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.
One of my girlfriend's favorite places & for a reason. Everything there is good & the service is flawless every time we visit. Great wine list too. An hidden gem a little outside the center.
From start to finish the service, atmosphere (even amid the pouring rain), & seasonal menu are above & beyond Our server was very attentive & helped us choose very interesting wines that paired with the meal absolutely perfectly - the complexity of the wine evolved with the meal, in unexpected ways The plates not only came out quickly (within minutes after ordering), but used unexpected combinations such as radish with the most buttery biscuit you'll ever taste. For a party of 4 we had 9 dishes total, plus 3 desserts The difference between a great restaurant & a good restaurant leaves you thinking about the interplay between the flavors of the dish long after you leave, versus serving flavorful dishes you may have enjoyed before. This is a great restaurant. Many thanks to the staff here for such a great evening.
Aug 9, 2024
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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.
cozy, chic, rustic atmosphere that goes perfectly with the petits plats of the evening. this is one of my top spots in the city. great shareable plates & the wine is fantastic. vibes are immaculate inside & great service. we got the bread, shaved ham, broccolini, scallops, steak & mushrooms & it was all fantastic. same owners as liverpool house & how beef which are both phenomenal too.
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.
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🍷
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.
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.
