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.
Vegetables were treated perfectly. The white asparagus was divine. Cabbage w chili crisp. Ham & cheese amazing; ham was smooth & perfectly flavored. Sausage had a terrific crispy casing & wasn't fatty. Bread was soft & airy inside, but still with a crunchy outer layer
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!
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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Le Vin Papillon was truly one of the most enjoyable dining experiences I've had in Montréal. Every dish we tried was incredible. The pairings with the food elevate the experience even further. One of the most impressive aspects is the creativity in the kitchen the flavours come together in surprisingly perfect harmony.
Mon gros coup de coeur : le classique jambon blanc. J'en mangerais littéralement tous les jours. Mais honnêtement, tout est excellent, autant les cocktails, le vin, que les plats.
Le service est top, l'ambiance est chaleureuse & toujours animée. C'est devenu un de mes incontournables à Montréal, au point où je me dis que je dois y aller au moins une fois par mois.
La terrasse (même l'hiver!) est tellement le fun pour prendre un verre en attendant notre table. La musique est toujours parfaitement choisie, ça met vraiment l'ambiance.
& petit shoutout au gérant, le grand brun ténébreux à l'entrée, sourire contagieux, énergie incroyable, ça donne le ton dès l'arrivée.
Un resto sans prétention, mais qui fait tout parfaitement.
I truly don't get the hype... food was ok, portions were small & the wine recommendations were mediocre. Also, it's not cheap. $22 for 1 squid skewer is a bit ridiculous. No issues with the service but it did take awhile for us to get the bill
Apr 4, 2026
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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.
C'était notre deuxième fois au Vin Papillon & notre expérience a été encore meilleure que la première. La nourriture, la première fois, était 10/10, c'était le service que nous avions un peu moins apprécié.
La deuxième fois : expérience 11/10. Le service reçu par Grace a surpassé nos attentes & elle était super souriante. La bouteille de vin blanc qui nous a été conseillée était très bonne également.
Ce que nous avons pris : le classique jambon & pain, le crudo de bar sauvage, le tartare de boeuf cru au poivre (notre coup de coeur), le poisson au charbon (plat réconfortant ++), le plat de raclette (le fromage à raclette était divin) & l'incontournable sandwich à la crème glacée au gâteau aux carottes (j'y pensais depuis la première fois que j'y étais allée).
Comida 10/10
Poisson au charbon 10/10 no tomé foto pero es el mejor pescado que he probado en montreal
Personal muy amable !!
Coctel : pelirojo très bonne !!! Cargado de alcool 🥃
Vin : du Québec ! 9/10 solo por que estaba muyyy frio
Solo que nos toco a un lado de la ventana y entraba el aire de el exterior todo el tiempo tube mis piernas frias
Esperacomo 10 min en tener la Comida , fue rapido.
Excellente expérience,
Merci à Antoine ainsi qu'au reste du staff. Nourriture savoureuse, adapté à la saison & soignée.
Pour l'assiette de Maïtakes, il y avait quelques petits morceaux de carbonisés.
Le mocktail à la fleur de sureau était très agréable, ma conjointe & moi même, aurions bien aimé y gouter une petite touche de gingembre.
Comme j'en avais été informé, le seul bémol, la proximité des tables & le bruit un peu élevé, mais nous nous en sommes accomodés.
Mar 6, 2026
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C est trop cher..
Une brochette de calmar a 22$.. cest un peu abuser ..
Je comprend que le prix du marché au augmenter mais quand meme.. cest trop..
Seule qui est acceptable aux prix - portions: est la salade de choux bruxelles.
It's quite an experience to come to this place & try their delicious dishes. The service isn't the best; our waiter forgot to take our order & ask us if we needed anything else. They also gave us a table next to the entrance, & when the door opened, the cold winter air came in...
Very good. One of my favourite restaurants I've been to in the city. Also in a great location with other fun restos & bars around. Service was amazing from the start, explaining the menu throughly for us'first timers'. Fun plates to share, don't disregard the veggies as they are some of the best parts of the meal. The chilie cabbage was probably one of the best things I've ever eaten. (Choi chili crisp). Thanks for the great service, food & ambience, will be back asap.
