June Buvette serves a focused menu rooted in market-fresh ingredients and regional culinary traditions. Small plates define the dining experience, showcasing seasonal produce sourced from local growers. The kitchen prioritizes simplicity, allowing the natural quality of the raw components to dictate the flavor profiles of each dish. Guests encounter an atmosphere designed for casual interaction and efficient service, favoring a relaxed approach to social consumption. The selection of offerings changes frequently to reflect the shifting availability of ingredients throughout the harvest cycles. Beverage pairings emphasize classic profiles that complement the nuanced acidity and textures inherent in the vegetable-forward preparations. This establishment functions as a neighborhood anchor where the integrity of the supply chain remains the primary influence on the evolving menu structure and presentation style.
June Buvette offers a cozy and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere that many guests find perfect for dates and social gatherings, frequently highlighting the diverse wine list and creative cocktail menu. While the service is often described as attentive, warm, and knowledgeable, some diners have noted inconsistencies regarding pacing and friendliness. Opinions on the food are generally positive, with several dishes like the calamari, beef tartare, and various seasonal offerings receiving high praise, though a few visitors found certain portions small or flavors underwhelming. Despite occasional complaints about uncomfortable bar seating and high noise levels, many patrons consider it a delightful neighborhood gem and express a strong desire to return for the lively experience.
June Buvette has quickly cemented itself as one of the best neighborhood wine bars on Rue Centre.
The Owners:
Opened in the summer of 2023 in the space formerly occupied by Masala Cuisine, the restaurant was originally founded & continues to be owned by a powerhouse collaboration. The visionaries behind the establishment are Thomas Engasser & Kevyn Houpert (owners of the popular spot La Traversée) alongside Thomas Vernis & Patrick Marion of the nightlife-focused Tomahawk Group. Under their continuous leadership, the kitchen has thrived with the incredibly talented Chef Colin Lavallée steering the culinary program.
The Specialty:
They specialize in an eclectic, seasonal menu filled with'cheeky' but seriously cheffy small plates designed for sharing. While the food rotates with harvest cycles, they are widely celebrated for a menu that leans elegantly into exquisite seafood, decadent pastas, & elevated casual bites-think scallop pogos, fried halibut sandwiches on potato buns, & incredibly creamy burrata with warm focaccia. Their other major specialty is an expertly curated beverage program focusing heavily on'glou-glou' funky natural, organic, & biodynamic wines.
What People Are Saying:
Patrons absolutely love the atmosphere. Reviewers frequently highlight the dual-energy design by MRDK, noting that the front room is bright, stylish, & lively (often hosting excellent live jazz nights), while the back room transitions into warmer, quieter cottage vibes. Locals & foodies alike rave about the youthful, exuberant energy of the front-of-house staff & appreciate that they can drop in for casual drinks or commit to an amazing multi-course tasting experience without a drop of pretension.
Whether you're sitting at the bar to chat with the kitchen brigade or enjoying the summer terrasse, it's a neighborhood staple that delivers big on flavor & character.
Lovely little bistroesque restaurant with great decor & super interesting dishes to try on this midweek night. Long banquette with several tables for diners, plus a bar counter, separate larger open room, & outdoor space. Wine & other bottles adorn the main walkway wall, & art prints & interesting things hang on most available wall space. Music was at a reasonable level, more or less.
The menu is fairly concise, & while we did not opt for the three-course table d'hotes, there were plenty of decisions to be made. We opted for the fried calamari & focaccia, with the beef tartare & squash ravioli as mains.
The calamari appeared to be breaded in-house, & were cooked properly (no toughness here). We very much loved these. Focaccia yielded two large hunks of bread & a marinara, & served me well with the ravioli.
The ravioli were swimming in what I believe was butternut squash sauce, adorned with cheese shavings, but otherwise filled with the standard ricotta. These were clearly freshly made, & cooked to al dente perfection. The tartare, stacked with focaccia as well, & a blizzard of shredded parmagiano, seemed to be sat on a sauce, not quite balsamic, a little fruity, but we could not discern the origin. I loved it, while she, less so (she is a tartare purist), but it was happily eaten.
The wine list is extensive by the bottle, but there were a few by-the-glass options, including an orange wine, so we were well covered there. The service was fine, if a little prone to misremembering, but we were well tended to during our visit.
The meal with a drink each came to $114 before tax & tip, & I feel it was well worth that.
great ambiance, great food & the best cocktails !! love the atmosphere & a must-go in psc 💛 wish it was a little easier to get a reservation, usually only bar spots are available for booking
Mar 11, 2026
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Vraiment bon! Super service! Ambiance agréable, mais la bouffe est incroyable. Les bancs du bar pourraient être un peu plus confortable mais vraiment mineur.
We reserved for 20 people for a birthday & it was great. Restaurant gave us options of different set menus (with different price points) to choose from before our arrival & also let us bring our own cake & balloons. The agreed-upon minimum spend for our group was very reasonable & fair. They set us up in a semi-private room with our own bartender where it was a serve-yourself style dinner. All the staff was very welcoming, nice & accommodating, & the food was absolutely delicious, with several non-meat available options. 11/10 would recommend in a heart beat & will definately be back in a large group setting.
Overall cute bistro with good wine & meh cocktails. very mid food for the price but it's next to milky way if you're waiting for a table. The service was the most disappointing. I would have tried some wine…it is a wine bar!! But the bartender was unapproachable & uninterested so I got a cocktail that was worse than what I could make at home. How do you mess up a negroni when it's 3 ingredients?
Incredible first time ! My husband & I sat at the bar & the service was amazing ! Sami the bartender was great, as well as the other staff !! the drinks, the wine selection, THE FOOD !!
10/10 recommend & will definitely come back
The plates were so amazing we didnt even have time to take a picture of the first service 🤭
Service was really slow. We got the bluefin tuna & the lasagna, & both were very disappointing. The tuna was soft but the flavour was completely lacking. The crackers served with were too gritty & bitter & took away any other flavour. The lasagna had barely any mushrooms in it & also lacked any sort of flavour.
La cuisine de Jason & Lenny nous a enchantés : originale, subtile & délicieuse Des cromesquis au Paris-Brest, en passant par le crudités de pétoncles, les gnocchis, le bar grillé & les rigatonis, tout vaut le détour dans ce restaurant de très grande qualité Un très bon accueil de l'équipe en salle, attentionnée & sympathique & des clients chaleureux qui comme nous ont passé un excellent moment
Really cute & trendy spot with a modern country x wine bar vibe. Really nice layout & not too loud. Our server gave us great recommendations for wines & was very friendly. The food was fine, but quite pricey for the size. Would recommend going for drinks & small bites.
