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 portray Sauce Buvette Du Quartier as a warm, inviting Italian inspired spot in Griffintown where food is described as fresh, flavorful and often outstanding, with standout dishes like calamari, lobster ravioli, bresaola, whipped ricotta, and focaccia, plus generous portions and solid value for money; the service is widely praised for attentiveness and friendliness, helping guests feel welcome from start to finish; the atmosphere is repeatedly described as cozy, intimate, and lively, sometimes enhanced by live music or special dining moments; some dishes receive mixed notes, with a few items like morue or a bisque pasta lacking seasoning or depth; the wine list leans heavily Italian and may offer limited by the glass options; occasional seating arrangements or noise levels are mentioned as minor drawbacks; convenient parking at the back and a pleasant terrace add to the appeal; overall Sauce Buvette Du Quartier is viewed as a hidden gem and many reviewers say they will return, recommending it to others looking for a memorable Montreal dining experience.
C'était vraiment une belle découverte. L'ambiance est chill, rien de trop fancy, juste une place où tu te sens bien.
Ahlandra était notre serveuse, super fine & easygoing. Le service était vraiment naturel & non forcé
J'ai pris le rotini alla vodka pis c'était vraiment bon. Crémeux mais pas trop lourd, la sauce était super bien balancée. Je le reprendrais n'importe quand. On as aussi essayé la poutine de pomme, vraiment bon!!!!!!
Bref, vraiment une bonne expérience, j'y retournerais sans hésiter.
May 3, 2026
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I had such an amazing experience at Sauce Buvette! The atmosphere is absolutely incredible - warm, stylish, & so welcoming from the moment you walk in. The food was delicious, beautifully prepared, & full of flavor. Every dish felt carefully made with high-quality ingredients.
What truly made the experience unforgettable was the service. The staff were so friendly, attentive, & genuinely welcoming, making us feel comfortable & appreciated throughout the entire evening. You can really feel the passion & care behind this place.
I would definitely recommend Sauce Buvette to anyone looking for a cozy spot with amazing food, great vibes, & exceptional hospitality. Can't wait to come back!
Honestly had such a great night. Just really good energy overall.
Juliette was our server & she was amazing. Super friendly & easy to talk to, checked in at the right times, & gave us recommendations that were actually so good. You can tell she really knows the menu & cares about the experience.
One of the best things we had was the torta fritta with sélection de salumi & Parmigiano râpé
Would 100% go back & definitely recommend to anyone looking for a really solid spot.
Here's an honest review , the place is very nice , food was fresh & honestly very tasty. But the waitress really made us dislike our whole experience , it's a shame because this place is genuinely nice. Truth is , we didn't even see her smile once , she didn't even introduced herself, she didn't ask us how the food was , asked us if we wanted something. Every time we'd be able to see her & ask her for something she would just leave & bring whatever we needed to our table without saying a word. She didn't even look like she wanted to be there at all lol. I'm leaving 4 stars because the owner of this place did very well & the cuisine did a great job , but it would've been a 2 star because of how shitty our experience was because of the waitress we had.
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.
Best,
Hicham
Feb 13, 2026
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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!
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!
Feb 3, 2026
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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.
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!
