There comes a point during every sightseeing day when a small dog must put his paw down. We had been walking all over Old Montréal, exploring the shops and those beautiful cobblestone streets. Very charming. Very historic. Very hard on tiny legs. So when we spotted the outdoor terrace at Buvette Pastek, I authorized an immediate rest period. Excellent decision. The terrace sits right along rue Saint-Paul, in the middle of all the Old Montréal activity. But what really caught our attention was the beautiful canopy overhead. It has this intricate, almost paper-cut appearance that filters the light and makes the whole terrace feel especially pretty. There were also hanging plants and string lights. comes a point during every sightseeing day when a small dog must put his paw down. We had been walking all over Old Montréal, exploring the shops and those beautiful cobblestone streets. Very charming. Very historic. Very hard on tiny legs. So when we spotted the outdoor terrace at Buvette Pastek, I authorized an immediate rest period. Excellent decision. The terrace sits right along rue Saint-Paul, in the middle of all the Old Montréal activity. But what really caught our attention was the beautiful canopy overhead. It has this intricate, almost paper-cut appearance that filters the light and makes the whole terrace feel especially pretty. There were also hanging plants and string lights. Mom was delighted. I was mostly delighted that we had stopped walking. Mom ordered a glass of wine while Dad decided to continue his research into Québec beverages with a local beer. Someone has to support the regional economy. They also brought out a small basket of bread with butter, which immediately became the subject of my attention. I watched. I waited. I conducted a detailed assessment of the bread-sharing situation. My findings will remain confidential. We didn't have a full meal because this visit was strictly about resting our paws, but the menu looked wonderful and definitely made Mom and Dad consider staying longer. For me, though, this stop accomplished exactly what was required: a comfortable place to sit outside with my humans, take in the atmosphere of Old Montréal and recover before someone inevitably announced that it was time to start walking again. Dogba's verdict: 3 paws out of 5. Old Montréal location: beautiful Cobblestone-street atmosphere: extremely Montréal Outdoor terrace: lovely Cutout canopy overhead: gorgeous Mom's wine break: successful Dad's local beer research: ongoing Bread basket: closely monitored People watching: excellent Tiny-leg recovery: desperately needed Menu reconnaissance: return visit warranted Would I return? Absolutely--and next time I vote that we actually eat. Although I would also like to formally propose a new Old Montréal tourism policy: For every kilometer of cobblestones, Dogba receives one hour at Buvette Pastek. Seems fair. read more

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We were a group of five and had a wonderful brunch here. We sat outside and really enjoyed it. Service was excellent. We felt well cared for but not rushed. Food was outstanding. Definitely recommend. read more

The polish place across the street was full but that turned out to be serendipitous because I got to go here! I ordered: - the XL potatoes: a large serving of roasted potatoes with aioli and salty cheese. Carb heaven! - the pastek salad: cubes of watermelon with shaved raw brussel sprouts, almonds, and some sort of crumbled sheep cheese. Great concept but I would prefer if the brussel sprouts were roasted - raw brusssels are meh especially in off season - rhubarb meringue: stewed rhubarb with airy rhubarb foam and crispy sumac meringue shards. Super light for summer, and the sumac was an interesting twist! I did not have any wine at the wine bar (wasn't feeling it) so I can't speak to that aspect haha. Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby, but walkable read more

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We had just learned that the hotel where we thought we had a reservation didn't know who we were so not a great mood. However, the comfortable atmosphere and friendly service helped. Then, we got our food and the stress drained away. I got the breakfast sandwich which sound boring but was GREAT!! I don't know how they made it so good. My wife got the pancake with white chocolate ganache, raspberries and pistachios was also amazing. Not too sweet, just a great flavor! It's a small place with a short menu but it's worth every penny!! read more

What a pretty place!! Airy interior with large windows and the plushiest benches. Perfect for brunch photos! That seems to be a main attraction to patrons, although the food should not be ignored. We went there for brunch on a Saturday, which is typically very difficult to maneuver without reservations. But thanks to the pouring rain, we got seated right away. The menu is well designed, and many attractive dishes were presented. We selected the burrata, crostini, XL potato, and an extra bread. The food came fairly fast in beautiful plates, and was pretty good! The tender tomatoes were well selected, and mixed perfectly with the creamy burrata on the generously toasted (but not tough!) bread. The addition of peaches was a very nice burst of flavour. The potatoes were full of umami and quite complex in their richness. The crostini was perhaps a bit less interesting, but still good. The hot peppers were pretty sharp! Overall, the dainty portions were a bit smaller than expected, although it is justified for that section of the menu. The service was courteous. Really pretty place! read more

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Saw that it made the list for Montreal's Eater list for must try brunch places and saw the dinner menu was equally good so decided to go here for dinner. Super cozy atmosphere and lots of conversation and music around. The interior was nicely decorated and filled with comfy chairs. Ordered: 1. Tuna (raw) 2. Beef Tartare (raw) 3. XL Potatoes 4. Grilled Duck (pink in the middle) 5. Chocolate & Hazelnut Panna Cotta Tuna was so good. Really fatty tuna and the sauce and garnishes were a perfect pairing for the dish. Beef tartare was good. They used potato chips as a vehicle for the tartare which I thought was interesting. A little hard to scoop into the chip but fun textures. Potatoes were nice and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The mayonnaise was a nice touch. Duck was cooked to perfection--still slightly pink in the middle. Once again--the sauce for this dish was so good. They only have one dessert on their menu but that's really all they need because the chocolate and hazelnut panna cotta is delicious. It's not too sweet but ends the meal nicely. Service was really awesome as they constantly came to check on us and make sure everything was okay. Items came out pretty quickly as well. read more

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Delicious iced latte, mouth watering croque madame, excellent service, clean and welcoming decor, and overall a wonderful dining experience. Recommended. This place apparently opened 2 months ago. Last time I walked by this place I was too full to try this place out, so I decided to bookmark it for future visits. Boy am I glad I did. I entered the place at around 12pm...First to arrive & had the entire place to myself for 1/2 hr. If you care about the environment, they use metal utensils and agave biodegradable straws. It's so much better than the metal one I bring around with me or disgusting paper ones a lot of places offer. And they're a grade above the pasta ones I've used before. It's probably more expensive on their part, but it also shows that they care. The pricing is really reasonable. Lilia, one of the owner was super nice, welcoming and informative. The ice latte she made for me was delicious. And they have a wide variety of milk choices including almond and oat if that's your thing. And my croque madame was scrumptious. Even the side pickles were good. I'm definitely planning on coming again the next time I'm in town. Hopefully I'll get to try their handmade gnocchis next time :9 SN: they have free wifi, just need the password read more

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Cool stop on a hot day. Bean salad not to be missed. Sangria...awesome.. Thanks Kathlene..I provably spelled this wrong.. read more

First time in Canada, found this restaurant on maps and I must say yes yes yes!! Best decision we've made since we got here. Amazing customer service, drinks 10/10 and food 100|100! I recommend with closed eyes! read more

Super cool new wine bar in Old Montreal! Pastek has been open for a few months serving up brunch fare in a very nice looking space on St. Paul. Wifey and I were doing a little "shop local" Christmas spree wondering where to grab dinner early on a Friday night when we noticed some folks hanging out and drinking wine. Hmm, that's right up our alley so we stopped in to check it out. There's a lot more going on than you might expect! The shared entrance leads up a slight incline to a coat check, wine storage and elevator(?) space. Not knowing what the elevator was for we followed the host to a great table by the windows overlooking St. Paul. The bar is a sleek looking burled wood that looks fantastic. There is a wrap around coral coloured bench seat with about 10 small white tables that can be easily moved around to accommodate different sized groups. The walls are typical Old Montreal rock which of course looks great. As we were chilling with a bottle of white, we kept seeing groups of people coming and going using the mystery elevator I mentioned earlier. Almost everyone stepping outside stopped to take a selfie on St. Paul so it probably wasn't a local crowd, but what's going on? Turns out the elevator services a new self check-in hotel located above the wine bar. The bar has a takeout service for the hotel, really an interesting business idea. The wine list was relatively inexpensive and offered up many nice French selections. They have a small but interesting food menu so we decided to try a few plates: spinach artichoke dip (yum), crudo and seared scallops with roasted cauliflower. The food and service were excellent! I should also mention the cool music vibe. I'm not sure how to describe it but the music was kind of jazzy with a mix of house music beats. Think Michael Franks meets Daft Punk. Hard to describe but cool! We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely return. read more

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Loved this place, the food, the place, the waiter. This place is located in the old port and opened about 1 year ago even less. They have a big wine menu. They have a brunch/lunch and supper menu. We went there for supper we had the flecon special which was so good, the fish was well cooked and all the ingredients were so good together, the sauce and all, the perfect combination We also got the duck and it was so tender, it was amazing. The oysters were fresh We got the peach crumble as dessert but it wasn't good at all, it was a load of whipped cream on top, even tho it seemed homemade there was this weird taste to it and also the peaches were not really ripped. I would not get that when I return Overall this place is good for food and drinks, especially if you are a wine lover. I would just skip the dessert for next time. This place has this comfy vibe with couches and pillows. Definitely a cute place to go with small groups. I definitely recommend to try this place at least once read more

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Kathleen was incredible and made our dining experience better than expected. The food was great, the drinks were great, and the service was great. Highly recommend going for an early lunch for bottomless mimosas and the Big Brunch. read more

Imagine after a long walk from Atwater Market, one stumbles upon Buvette Pastek. We sat outside and were able to people watch and enjoy a light lunch. Zucchini salad, salmon and burrata we shared. Along with a great gin and tonic, the sun was shining. Such an incredible day. The grilled bread was delightful. This is worth a re-visit. read more

Some of us like to sleep in on a Sunday morning but we at Best Quests just love going to the old port early for a beautiful, delicious brunch.  We had (as usual) way too much food. The variety was excellent and so carefully prepared (I mean, look at those pictures!) accentuated with a mimosa (maybe basic but always a necessary classic for brunch) and ended with a lovely espresso martini Speaking of mimosas... they offer bottomless ones for the morning/day drinkers out there. read more

The French bistro you are graving for. They have real bread. The salmon melts in your mouth. It's bit cramped outside on the patio but it is the best way to experience local life. read more

Buvette Pastek - Salmon toast... Yummy - Wine Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great spot for breakfast; good coffee and good food. Suppose to be a wine bar once they get their license. Look forward to experience. read more

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Incredible food friendly service and relaxing cozy atmosphere. Plus pretty strong mimosas . We stayed in a hotel upstairs and came down for breakfast both mornings because it was so goood ! read more

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I had lunch at this restaurant yesterday. I ordered a dish Halibut Gravlax $ 28.00 which took 45 minutes to receive and although it was an appetizer I was told it was enough for lunch. it was so tiny, I was shocked, I then ordered lobster rolls which is really 1 roll as they cut the roll in half and serve it as two. The food is also extremely expensive for what it is! Avoid this restaurant unless you like to throw out your money. read more

Food was great but service was slow. A bit understaffed for a Saturday morning in the Old Port. Ambiance was nice, but would be better for the evening rather than brunch. read more

My friends and I went for a Saturday brunch. The food was incredible (get the pancakes!). Delicious espresso martini as well. The staff and environment were lovely, too! read more

Plenty of tables open but people were waiting inline. No one would tell you what's going on. Apparently these open tables were reserved and the waiter didn't even know how long the wait would be. We didn't end up dining there but how they welcomed customers was terrible. read more

Ambiance was very nice for brunch. The oysters were great and the salmon bagel was amazing. Best bloody ceasar i had in Montreal.

This is the perfect place to take your special lady friend out for a bottle of wine and an amazing dinner on a cold winter night.