Sauce Buvette du Quartier is a cozy restaurant showcasing local, seasonal ingredients. Inspired by Italian flavors, our cuisine features generous and flavorful dishes, perfect for sharing.
Reviews describe Sauce Buvette Du Quartier as a warm, inviting spot with a cozy atmosphere and attentive service that many say makes the evening special. The food earns frequent praise for generous portions and variety, with standouts like lobster ravioli, calamari, bresaola, whipped ricotta and focaccia, plus well executed braised beef and magret de canard, while a few dishes such as morue or certain pastas are noted as lacking depth. The wine list is enjoyed for its range, though some feel the program could be more cohesive or better aligned with the menu. Guests often highlight service that is friendly and professional, and several reviews mention a lively vibe with live music or an opera singer adding a memorable touch. The setting in Griffintown is repeatedly described as welcoming and intimate, though seating near the kitchen or on the terrace can affect intimacy and noise on busy nights. Overall Sauce Buvette Du Quartier is regarded as a hidden gem with good value for the neighborhood, a strong regular crowd, and a willingness to return for future occasions, with parking behind the restaurant noted as a plus.
Wow!!! I had the vodka rotini - possibly the best pasta I've ever had in my life! These guys are truly passionate about their plates! I'm in shock! The rotini were in-house handmade pasta, brass dye pressed, large format shapes which maintained their bite! Gorgeous! The vodka sauce was creamy tangy & they go on to layer a pesto on the outer ring & the inner section has a cream parm sauce w tonnes of fresh parm GRATED & SHAVED. Incredible value in comparison to what some fast casual pasta places have in the area (no shade but this is so well worth the visit)! Much love to the chefs & staff (so friendly & welcoming), will certainly return. 5/5 💥
We went for Valentine's Day & overall had a decent experience. The set menu was very reasonably priced, especially for the occasion, & the service was good. A special shoutout to the woman who stepped in on what was clearly a busy night, she was warm, attentive, & great.
The food was a mix. Some real highlights: the mushroom arancini bite was excellent, the magret de canard was very well done, & the dessert was my coup de coeur of the evening. However, the morue was quite disappointing (especially since it's usually something we love), & the tuna entrée felt very basic & lacked flavor. The braised veal was just okay.
The ambiance was also average. We were seated at the back near the kitchen hallway with storage directly behind our table, which made it feel less intimate than expected for Valentine's Day. It may have just been our table or the busy evening, but overall we left a little disappointed.
We came to Sauce for our Valentine's Dinner. We loved it!
The food was outstanding & the atmosphere was cozy & warm. We live in the neighborhood (Pt St Charles) & wanted to try Sauce. We found it interesting that it was connected to an adjacent restaurant that had live music & shows.
Our party of 4 was thrilled. The entrees were generous & flavorful. Chef Dom even came out & greeted us at our table.
The wine selection was excellent & the service was impeccable.
We are so pleased to have had this experience & will return for another special occasion.
The food was just okay.
The wine list was limited, especially the wine selection by the glass for a wine bar/buvette.
The service was fine. The wine list is nearly exclusively Italian wines, but we had no real presentation of the wines, a focus on Italian varietals or terroir. The decision to limit the wine list to Italian wines didn't seem to match the rest of the restaurant & wasn't a plus, as far as making the experience special/interesting/unique.
We wouldn't recommend it, nor consider going back, at the price point & the fantastic selection of restaurants in Montreal.
We dined at Sauce on a Saturday evening. We were a party of four (4).
We call this our Magical Evening. The service was outstanding. Our dishes were well prepared & reflected the care & attention provided by Domenico & his staff.
We were so pleased to find this please. It was warm, comforting & exhibited an attention to detail.
We will be back & encourage all to support this fine establishment.
Wow! Delicious food, generous portions, attentive but unobtrusive service... honestly, one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The young chef & his staff deserve to be recognized! We will certainly be back soon; an absolute delight!
Feb 13, 2026
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I've been to Sauce Buvette du Quartier many times, & every visit is unforgettable.
Every time I go, I have to order the Bresaola, the whipped ricotta, & their calamari they never miss. I've also been getting the lobster-filled ravioli with an order of focaccia, & it's absolutely insane.
What makes it even more impressive is that there's only one person in the kitchen. Domenico cooks everything himself, Wednesday to Saturday, lunch & dinner.
Then there's the cocktail & wine list such a unique variety. I always order the Il Carbonaione, & it's the perfect pairing with the lobster ravioli.
Best part about this is is that it had free parking at the back no need to find a parking lot on the street!😊
Fantastic meal! The food was absolutely delicious… fresh, flavorful, & perfectly prepared. What really made the night was the excellent service from Duncan. He was attentive, friendly, & made me feel very welcome. A wonderful overall experience. I'll be back!
Went here for the spectra deal. Overall decent for the deal price, though the drinks were expensive for what they were.
The bresaiola & arancini apps were okay. My friends really enjoyed their braised beef, but the bisque pasta was kinda tasteless not at all like bisque. Also way too many cherry tomatoes dumped on it. Dessert was simple.
Wine was good, though at one point my friend got a mulled wine instead of a normal red. Not sure how that happened. My to-kill-a (tequila) spider just tasted like cassis & sugar.
Live music wasn't great unfortunately, & I'm usually pretty supportive of amateur acts. Cool decor though.
Service was friendly & accommodating but needed to be trained better. Not sure why they don't give you a bill with the price breakdown before paying.
Feb 3, 2026
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Cozy Italian restaurant in the heart of Griffintown with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
We've visited twice now, & every single time the food has been outstanding. We've tried all of the pasta dishes, as well as the burrata, focaccia, & arancini, & each item has been consistently excellent. Every person we've brought here has loved their meal, which says a lot about the consistency of the kitchen.
What really elevates the experience, though, is the service. The staff genuinely make you feel taken care of from start to finish. They're friendly, attentive, & always courteous, creating an experience that makes you want to keep coming back.
Let me begin by highlighting the superb service by Duncan & the kitchen staff tonight. The food was impeccable & so fresh & the drinks were amazing! You guys left an amazing impression on us that we want to comeback & experience it all over again. I highly recommend this place for fresh & delicious Italian inspired food.
Everything was perfect! From the stunning food
to the amazing service & great atmosphere. 12/10. Definitely go - you won't be disappointed! Can't wait to go back!
Overall great experience, food was truly amazing with great atmosphere. Had the braised beef & pasta. It was incredible & appetizers were just as amazing. Worth going & eating there.
I am not one to usually write reviews, but let me tell you Sauce deserves it ! ✨ We'd heard good things from friends & went with our little group to experience the restaurant ourselves. Some of us had wine (they have a vast selection) & others cocktails. I had the Purple Rain & totally recommend it !! The food was amazing & so so TASTY ! We shared appetizers & mains. Portions are perfect for sharing if you want to taste more than one thing on their menu. The calamari was so fresh & my favorite starter & loved loooved the Branzino 🐟 ! The staff was incredibly friendly & attentive !! The Chef even sent bigger dessert portions knowing we were a group so we could all have a good taste of everything ! They even offered us Limoncello to finish the evening. To add to our beautiful experience, the restaurant's ambiance is welcoming & warm, the decorations are so well-thought & curated, & so was the music. I totally recommend 🍝✨👏🏼 !!!
A new GEM in Griffintown! I just found my new go-to spot! SAUCE delivers on all fronts-delicious food all around, a well-priced wine list featuring private imports, & generous portions that leave you fully satisfied. The atmosphere is warm & welcoming, making it the perfect place to unwind with friends or enjoy a great meal. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this spot is definitely worth a visit. Can't wait to go back!
