Reviews consistently describe Le Vin Papillon as a standout Montreal dining spot with inventive, shareable plates, a strong, thoughtfully curated wine list, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The menu shines with items like ham and cheese, crudo, beef tartare, a comforting charcoal fish dish, and the famous carrot cake ice cream sandwich, while desserts and maitakes mushrooms are praised for their creativity and quality. Service is noted as attentive and knowledgeable by many, though a few comments mention occasional slow service, a lively but noisy room, and tight seating. The open kitchen and intimate yet welcoming vibe contribute to a memorable dining experience, making it a recommended choice for celebrations or casual nights out with friends. Overall, Le Vin Papillon is regarded as one of Montreal's top dining options for flavorful, innovative cooking and a standout natural wine program, with many guests already planning a return.
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.
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
Apr 26, 2026
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Une perle de Montréal. Du service à l'originalité des plats, tout y es pour faire de cette endroit un incontournable. Les prix sont appropriés, la qualité de la nourriture est à tomber par terre. Seul bémol, on est assis très serré les uns contre les autres.
Belle expérience !
Service super, la carte des vins présente une belle sélection.
Mon seul bémol, le choix de plats végétariens pourrait être plus grand, mais somme toute je recommande sans hésitation !
La qualité se laissait transparaître autant dans la cuisine, le service & l'ambiance. Les plats étaient délectables, recherchés & originaux. Vin papillon mérite pleinement sa recommandation par le Guide Michelin.
Definitely my favourite restaurant in the city. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere. The crudo & tartare were to dieee for. Seriously never had a tartare like this one. Staff was super nice too. Definitely not the first to highly recommend & definitely will not be the last. Can't wait to come back
Jun 8, 2025
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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! ✨
Nous avons passé un bon moment au Vin Papillon. La nourriture était très bonne, jambon & fromage surprend par sa simplicité, les gnocchis au crabe sont succulents, & le crudo de pétoncles est aussi très bon. Nous avons eu un bon service & de bonnes recommandations également.
Mon nouveau resto préféré! Le service a été impeccable, les plats ont du caractère, le goût est juste & l'ensemble est cuisiné avec des aliments de grande qualité. À prendre sans faute : plat de jambon & fromage & les pommes de terre dauphines avec moules. En dessert, je recommande sans hésiter le sandwich crème glacée! Merci Vin Papillon 🦋
Une véritable expérience culinaire à ne pas manquer. Les saveurs étaient parfaitement équilibrées & chaque plat était un délice (crudo de pétoncles, jambon & fromage, escargots, champignons au charbon & gâteau aux carottes). Le service était également très agréable & professionnel. Je recommande vivement cet endroit !
Feb 25, 2025
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Had an absolutely amazing dining experience at this restaurant!! Came here for dinner (3 people) & the staff & our server was just so wonderful & friendly. The vibes inside the restuarant is cozy & has a warmth to it. The decor is also pretty to look at.
The menu is written in all French (I can't speak or understand French), however, our server was so kind & gracious to go through each dish on the menu (one-by-one) & tell us the ingredients of the meal in English. He gave us recommendations & we ordered those items. I cannot express enough how lush each dish tasted. It was packed full of flavour with different textures & everything was just so delightful! You can really taste the craftsmanship of how the food was cooked & presented. For three people - five dishes were enough to share. The portion sizes were great & you can always add more if you're still hungry. I am definitely coming back here again & I highly highly recommend for people to stop by this restaurant if you are ever in Montreal.
Cute date spot. Highly recommend going with a reservation. The menu is supposed to constantly change. Classic French with a bit of a twist. Definitely a go to if you like to order a bunch of different small plates to share. Get the dessert. The carrot cake ice cream cake with toffee dripping was amazing. Would go back just to have that again.
Had a wonderful experience last night. Our waiter was super helpful with recommending drinks & food. We asked him to surprise us with our meal & everything was 10/10. Highly recommend. Get the jamon dish!!!!!
Super romantic diner with very great menu - even for us vegetarian ! Staff were really profesh & friendly, had a very great time & will highly recommend.
Sep 26, 2024
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Amazing menu with top notch service! The ambiance is on point & their bottle list is extensive & deep. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an intimate dinner spot!
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.
I brought my family to this place because a friend recommended it. Fantastic food , small plates to share , excellent service & great atmosphere! We all loved it ! Will come back next time we are in Montreal.
This place has amazing food & a really cozy vibe. Their dishes are perfect for sharing with friends. The server recommended that we get six dishes for our group of 3, & it was just the right amount. & the dessert was out of this world - we had a heavenly chef's special: a carrot cake ice cream sandwich with toffee. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great spot to hang out with friends & enjoy good food & drinks.
