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Restaurant Hambar
The Hambar:
-a chic and unpretentious restaurant;
-a variety of specialty of hams from Spain, Italy and France;
-a simple, yet refined menu, showcasing charcuteries;
-a wine list signed by Philippe Poitras, presenting some of the rarest vintage wines;
-an ambiance reminiscent of New York’s Soho, with a European flare, located in the charming heart of Old Montreal;
-ideal for lunch take-outs, 5@ 7, or dining with friends.
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-a chic and unpretentious restaurant;
-a variety of specialty of hams from Spain, Italy and France;
-a simple, yet refined menu, showcasing charcuteries;
-a wine list signed by Philippe Poitras, presenting some of the rarest vintage wines;
-an ambiance reminiscent of New York’s Soho, with a European flare, located in the charming heart of Old Montreal;
-ideal for lunch take-outs, 5@ 7, or dining with friends.
75 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 75 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(45)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(49)
- notable wine list(33)
- hot spot(25)
- good for groups(22)
- great for lunch(21)
- neighborhood gem(20)
Restaurant Hambar Reviews List
Review 1 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Juste excellent !
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Chaque plats depassait les attentes. Aucune déception possible (a part la facture qui peut monter assez rapidement).
Parfait pour une soirée romantique."
Parfait pour une soirée romantique."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
So much fun!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my second visit and it was just as much fun as it was delicious! The cold cut appetizer (half or full) is simply divine. Also tried three Spanish wines and all three were really nice. Perfect duck, scallops, and ravioli dishes. Friendly and interesting service. Will definitely be going back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 3 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've only been for brunch and it's always great. The menu items are typical brunch with a twist and the service is among the best I've ever had in any Montreal restaurants!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Encore et encore!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"C'est toujours aussi excellent, et le service est vraiment bien, chaleureux. Leur sélection de vin et de charcuteries ne cessent d'impressionner. Essayez leur Pata Negra! Un rare délice!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent. Fast service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent. Fast service and outstanding menu items."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Toujours agréable, convivial,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Toujours agréable, convivial, style, feutré avec une belle énergie."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Jambon par excellence !!,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place to have a few glasses of wine and amazing charcuterie. The sharing charcuterie plates are fabulous. The decor is modern with different seating arrangements. The brunch is wonderful as well . Lots of choice and reasonably priced. I highly recommend Hambar."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for Easter BRunch before
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for Easter BRunch before heading back to the States. GREAT food! The Pan Perdue with mushrooms and poached egg was wonderful."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic
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Review 9 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything was great except
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was great except that my whole table received their appetizers and main course at the same time."
Dined on 21/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 10 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing spot for any occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing spot for any occasion lunch or diner"
Dined on 19/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 11 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The place is nice, the service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place is nice, the service also but the food was not great. It needed that extra something... All breads served with our brunchs were store bought breads and you could really taste it and that was sad. The only thing we liked was the charcuteries. We had high expectations and were bery dissapointed"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 13 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
L'assiette de charcuterie
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"L'assiette de charcuterie est toujours succulentes!
The cold cut platter is always succulent!"
Dined on 01/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 14 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Les menus étaient attrayants. Le
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Les menus étaient attrayants.
Le repas fut savoureux et relevé d'une très belle présentation.
La disposition des tables est adéquate pour maintenir la confidentialité souhaitée.
Le personnel était gentil, attentif et courtois."
Le repas fut savoureux et relevé d'une très belle présentation.
La disposition des tables est adéquate pour maintenir la confidentialité souhaitée.
Le personnel était gentil, attentif et courtois."
Dined on 27/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went on a Tuesday night in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went on a Tuesday night in the middle of the cold February month, service was great, the place was quiet and the food was great and fresh... I presume that this place must be very noisy on Thr, Fri or Sat... try the Prosciutto Croquette!"
Dined on 26/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, sleek decor,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food, sleek decor, great music selection! Service generally good, but a bit slow to offer dessert and bring the bill"
Dined on 19/02/2013
2012
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Review 17 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional food and wine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Exceptional food and wine list. I definitely recommand it"
Dined on 12/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Rushed service and kept trying
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Rushed service and kept trying to take our plates and glasses away before we were finished. Server was not knowledgeable about wine. Prices very high for quality and quantity. Trendy and expect will go out of business before too long. Many better choices in Montreal for less money.
Not a welcoming place."
Dined on 05/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 19 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very enjoyable, great ambiance,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very enjoyable, great ambiance, great charcouterie plate (known for that) but everything else is also very good."
Dined on 29/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Restaurant Hambar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had visited the restaurant late evening, but first time for brunch. The place has a charming ambiance and has a great vibe, although it is much quiet during brunch. The service was courteous, professional and friendly.
The food: AMAZING!! We had the "steak & eggs" and the "mushroom & parmesan pain perdu" and they were both incredible!
HIghly recommend a visit! Well located near the Old Montreal so it's easy to go for a stroll after such a delicious breakfast!
The food: AMAZING!! We had the "steak & eggs" and the "mushroom & parmesan pain perdu" and they were both incredible!
HIghly recommend a visit! Well located near the Old Montreal so it's easy to go for a stroll after such a delicious breakfast!
Enjoy!"
Dined on 19/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Restaurant Hambar
Based on the average of (55) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic