Come and discover La Bûchette, a Quebec "buvette" in Old Quebec on the superb Sainte-Anne Street, a pedestrian street, just a stone's throw from Rue du Trésor and the Château Frontenac.
Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch, come visit us!
La Buchette offers a welcoming and cozy atmosphere in the heart of Quebec City, frequently praised for its distinctively rustic decor and excellent location. Many guests enjoy the diverse menu, with standout dishes like the beef bourguignon, duck carpaccio, and various brunch offerings often highlighted as delicious and well-prepared. While the restaurant experiences high traffic, the staff is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and professional, frequently going above and beyond to provide a memorable dining experience. Although opinions on certain dishes and service speeds vary during busy periods, the majority of visitors appreciate the quality of the ingredients and the overall culinary experience.
We both ordered the duck, & we were asked how we would like it done, with a little pink or well done. We both indicated that well done was our preference. When the duck came, it was very tough, hard to cut & hard to chew. When we complained we were told that that was usual for well done duck. Why wasn't medium an option? Our server told us that she didn't know, but that she would see in future if that could be an option. Other than that the service was excellent & we would highly recommend the place.
Let me start by saying the service from Joe & the food (mostly) deserve the glowing five-star reviews. But I'm sorry, bad 70s classic rock cranked up loud is a total vibe killer for a French/Quebecois restaurant in such a picturesque setting just off the Place d'Armes! It was so jarring & out of sync! (Loud Foreigner's Cold as Ice?! Really???!!!) I also would not give five stars to the French Onion Soup. It was sweet rather than savory, not very hot, & they cheated by serving cheese-covered toast on the side of the soup - rather than a cheese-COVERED soup with all that gooey fabulousness, with croutons inside. That said the Boeuf Bourguignon was outstanding & worth every penny, & the trout tartare cooked in citrus juice on a bed of broccolini & marinated red onions was interesting & a fresh twist. Since we weren't Canadian, we didn't understand the context of being brought our chocolate cake dessert in a plastic container that looked like it got picked up in a 7-11. Seems it's an homage to a McCain Cake, which indeed is something you pick up from the local convenience store on your way to a potluck when you're in your 20s. The waiter's assistant who brought it out didn't speak English, so we were flummoxed, but Joe explained the context - & even showed us a page off of Google - & the cake & icing itself were scrumptious! Meanwhile, between the terrible songs we could catch a nearby street busker's romantic & much more appropriate guitar music. Please take a cue, management!!!
We made a reservation for dinner on our last night in Old Quebec from P.R. Once we arrived, they seated us at a table of our choice (a family of five). To our delight, our waitress, Penelope, provided top-notch service. We ordered the grilled duck breast, wine, digestif, & a kids' menu with dessert. 10/10 for service & food. Highly recommended.
Food was put into a room temp cast iron pot which drain the heat from the food. Sause was under a bit bland. Service was fine. Music volume was to high to easily talk. Not returning, esp. given price.
I do not have words to commend the service at this extraordinary & exquisite restaurant!
Food was delicious as well as the crafted drinks.
I want to thank the incredible service of manager Diego, waitress Sandrine, Francois the receptionist & Christopher! They went above & beyond to provide us with the best experience! Thank you sooo very much!
Si jamais tu vas faire un tour à Québec, tu dois y aller!!!
La Buchette sur la rue Ste-Anne.
La terrasse MAGNIFIQUE parfaite pour casser la croûte, l'apéro, 🍸un repas. J'ai adoré leur Spritz version mocktail & mention spéciale aux frites parmesan-truffes!!! Gaby a même commandé un 2e spag!!!
Nous sommes retournés & wow les huîtres camping sont délicieuses & le carpaccio de canard est tout simplement incroyable!!! Il fait essayer!!!! 😲 🍝🍝
Oh comme dessert, il faut absolument essayer leur version maison du fameux gâteau McCain!!! 1000 fois meilleur!!! Un délice!
On adore l'endroit, le service, le menu original & les plats délicieux, bref, on aime tout!!!
