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.
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
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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 !
Beautiful terrasse in the back, amazing wine selection & delicious dishes. Must have the carrot caramel cake for dessert. Everything was top notch! Perfect ambiance for date night !
I had reservations on a Saturday night. We had to wait around 20 minutes before we were seated. Parking is not the easiest in this area but there are some paid parking lots you can use. We tried a bunch of different plates. As we are not huge wine people, we let our waitress help us pick out one that would go well with what we were eating. We really enjoyed the selection & the service was great. Despite the delayed start, the food & service was quick afterwards. Not sure I would visit again but was nice to experience it once.
Very cute & lively atmosphere. The wine selection was fun & funky, the food was fresh & delicious, & the staff were delightful. Will definitely be back next time we visit Montreal!
Jun 30, 2024
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Good food & good service but there is always place to improve. Disappointed that the wine selection by the glass was really really bad. By bottle there were some known good wines but by glass, although not cheap...poor selection. If I understand correctly their selection changes, but maybe the criteria is to get rid of bottles that don't sell ? Sell them by the glass ? So the " less interesting "ones ? No idea, but really poor bottles from France (2) , Argentina & Quebec, so four choices. Verdict : give it a try.
We went there yesterday & the vibe was amazing! The waiter was super helpful to choose the dishes & drinks. Food was quite nice & they have great selection of wines🍷
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.
Oct 2, 2023
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Great food & wine with a relaxed vibe. We enjoyed the small sharing plates made with high quality ingredients. Great wine selection & excellent sommelier. We just described the types of wines we like & they brought out a few options for us.
