Le Vin Papillon emphasizes the artistry of seasonal produce through a creative culinary lens. Vegetables take center stage in thoughtfully constructed plates that highlight textures and natural flavors. The kitchen maintains a philosophy centered on market-driven ingredients sourced with strict attention to quality and origin. Each serving reflects a commitment to simplicity while showcasing technical precision in preparation. The atmosphere is defined by an unpretentious focus on the plate, allowing the fresh, earthy components to command full attention. Diners encounter a rotation of preparations that shift according to the availability of local harvests. This dedication to botanical diversity ensures that each visit highlights the peak essence of contemporary plant-focused cooking.
Le Vin Papillon is widely celebrated as a standout dining destination in Montreal, consistently praised for its imaginative, vegetable forward cuisine and a skillfully curated wine list. Many visitors highlight the ham, mushrooms, and seasonal small plates as must try items, noting that the kitchen excels at transforming simple ingredients into memorable culinary experiences. The atmosphere is generally described as lively, moody, and perfect for dates or friendly gatherings, complemented by a lovely terrace. While the majority of guests rave about the attentive and professional service, a few diners have noted inconsistencies regarding portion sizes relative to price, occasional noise levels, or challenges with seating comfort. Despite minor critiques, the restaurant remains a top choice for those seeking a vibrant, high quality dining experience where the staff frequently goes above and beyond to accommodate guests.
I wish I could give more stars but our experience was underwhelming & disappointing.
We were seated at 9pm, with an 8:15 reservation. There were probably another 4-5 groups also waiting to be seated for their reso, & one couple bailed. I felt bad for staff, because it was clear that their reservation system was not working correctly. It would have been appreciated if our extra wait was awknowleged by management in some way.
This may also sound trivial, but the staff cleaning the silverware was doing so at the bar. The loud clinking sound of dropping knifes & forks into baskets contiued for the entire dinner right next to us.
Lastly, when we finally ordered our server came back & advised us that we ordered too many plates, & suggested to remove 3 of them. We had ordered 7 total under the recommendations we saw online. After our 4 dishes came out, she never returned to see how we were doing, & the bartender assisted in ordering us a few more plates. Honestly, it just felt weird.
For a $200+ dinner for two, everything was underwhelming & I hope the staff gets more help & the reservation system is fixed to avoid these issues in the future.
Top five meals of my life. Sat at the bar & Bryan spent a lot of time with me going over the menu & wines which I could order by the glass. Let me sample the wines as well. I had five small plates & four glasses of wine. Some of these were absolutely exquisite, specifically the mushrooms. They made rapini taste good. Do you have any idea how difficult that is? The atmosphere was very friendly & decor interesting. Thank you so much Bryan & Chefs.
What a fabulous restaurant!! This was our fifth time going & are blown away time & time again. Gabriel is always there to welcome us & sets a warm tone. The service was exceptional (thanks Grace!) & the support team was always present (high five to Thomas). The wine selection is extensive, with a great selection of natural &'less-natural' wines, & the cocktails were once again on point. The barman Bryan made one of the best dirty martinis!
What set this visit apart was that we had a guest that had allergies to Gluten, Dairy, Egg, & Citrus. The entire crew went above & beyond to understand our guest's needs & accommodate. We were able to have multiple share plates & entrees that made the dinner experience flow seamlessly. What's more is that Grace offered us a Vegan dessert option from their sister restaurant, Liverpool House, that checked all of the allergy-free boxes. The kitchen staff walked down the street, picked it up, & served it to us..this was the first dessert that our guest had been able to eat at a restaurant in years!! The team at Vin Papillon once again went above & beyond what was expected. Great job!
Apr 30, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Went to a really cool restaurant in Montreal last night that was recommended by a colleague. Everything about the experience was great - the food, the wine, & especially the staff. You could tell right away that the people working there are passionate about what they do. Kelly at the bar was fantastic company & made the evening even better. Carter from the kitchen made an appearance to check in on us. Definitely a place I'd come back
C'était notre deuxième fois au Vin Papillon & notre expérience a été encore meilleure que la première. La nourriture, la première fois, était 10/10, c'était le service que nous avions un peu moins apprécié.
La deuxième fois : expérience 11/10. Le service reçu par Grace a surpassé nos attentes & elle était super souriante. La bouteille de vin blanc qui nous a été conseillée était très bonne également.
Ce que nous avons pris : le classique jambon & pain, le crudo de bar sauvage, le tartare de boeuf cru au poivre (notre coup de coeur), le poisson au charbon (plat réconfortant ++), le plat de raclette (le fromage à raclette était divin) & l'incontournable sandwich à la crème glacée au gâteau aux carottes (j'y pensais depuis la première fois que j'y étais allée).
Very good. One of my favourite restaurants I've been to in the city. Also in a great location with other fun restos & bars around. Service was amazing from the start, explaining the menu throughly for us'first timers'. Fun plates to share, don't disregard the veggies as they are some of the best parts of the meal. The chilie cabbage was probably one of the best things I've ever eaten. (Choi chili crisp). Thanks for the great service, food & ambience, will be back asap.
First visit to Le Vin Papillon for birthday celebration. We were 2 & sat at the bar. Wonderful service & a great atmosphere throughout. The food & wine were excellent, with small sharing plates that were original & delicious. Everything was perfect. A solid 5-star experience.
We really wanted to love this place but the experience was really bumpy- for the price & the serving size things would need to be smoother.
Our waitress clearly had opinions about what we should order but she voiced them AFTER we ate mediocre dishes.
The stuffed squash blossoms were lovely, the tomatoes & haddock- also exquisite- & if the dinner had continued on this note all would have been divine…. but then a tiny mysterious leek patty arrived that was utterly blah…& a tiny, singular, dry chicken thigh (two bites each between us) served with a bizarre pile of sunflower seeds.
The worst part of the meal was the rock hard (could barely cut with a steak knife), dry, burned shortcake that came with only a sprinkling of strawberries to mask the acrid, tough dough.
After so much good food in Montreal - it was hard to spend so much on a'special' meal & have it be so disappointing.
Horrible writing a bad review but how else anyone is supposed to improve?
⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
Nous sommes arrivés à l'ouverture un samedi soir, sans réservation, & avons été accueillis avec un grand sourire par la gérante :'J'adore les walk-ins!', nous a-t-elle lancé avec enthousiasme. Installés au bar, toute l'équipe nous a salués chaleureusement, & Antoine a pris soin de nous dès les premières minutes.
J'ai adoré qu'il prenne le temps de nous demander si c'était notre première visite - l'approche était vraiment adaptée à notre niveau de familiarité avec le resto. Il nous a présenté les spéciaux avec passion, a observé nos réactions pour personnaliser ses recommandations : il a su créer une ambiance à la fois détendue & attentionnée.
Pour le vin orange, il est revenu avec trois bouteilles, toutes décrites avec clarté & expertise. Il a même validé la qualité du vin avant de nous le servir - un détail qui en dit long sur leur souci du détail. Tout au long du repas, le rythme était parfait, nos verres toujours remplis, les plats bien espacés, & le service fluide, collaboratif & sans fausse note.
J'ai particulièrement apprécié l'attention aux petits détails : changement d'ustensiles entre les services, nettoyage discret, personnel toujours souriant, engagé, & vraiment'présent'. Même le bussboy a pris le temps d'échanger quelques mots avec nous.
Nous avons fait quelques demandes personnalisées (shooters, cafés), toujours accueillies avec plaisir. & que dire de la playlist? Parfaite du début à la fin, autant dans le style que le volume.
On se sent au Vin Papillon comme un invité, pas un client. Merci à toute l'équipe pour cette soirée exceptionnelle. Vous formez une brigade en or! ✨
We had a sibling dinner here last night & was so pleased with the food & the service. We were going to go out afterwards for a drink, but we just moved over the the inviting bar side of the restaurant, it was perfect.
