another cold piece of bread. No real acknowledgement or apology. At this point I was debating if I still wanted to stay but I felt like I spent so much time waiting I had to continue the journey lol. Since I was extremely hungry at that point, I nibbled on my cold focaccia as I ordered calamari. They forgot to give me napkins and utensils, I usually needs these to eat this dish. I had to look at other tables to see if this was normal or if it was just me. The calamari was okay, to be honest the spicy sauce saved it. Then I was debating between ordering the ragu pasta or just getting a Caeser salad. They served it in a small bowl and didn't bother giving me a plate to transfer it to. I had to eat big salad leaves out of a small bowl making it a messy dining experience. At this point I couldn't bother to finish the salad. I was over it and asked for my bill and left. My only positive is the decor, vibe and the music. They had S-club 7, Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys playing. As a millennial I loved it! But overall I cannot recommend this place to my worst enemy. I go out for dinner in Montreal quite often and I've never experienced something like this. 0/5 stars

Valeria Lorenzi (4 reviews)

16 Oct 2026

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5.0

I am completely obsessed with this place! The staff is so nice and attentive, the food never disappoints, and the vibe inside and out is great. It’s my go to place I’m so lucky it’s in my neighborhood

Pooja Chaudhary (515 reviews)

15 Oct 2026

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4.7

TLDR; pastas are amazing, tiramisu is sub-par Between the two of us, we got the focaccia with ricotta (absolutely delicious and worth getting!), lumache pasta (so good, the stracciatella is a game changer), cacio e pepe (another hit, super creamy and warming) and the pumpkin ravioli (also nice but I’m not big on any squash, so not my favorite). The mains are really worth it - portions can be small though. I had high hopes for the tiramisu after our experience with the pasta but alas! While it wasn’t objectively bad, it just wasn’t very good either - the dusting of cacao on top was too heavy, the booze overpowered the coffee flavour entirely and it was just too sweet for my palate. Service was really good and pretty quick.

Restaurant response

Response added on 19 Oct 2026

We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we regret that you felt overlooked during your visit. Barbara is a very busy restaurant, and wait times can be long during peak hours. We do our best to communicate estimated wait times honestly upon arrival so that every guest can make an informed decision about whether they wish to wait. We understand that waiting can be frustrating, but we want to be transparent about the reality of a busy restaurant. Regarding the seating, some guests may appear to arrive after others and be seated first, when in fact they had already checked in and stepped out for a walk while waiting for their table. We therefore kindly ask that this be taken into consideration before assuming that guests are being prioritized unfairly. As for the fly on your focaccia, unfortunately, flies can be present in any environment, particularly during warmer months, and despite our best efforts, they can occasionally find their way onto food. This is certainly not ideal, and as soon as our team was made aware of the situation, your plate was replaced promptly and politely. We are sorry if you felt that the situation was not acknowledged appropriately. We take feedback seriously and understand that not every visit will be perfect. At the same time, we believe it is important to provide some context regarding the challenges of operating a busy restaurant and the measures we take to manage them. We appreciate you visiting Barbara and are sorry that the experience was not what you had hoped for.

Angela Ng (19 reviews)

15 Oct 2026

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3.0

Pasta was very al dente

Negar Khatamian (15 reviews)

13 Oct 2026

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5.0

The service was excellent! Our waitress, Rose Marie, was super friendly and welcoming. She made our experience even better! thanks

Emily Chew (13 reviews)

12 Oct 2026

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5.0

Very delicious & amazing vibes

Pooja Chandrasekharan (80 reviews)

11 Oct 2026

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4.7

Barbara has good food - really recommend the focaccia with ricotta cheese and honey! The Caio Pepe pasta was alright not the best. The vibes are good!

Julianne (34 reviews)

9 Oct 2026

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5.0

my new fav restaurant in mtl, it is quite annoying that they don’t take reservations tho, had to wait 1h30+

Jonathan St-onge (10 reviews)

3 Oct 2026

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4.7

Good vibes ! Definitely recommend the focaccia with ricotta and honey; and the chocolate mousse as dessert; and the rosé pasta; and the ciao ciao cocktail; the atmosphere was perfect for a date. Prices were also very reasonable.

Carlo Chelhot (228 reviews)

3 Oct 2026

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5.0

Food was really good! Cozy place with a good vibe, will definitely visit again

Mona R. (4 reviews)

29 Sep 2026

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2.7

Food and drinks are always great, beautiful location and design. But I’ve been here 3 times and unfortunately, service has been bad every time. Service made us feel judged and out of place. We waited a long time for our food because our server forgot to punch it in the system…twice. We finally got our food and didn’t finish our bottle of wine yet but our server kept asking if we were done and seemed annoyed when we asked for another bottle.

Milenia Croussette (31 reviews)

28 Sep 2026

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4.7

Went on a Sunday night and didn’t have to wait to get seated! Good service and the ambiance was sooo niceeeee. I’ll definitely go again! The focaccia ricotta et miel sauvage appetizer was SOOOO good, 20/10 🤌 and the rest of the food was really good too!

Jasmine (19 reviews)

25 Sep 2026

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1.0

Thank you Kevin for your kindness. Great cocktails!!! We appreciate Kevin’s amazing service and for taking the time to have meaningful conversations with his customers. We hope to try the restaurant he recommended.

Truman Casgrin (4 reviews)

22 Sep 2026

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3.7

I wish i could put a photo of my "shirley temple". Got served a lemon juice drink with a touch of cherry syrup with a cherry on top. Would have been nice to know before hand that they didnt have ANY ingredient of a shirley temple. The food was great, except the alcool soaked tiramisu. Again, it wouldve been nice to know before i got spiked. I understand mistakes happen but, communication is key.

Restaurant response

Response added on 24 Sep 2026

Hello Truman, Thank you for your message. In the hospitality industry, it is our job to think of everything to ensure everyone has a great experience. Yet, despite our best intentions, we are only human and sometimes have blind spots. We hadn't thought to list the alcohol content of our tiramisu on the menu—even though it is certainly important to do so! Thanks to your feedback, we have now updated the menu. We would love to invite you back to enjoy another dessert of your choice—paired with a drink you enjoy, we hope! ;) Hope to see you soon!

Khaled Mohamed (37 reviews)

22 Sep 2026

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5.0

New favorite!

Yasan Parto (140 reviews)

20 Sep 2026

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5.0

I loved this place. We came here for my girlfriend’s birthday and she loved it too! Super dim and cozy, cute interior, great food options, everything tasted great from the pastas to the chocolate mousse to the salad. Server was amazing , very friendly and offered great food recommendations. Overall a great time!

Breanna C (71 reviews)

19 Sep 2026

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5.0

Waitress was wonderful! An absolute gem, food was good & heated patio allowed for a wonderful evening!

Elizabeth Maneliuk (25 reviews)

15 Sep 2026

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5.0

Really loved breakfast at Barbara. Great food, nice atmosphere, and lovely service. Would definitely come back

Grace Lyons (13 reviews)

15 Sep 2026

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5.0

Came here twice during my Montreal trip. The atmosphere and food are just amazing. Get their carrot cake, you won’t regret it.

Rod Young (15 reviews)

13 Sep 2026

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3.3

They use fresh ingredients but it needs a kick. Drinks needs to be revamp and they have pre made drinks that barely have alcohol. Service was bad. I wouldn't go back

tresor Mafuta (2 reviews)

11 Sep 2026

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5.0

Grear food

Khristina (38 reviews)

10 Sep 2026

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5.0

Great spot! Focaccia drizzled with honey, regular focaccia, cacio e pepe along with their caesar salad are simply MUSTS! Whether you are going for a stroll during the day or going for dinner in the evening, they offer good coffee too!