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.
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.
Very tasty food. Friendly service. Cute ambiance. However my only annoyance - we were in & out in 45 min. Food came out so fast - our salad wasn't even finished before the mains came out. A little rushed. Otherwise everything else was amazing. They need to slow down the table turn & allow patrons to enjoy the experience.
Délicieux !!! Pleins de tapas a partager (petit). C'est quand meme du fine dinning, dans un restaurant cute & jeune. Le genre de menu que tu comprends pas trop ce que tu order mais tout est boosted en saveu
This place is a must to visit when in mtl Overall fun choices on the menu The jambon is such a great dish ! Great ambiance at all times & waiters are great
Dec 10, 2024
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Florence est une serveuse hors pair. Nous étions six & nous nous sommes sentis reçus, accueillis. Quelle hospitalité! Que dire de ces plats tous aussi bons les uns que les autres.
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 concert across the street & reserved a spot at this resto upon reading other reviewers noting 2/3 of the menu items were Gluten Free for my spouse. It was our first visit. Our server, Charles, took the time to explain the menu with gluten free options & indeed 2/3 of the menu were GF. Each dish that was brought to the table was also explicitly stated by the server if it had gluten (I ordered gluten containing dishes). The gluten free items we had were Shaved ham, Chicken dish, Maitake mushrooms, Charbon Fish (Monk fish) & Carrot cake dessert. Non GF item ordered were the Chouquette with tuna, Bread, & Crostata apple pastry dessert. Initially seeing the reviews of complaints of portion size had us doubt our choice & only the fish dish was a bit out of proportion but it was immediately made up with the prep & flavours of the dish. You have to taste the food here to understand why it's so highly rated & not judge it by pictures alone. The service, the food ingredients, the excellent prep & flavours of every dish we had were extraordinary with wine pairing recommendations. The GF carrot cake dessert was incredible. Even the final double shot espresso was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our first dining experience here & will be back for the service & attention to excellent gluten free options & dessert.
Oct 19, 2024
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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!!!!!
Far cry from when we were last here a few years ago: within minutes, a manager said something rather unkind about us after we politely asked if we could change tables. She didn't even try to speak quietly, we both heard what she said loud & clear. What a start to the evening! As for the food, some of the plates' portions were less than 1/2 the size of what we were expecting, (& we were expecting small plates to begin with) & a couple of dishes were meant to be returned outright: like the potato dauphine with mussels which was essentially just a deep fried pocket of air that tasted of burnt oil served with precisely 4 tiny smoked mussels which is a pairing that, well, doesn't pair at all. Visually, it made me gag & you'll see why if you order it. Or the delicata squash which was served as 4 baby bite-sized bits of vegetable: at that point it's just insulting to two grown adults. But I guess I should have taken the hint when our waiter greeted us not by wishing us a happy anniversary the way every other restaurant has done in the past after reading the reservation notes, but instead by asking if we know how their renowned restaurant concept works. Now we do.
Probablement l'un des restaurants où je me rends le plus souvent à Montréal. Le menu est super accessible avec beaucoup de variétés. Les végétariens peuvent aisément y trouver leur compte. Le staff est le facteur numéro un qui m'encourage à y retourner encore & encore. Des serveurs de profession qui connaissent leurs produits & leur carte des vins, c'est rafraîchissant!
Super romantic diner with very great menu - even for us vegetarian ! Staff were really profesh & friendly, had a very great time & will highly recommend.
