June Buvette offers a stylish, cozy setting where seasonal small plates like fresh burrata, crispy calamari, and decadent pastas take center stage. The menu pairs perfectly with a thoughtful selection of natural and biodynamic wines, making it a reliable spot for shared meals and relaxed evenings. Whether relaxing on the terrace or taking in the beautiful interior design, the atmosphere remains consistently vibrant, warm, and welcoming for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.
June Buvette is widely celebrated as a charming neighborhood gem known for its stunning interior design, lively atmosphere, and welcoming energy. Guests frequently praise the restaurant for its expertly curated list of natural wines and a rotating seasonal menu that features exceptional seafood, creative pasta dishes, and elevated small plates. The service is often described as outstanding, with attentive and professional staff members who contribute significantly to the cozy, intimate, and vibrant experience. While some diners have noted concerns regarding seating comfort and occasional noise levels, many return regularly for the high-quality cocktails, the beautiful terrace, and the consistently refined culinary execution that makes the establishment a staple for social gatherings and special evenings.
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.
I came here on a Friday night with reservations. Our table was not ready for us when we got there. We waited maybe 15 minutes past our reservation time. It took a while after that for us to get our drinks & order our meals. We found that the service was a bit slow throughout the night.
They had a table d'hôte which we all liked. It was very reasonably priced & the food was good.
The seating was something that a bunch of us found very uncomfortable. The little stools at the tables are very small. I sat on the booth & it was very cramped for my legs. Since service was a bit slow for us, we were there for about 3 hours. & it was very uncomfortable being on those seats for that long.
I would be open to coming back & trying again, especially if they have seasonal menus & a terrace in the summer. I didn't have the best experience this time but open to trying again as I hear great things about June Buvette.
June Buvette is an excellent choice for a cozy, intimate dinner in Montreal! I recommend making a reservation ahead of time as they got quite busy when we dined here. The interior is dimly lit with simple yet elegant decorations. The servers here are very helpful & attentive & can help with any questions about the menu.
We chose to get one table d'hôte along with another appetizer to share. For our table d'hôte starter, we chose the oyster mushrooms. They were cooked extremely well & paired well with the pickled shallots. Our other appetizer was the fried calamari. The squid was lightly fried & crispy with a classic sweet & sour sauce.
For our main, we had the beef flank steak. It was perfectly cooked medium-rare & so tender. The steak slices were topped with large onion rings & served with a really creamy, delicious purée & pepper sauce.
The highlight of our meal had to be the bread pudding. It was so sweet & rich. The lemon crumble added a crunch & bright flavor that contrasted the rich taste of the bread pudding.
June Buvette was absolutely one of the best meals I had in Montreal. Come here for both the wonderful food & lively atmosphere!
Soirée absolument mémorable chez June Buvette hier avec mes amis. Service impeccable, ambiance parfaite, délices du début à la fin.
Coup de coeur pour l'agnolotti au Louis d'Or & oignon, la caille cuite sur coffre & sous vide, les amuse-gueules raffinés, la brochette de champignons vraiment travaillée, & le dessert aux pommes Honey crisp… À TOMBER PAR TERRE. Impossible de choisir un plat favori tellement tout était remarquable.
**Dans le cadre de Montréal en Lumière, le chef Jean-Philippe Matheussen était en collaboration avec Collin Lavallée à la buvette pour offrir ce quatre services inspiré du terroir québécois.
Mention spéciale aux chefs pour leur créativité & talent. Merci d'avoir créé un délicieux souvenir pour nous quatre 🥹🌟
Nourriture de qualité. Les pleurotes étaient excellente. Le tartare était bien assaisonné. Le vin au verre était plutôt intéressant même si la carte au verre est limitée pour une buvette. Le service est impeccable & attentionné. Prix raisonnable pour la qualité de la nourriture! Définitivement à essayer!
Excellente expérience chez June Buvette tout était parfait !
Mention spéciale à Maxime pour le cocktail Gérald, tout simplement exceptionnel. Créatif, parfaitement dosé & mémorable. Un drink qui mérite à lui seul le détour.
Une adresse solide, chaleureuse & raffinée, où l'on a clairement envie de revenir. Bravo à toute l'équipe de June Buvette.
Amazing experience at June Buvette! We were warmly welcomed by Félix, who provided excellent service. The food was fresh, creative, & absolutely delicious. I was blown away by their unique wines & cocktails-flavors I've never had before. The vibe is super chill & inviting. This place is a true Montreal gem. Can't wait to go back! Highly recommend! 🌟
It was my first time at June Buvette & it was such a lovely experience with fantastic food. One of the employees treated my dog so well but bringing water, it was so nice meeting him. Definitely get the scallop & duck skewer, steak fries, & the french toast for the sweet treat!
Beef & Rainbow Trout Tartares 🌈♥?
Have to say first time we visited @junebuvette & my fiance & I really enjoyed it. Located in point st Charles right next to the iconic Fugazzi that for me put that whole area on the map. What's nice about this area is more & more restaurants & places have opened up, which effectively brings the people. & since 2023 June Buvette has been serving up locals delicious food.
We got a couple of drinks to start, well balanced & not crazy expensive for what they were tbh. The star of the show for me personally was the Beef tartare served with a brioche bread. Really delicious, well seasoned, loved the crunch you get from the pistachios, the homemade Smoked oyster Mayo & the fresh & nutiness of arugula. Really a delicious dish, I'd recomend ordering as well the homemade focaccia, personally, I liked it more then the brioche as an accompanying agent haha
The trout was also a hit, very fresh, loved the combination of flavours but also shuttle enough that nothing seemed to over powering. Served this this homemade'Chip'. Perfect.
If your in the area I'd recomend a visite here & then I'd head over next door to Milky Way for some sick cocktails! Great date night dinner spot June B, I'll be back for sure!
