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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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 289 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Best Service

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Innovative

  • Vancouver

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbara Restaurant in Vancouver is a hidden gem with a "well-deserved Michelin star." Known for its "fresh local ingredients" and "innovative tasting menu," this intimate spot offers a memorable culinary journey. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "creative cocktails," making it a "must-try" for food enthusiasts.

289 Reviews
  1. Lesley

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cozy little spot - everything on the tasting menu was delicious and presented beautifully. Service was very attentive. Definitely will be back!

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  2. Evelyn

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tiny place, very small but tasty portions. Too many pickled food items for our liking. Some choice would be preferable.

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  3. Nicole

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A food adventure!!! Wine pairings were perfection. Service was unmatched. Loved it!

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  4. Dave

    Seattle

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, meal was paced in such a manner as to allow a non rushed experience

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  5. Benjamin

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing experience. Lived up to the hype of a Michelin star.

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  6. Charles

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Worth the wait to get in. Well crafted delicious plates. Good selection of beverages from this 20-22 seat restaurant. Will return.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jennifer

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this experience so much. I've already made another reservation.

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  8. Tang

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food slaps, drinks also slap. highly recommend

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  9. Seonaid

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambiance, not much to look at bit it doesn't matter at all because the food is outstanding and the service is top notch. Will 100% be back for another menu tasting. Great way to spend our 10th wedding anniversary.

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  10. Christian

    Montreal

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good quality fruits and vegetable stand out. Some traditional plates are revisited with a twist. The service is excellent and the noise level low. A very good experience, but go early, the neighborhood being the Downtown Eastside, you don’t want to linger in the area at night.

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FAQs

Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver is rated 4.8 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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