Véronique Rivest is
2nd, WORLD’S BEST SOMMELIER
Tokyo 2013
Authentic wines made by passionate people
Soif Bar à vin
88 rue Montcalm
Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7
(819) 600-7643
info@soifbaravin.ca
Dine in:
Mon - Thu: 4 pm - 10 pm
Fri - Sat: 4 pm - 11 pm
Sun: closed
Takeout:
Thu - Fri: 11 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm
Sat: 12 pm - 6 pm
FOOD
Wine is better with food! Kris’ menu is meant for sharing: small plates and boards inspired by what’s available locally and seasonally. The food is unpretentious and wine-friendly by design.
| Homemade bread, tapenade, compound butter | 4 |
| Tempura vegetables, ranch salt | 9 |
| Cucumbers, caviar, dill, smoked trout rillette | 10 |
| Carrots, red currants, mint, kombu | 8 |
| Mushroom conserva, Louis d’or cheese, sourdough | 11 |
| Roasted radishes, crispy chicken skin, fresh herbs | 8 |
| Tuna crudo, greens, lovage, buttermilk | 18 |
| Bison tartare, croutons | 16 |
| Duck breast, macerated berries, jus | 22 |
| Housemade charcuterie board | 18/34 |
| Québec cheese board | 18/34 |
TAKEOUT
Our takeout meals are available for pickup Thursday through Saturday 11 am – 1 pm and again at 3-6 pm. À la carte and frozen items are available to add to your menu or can be ordered individually.
MENU AUG 13-15
No substitutions or modifications please
READY TO EAT (PICNIC STYLE!)
$58 for two people
Sourdough and composed butter
Crudités with smoked tuna aioli
Smoked ham with grilled tomatillo butter
Cherry tomatoes with whipped feta and basil
Fruit
Poached peaches with crème fraiche
| À LA CARTE | |
|---|---|
| Mushroom conserva, Louis d’or cheese, sourdough | 11 |
| Carrots, red currants, mint, kombu | 8 |
| Cucumbers, caviar, dill, smoked trout rillette | 10 |
| Charcuteries | 16 |
| Smoked ribs, slaw, potatoes, mushroom BBQ sauce | 22 |
| Duck confit and eggplant ragu, feta, mint, flatbreads | 18 |
| Mushroom galette, Louis d’Or cheese, greens | 17 |
| Smoked tuna bowl, soft egg, olives, fried capers, greens, anchovy vinaigrette | 15 |
| Chocolate tart | 9 |
| Strawberry cheesecake | 7 |
| FROZEN | |
|---|---|
| This is a selection only. Please use our ordering link to see what is currently available. | |
| Duck hearts | 15 |
| Pulled pork | 20 |
| Mac 'n' cheese | 8 |
| Ricotta lasagne | 9 |
| Miso cod (2) | 28 |
| Chicken stock (1L) | 8 |
| Galantine | 38 |
| COCKTAILS À LA MAISON | |
|---|---|
| Soif's Caesar Mix | 13 |
| Caesar Martini | 13 |
| Spicy Margarita | 13 |
| L'Orangé | 13 |
| Seasonal fruit | 13 |
Our Wines
Real wine is what we love — wines that are a reflection of a place and a time, from grapes grown with love and respect for the land.
Soif is recommended by
Star Wine List, Le guide des grands bars à vin et restaurants à vin à Gatineau.
FLIGHTS
17
Crémant de Limoux Brut Nature Rosé 2016, Monsieur S
Terre Siciliane Rosato Vino A Gogo 2019, Vino Lauria
VdF Epure Rosé 2019, Les Fosses Rouges
18
VdF Le Temps des Aunis 2018, Courtault-Tardieux
Beaujolais-Villages 2018, Alex Foillard
Bourgueil Cuvée Trinch 2018, Catherine et Pierre Breton
| BUBBLES | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Penedès Reserva Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Nature Amaltea 2016, Loxarel (xarel-lo, macadeu, parellada) | 9.5 | 57 |
| Prosecco Sui Lieviti 2018, Gregoletto (gléra) | 11.5 | 67 |
| Crémant de Limoux Brut Nature Rosé 2016, Monsieur S (pinot noir; Languedoc-Roussillon) | 11.5 | 68 |
| WHITES | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Dao Maceration 2019, Adega de Penalva (cerceal, encruzado, malvasia; Portugal) | 8 | 48 |
| Terre Siciliane Rosato Vino A Gogo 2019, Vino Lauria (frappato) | 8.5 | 51 |
| Ycoden Daute Isora Benje 2018, Envinate (listan blanco; Iles Canaries; Espagne) | 10 | 58 |
| Sauvignon Blanc Valle del Maule Laberinto 2018, Rafael Tirado (Chile) | 10.5 | 62 |
| Vin du Québec Pinot Gris 2019, Vignoble Camy (St-Bernard-de-Lacolle) | 11 | 64 |
| VdF Epure Rosé 2019, Les Fosses Rouges (pineau d'aunis; Loire) | 11 | 66 |
| Toscana Matis 2017, La Cerreta (vermentino) | 12 | 70 |
| Cheverny 2018, Hervé Villemade (sauvignon blanc, chardonnay; Loire) | 12.5 | 75 |
| REDS | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Malbec Tupungato Valley 2018. Laderas del Valle (Argentine) | 8.5 | 49 |
| Bourgueil Cuvée Trinch 2018, Catherine et Pierre Breton (cabernet franc; Loire) | 8.5 | 5 |
| Rosso Piceno di Gino 2016, Fattoria San Lorenzo (montepulciano, sangiovese; Italie) MAG | 9.5 | 110 |
| VdF Le Temps des Aunis 2018, Courtault-Tardieux (pineau d'aunis; Loire) | 11 | 64 |
| Beaujolais-Villages 2018, Alex Foillard | 12 | 72 |
| Osterreich Blauer Zweigelt 2013, Gut Oberstockstall (Autriche) | 12.5 | 73 |
| Vino Rosso Sandro D'Pindeta 2017, Alberto Oggero (nebbiolo, Italie) | 12.5 | 75 |
COCKTAILS
| Daiquiri | 12 | Rum infused with strawberries, lime (1.5 oz) |
| Marigot Punch | 13 | Havana Club, Angostura, Lime (2oz) |
| Mojito QC | 12 | Thuya gin, Desrochers vermouth, mint, lime (1.5 oz) |
| Madame Bou | 14 | Bourbon, Cassis Monna & Filles, lemon (2.5 oz) |
Workshops
Our guided workshops are led by Véronique or one of our trained sommeliers. No matter your knowledge or experience, you’re sure to learn something new! Whether it’s discovering a region or uncorking back vintages, pairing wines with food or practicing the fundamentals of tasting, it’s all about learning, exploring and sharing.
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Group Bookings
We welcome groups of any size up to our maximum capacity of 75 people. We do fabulous “5 à 7”-style events (cocktail parties that fit into the sliver of time between work and home, great for decompressing or gearing up for a night out) but we also offer wine discoveries, guided tastings, business dinners, private workshops, team building…download the Detailed List, then click Contact Us to send an email and let us know what you’re looking for!
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About
SOIF Bar à Vin is a true wine bar, where wine is our focus. Our concise but ever-changing list offers authentic wines, wines that speak of a place, with a focus on organic and biodynamic growing practices. Natural and real wines made by passionate people!
But wine wouldn’t be the same without food! And they both make each other better. SOIF has a full kitchen and offers an award-winning menu of small and sharing plates, allowing guests to grab a bite or have a full meal. The food is purposely simple: great ingredients and simple preparations, to let flavors shine through and be very wine-friendly.
Véronique Rivest, the sommelier-owner, is one of the most respected sommeliers in Canada and abroad. She was the first woman to reach the podium at the World’s Best Sommelier Competition, placing 2nd in Tokyo in March 2013.
SOIF is all about pleasure: the pleasure of discovering new wines, of tasting, exploring, learning and sharing. All in a very laid back, friendly and fun atmosphere.
Soif Bar à vin
88 rue Montcalm
Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7
(819) 600-7643
info@soifbaravin.ca
Hours
Dine in:
Mon – Thu: 4 pm – 10 pm
Fri – Sat: 4 pm – 11 pm
Sun: closed
Takeout:
Thu – Fri: 11 am – 1 pm & 3 pm – 6 pm
Sat: 12 pm – 6 pm
Where to Park
Meter parking is available on Rue Montcalm until 3pm. Paid parking lot in front of the Théâtre de l’Île available until 5pm.
Free street parking: Sainte-Bernadette, Charles-Bagot and Wright have 1hr parking and Taylor and de Carillon have 2hr parking.
Parking is free evenings after 6pm and on weekends on Rue Montcalm.