Buvette - Canberra

A very stunning and sophisticated looking restaurant with ample indoor and outdoor seating. The jazzhop music playing in the background completed the vibe and f... read more A very stunning and sophisticated looking restaurant with ample indoor and outdoor seating. The jazzhop music playing in the background completed the vibe and feel of the place. I was very impressed with every meal I had here. Started with a steak tartare and escargot. The steak tartare was beautifully balanced and was fresh and smooth. The escargot was delicious and texture was perfect, not too overly rubbery. It was definitely the stand out dish for me for the night. For main, I had confit duck leg which was cooked to perfection and had a delicious jus to tie the meal together. I also had a try of my partner's rare scotch fillet steak with bearnaise sauce. It was cooked and rested well, yay meat respected. Definitely will be back again for sure.

Booked here to have the escargot so disappointed they are not served at lunch. Good wine list and had two glasses of one of my fave champagnes, Billecart Salmon... read more Booked here to have the escargot so disappointed they are not served at lunch. Good wine list and had two glasses of one of my fave champagnes, Billecart Salmon. Dozen smoky bay oysters to start, I got the fish and hubs got steak. Enjoyable and service was decent

With a brief but encompassing menu and well mannered staff who knew the menu as well as the cooks, the experience was both opulent and down to earth. A great se... read more With a brief but encompassing menu and well mannered staff who knew the menu as well as the cooks, the experience was both opulent and down to earth. A great selection of wines to accompany any meal choice. Every course was an adventure in texture and flavours and left me feeling unhappy about eventually having to depart. The ambience gave an impression of seclusion even though the restaurant was full, and although the staff were very responsive, they never hovered nor imposed unnecessarily. A great restaurant with magnificent food.

Here are my ratings: - Food: 5/5 - Service: 5/5 - Atmosphere: 5/5 For meals, expect to spend around A$80–100 per person. I highly recommend trying the Grilled... read more Here are my ratings: - Food: 5/5 - Service: 5/5 - Atmosphere: 5/5 For meals, expect to spend around A$80–100 per person. I highly recommend trying the Grilled Prawns with Garlic and Chilli Butter—absolutely delicious!

--- **Dine-In Experience** **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** A$80–100 **Food:** 3/5 The food was decent, but it didn’t quite meet my expecta... read more --- **Dine-In Experience** **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** A$80–100 **Food:** 3/5 The food was decent, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. While some dishes had potential, others fell flat. **Service:** 3/5 The service was average. The staff were polite, but the attentiveness could have been better. **Atmosphere:** 2/5 The atmosphere was lacking. It felt a bit uninviting and could use some improvements to create a more enjoyable dining experience. Overall, while the meal had its highlights, there are several areas that could be enhanced for a more satisfying experience.