Overall, reviews describe Buvette Nicole as a warm, intimate gem in Old Montreal with charming ambiance, attentive service, and a menu that many find delicious and well balanced, from cheese fondue and beef tartare to duck, gnocchi and Brussels sprouts, with cocktails and wine pairings praised by many guests; brunch and the happy hour are popular, reservations are recommended as weekends can be busy, with occasional longer waits or minor service hiccups noted, yet the warmth and attentiveness of the staff are repeatedly highlighted; the experience is often described as worth it for the atmosphere and the French inspired cuisine with a Canadian touch, all set in a lively yet relaxed vibe of the area.
The food is top notch & the service impeccable. I came to Montreal for some French food & this place delivers. The escargot & onion soup is a must!! Moules Frites was out of this world. Don't forget to try the ice cider!! Olivier was an amazing bartender & extremely knowledgeable!!!
May 19, 2026
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Had an outstanding experience thanks to Olivier behind the bar. His drinks were beautifully made - creative, well-balanced, & clearly the work of someone who takes real pride in his craft. Every cocktail felt thoughtful & unique, not just pulled from a standard menu. On top of that, his service was warm, attentive, & made the whole evening better. If you're stopping in, ask for Olivier - you won't be disappointed.
Deconstructed cheesecake was the star of the night. It was very delicious!
Beef tartare & octopus were good also. We had bavette as main, it was pleasant.
The waiter is amazing & took care of us perfectly!
Good service, very great food, even we have small child i asked food they tired there best to give me different food which child can eat. Server is busy but helped me in so much. & food is really food & affordable
Must visit again
Thank you for great service
May 16, 2026
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We will come back. We will tell our friends to go. A perfect night for my mom's birthday. Delicious food. Great service. Classy but comfortable atmosphere. 10/10
Our server Jordan was so fun & knowledgeable - he elevated our experience & helped us choose the best items on the menu. The staff were all so friendly & the food, drinks & dessert were amazing!
The food was good, but not worth the price. I had the beef tartare & pasta. I believe it was a vegetarian pesto pasta with nuts & ricotta. It was good but definitely not worth the 30 something dollars I paid.
Stopped here along our walk in Old Montreal for a quick bite & some drinks. The service was excellent & Jordan made sure to accommodate us with all our needs. Food is excellent! Will be returning next time we are back in MTL.
On a recommendation from both the hotel concierge & a a sweet server from another pub, we chose Buvette Nicole.
Made a reservation, since it was a busy weekend.
Greeted by Jordan, literally a ROCK star of the house. His recitings of the dishes were all poetry worthy!
Started with Wine by the glass, fairly priced & a nice pour.
Table was a bit tight but the whole place was abuzz, good music & nice vibe - for sure.
The menu is delicious sounding just to read.
We started with the mussels appetizer.
NDUJA & MOULES - Plump mussels on toast with fried capers & the Nduja paste.
Life changing flavors. We were amazed at how all the ingredients melded & were just perfect. Cannot say enough about this dish.
Main course was the Bavette steak. Also super flavorful & a wonderful salad with it.
The dessert was a chef's special. A cheesecake style mousse with amazing cookie crusts mixed into raspberry sauce. Heavenly. Truly world class ending to a wonderful meal.
We went back the next night just to say hi & how much we enjoyed it, since it was that good.
One of the best experiences ever - here.
We absolutely loved our experience at BN!! Appetizers, dinner & wine were all superbly presented. We particularly enjoyed our dinners, perfect (on the larger side) proportions, delicious flavors & served nice & hot! Definitely recommend this place!!
