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 located at 2519 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, H3J 1N4 in the neighborhood of Little Burgundy (located in or near Les Quartiers du Canal).
Online reservations are not currently offered through this listing for Le Vin Papillon. However, you can call them directly at (514) 439-6494 to inquire about table availability.
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Le Vin Papillon is widely celebrated as a must-visit destination in Montreal, offering a consistently impressive dining experience characterized by its cozy atmosphere, lively energy, and exceptional service. Guests frequently highlight the creative and flavorful small plates, noting that the vegetable dishes, ham, and desserts are absolute standouts. While some diners find the portions small or the seating intimate, the restaurant is praised for its ability to accommodate special requests, allergies, and busy service nights with warmth and professionalism. The expertly curated wine selection and approachable, passionate staff contribute to a welcoming environment that leaves many visitors eager to return for future meals.
lovely, cozy spot along one of the better restaurant rows in Montreal (Joe Beef, Liverpool House, etc). the outdoor patio is nice but the bar seats seem the most fun spot of all.
as for food, the tuna crudo & sunchokes were quite nice. the fish of the day (trout) was perfectly cooked with a beautiful corn salad underneath. desserts are great, too - especially the tart w/ beautifully-sliced strawberries. just a great dining experience all-around without being pretentious...even down to the table napkins!
Excellent food . Small plates allowed us to try several dishes . Some of our favorites were lamb, tuna tartare , mushrooms , tomato tart & tomato ricotta . The carrot cake dessert was very good . Great casual place for dinner .
Déçue de ce resto. Nous avons été placés & oubliés dans une des alcôves de l'entrée, une table qui ne permet pas de discuter car nous étions 4, & étalés sur le long, niveau sonore du restaurant intense.
Très long pour avoir les menus, impossible de commander des cocktails, il manque des couverts. J'ai dû me lever plusieurs fois pour demander qu'on s'occupe de nous.
Nous avons commandé le spécial du jour: courgettes ( cubes crues dans une sauce huileuse aux piments-beurk!!! Avec fine tranche de fromage). Topinambours frits ( bof, plat grossier de topinambours frits, avec mayonnaise épicée), tartare de boeuf & tomate ( bof), la salade verte ,
( très bonne mais 17$ pour des feuilles de salade!). Nous avons aimé la pétoncle crue, le pain (6$ pour 4 demi-tranches- à quand un resto apportez- votre pain!!!), le jambon ( délicieux, mais aucune préparation - on peut faire la même chose en 2 min chez soi avec des ingrédients de qualité) La côtelette de porc était bien cuite mais la sauce jaunâtre & fade sur le dessus était… sympa mais fade (48$). Sur les 3 cocktails essayés, celui aux fraises était bon, les 2 autres pas du tout à notre goût- le RomanCoke trop fort, & celui au Mezcal… arkkkkkkkkk.
Nous avons quitté sans dessert, trop long, trop bruyant, ayant peur d'être déçus , pour aller se finir en achetant des bagels chauds…
En plus, le terminal de paiement propose des options de pourboires de 18-20-25% mais pas 15%….
Victime de son succès? Ou un resto qui a une bonne note sur Google mais qui n'en vaut pas la peine? Nous ne reviendrons pas
Definitely make a reservation as this place is extremely busy. Their plates are small so for two people its recommended to order about 5-6 dishes which will leave you quite full so plan accordingly for dessert as you must have dessert. We ordered the petite grande aioli, crudo, jambon, boeuf, scallops, & the maiitake for our mains. For dessert, we ordered the icecream sandwich carrot cake which was delicious!!! Highlights were: crudo, jambon & the carrot cake. Would return & highly recommend it!
Came here with a friend for dinner recently & split several plates, we did not order any alcohol (this is reflected in the bill price per person). We started with the asparagus - it was super fresh but the bread crumbs were quite bland; the ham & Parmesan (excellent but would recommend perhaps ordering bread to go with it); & the radishes (one of their specials) - these came with a scone & herb butter, which were all quite good). We also had the chicken sausages (a special) & the mushrooms (regular menu). Both were very good but the mushrooms do not really given summer - would not necessarily recommend for a hot day. We tried two desserts, the labneh & rhubarb cake. Both very good, labneh was nice & tangy, rhubarb cake had lovely textures but I would have wanted the rhubarb flavor to stand out more. We could definitely have ordered fewer plates & still had enough food. The terrace in the back where we sat was also very nice.
Our group ordered quite a few dishes to share, & every single one was a hit. I especially appreciated how many fresh options were available. When you're traveling, it can be difficult to find food that is both healthy & genuinely delicious, but this restaurant managed to do both perfectly.
I also have to give credit to the staff. My dad & brother leaned a little too hard into the'rude American' stereotype. Despite that, our server remained patient, professional, & attentive throughout the meal. If they happen to read this review, thank you for handling us with such grace!
The food was outstanding from start to finish. My personal favorites were the beet salad, which was as beautiful as it was delicious, & the rhubarb almond tart for dessert. I'm still thinking about both.
I would absolutely recommend this restaurant & would happily return the next time I'm in the area.
We tried around 4 dishes & nothing was really impressive. The bread costed 6$ & the carrot dessert 15$. Nothing extraordinary. Very expensive for what it is
I'm glad I finally decided to try this restaurant. The setting is moody with dim lights but the ambiance is lively. Perfect for date night. Amazing service from start to finish. The food was delicious. They've definitely perfected the art of vegetables. The'Chou de Savoie' & Betterave we're amazing. The fish was perfectly seasoned & cooked - I really love the sauce it was served with. The only negatives was the cold bread (I'm a sucker for warm bread) & the rhubarb pie was a little hard. However, they noticed that we didn't enjoy the dessert & fixed the situation promptly. Don't hesitate to try this location; it's a gem.
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!
