Butterblume: Freshness and finesse in the Mile End

Located at the junction of Mile End and Little Italy, Butterblume has long been one of our favourite addresses in the city.

A delight for food lovers
Since opening in 2016, Butterblume’s cuisine has been refined without being pretentious. The dishes are delicate, with a pleasantly surprising subtlety. We’re talking about fresh, seasonal cooking. Their German maultasche ravioli stuffed with pork and spinach are a must every time we go for lunch. You’ll also find walleye crudo enhanced with sumac, lime and chive flowers — a true burst of freshness.

Émilie Bégin took over the kitchen last May. “I think I’m bringing a creative and refreshing angle,” she confides. After tasting her tomato, cucumber and feta gazpacho, we wholeheartedly agree! Émilie’s cuisine highlights local and seasonal products. Having grown up in a vegetarian family, she is particularly fond of incorporating vegetables into her dishes. “When I saw the chef position was available at Butterblume, I immediately knew it was meant to be,” she explains. She has always loved the ethos of the place and the way they work.

“The lunch and brunch menus are very similar. At any time, you can come to Butterblume for a small bite or a more substantial meal — it all depends on what you’re in the mood for,” says Julie Romano, one of the co-owners. From Tuesday to Sunday, you can treat yourself to dishes so delicious they verge on decadent: banana waffles with mascarpone mousse in the morning, or radicchio and orange tartine with poached egg, house-made roast beef and Dijon yoghurt for lunch.

Good news for brunch lovers: Butterblume serves brunch every day during the summer!

Butterblume Épicerie
Right next door to the restaurant, you’ll find Butterblume Épicerie. In this boutique-style grocery shop, you’ll discover seasonal vegetables, delicious takeout dishes, flowers and various other objects carefully selected by the owners. “The shop offers little thoughtful items and gifts we would love to receive, or give to ourselves,” explains one of the two friendly co-owners. We also encourage you to stop by for a good coffee and some sweet treats to go. A fine selection of local beers and wines, take-home dishes and seasonal farm products are also available.

Written by Gabriel Belzile
Photography by Alison Slattery

Last update: November 20, 2025

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