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Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
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Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver

CAN$51 and over
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
Small and intimate restaurant with a three course tasting menu. Contemporary small plates, excellent for sharing. Custom cocktails and a selection of boutique wines by the bottle or glass.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Patrick Hennessy

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2024

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

From the OpenTable editors: The influence of chef Patrick Hennessy’s stints at prestigious kitchens, including New York's Eleven Madison Park, shines through in Barbara’s Michelin-starred tasting menu. An open kitchen gives diners a front-row view of the magic, as Hennessy transforms local ingredients into dishes like stracciatella with smoked couscous. The B.C.-centric wine list is just as locally rooted.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 am–10:00 am
  • Phone number
    (604) 000-0000
  • Website
    http://barbararestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    305 E. Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Area
    Chinatown
  • Cross Street
    Pender St. and Gore St.
  • Parking details
    Metered parking in front of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    There are 3 different bus routs within one block of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

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What 302 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Vancouver

    Best Service

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Innovative

  • Vancouver

    Great for fine wines

  • Vancouver

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbara Restaurant in Vancouver offers an intimate dining experience with a "well-planned and executed concept." Guests rave about the "creative and varied tasting menu" and the "exceptional service" from Chef Pat and the team. Patrons appreciate the "personal and delicious experience," with many highlighting the restaurant's "Michelin star" quality.

302 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Barbara is a beautiful experience of lovely staff and excellently executed dishes. As mentioned in other reviews, the space is intimate yet stylishly appointed. We wouldn’t have it any other way. In a city where one can have an endless variety of foods, Barbara manages to be quite more than a cut above the rest while remaining true to the vision of the owner/chef, Pat. Literally every single bite of our order: beef tartare, the in-house made stracciatella, the octopus, the celery root and the Arctic char and beef short rib managed to make ingredients we have had before become something special again. Be sure to order an inventive cocktail and save room for the included dessert. Ours was a Concord grape granita with maple drizzle that seemed made for each other. If you’re local or visiting this beautiful city, place Barbara on your list of “not to be missed” restaurants and make this reservations in advance. You’re in for a real treat.

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  2. Ian

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the most beautiful meal I've eaten in years. The Owner served us, was attentive. It was all lovely.

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  3. Jivanya

    VIP

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience here and the service was great.

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  4. Amanda

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and service. Everything was prepared with great care.

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  5. Kurtis

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t to Barbara in quite some time. I was very glad to be back and take a first timer with me. Every dish was romanced and explained in such a great way. The staff were so attentive of the meal progressing slow or fast and serving us accordingly. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver. Will be back soon!

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  6. Andrew

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding evening, I cannot wait to return

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  7. Peppa

    VIP

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent experience —— Interesting, thoughtful dishes. Highly recommend.

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  8. Slaven

    VIP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat, we had a beautiful meal. Can't wait to taste what Chef Patrick comes up with for our next visit 😀

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  9. Kelly

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional dining experience. The service. The plating. The staff. An absolute pleasure - we are looking forward to repeating soon. Thank you Chef!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Chef and staff were great. Very welcoming and explained all the dishes and beverages. A must try. Been to a few Michelin Star restaurants and this experience was elevated to the next level.

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Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver is rated 4.8 stars by 302 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver

305 E. Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Cross Street
    Pender St. and Gore St.
  • Area
    Chinatown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 am–10:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking in front of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    There are 3 different bus routs within one block of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

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