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

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CAN$51 and over
European
305 E. Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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Executive chef: Patrick Hennessy

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2023

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
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 341 people are saying

Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Service

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Value

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Innovative

  • Vancouver

    Best Overall

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    Best Service

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    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbara Restaurant in Vancouver offers an extraordinary dining experience with "delicious innovative food" and "excellent value for money." Guests praise the "high-wire creative cooking" and "incredible service." This intimate spot, awarded a Michelin star, features a "warm, welcoming atmosphere" and meticulously prepared dishes that delight with unique flavors.
341 Reviews

  1. JanT

    Munich1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a perfect dinner- thank you- ist was simply awesome.

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  2. Derek VIP

    Atlanta27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not going to be able to put into words how freaking amazing this whole entire dining experience really was - it might exceed the 2000 character limit and certainly the attention of any diner remotely close to me when it comes to reading reviews - so let me say this.....I have never.ever.ever. had a dining experience like this - yes, I have had chef fixed menu meals - yes, I have dined at some of the best restaurants in my city of Atlanta, and even some highly ranked places internationally - Barbrara matched or exceeded most of them - this is a 4 person team who operates a 16 seat dining establishment x4 nights a week - they have given attention to every single detail - even the cool old school background music - i ate items that I would never order from a menu and LOVED them - instructions were given on suggested method of eating on some things - like take a sip of the tea, eat the crepe (I think it was a crepe) then finish the tea - and the dessert was so good in giving feedback we mentioned that we could eat more and they gave us another one to share (i assure you we were not expecting that nor trying to get it) - and what service - asking questions like "how is the pace for you - would you like to slow down or stay the course" or actually engaging in conversations about what life is like in Vancouver and what is it like from our home - i could not give a higher recommendation to this place - they do not have a phone! - how freaking awesome is that! - book a reservation - trust me - you will not regret it NOTE - most of my pictures of the food and setting contain people, so cannot upload those

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  3. Kevin VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great meal! This has to be one of the best restaurants in Vancouver!!! The food was off the chart. The flavours were unique and different. The preparation and presentation were perfect. Service is as good as the food! Can’t believe such a small kitchen can prepare the meal we had. It was a pleasure watching them meticulously prepare the dishes! If you haven’t been there yet, Book it right now. Support our great locally owned restaurants!

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  4. Marisa VIP

    Denver / Colorado9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This review is from the perspective of 2/3 diners that are gluten free but very into high quality food. Overall, we wanted this meal to be better… more creative and interesting. The food is good, but just lacked some pizzazz to us personally. This is a solid dinner spot for an intimate meal, but we probably wouldn’t go back (we were visiting Vancouver so take that with a grain of salt). Also in a rougher neighborhood so just a heads up if you aren’t familiar.

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  5. Christopher VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best restaurant in Vancouver. Delicious innovative food, great staff, excellent value for money

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  6. Michael VIP

    New York City67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my better restaurant experiences in recent memory, and this from a 'picky' New York foodie. High-wire creative cooking, with serious and highly competent proprietors. An unpretentious hole-in-the-wall place that quite deserves its Michelin star and then some. Bravo!

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  7. Kate

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal will go back again. Sturgeon was a high light

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  8. Trudi

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience, we loved the food, the wine and the attention to detail. Would highly recommend.

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  9. David

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience from top to bottom. This was my second time here with three weeks and each time was amazing.

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  10. Stephanie VIP

    Philadelphia County82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comprehensive meal delivered at a comfortable pace with finesse.

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Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver is rated 4.8 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Chinatown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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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