Overall, reviews describe Le Vin Papillon as a standout Montreal dining spot praised for inventive, flavorful sharing plates, a thoughtfully curated natural wine program, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The food is repeatedly called delicious and creative, with particular attention to crudo, seafood, ham and cheese plates, and standout desserts like the carrot cake sandwich and Paris Brest, while some note that portions can be on the smaller side. The service is frequently lauded for being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with many mentions of a vibrant, intimate vibe that makes it easy to linger, though a few comments point to a busy, noisy room and occasional missteps or rushed pacing. The setting is described as charming, with a great terrace or back patio and a lively neighborhood, though guests also mention tight seating and some late night terrace issues with noise and trash nearby. The wine list is consistently praised as well curated and well explained by staff. A few perspectives query value, with some calling the pricing steep for the portions, while others crown it a must visit and among the best in the city, even noting Michelin recommendation. In sum, Le Vin Papillon comes across as a must try for adventurous diners who value strong flavors, thoughtful pairings, and a convivial atmosphere, tempered by occasional constraints of space and price.
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.
Feb 21, 2026
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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?
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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.
Amazing service, really lovely wines, & the food was fantastic. We went with the ham & cheese that had a brown butter (absolutely delicious) along with the fresh bread, the chili green beans & rosemary butter mushrooms - all stood out on their own. We ate at the bar & the service was excellent! Highly recommend - & be sure to make a reservation.
Aug 17, 2024
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Last two visits here have been terribly mediocre. Smaller plates than before, Wine by the glass very disappointing & very lacklustre service. This used to be in my top three restaurants. I'll take a break & revisit one day... but honestly feel the bang for buck is no longer here. This restaurant is coasting too easily imo. Nearly no air conditioning on the bar side & very slow staggered service.
I visited while on a work trip & sat at the bar. The bartender was excellent! The service in general was great, & it was such a cute environment. The wine list is unique & the dishes I tried were really good, especially the rabbit sausage. Perfect place to share small plates with friends.
Great wine selection & delicious food. Exactly what you would expect from a high quality wine bar/resto in Montreal. A great selection of small dishes to share as well, it does get busy during prime dinner hours. We did feel a bit rushed at the end of the dinner, as the reservation was already there, but it is to be expected at a busy popular spot.
