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.
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.
Jul 3, 2024
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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!
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🍷
Dec 21, 2023
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It's not a trip to mtl without visiting Vin Papillon! Very knowledgeable servers, food is always 10/10, orange wine is a MUST. Always excited to go back!
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.
Delicious tapas style menu.
Everything tasted amazing, I particularly enjoyed the anchovie bread with compound herb butter.
The service was quick & attentive & everything felt very fresh.
There were a lot of interesting wine bottles options & the server did a great job with her recommendations.
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.
Le Vin Papillon is a little secret everyone wants to know about. We got in right before the massive rush & had a great time. The place is small & dark but cozy. Staff is smart & the cheese & wine was perfect.
Expérience DÉSAGRÉABLE chez le Vin Papillon (rue Notre-Dame O., Montréal). – Ce 3 mai 2014, j’emmène ma conjointe Sophie chez Le Vin Papillon pour son souper d’anniversaire. Malheureusement, le souvenir intarissable est celui du comportement tout à fait INAPPROPRIÉ de la part de la gérante, qui nous demande de quitter notre table quelques minutes après avoir acquitté l’addition (175$) & nous « invite » à consommer notre dernière gorgée de vin dans le vestibule bondée de clients qui attendent. ÇA NE SE FAIT PAS. Point. Le site Internet de LVP fait valoir « premier arrivé premier servi ». On devrait aussi y lire « Aussitôt payé, Déguerpissez ! » Soyez sûrs que nous n’y remettrons pas les pieds !
UNPLEASANT experience at Le Vin Papillon (Notre-Dame W., Montreal). On May 3rd 2014, I brought my spouse to Le Vin Papillon for her birthday. Unfortunately, the main souvenir that will be is that of the INAPPROPRIATE behavior on the part of, the manager, who asked us to leave our table after having paid (175$) & « invites » us to go to the crowded vestibule to finish our last mouthful of wine. This is respectful conduct you just do not do. Period. LVP’s website mentions « first come first serve ». It should also mention « Once you pay, Clear off ! ». One thing’s sure, we will not set foot again there.
May 5, 2014
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Very disappointed! This restaurant is way over rated just because it belongs to owners of Joe beef so we thought it should be good. We went there during the week hoping to get a table fairly quick ( there is no reservation).No body acknowledged for 10-15 minutes. Then we were told that it would take up to 30 minutes to get a table. Since the restaurant was busy, we thought it might be worth waiting. It took 1Hour 15 minutes! While standing right at the entrance, we decided to order red wine & make our waiting less painful. We were offered 3 types of red wine without any menu to know the make & the year or the price. We ordered pinot noir, very average. Later when we paid the bill we realized that very average pinot noir was 16$ per glass. The staff were very young & inexperienced.The food was tapas style. We ordered Rapini salad, very salty, Guinea Fowl thigh very plain presentation ( just a thigh & liquid sauce on top of it) salty again & a cauliflower dish wayyyy too citrusy.
Don't recommend to anyone who cares about good wine, good food & good service.
