Reviewers describe Buvette Pastek as a cozy, vibrant spot with an amazing atmosphere and great vibes, where the service is often warm and attentive and the wine and cocktail lists are standout and well priced. Brunch and dinner are frequently praised for delicious, thoughtfully prepared food and a menu that changes seasonally, making it a versatile choice for dates, friends, or intimate celebrations. Many appreciate the welcoming vibe that can swing from bright daytime energy to candlelit evening and call it a hidden gem worth visiting. Some drawbacks appear occasionally, with reports of dishes arriving cold, service that can be slow or disorganized, and a note about tipping expectations that felt heavy to some guests. Overall the place earns high marks for ambiance, attentive staff, and quality wine and food, with frequent recommendations to return for the atmosphere and reliable, enjoyable experiences.
One of the best spots in old Montreal, the decor is spectacular, the food is incredible & the service amazing! The staff is so lovely & kind! They make you feel so welcomed!
Didn't expect the food to be SO good for such a lowkey spot! The tartare was absolutely delicious, the burrata salad was so fresh & so was the shrimp roll. The terrace was really lovely, although our dishes took quite a bit to come out.
Oct 4, 2024
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Mon endroit mon préféré pour bruncher le week-end. La bouffe & le service sont toujours impeccables, bonne musique & ambiance cozy le soir pour prendre un verre.
One of my favorite places in all of Montréal! This is such a cute spot if you are looking for something lowkey with a high end but hip vibe with a great wine selection in the Old Port of Montréal. The music selection was very chill yet versatile. In addition, the staff did a great job with recommendations of the elaborate food, drink & wine list. There wasn't along wait for anything at all. Genevieve & Arnaud deserve a raise with how they both manage their staff during the times of rushes. Would recommend this spot 10/10 times to anyone. Can't wait to visit again for my tequila smash.
I came here with my boyfriend for brunch & I loved it so much😍 I'm very picky with my matcha, but theirs was perfection! The food was excellent, great portions & amazing service! Everyone was so nice & the vibe was on point. I loved the type of music they put, we were on the terrace (beautiful btw), & the volume was perfect! Definitely coming back, for dinner this time;)
Our lunch here was an unexpected pleasure ! I had the burrata heirloom tomato salad; my husband had the bagel & lox. So delicious :) Our server was delightful. Recommend
Sep 28, 2024
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Magnifique restaurant avec un service efficace & agréable. Pour le brunch un classique menu de 5-6 options mais tous excellents! Je recommande fortement!
Quality wine list & knowledgeable staff. The food was phenomenal & the wine matched very well. Especially the buratta & the tuna sashimi. Comfortable atmosphere
Arnaud & Geneviève mon très bien accueilli malgré le fait que j'avais pas de réservation. Super belle ambiance les cocktails fait par Arnaud était très bon & la nourriture est à lecher l'assiette.
Aug 15, 2024
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Je suis venue avec des amis pour prendre un verre & manger. C'est un beau restaurant avec une belle équipe & belle ambiance! Le service est excellent & notre serveur Guy-Maxime était aux petits soin avec nous. Je recommande ce restaurant fortement! Merci encore à toute l'équipe & bravo!
Découvert complètement pas hasard après un vernissage dans le Vieux-Port. Ambiance incroyable. Notre serveur (Max) était super gentil & convivial. La burrata était divine & le Spanish Spritz 👌 Nous y retournerons sous peu.
I wanted to go there for quite a while so maybe that's why I was a bit disappointed. We were a group of 5. Worth a try but I wouldn't go back. The place is stunning & the mood was really nice. Nothing bad to say on that part. It's more expensive than most other great Buvettes in Montreal but that was to be expected because of their location (Old Port). Food was tasty although small in portions. The burrata was delicious, a must. Their cocktails were pretty good too! For us the big let down was the lack of knowledge & service around the wine. I'm used to having people know their wine products properly, especially if you call yourself a Buvette. So all in all, if the place wasn't called a Buvette I'd give it a 4 star since most things were pretty good but I don't want someone else to think they will have a nice wine tasting experience.
