Welcome to Café Buade. Anchored in the heart of Old Quebec for over 100 years, this emblematic place has stood the test of time with the same passion for hospitality, sharing and good food. Here, the walls whisper stories of yesteryear, and each plate tells a new chapter.
Café Buade's cuisine is free and inspired. Poetic in its essence, it draws on both local roots and traditions from elsewhere. It's a place where flavors meet, where ideas intersect, where creativity knows no boundaries. A cuisine that pays homage to the past while opening the door to the imagination.
Welcome to Quebec. Welcome to tradition. Long live Café Buade.
Café Buade offers a warm, cozy, and historic atmosphere in the heart of Old Quebec City, making it a favorite for many travelers and locals alike. Guests frequently highlight the exceptional quality of their meals, with special praise for the hearty beef bourguignon, fresh seafood pasta, homemade soups, and indulgent desserts. The service is consistently described as professional, attentive, and incredibly welcoming, with many team members going above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. While menus cater to a variety of tastes, including great options for families, the restaurant provides excellent value compared to other spots in the area, earning a strong recommendation for anyone seeking delicious comfort food and a genuine, friendly hospitality experience.
The restaurant was recently bought & re-opened. We went for dinner & ordered -
Mediterranean pizza, Grilled Chicken Lemon dish, Chicken Pesto pizza & some soups as appetizers.
Everything we ate was good. Loved the ambience, vibe & the hospitality at the restaurant.
We did not have a reservation but the manager, Joe was very kind & accomodated in just a few minutes. The server, Anahi was very lovely & prompt.
We give a 4.5/5 to the reataurant.
We will come back for sure.
Visited the restaurant for lunch on August 23rd with friends from California. Location is great - next ro Notre Dam Church in historic OLD Quebec. It's centrally located in the city walking distance from Fairmount Chateau Frontenac.
The service & food were excellent. Our waitress ANAHI was very professional & courteous. She advised us about the menu items what to choose based on our taste. The food included salad pasta & pizza. It was freshly made & cooked to perfection. Highly recommended for the ambience & good value for money. Dessert was Creme Bule to top off.
Perfect for a casual dinner with my teenagers, menu includes pizza, burgers, poutine, sandwiches, all their favourites! Service is impeccable, staff are warm & attentive.
Aug 19, 2025
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This is the best restaurant in downtown Quebec City with some of the best food I've ever had. If you want to try authentic pizza & pasta, this is an absolute must-visit. The breakfast was outstanding - I enjoyed three meals here (breakfast, lunch, & dinner), & every single one was exceptional. The staff were warm, attentive, & truly made the experience memorable. This place definitely deserves a five-star review. A must-visit whenever you're in Quebec City!
Staff were polite, professional & unduly apologetic in course-correcting with us after half our group unwittingly ordered off a list of weekday specials on a weekend morning.
Food was great, & the pizza crust in particular is something special.
Dinner d'été en famille. Très bonne ambiance. Le personnel est excellent. La cuisine est bonne.
Un peu cher dans l'absolu, les pizzas auraient pu être un poil plus grandes. Mais au coeur du vieux Québec ça reste correct & surtout aucune mauvaise surprise.
My wife & I ate here with the intentions of a simple dinner ( Salad & Pizza) We did a quick Google review with the average of 3.5, this should have been a clue... The mgr met us on the sidewalk, & escorted us in. The waiter was nice & very attentive.... The meal was sub-standard . For $30 price tag, we received a 12' pizza & a very small salad. Drinks & salad was extra. The Pizza was bland at best, ( the dough was as if it came from another source, tomato sauce was tasteless , minimal toppings . Expensive & bland food. Go elsewhere with all the restaurants in the area.
We came for dinner by chance & at a rather late hour (around 8:45 pm). We decided to eat here - the oldest restaurant in Quebec! The pizza (all dress) was very tasty - the tomato base is rich & the pizza crust is crispy on the edge & chewy on the inside. We also ordered the rib steak - this was THE BEST. It was flavourful (well seasoned & cooked to perfection). I loved this the best! The seafood linguine was my next favourite. The sauce was not too rich & the clam added to the flavour of the sauce. The service was impeccable: attentive & friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant.
One of our very favourite restaurants in Old Quebec!! Joe (the manager) could not have been more accommodating! He was patient & went above & beyond to ensure we had the best dining experience. Our waitress Lu-Ann was also wonderful & so sweet! Food was amazing (french onion soup, pizza & pasta all delicious) & highly recommend the Queen Elizabeth cake for dessert!
