It gets crowded fast, but the energy is part of the charm. Food and wine were both excellent.

I rarely give 5 stars. But I could not find a fault with my experience there. Service was perfect. Knowledgeable, not pesky and well mannered. My two friends and I enjoyed duck, cheese, olive and pork items from the tasting menu. And a gorgeous Cote du Rhone bottle. Good value as well. Montreal blows Toronto away in this category of resto/bar/after work spot. read more

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Charcuterie Board Perfection! Lovely selection of meats and cheeses that you can customize by ordering each cheese, meat and accompaniment. We really enjoyed this local spot after a long day of walking and touring Montreal. Super fast & attentive service from Jerome. The food was quick, correct and absolutely delicious! Although it's on a busy street, we enjoyed our experience and would recommend. read more

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I came to Buvette Chez Simone for our first dinner in Montreal. We decided to visit this spot after seeing the positive reviews and they were able to seat all 14 of us by pulling up some extra tables and chairs. Since there was so many of us, we asked the waiter to "surprise us" with an assortment of cheese and meats charcuterie. There was enough for all of us to get a sizeable portion and the food was amazing with lots of variety. In addition, they were incredibly attentive with our drink orders and the wine was fantastic. Overall great service and great food with great ambiance. A great option for those looking for a chill night in Montréal. read more

We were in Montreal to view the eclipse, see old friends, and generally take in the city's history. Looking for a place to sample some excellent Quebec cheeses and smoked meats served with style and creativity, we read on-line about La Buvette Chez Simone and it seemed like a good place to try. This intimate wine bar did not disappoint, with a menu as varied and eclectic as the clientele. Here, the crowd dictates the mood and the food is the star, with the friendly and knowledgeable wait staff only too eager to assist two anglophones with what might be the best items for them to try. They were correct. Nowhere else could we have had such a delicious and varied assortment of true charcuterie that was likely to be among the best in the city. A full menu of creatively prepared cuisine and desserts round out the offerings. A late night place that takes on a vibrant vibe in the evening when the adults come out to eat and play. Special thanks to Rafael from Marseille who was chatty, helpful and friendly. We'd go back often but we live in West Palm Beach and so will have to be content with the memory of a wonderful meal and evening in Montreal. read more

Dined here a few months ago. Loved the service food and wine. Crowded loud and fun. Shared different small dishes that were all delicious. good wine selection. Wonderful attentive staff. We sat at the bar. Wish I lived nearby! read more

I came here for a book club, I loved the liveliness of this wine bar. This place is more of a tapas bar. The crowd was very casual- although there is a no reservation system, it took little time to get a table for 5. They had a wide wine selection- I was particularly intrigued by the orange wine- interesting to the palette. I loved that you can assemble your own charcuterie plate- with half or full portions of meats, veggies, and cheese. The liver mousse really stood out for me. They also had main course options if you are craving something more hefty as a meal. My single complaint was the lack quality service: Too many clients to few staff members= poor service. I don't even recall how many time we had to flag down our server to 1) get us more bread 2) get us more bread (at some point we are ready to grab it ourselves) 3) stop taking away the menus because we specified we would be ordering more food later 4) keep reminding our server of the wine i wanted 2 or 3 times.. Simple you have more customers- hire more staff to serve your customers! Would easily bump up the stars in my books if this was improved! read more

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This place has cool vibes on a Thursday night but I found it ok overall... slightly overpriced and not very filling. It's one of the first times I didn't really like the wine served at a wine bar. The rosé was not very good in my opinion and for $10.50 a glass, I expect better. I can usually get a delicious bottle of rosé for under $20 at SAQ! Buvette Chez Simone is really loud on a Thursday night (located on Avenue du Parc with lots of metre parking). Not a place to go if you're trying to have a meaningful conversation, as I had a hard time hearing the people around me. The server was cool but not quick enough with our requests and never anticipated what we might want (wine, water and bread refills, etc). The fish fritter could have been served warmer and the vegetarian mozzarella, courgette and mushroom plate was pretty good but on the bland side. I do like that they serve some of their food on wooden planks and that it could fulfill the true meaning of wine & cheese with nice plating. Overall, a typical hipster/plateau kinda restaurant. Don't think I'll be going back but it's good for people who like charcuterie, French tapas and dry wines. read more

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We LOVED it here! It's such a cute bistro/wine bar. The dimmed lighting and intimate vibe was perfect for a date night. We sat at the bar and ordered our first charcuterie board in Montreal, it was hands down the best we had during our stay. We got to select from so many categories and built our perfect board! we had to have the bartender help us as we weren't exactly certain of everything in French and they were more than helpful! The wine selection was really nice as well. Wished this place was around the corner! read more

This staff is the best I've encountered in dozens of restaurants in four countries this year. Claude, the host, was particularly helpful. Each of the five people I interacted with were attentive, knowledgeable, prompt, and thoughtful. Food and drinks were great, but the staff is extraordinary. read more

Places like this makes me wonder on far ahead Montreal is compared to Vancouver, when it comes to the food scene. Don't get me wrong, Vancouver is up there but this place killed it for us! We got there about 8ish, for dinner/tapa's. Over the next next 4 hours, we went through 2 wine/cheese platters, old fashions, whiskey, a couple of bottles of wine! It was amazingly perfect. They had a live DJ, who was playing 90's R&B and hip hop! We just sat there talked and saw the place transform from a restaurant to a bar to a club. I think the place has a lot to offer, for all age ranges and moods! Depends on when you come, you might get a different Buvette Chez Simone! Highly recommend this place for wine/cheese and drinks! read more

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Small place but definitely worth trying. I've been there with friends who were new in town, and it definitely represents the great Montreal vibe. If you're lucky you'll be able to sit on the patio which adds even more character to the place. The staff is incredibly nice and will do anything to accommodate your tastes/wishes. Drinks wise the wine is very good and very decently priced for the quality. Food wise their planches are good/tasty and have various cheeses and charcuterie, but seem really overpriced for the quantity of food you get. However all of the similar places around are about the same price so I guess it's more the area that dictates the pricing. Overall I recommend for an afterwork. Wouldnt recommend for dinner as if you're hungry you'll end up with a salty tab. But otherwise it's DEFINITELY worth a visit. read more

This bistro/wine bar is by far my favourite place to hang back and drink wine in the mile-end. I really enjoy the dimmed lighting, which makes it a perfect spot for a date. I also love the eclectic music that the DJ plays. I am a sucker for mellow lounge music and good lighting in a joint. As a fellow wino I approve their wine list. It has a really big range. You can order a funky orange wine or if you prefer a nice round red. The staff has excellent knowledge of their product, but their hospitality is inconsistent. read more

Highly attentive staff with extraordinary wine acumen and an equally good wine list. Great, simple, Quebecoise menu that includes a super selection of cheeses. read more

Buvette is one of the better wine bars I've tried anywhere in the past few years. To be fair, I would say it's a great small plate restaurant that serves some good wine. The crowd is young, vibrant and dressed in black. It's loud and fun. Three of us were thinking small for food and ended up feasting on fois gras, duck confit, charcuterie, cheese and an amazing baked red cabbage that must have been brushed with a stinky bleu cheese. We shared a small Greek salad that also had standout quality. It's heavy on cucumber, tomatoes, and a soft feta and light on lettuce. The duck was CAD15 and everything else was about 5 or 10 depending upon small or large order. For wine we had Bourgogne Blanc that was easy to drink for 55. Servers were friendly, attentive constantly sweeping and wiping the table. They kept the water bottle filled as well. We'll definitely hit this place again. read more

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Simply amazing wine and snack bar (if you can call calamari and chorizo "snacks"). This place is insane especially on Thursdays during their 5 a 7, with line-ups out the terrasse. I was here last night and by 7:30pm, the place was packed. Great beer and wine selection where you can either buy by the bottle, glass or half-glass and with prices for half-glasses between $3.75 - $5, it gives plenty of room to try several wines without breaking the budget. Their snacks are also great. While you have the expected cheese and dried fruit plates, fries, salades, chorizo sausages, calamari, smoked salmon, options are also offered in either half portions or full portions with prices for half-portions between $5-$7. They also serve roasted chicken for dinner but only after 6pm. That's the food and drink. Let's talk clientele and general vibe. No annoying 20-somethings or Mile End hipsters, but an older working, professional or graduate student crowd in their 30's and 40's. The people are generally very nice and unpretentious. No posers. I'm coming back, that's for sure. read more

In a city that seems to be in constant flux, Buvette is shockingly consistent. No matter what day of the week, or time of day you visit, it somehow always manages to feel like 7:30pm on a Thursday in some continental metropolis. It's never so full you can't find a seat, yet, it is never "dead". You will never be the best looking person there, but you will always feel better looking for being there. The staff will always appear to be having more fun than you, regardless of how much fun you are having. Whatever you order will be just fine (unless you order the cider--and I'm really hoping it just happened to be a bad batch). The plates pair nicely with each other, so you can order without feeling the need to curate. The staff will be helpful if you have questions, and yet slightly intimidating. If sounds like I live here, I don't--I've only been a dozen or so times, but each occasion has been entirely different. I've come here for an afternoon snack, after work drinks, a quick bite before heading out, a quick bite after heading out, actual heading out, and I've even managed to stay until closing once. Go with friends from out of town, friends from town, friends that moved away, friends that just arrived, friends-of-friends, or make friends there. Bring parents, coworkers, clients, a date. Same Buvette. And yet, for whatever reason, it's not a place I'm completely fanatical about. A good choice for most occasions because it does what it does so well, but there are definitely other places. If you're looking for a wine bar in the neighbourhood with a good kitchen that's open late, Buvette is a solid bet. read more

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Poor service! They know English, but will respond in French if you ask in English. They don't even have an English menu! Quite racist towards the people who don't know French!!! NOT TOURIST FRIENDLY! And lots of attitude towards english speaking visitors read more

I came here while in town on my "mini-moon". It was our first night in town and our server was super helpful with recommendations on things to see and do. We had an amazing charcuterie plate and wine. The patio seating was fun as the neighborhood is pretty vibrant. read more

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This place is perfect for a late night drink They serve food pretty late which I find is practical after a show or something. They have an extensive menu of all kinds of food. They have great cheeses and cold cuts I had the pleasure of trying the Greek salad, Accra, chorizo and fries. Everything was tasty. Great wine list and beer Cons: it's very loud and always busy. read more

Came here on a whim during our first night in town. Loved the energy. Loved the wines! Service was great. Loved the different lovely little bits. Best Duck rillettes we had the entire trip. The place was packed on a Monday night, so that is very cool and different than so many places. Should have gone back and tried other interesting bits, but only so much time to try out all the great things that Montreal has to offer, but this is certainly a place I would love to come back to. Even if it was just to have the rillettes again. Get the double order! read more

Start with the oysters served with a "Bloody Caesar" sauce. They were incredibly light & fresh. There were 2 of us & we got 4 1/2 portions of meat and 3 cheeses with a small Greek salad to split. That was plenty of food and with a liter bottle of their house white, the bill was still under a hundred dollars. Service was fantastic. Jared took great care of us and sitting on the patio meant the music coming from inside didn't overpower the ability to have a conversation. Great spot for dinner & drinks with a date or a group of friends. read more

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Had a wine tasting here with two friends, tried 3 reds and 3 whites, our sommelier was helpful and efficient. We got a ton of dishes, and as a vegetarian I was really happy to see plenty of tapas I could have. They really delivered, taste wise and combinations wise. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

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Magical. This place was our best night out in Montreal. It's a lovely space, the server couldn't have been more charming and helpful, and the food and wine were exquisite. They have a great selection of cheeses. We asked the server for recommendations on a combination that would include soft, hard, strong and mild cheeses. All of the cheeses were delicious, and they were presented on a lovely cheese board with apple slices, nuts, and a creamy berry spread. The bread was outstanding. The server also helped us to order a great bottle of white wine, even letting us taste a couple before choosing. The salads were also excellent, creative, and fresh. It was a casual but classy atmosphere. The service was attentive but not rushed. Overall, an outstanding choice. FWIW, this experience was an early dinner on a Friday. read more

It feels strange to adulate over a salad, However, the Greek salad here was spectacular; it had Greek olives (duh), Persian cucumbers, mysteriously perfect tomatoes, marinated red onion slices, and a HUGE block of fresh feta, I had my first orange wine here; I still can't tell you where it came from (despite looking at the label), but it was herby, dry, and very delicious. I would absolutely love to be here again with a full appetite to try the roasted chicken or the duck hearts. read more

This is the kind of place you send your out of town friends to when you want to when you want to show them how impressive your city can be. Buvette is the type of place you go to when you want to spend time in a welcoming, hip atmosphere with people who appreciate the good taste of food and wine. It isn't the place you take your friends to who do not know how to spread out their nosh with their drink, or people who are expecting to have a traditional meal (although you can get a full chicken dinner for 2 if you so desire). It also isn't for your friend that thinks the $10 bottle of depanneur or grocery store wine is heaven. They simply won't understand. Buvette is great for lovers, for friends to have fantastic conversation with, or for a business lunch or dinner. It's great in the hot Montreal summers and in the cold, depressing winters. If you love wine, cheese, and charcuterie, this is where you go to put a smile on your face. Sometimes it can get very crowded, but it would be a waste if a place such as this didn't. read more

Stopped here for a couple drinks before heading to another spot for dinner. Looked like a good crowd and it seemed like a happening little spot. Food and drinks were good but the service was terrible. We were visiting from Toronto for the weekend and our French is limited but the server seemed to be avoiding us at all costs and barely attempted to communicate with us. She actually came and cleared our food plates and didn't even ask if we wanted another drink (our glasses were clearly empty). I get there may be some language differences but in any other situation I'd expect people to try to meet half way. In the service/hospitality industry I'd suggest staff should be going the extra mile to make their patrons feel welcome. Unfortunately we did not. read more

I definitely recommend this place for drinks after work. Although it can get loud and busy very fast, there is a very nice wine selection and the waiters are more than willing to help with your selection, in French and in English! More than the wines, their charcuterie plates are excellent and reasonably priced. We also tried the fish and the chicken, both of which were tender and well-seasoned. read more

Yep, still one of my favourite places to hang out in the city. Buvette just does it right. From their evolving wine list to their perfectly balanced cheese platters and sharable plates, this is my fav spot for a casual weekday hangout. I believe all their waiters are trained sommeliers. I typically always ask for their suggestion, and it never disappoints. The food is also on point, with lovely salads, small fish & meat dishes to share in addition to their famed cheese platters. If you're feeling really hungry, go for the chicken and vegetables, which is tender and delicious. This place tends to get very packed on weekends, so I recommend reserving or dropping in any weeknight instead. This spot is also ideal for a date or small group event. read more

Loved this sweet cozy space. We came here on the night we arrived and had a taste of Montreal hospitality as soon as we set foot in the restaurant. We were learning the laws with kids and bars ca restaurants and they helped us navigate it all. We had a chef prepared charcuterie and cheese board which was perfect to start us off. The wine selection was lovely. It was quite warm and we enjoyed a crisp and not too sweet rosé. We also enjoyed the steak, spaghetti, and bread with tomatoes and mozzarella. The service was excellent and polite and they were so kind as my husband practiced his French. We would love to rerun! read more

A friend of mine and fellow New Yorker relocated to Montréal a few years ago, and according to her, "My favorite restaurant to impress NYers is Buvette Chez Simone and it never fails me." I have to start this review by saying the service here was absolute tops. We stopped in late on a Saturday night and just missed the kitchen. We ordered off a smaller menu, a selection of cheese and bread and mousse, but it just wasn't what we needed. We really needed hot food. David recommended we check out Le Majestique Montreal. Their kitchen is open until 2am. He really saved our night. We will absolutely be visiting Montréal again soon, and Buvette Chez Simone will be one of the firsts restaurants we visit, when the kitchen is open! If you're checking out reviews and thinking of stopping in here, stop thinking, and just go! read more

Went recently for drinks with a friend on a Friday night. Good times, though incredibly loud. Casual, laid back, and we were impressed with how inexpensive our night ended up being. Under $25 for three glasses of wine (two were 'half' glasses, but were pretty much full) and a delicious cheese plate, plus bread. Stay away from the lower-end glasses, though (at least for the white wine). We tried six in total, and found the mid-range ones to be well worth the extra couple of bucks. Server was a bit of a space-case, but friendly enough so no big deal. We weren't huge fans of the orange electrical cables hanging on the ceiling - made it feel like they were in the middle of renos, though I'm sure it was intended to be industrial-chic. Overall, liked the place and would go back. I imagine this wouldn't be the best place for a date (unless your date is an electrician, in which case I'm sure the decor would win you major points), but for an evening with friends it was just great. read more

First time coming here with my date.. Ordered half chicken with veggies and some drinks. If you order chicken I guarantee you will love it Didn't have wine so I can't rate on that.. read more

Went there for the 1st time last week with a couple of girlfriends and it now has become one of my top spots to chill out, tapas, have a chat type of place. Crowd is rad. Food is good. I'm obsessed with their fries and fish cakes. I.AM.A.FAN. read more

Definately a resto-bar to discover. Food is good, with lots of variety. Portion size is more tapas style, so you will get to try many things. The regular menu options are great, safe bets and the new items that rotate are usually big hits but can sometimes be misses. The atmosphere is crowded and loud so depending on your mood this might be a plus or a minus. It's not possible to make reservations and the line up can get quite long if you show up at busy hours. There is a pretty terrace if you can get a table there.The Greek salad is amazing and I'm sure you will enjoy most plates. Give it a try! read more

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Delightful, friendly and chic. First night in Montreal and we enjoyed a leisurely meal of many small plates and wines. Service was top notch yet super friendly. Our waitress kindly helped me get my French up to speed. Charcuterie and cheese platter was delish and their Panzanella small plate is not to be missed! Exactly the type of restaurant I always hope to stumble upon! read more

We got this as a recommendation from a another restaurant we were at, otherwise I would have walked right past this place. It's very simple concept - wine bar with a paired down menu, but executed perfectly. They had excellent selections of wine by the glass, the waiters were knowledgeable and were able to recommend things based on our tastes. We got a few charcuteries and cheeses and a roast chicken which was amazing, like I said very simple but great wines and great ingredients that speak for themselves. Laid back atmosphere, great lighting. Highly recommend and would go back. read more

Charming place to grab a glass of wine with your friends/date. I came here on a friday night with a few of my friends and although it was bustling, it wasn't an uncomfortable type of busy. We were given our own booth right away, and the waiter was extremely fast with the menu. We decided to shared a bottle of white upon the waiter's recommendation and a plate of charcuterie. The food was actually quite good and very reasonable in price. They also have a number of other shareable tapas. Having been a regulars at Pullman for sometime now, I've gotta admit that I'm slightly jealous of everyone that lives close to this place. If you're in the mile-end and looking for a relaxing night to catch up with friends, Chez Simone is an excellent spot. P.s. theres no sign at the door so the place is a little hard to find. (it's got a patio out front with potted plants) read more

Love the set up of this place! Might be one of the best wine bars I have been to. To call it a wine bar would be limiting. They offer a good selection of cocktails and beer as well. But alcohol is easy do right if you do your home work. Where this place excels is in it's food offerings! Everything on the menu is very tasty and fresh. Well thought out menu, from the fish balls to the salads. Looking for a great evening in a hip part of town, this is the spot. Lively crowd, a bit on the louder side of things. "I am sorry, I did not catch that" "I said, I think we should order another bottle of wine!" read more

Me and some girlfriends came here for a girls dinner and it was a splendid evening! Chez Simone doesn't take reservations so we waited longer than we would have liked for a table for 4 (over an hour on a Friday night) but it was well worth in when we were sat at a bar table near the front of the restaurant. The wait staff was excellent, personable (and cute!), the atmosphere was lively (perfect for a Friday night) and the food and drink were both equally delicious. I particularly enjoyed the roasted chicken, which our waiter informed us was the 2nd best in the city - next to Ramado's. I really liked how wine and beer came in small and large sizes - allowing me to try several different varieties. I would go back again and again read more