La Buche

Mark

5.0

We visited La Buche at 8:00 PM on a packed Thursday night, & I'm so glad we booked online in advance, we were seated almost immediately despite the crowd. The energy in the room was high & vibrant, the decor had so many interesting details, making for a truly memorable atmosphere.

We were pleasantly surprised when it was the co-proprietor (Mychael?) personally led us to a beautifully appointed table by the window. Our server was incredibly accommodating & welcoming, which really helped since this was our first time diving into authentic Quebecois cuisine.

The food was a gastronomic & cultural revelation. We shared several dishes, & every single one hit the mark:

* The Classics: The La Tourtière Facon Buche (duck, pork, beef meat pie) & Onion Soup were hearty & traditional.

* The Starters: The Tartare de Cerf (deer tartare) & Croquettes de Pate (meat pie nuggets) offered a great introduction to local flavors.

* The Mains: Both the Salmon Dylan Cabane & the Roti de Cochon (pork - so tender) were expertly prepared.

While the pricing is on the higher side, the quality of the ingredients & the level of service make it a worthwhile splurge. It's a fantastic spot if you want a lively, upscale take on French-Canadian comfort food.

We haven't tried the other choices & we missed dessert so we definitely have a reason to come back!

Brian

2.0

Went today for lunch & ordered french onion soup & the steak & eggs. The French onion soup was in the deconstructed style but it didn't feel like French onion soup - soup in a bowl & bread with cheese on the side. No Gruyère or bread in the soup itself, & most disappointingly the soup was lukewarm. It was not prepared with bread & cheese on top & cooked under broiler, it was simply poured into a cold bowl & served with barely warm bread with cheese no longer melted. Quite disappointing. The bread was nice but the flavour of soup was not well balanced & fell a bit flat, tasted too strongly of red wine. My girlfriend got the steak & eggs which was fine but a small portion on only one slice of bread & the steak seemed to be quite a cheap cut of meat & not very much of it. Also the atmosphere was only okay, the music choice was pretty bad. Floor was also very dirty with food scraps under the table & my butt had food crumbs on it when I stood up. The positives - our waiter was lovely, very friendly & listened to our less than perfect French.

Montreal

5.0

Food was incredible! A true french-Canadian experience. Every tourist must try.

Emma

5.0

amazing traditional quebecois restaurant. my boyfriend & i got the cabane a sucre plate to share with an extra french toast & it was the best brunch i've ever had. incredibly balanced between salty & sweet. the ambiance is great too. 10/10 recommend & i made a reservation beforehand which was good during peak brunch hours.

Dan

5.0

On a super cold night, this place was very cozy & warm. The food was delicious. We were party of 6, & everything we ordered was amazing. From the apps we had the pickle medley, deer tartare, salmon tartare, smoked trout, & everyone kicked it with the French Onion soup. Yummy!!! I loved the smoked trout appetizer so much that I had the trout salad for my main. The combination of the smoked trout & the goat cheese with greens was so so so good. Be sure to make a reservation.

Michelle

5.0

I got the French toast with caramelized apples & my boyfriend got chicken & waffles. The food was absolutely amazing!!! & the latte was good as well! I definitely recommend having a reservation as it fills quickly.

Lorrie

5.0

I had the best experience at this lovely restaurant! Extraordinary! The staff were so friendly & the service was amazing! The servers checked with me several times to be sure I had everything that I needed. I had the French Onion Soup (delicious) & the Pâté Chinois (also delicious). I didn't have room for dessert however the Maple Syrup Pie came highly recommended. I also enjoyed a lovely French Canadian Rosé. Overall, my experience was delightful!

Danielle

5.0

We went to La.Buche for breakfast. It was delicious. The caramelized apple French toast was amazing. Must try ❤?❤?

Sharon

5.0

My party of 5 the first list & 4 the second visit all enjoyed La Buche very much. The food was excellent. Please note, the French toast is served with a very sweet sauce. The 2nd visit I ordered it with maple syrup & without the sauce & it was delicious!

Courtney

5.0

La Buche was recommended by a local as the best French food in the neighborhood without a crazy high price point. Such a good choice. We loved everything we were served & the service was great. We had the pork loin & tourtière. The picture of the pork does not do it justice. It was delicious & very tender. It's served with potatoes, prepared sort of like a hash brown, & a carrot puree. Both were great pairs to the pork. The tourtiere was also filled with tender meats & topped with a super flaky pastry. It's served with a fruit ketchup which was new to me. It has a pickled flavor & was an unexpected complement. House salad & poor man's pudding were also great - get it with a scoop of ice cream. To be safe, make a reservation. We were lucky to arrive early (4:45ish) & get a table without one. It was packed when we left.