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.
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 .
Our experience was absolutely wonderful. The food was excellent, & the wine selection was just as impressive. What I would especially like to highlight, though, is the incredible friendliness of the entire team.
There was a mix-up with one of our dishes, & it was handled incredibly professionally, warmly, & kindly. I would really like to thank the team once again for the way they dealt with the situation.
An absolute recommendation! You should definitely make a reservation. If you're in Montreal, this place is absolutely worth a visit.
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!
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 $200+ dinner for two, everything was underwhelming & I hope the staff gets more help & the reservation system is fixed to avoid these issues in the future.
I've been to Le Vin Papillon twice now, & both times the food & service were excellent! I've been lucky during my visits that the menu was naturally very veggie-forward. The staff was incredibly accommodating & tried to adapt things for a vegan palate whenever possible, even if a few specific dishes couldn't be modified.
While in general I'd love to see even more fully vegan options on menus across the city, this is a fantastic place to start. Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, & delicious wine :)
Easily the best meal of the year so far. Yes, the ham is worth the hype but there were so many more incredible, & thoughtful dishes that aren't to be missed: radishes, calamari with nduja, & the carrot cake are musts. Special shout out to the bus boy Clyde who was wonderfully attentive & made the suggestion to order & save bread to soak up the delicious sauces.
Our group ordered quite a few dishes to share, & every single one was a hit. I especially appreciated how many fresh options were available. When you're traveling, it can be difficult to find food that is both healthy & genuinely delicious, but this restaurant managed to do both perfectly.
I also have to give credit to the staff. My dad & brother leaned a little too hard into the'rude American' stereotype. Despite that, our server remained patient, professional, & attentive throughout the meal. If they happen to read this review, thank you for handling us with such grace!
The food was outstanding from start to finish. My personal favorites were the beet salad, which was as beautiful as it was delicious, & the rhubarb almond tart for dessert. I'm still thinking about both.
I would absolutely recommend this restaurant & would happily return the next time I'm in the area.
We tried around 4 dishes & nothing was really impressive. The bread costed 6$ & the carrot dessert 15$. Nothing extraordinary. Very expensive for what it is
The physical restaurant is cozy & not overly packed. The outdoor terrace is very casual with nice gas fire heaters & a solid roof that covers it, but our table & several others had benches with no back support (ouch). A decent view of the neighboring track/sports field. Reserved & indicated it was for a special occasion. Was no mention of it/acknowledgement from the staff which was too bad as we were celebrating a friend's engagement. Waitress was not overly friendly & after we mentioned it was our first time dining there, did not really guide us through the standard menu or indicate if we were ordering too much or not enough. We ordered multiple dishes which she mentioned would come in courses but the choice of what was served & when was up to the staff. It came out in random orders & often one plate at a time which kept the table looking a bit empty/sad as it's geared for family-style servings of small portions. Most of our dishes were extremely tasty & I'd recommend them (especially the steak & calamari skewers). The carbonara bread & rhubarb tart were extremely boring & lacking flavor. The caramel sauce with the ice cream sandwich was amazing but the sandwich on its own was bland. All in all it was an OK experience but it didn't leave me wanting more. Maybe we just caught them on an off night but we were definitely hoping for more.
Amazing food, a lot of fun specials, & delicious drinks. I really liked their Elderflower Sour Mocktail. The suggestion was to order 4-6 dishes - we got 7 & still had room for dessert (of which we ordered 2). We left the restaurant reasonably full, but for the price, I expected a bit more food for each portion. We even considered for a moment going to another restaurant for an extra dish.
The vibe was immaculate, the staff really friendly & helpful (they were super attentive to my allergies), & the food was so good, with some surprising combos that worked super well.
A solid dining experience, just didn't get the bang for the buck we wanted in the end.
