As a former regular, I'm here to assure anyone who has ever felt abused or neglected by the servers that management encourages them to act that way, so don't take it personally. At the end of the day, they're just small town kids playing "big city" servers, which in their minds equates to treating customers like rubes and irritants while still expecting a 20% tip. It's all part of the La Buvette experience. (Great bread, stellar wine selection, and cozy outdoor seating are worth mentioning.)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bread Service
Gabbie Kim
I like it here for their food and outdoor tables (huge plus: dog-friendly). We come here regularly for outdoor dining - it feels almost like you are in Europe. However, their service is terrible, and the food comes out painfully slow. You have to wait good 15 minutes before getting water and 45-50 minutes to have food served. And waiters and waitresses often forget what you requested. Seems like they are understaffed as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Ratatouille
Jen M.
Best restaurant in town. The bread and butter - this is what dreams are made of. Get the olive plate too, or the cheese. If you are concerned that this is an "expensive" place to go, try the open faced sandwich, it comes with a salad, it is about the same price as a meal of fast food. Note: this is not fast food. It takes a while, and that is fine, just go with a good friend. Also note: if you do want to spend a lot of money on a meal, you can do that here as well! But you don't have to spend a lot to have a great meal here. The food is amazing.
Jasmine Greenwaldt
La Buvette is a true Old Market staple. It is charming, peaceful, has wonderful food, great wine and amazing service. It is my go to place when downtown Omaha. I can honestly say that I love everything I have ever tried on their menu… which is a lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bourginon, Roasted Chicken Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Meat and Cheese Plate, Bread Service, Hot Grilled Sandwich
Margie Russell
Always a fun unique experience. Great wines and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alessandra Diem
Excellent & affordable!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Michaela Kluthe
The menu is refreshed daily, and the wine options are excellent. The service is friendly and respectable, approaching the table only as needed (i.e. neither bothersome nor leaving you hanging). Great patio! Would
Go to place when people come to visit Omaha. This place is a staple and you'll feel like you're dining in Europe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dejahvu
Amazing little restaurant in the Old Market that makes you feel like you’re in Paris. :) Sat outside on a beautiful day and felt safe in their plexiglass enclosure so you get to be outside but still feel secure. I got ratatouille for the first time and it was delicious! The free bread and butter were tasty as well. Came back later for tiramisu. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bread Service
Deborah Clark
Great food and even better service. I love this place for lunch. I enjoy the hummus and soup. My husband looks forward to the roasted chicken.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Hummus, Bread Service
Food and atmosphere is fantastic....what am I NOT saying?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
John Stevens
La Buvette is a funny place - sometimes you’ll go and the wait is extremely long and the service is never good - but the food is always solid and the prices are good. It’s also one of the only restaurants in Omaha that has a romantic vibe, making the issues with it part of its charm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mehak Sarang
Absolutely delicious food and amazing wine selection.
As a former regular, I'm here to assure anyone who has ever felt abused or neglected by the servers that management encourages them to act that way, so don't take it personally. At the end of the day, they're just small town kids playing "big city" servers, which in their minds equates to treating customers like rubes and irritants while still expecting a 20% tip. It's all part of the La Buvette experience. (Great bread, stellar wine selection, and cozy outdoor seating are worth mentioning.)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bread Service
I like it here for their food and outdoor tables (huge plus: dog-friendly). We come here regularly for outdoor dining - it feels almost like you are in Europe. However, their service is terrible, and the food comes out painfully slow. You have to wait good 15 minutes before getting water and 45-50 minutes to have food served. And waiters and waitresses often forget what you requested. Seems like they are understaffed as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Ratatouille
Best restaurant in town. The bread and butter - this is what dreams are made of. Get the olive plate too, or the cheese. If you are concerned that this is an "expensive" place to go, try the open faced sandwich, it comes with a salad, it is about the same price as a meal of fast food. Note: this is not fast food. It takes a while, and that is fine, just go with a good friend. Also note: if you do want to spend a lot of money on a meal, you can do that here as well! But you don't have to spend a lot to have a great meal here. The food is amazing.
La Buvette is a true Old Market staple. It is charming, peaceful, has wonderful food, great wine and amazing service. It is my go to place when downtown Omaha. I can honestly say that I love everything I have ever tried on their menu… which is a lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bourginon, Roasted Chicken Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Meat and Cheese Plate, Bread Service, Hot Grilled Sandwich
Always a fun unique experience. Great wines and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent & affordable!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The menu is refreshed daily, and the wine options are excellent. The service is friendly and respectable, approaching the table only as needed (i.e. neither bothersome nor leaving you hanging). Great patio! Would
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bourginon, Hummus, Daily Fresh, Baked Salmon, Mixed Meat Plate
Go to place when people come to visit Omaha. This place is a staple and you'll feel like you're dining in Europe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing little restaurant in the Old Market that makes you feel like you’re in Paris. :) Sat outside on a beautiful day and felt safe in their plexiglass enclosure so you get to be outside but still feel secure. I got ratatouille for the first time and it was delicious! The free bread and butter were tasty as well. Came back later for tiramisu. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bread Service
Great food and even better service. I love this place for lunch. I enjoy the hummus and soup. My husband looks forward to the roasted chicken.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Hummus, Bread Service
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Food and atmosphere is fantastic....what am I NOT saying?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
La Buvette is a funny place - sometimes you’ll go and the wait is extremely long and the service is never good - but the food is always solid and the prices are good. It’s also one of the only restaurants in Omaha that has a romantic vibe, making the issues with it part of its charm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely delicious food and amazing wine selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Highly recommend ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food. A little crowded feel.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Ragu Bianco Rogattoni