La Buvette Wine & Grocery

Terrific food! Even greater wine selection! Service was a hair slower than I would have liked it, but knowing the nature of the shop/restaurant/bar, it was alright. The space is very well situated and designed and decorated! It felt like I was in another world, somewhere on the French countryside! :)

It's long overdue for me to leave a glowing review for La Buvette as it is my favorite restaurant in Omaha. From the ambiance to the food to the service, i've never had a bad time here and I don't think I ever will! Whenever my best friend comes to town, it is a must that we have dinner here (followed by drinks at Mr. Toads of course). The interior ambiance is so romantic with dim lighting in the evenings and not too loud of music which is great. The patio is awesome for warmer days and they even have heaters for cooler days! This place really makes you feel like you aren't in Omaha (i'm saying that in a positive tone!) The food is always to die for. I always get some kind of cheese platter which are good but could use more variety or upgraded cheeses but the bread and butter that come with it are one of kind (especially the olive bread which I always buy next door it's that good). All the specials are typically good but my favorite dish was the Escargot back in December (they have yet to have it again and everytime I go I hold my breath hoping I happen to go when it's a special again). But you really can't go wrong with anything seeing that I have a lot of pictures of many different amazing dishes. The soup is always a win too!And you can't NOT get a bottle of wine to split when you go and the staff is always great with helping pick out a good bottle in our price range and taste. I've never had a bad server. They are always super down to earth and just the right of attentive for me.This is not a place to come with large groups so reserve your visit for one on ones or up to four people. Six is pushing it since most seating is two to four per table. And the bathrooms are down some stairs located in the basement for those considering accessibility. You also may find yourself having to wait outside for a table on busy days. Other than that, this is literally my favorite place in Omaha. If you love to romanticize your life, this is your kind of place.

Tldr: wait is long but worth it. Food is good. La buvette is one of those restaurant that you go to if you have a lot of free time or if you really like to talk to whoever you're with, because be prepared to wait 45-60 minutes for your food during dinner time due to the size of their kitchen and everything being made to order. But the wait will be worth it because their food is amazing! I go at least once every 2-3 weeks. The duck confit wasn't as tender as i expected it to be, but the sauce that it was paired with was a burst of flavor that made up forever the chewiness of the duck. The salmon was cooked just right, paired with a savory, creamy sauce. The soup was a nice appetizer to start with! The ratatouille was packed with vegetables and was what i imagined it would taste like. Bread was complementary and was a nice addition to my meal while i waited for the main entrees.

I've live in Omaha almost all my life and I'm ashamed that this was my first time. We finally had a Saturday night off so my husband and I decided to treat ourselves. We only waited about 10 minutes to snag a seat on the patio. It only looked like they had 2 servers and they were both so nice and helpful. Our main server was welcoming and offered suggestions. Even being off the main strip of downtown, restaurant so cozy and reminds me of a visit to a grocery/restaurant in Europe. We started with a bottle of wine from the store. They had a huge selection and the prices were reasonable and less than $5 corkage fee. For food, we started with the burrata caprese, and of course, the bread and butter that comes with the table. The pesto that came on the caprese was incredible, just slightly nutty but so smooth. The bread was perfectly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. If I could get away with eating the butter straight, I would...I ordered the short rib and it came with horseradish potatoes verts. The short rib was slightly crusty on the outside and just fell apart when you cut into it. The potatoes were fluffy, not too strong with horseradish but enough to give it a nice flavor. I couldn't get enough of this dish!My husband got the duck leg confit. It also just fell off the bone, and it was very rich and delicious. The real star of the dish was the creamy, savorycabbage side. Growing up polish, I've had my share of cabbage but this was on a new level. All in all, this will not be our last visit!

Could be very easily missed when walking around the old market but Omaha locals know that this is a gem & staple!Feels like Europe - you can choose a bottle of wine off the walls/back fridge or order by glass off the menu. They have many small plates - my favorite is the hummus and smoked salmon board. All tastes very fresh and the wine is divine! Service isn't the most friendly always but not a big deal. Favorite place to bring my out of town friends when they visit.Great date spot or girls night spot!

First time here and we had a great time. We opted to sit inside, but there is an outside seating option as well. Lined the wall you will see wine everywhere.The wood was solid, and one of the highlights for us was actually the bread - unsure if they make it or buy it, but it was delicious. I also loved my beef bourguignon and would recommend that if it's on the menu.Other's rave about the hummus and I thought it was good, but don't think it was anything extraordinary.

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.

My second time visiting this quaint but popular location. The service is average by the food is delightful! We got the Quail and Lam Meat Balls. Delicious!

This place is small but mighty. It has a nice patio as well to sit downtown for some wine and a bite to eat. The pasta was good and the wine was even better. They have a wide selection to choose from so you're bound to find one you like. It would be the cutest place for a date or wine and dinner with friends.

Love the vibe of this place!! Always a must stop a few times a year! The meat and cheese plate goes so well with a bottle of wine and the people watching is just a bonus!!