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Polari
375 Rue de Castelnau Est · Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
People
Dishes the press names (10)
Buffalo mozzarella
“rotating selection of Quebec cheeses — including buffalo mozzarella from Maciocia in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, served with olive oil from” Cult MTL, Aug 2024
Named by 2 outlets: Cult MTL · Tastet
Crudites with tahini dip
“un plat de crudités et sa trempette au tahini. C’est d’ailleurs ce dernier item du menu” Tastet, Sep 2024
Named by 2 outlets: Cult MTL · Tastet
Burrata
“house focaccia, tinned fish, charcuterie, burrata, cacio e pepe, ragù, and other pastas built for sharing” The Main, Apr 2025
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Cacio e pepe
“tinned fish, charcuterie, burrata, cacio e pepe, ragù, and other pastas built for sharing” The Main, Apr 2025
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Focaccia
“The food remains unmistakably Italian: house focaccia, tinned fish, charcuterie, burrata, cacio e pepe, ragù, and other pastas” The Main, Apr 2025
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Hof kelsten bread
“the snacks are pared-down but thoughtful (think: good tinned fish, Quebec charcuterie, Hof Kelsten bread)” The Main
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Honey and sea salt soda
“the beverage offerings as well, with unique non-alcoholic options like honey and sea salt soda from Prince Edward County’s Drinks Farm and drip coffee from Luna Coffee.” Cult MTL, Aug 2024
Named by 1 outlet: Cult MTL
Olives
“comme un petit plat d’olives, de la mozzarella di buffala ou encore un plat de crudités et sa trempette au tahini” Tastet, Sep 2024
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Ragu pasta
“charcuterie, burrata, cacio e pepe, ragù, and other pastas built for sharing” The Main, Apr 2025
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Tinned fish
“around 10 items and includes things like seasonal cruditée, good tinned fish, bread from Hof Kelsten, charcuterie from Aliments Viens and” Cult MTL, Aug 2024
Named by 1 outlet: Cult MTL
The room
- Licensed capacity
- 24 inside, 14 on the terrace
- Terrace
- Yes
- Licence held by
- Café Polari inc.
Source: Québec liquor licence register (RACJ), updated 2026-09-23.
Dress
Smart casual · Villeray wine bar-restaurant, stylish, seasonal plates
In the press (16 articles · 4 outlets)
Best Wine Bars in MontrealCult MTL · Sep 2026The 9 Best Bars in VillerayThe Main · Aug 2026The Best Wine Bars in Montreal: Our suggestionsTastet · Jun 2026A Guide to Design Week Montreal 2026The Main · Apr 2026Where to Celebrate the First Days of Spring in MontrealThe Main · Apr 2026Retour sur 2025 | Nos restos de l’annéeLa Presse · Dec 2025Montreal’s Best Wine Bars, MappedThe Main · Apr 2025Montreal's best bar and restaurant openings (and most painful closures) of 2024The Main · Dec 2024Les meilleurs nouveaux bars de 2024Tastet · Dec 2024Polari: neighborhood wine bar in Villeray.Tastet · Oct 2024Critique resto | Bouillon Bilk, là pour de bonLa Presse · Sep 2024Polari : bienvenue à tous et à toutes !La Presse · Sep 2024Polari : bar à vin de quartier dans VillerayTastet · Sep 2024Polari is a new intimate natural wine bar from Montreal wine authority Keaton RitchieCult MTL · Aug 2024larrys : remarquable café, buvette, caviste du Mile EndTastet · Dec 2021Polari | Wine Bar in Rosemont, MontrealThe Main
Tablevane · Montréal · Facts from public records and the Montréal press, each with its source. Built 2026-09-24. Sources: Ville de Montréal open data, Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (via Données Québec), and the outlets linked on each page.