Beba - Verdun

Visited for dinner for a special celebration. Food was tasty, empanadas is a must. Definitely choose one of the larger plates. Atmosphere was great and our host... read more Visited for dinner for a special celebration. Food was tasty, empanadas is a must. Definitely choose one of the larger plates. Atmosphere was great and our hostess was the loveliest and the cherry on top! Thank you so much ??

One of the most interesting menu dégustation I've ever had. I've known them for their tasty empanadas at first, but their dinner menu is on another level. To st... read more One of the most interesting menu dégustation I've ever had. I've known them for their tasty empanadas at first, but their dinner menu is on another level. To start off, we had an empanada with chorizo/tomato. We continued with skewers of pork belly and sea snail, blooming onion, swordfish with mushroom sauce, cavatelli with chicken liver and roasted duck. The duck was so delicious; to give you an idea of how it melted in your mouth, my husband tried to pick it up by the bone and the meat immediately fell off! Finally for dessert, a fruity financier and a flan served with dulce de leche and cream. Exquisite!

I ordered takeout from this restaurant and it was truly a fantastic meal! We enjoyed the lamb and eggplant sandwich, spinach and cheese empanadas, and the bruss... read more I ordered takeout from this restaurant and it was truly a fantastic meal! We enjoyed the lamb and eggplant sandwich, spinach and cheese empanadas, and the brussel sprout salad. Every dish was incredibly delicious with amazing and fresh flavors. I highly recommend trying this place. In addition, the staff were very friendly and made the overall takeout experience even more enjoyable. I am looking forward to eating here again!

1. Montadito – $28 Two slices of mackerel with a touch of salted butter for richness. The sesame-topped bread feels like a mini bagel. A mild spicy kick from th... read more 1. Montadito – $28 Two slices of mackerel with a touch of salted butter for richness. The sesame-topped bread feels like a mini bagel. A mild spicy kick from the horseradish. Worth a try! 2. Tagliatelle – $33 Italian wide noodles served with tender guinea fowl ragu and Parmigiano Reggiano. Savory, rich, and a nice fusion of French and Italian flavors. Slightly on the salty side. 3. Macreuse de boeuf – $85 Lean yet tender flat iron steak, served with morels and potatoes. The charcutière sauce, with its mustardy, savory flavor, really hits the spot—especially for a Chinese palate. Are those bits of cured meat and pork jelly in the sauce? Feels like a chef’s hidden masterpiece 4. Flan – $13 Classic caramel flan topped with whipped cream and dulce de leche (tastes a bit like Werther’s candy). The caramel is noticeably bitter, and the texture is thick and dense. A single bite is super smooth. A bit too sweet for me personally, but I’d still recommend trying it! Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Beba was the single best meal on our yearly Montreal trip. Service was perfect. Atmosphere was intimate and fun. Wine suggestions were on point. The non alcohol... read more Beba was the single best meal on our yearly Montreal trip. Service was perfect. Atmosphere was intimate and fun. Wine suggestions were on point. The non alcoholic coktail had the complexity of a real cocktail. Most importantly, the food was perfect and just incredible. They perfectly accomodated my gluten free (celiac) patner. The flavors are familiar but done in a novel way. Portions are generous for a restaurant in this price tier. The single best thing that I ate on the entire trip was the montadito basically a reimagined version of bagel and lox. It's probably the best bite of food I've had this year. I've been thinking of it ever since. I'd return just for that. I would caution that the gluten free version (sans bagel) with cucumber is not really a good substitute. Even some gluten free toast would have made it really good if not the exact same as the real deal. I kinda wish that places would have some gluten free bread frozen but on hand for these kinds of substitutes. Sometimes, you just need bread/toast for texture; even if it's the inferior gluten free kind. Boulangerie Le Marquis is doing some pretty awesome stuff so maybe that could be a good partnership. Anywho, Beba is added to my list of places I have to hit when in Montreal. Bravo. Only bad part was a SUPER loud dude behind us who didn't shut up for 2 hours but what can you do... Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5