Buvette Bistro Wine - BARTON

Disappointingly average. Food was presently nicely, and most ingredients were of good quality but the actual dishes just thoroughly lacked French flavour. More time it appears was spent on presentation than the actual delivery of flavour. There was some sloppy pouring of drinks too, one beer had in excess of 2 of head. The desserts were at least redeeming the earlier food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$140–160 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

The steak. The wine. The ambience. Noting much more to say. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$100–120

We had a bit of a hit and miss experience. The food was good but lacking a bit of flavour. In a 3 course meal I would expect more than just a piece of meat or fish on the plate for the main course. We were still hungry at the end of the meal. The desserts were delicious but we waited a very long time for them. Service was polite but no one asked us of we wanted to buy wine or needed anything else. I assume maybe they were short staffed but the restaurant was not full. Overall a relatively disappointing experience for the price. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$160–180 Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

Was in Canberra for a weekend and staying at the Hotel Realm so we decided to utilise the hotel French restaurant, Buvette, and it was the most special meal I have had in a long time. The customer service was exceptional and we felt special and considered and treated the whole evening. The food was wonderful and we shared scallops and I enjoyed the Barramundi brodetto with sourdough which was followed up with shared Paris-Brest. A really very lovely evening I would love to repeat when next in town! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$100–120

The entree started well but the main was disappointing, appearing to be a derivative of McCain Chips and a Woolies salad. The steak was nice. Happy to pay for a good meal but this didn't deliver. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$100–120