Hambar

They are pretty good with the water refills.
This is the old Vauvert.
Drink portions are small except for wine so get that.
The appetizer, cod croquet, is probably the best option. But fried.
I got the contrefilet beouf. It was really delicious but very small.
My hubby got the veal (entrecôte veau). It was good, not great, but very small.
A friend ordered a drink and it came with a piece of ham in it so beware if you don’t eat ham.
Service is good.
It’s nice atmosphere as a bar. But not my favorite restaurant.
I’d come back only for a drink in a quiet but nice atmosphere. Good for talking. But not good for people watching cuz there aren’t that many people.

Excellent dishes, very attentive service, upscale bar. They play mostly 80’s adult contemporary, very classy.
The food is excellent, the duck confit pappardelle is amazing anytime of the day.
Their wine selection is excellent as well, although a bit pricy. However the staff takes great pride serving and is very knowledgeable.
Wish it were more crowded, it’s lonely because it’s not very noticeable unless you read foodie reviews or stay in the hotel.

Went New Year’s Eve. Food was just ok. Service and décor was excellent.
Lobster risotto bland. Fried muscles edible. The prosciutto /​arugula salad was nice and the mushroom gnocchi the best.

Had Christmas Day Dinner here with friends (group of 9+baby). I just want to say thank you to the staff who did decide to work on Christmas, it was a surprisingly busy evening. The food was 4 stars, nice presentation. The appetizers and charcuterie platter were amazing. Entrées were a little bit salty and all the flavors in my dish seemed to be a little confusing (pickled mustard seeds + roasted eggplant sauce + sautéed enoki mushroom and bok choy for a veal chop?!)
They were obviously short staffed for the holiday so service was probably not as attentive as it would be on a normal Friday night, but again, thank you and Merry Christmas. I will be back for the grand Charcuterie board and that octopus salad.

Held a private dinner upstairs. The food was meh and the service was subpar (for the price) — there was at least a 10 minute lag before everybody had their food at each table. Fine if once, but quite bad if it is on every dish on four tables.

The presentation is great but there is no substance. The charcuteries are underwhelming.
Let’s put it like this: if you are someone who enjoys quality charcuterie at home, you will hate this place. If you are someone who never shops for charcuterie, then you might actually enjoy it.
The prosciutto was ordinary. I was surprised that a place called hambar does not serve pata negra!?!
Their homemade patés are lacking in flavour. The homemade mortadella is terrible. No one at our table was able to eat their piece. The porchetta was tasty.
The main dishes are ok, but again very one dimensional. They look great and the description on the menu sounds nice, but the execution is lacking.
My main problems were the quality of the cold cuts and their food is just not flavourful.
The service was efficient, attentive and friendly. The coffee was good.

Having read over others’ reviews, I wonder what I have to add to the conversation. It seems like some were dissatisfied with the service, but I’ve been to Hambar several times and have always been well looked after. I do tend to sit at the bar, so that may have affected my experience.
The food is inventive, gorgeously presented, and delicious. They pickle their own vegetables here and use them throughout the ever-​changing menu to brighten up the dishes.
The by-​the-​glass wine list is extensive. The desserts are worth saving room for.
Whether it’s for a glass of wine and charcuterie plate, a full meal, or a late night snack, I think Hambar hits the nail on the head.

Experience was great. Our server was attentive and friendly. We started with the small cheese selection and the small charcuterie. Both were great, although the cheese selection was a lot smaller than we expected. We also ended up waiting for quite a long time to order our entrees (we weren’t asked if we were ready to order until after they had cleared the meat and cheeses).
Within our dining party, we had the Cavatelli pasta dish, veal rib steak, steak, and escargot, bone marrow and mushroom risotto. All were great.
One area of feedback is that the waitress didn’t bring us our check for maybe 30 minutes after our meal concluded and our plates were cleared from the table. It may be that they expected us to request that they bring our check.
Biggest complaint was that we were at the restaurant for SO long. perhaps 3.5 hours. If we went back, we would be more forthcoming with our orders and wanting the check so we aren’t spending our entire night there.

I don’t even feel like writing a lengthy review for this place. It showed a lot of promise when we walked in but proved to be a pretty lame experience. The charcuterie plate was mediocre at best, especially for a place that apparently prides itself for its meats. For our main course we shared the pappardelle «carbonara», which literally arrived an hour and 3 minutes after we finished the charcuteria plate. The concept of the dish sounded good but by the time we received it, it was cold. What bothered us the most was the service, they were not attentive and we had to go out of our way to get their attention. It took another 20 minutes before we got the waitresses attention for the check and we ended up leaving very unsatisfied. Save your money and go elsewhere, especially with all of the wonderful options Montréal offers. In fact, go to Restaurant Helena across the street, it’s spectacular!

Montréal is home to the best bagels in the world but this restaurant is using cheap grocery pre-​packaged bagels!
If you are thinking of coming with a group, don’t! The staff is not organized. They serve coffee without spoons and we had to ask a number of times for cutlery!

Le Hambar est situé dans le l’hôtel design, le St Paul. Le décor est chaleureux et distingué avec une belle présence de bois. Le mur de jambons séchés mets les charcuteries à l’avant-plan, cependant il y a un choix pour type de palet. Tous les plats sont exécutés avec minutie et que dire des desserts, tous fait sur place par une pâtissière. Miam miam miam. À retourner!

This place is located in the St. Paul hotel. The first thing you notice whether coming in from outside or inside are the plethora of hanging legs of ham. I loved that rustic look. Since I stayed at this hotel I decided to try the «Hambar» I ordered a small charcuterie platter. It had a really good assortment of pâtés like head cheese, beef tongue, pâté du fois (duck liver); salumi, prosciutto or iberico ham (the ones that are hanging), cheese & sweet jelly to spread. I might have left something out– anyway this was all delicious. The service of the bartender was very friendly & helpful — she also gave info where to shop & sightsee (tourist stuff). We sat at the bar. What was really nice I was walking around Montréal in the afternoon & she recognized me & waived & had a small chat. Guess I have an unforgettable face (stroke my ego). Back to the Hambar; I also tried the pasta pappardelle with duck — amazing! Overall I was pleased with my visit here. They also have a terrasse (outdoor patio).

Une belle place sur terrasse en été, bon service attentionné. Parfait pour les 5@7 d’été. Menu et bières quand même dispendieux.

We stopped into Hambar at 10 last night for a late dinner after touring old Montréal. The restaurant and outside bar were lively. My son had the cavatelli which he thought was on the small side for an entrée but he said it was delicious. I had a cheese plate and two glasses of Rioja. The service was professional and efficient. It’s nice to have such a nice restaurant in the hotel you’re staying in.

I started off with a Bloody Mary which was beautifully presented. I ordered the ham egg Benedict on French toast with arugula and mustarda… it was fabulous!!! The breakfast potatoes were perfectly sautéed and the caramelized onions were a pleasant surprise. Everything was delicious!

J’y suis allé pour un brunch. Je m’attendais à trouver plus de charcuterie dans mon assiette. Mais elle était tout de même succulente. Je recommandé vivement.

Perfect service. Perfect meal!
Had the meat and cheese plate-​honestly the small meat plate is enormous.
Had the cavatelli and pesto which was fresh tasting and delicious.
Wine by the glass menu was solid and provided the opportunity to try a few different ones. Forget the name of the Bordeaux but it was def the best!
Loungy atmosphere was great too. We will be back next time we are in town!

Went there with a friend for a late brunch on a Saturday. I would describe the place as a classy modern European style type. We had ordered the small charcuterie platter to share as an appetizer and had ordered a dish each as a main meal without knowing how much was on that «small» platter! And the unlimited amount of bread/​crispy slices of baguette! Let me tell you we were extremely stuffed when we left the place. And I tend to eat a lot! Everything on the platter tasted amazing! Just thinking about it makes me wanna go back NOW! The main meal I had was the one with two slices of french toast style bread with two egg benedicts with some mushrooms and spinach. It was delicious! I would definitely go back again, but I’ll stick with just getting the platter to not over kill my stomach =P

BF and I have been wanting to do brunch here for a few years and finally, took the bull by the horns and fit in a Sunday early afternoon to get ‘er done.
We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks, I the Bloody Hambar ($ 11) and he the Mimosa ($ 10).
The Bloody Hambar looks very impressive, with a large stick of celery, some green olives and bacon chips as garnish. Unfortunately, the taste of this drink didn’t impress at all. The drink was very weak on alcohol (and using Polar Ice is as ghetto as you can get) and the bacon chips, which should have been the highlight were actually the lowest of low lights, completely devoid of flavour.
The mimosa was sad too. Using Oasis orange juice (you know the 1L vacuum ones you can get on sale for 99¢?) and the cheapest possible bubbles you can find to top it off. REALLY?
On to food, which was good.
The small charcuterie plate ($ 28), is quite large and has a nice variety of meats to enjoy. The only homemade charcuterie seemed to be the pistachio embedded mortadella. Good stuff.
I ordered the sautéed mushrooms and savoury French toast ($ 19) while the BF order the Carmel French toast with pears ($ 14) both very delicious. The caramel sauce on my BF French toast was fantastic and I eagerly used my fingers to swipe up every last drop of the stuff.
The service was lack ouster. I really got the feeling that the two girls working the bar needed a good couple of shots of espresso. I’d describe them as sleepy.
I would go back to Hambar for brunch and just avoid ordering drinks.

One of my personal favorites when visiting Montréal on business trips. It is not an overly large place, but has a simple modern European look to the restaurant. The seating layout consists of a traditional private table seating area, seating at the bar, and then a long wooden high top table that allows closer seating and separates the other two areas.
I have sat at the high top and the tables. Both are nice areas to dine. If you are looking for a more private experience, then sit at the traditional tables, but I personally have enjoyed the high top table as other guests are seated beside you on a busy night and you can meet some of the local people.
Hambar is a versatile place in my opinion. It can be a great place to go on a date and enjoy their extensive wine list and deliciously prepared meals, or it could be a good place to go after work to grab a drink at the bar/​high top and share a charcuterie platter or appetizer. I have done both and each experience has not disappointed.
The charcuterie platters here are the best I have had in Montréal. They have a nice variety of freshly sliced meats, pickled items, and pates amongst other items on the wooden boards they are served on that are perfect for sharing and trying some new things. The platters come in a couple of sizes so feel free to scale the size and variety of options depending on the size of your party. I think the charcuterie platters are a must have if you like variety.
Other than the charcuterie platters, the oysters, appetizers, and main courses are always seasonally fresh, presentationally stunning, and flavorfully rich. I have had several items from here and none have disappointed me yet which is one of the main reasons this restaurant gets 5 stars. The other reason is the value. The dishes aren’t cheap which goes with the restaurant style, but they are well priced for the quality of the dishes and portion sizes.
I will continue to return to Hambar on regular trips to Montréal. If you haven’t had a chance to dine here or go for some after work drinks and apps, then you should give it a shot.

Very nice looking place with a large assortment of wines, and a charcuterie plate that is a must try.
I brought an italian friend here and the prosciutto was of great quality by his standards

My boyfriend and I had a dinner reservation on a Saturday night. We loved the atmosphere – lively, not too overdone or fancy. Our server was also extremely nice.
We shared a small charcuterie board – it was delicious, and HUGE. It’s definitely a good portion for two people. We also appreciated the wide variety: mortadella, prosciutto, pickled mushrooms, chicken liver pâté, etc.
I ordered the short ribs, which was also a pretty sizeable portion. My only gripe was that they served it with the enormous bone still on the plate, and it was kind of cumbersome to eat around it. The dish also has spaetzle, but I didn’t expect fried/​crunchy spaetzle.
My boyfriend had the fish special (halibut, I think) which was served on a bed of greens. It was a much lighter dish than mine, which suited him just fine because he wasn’t as hungry.
For dessert we had the green tea panacotta. I really loved it because I’m not a fan of super sweet desserts. This had just a touch of sweetness. If you have a bigger sweet tooth there are other desserts to choose from.
We would definitely return here, at least for the charcuterie and the wine selection!

Arrived late on a Thursday night and the place was bustling. Ordered the «death in the afternoon» absinthe and champagne cocktail and it was delicious and very strong (obviously).
Shared the charcuterie board — it was some of the best I’ve had, and included house-​made mortadella. For the main I had the lobster with bernaise sauce. It was quite tasty, but I felt that it could have been better.
I would definitely recommend this place (and if you’re staying in the adjoining hotel, it’s a no-​brainier).

Faut admettre que la spécialité de charcuterie est intrigante. Le plateau pour 4 était très bien, varié, bonnes quantités, goûteux, original. Un succès. Les autres plats, raviolis et gnocchis, étaient très bien aussi (mais le plat de gnocchis trop petit).
La carte des vins est intéressante mais aucun de mes 3 choix étaient en stock… on m’a offert un Cahors alors que j’avais opté pour 2 CDR, un Rioja… mais heureusement il était très bien.
Le service est sympa, du moins en terrasse mais le staff né connaît pas très bien la carte et est un peu trop amateur pour un resto positionné ainsi.
Peut-​être un brin trop cher… mais bon, le type de faune dans la salle né semble pas avoir un problème avec ça.