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.
Inviting & intimate, but relaxed atmosphere. Staff was incredibly knowledgeable & excited to help guide to a great experience. Must get the ham, must get the mushrooms!
Réservation un vendredi, soirée 18h00. Nous avons pu avoir une place sur la terrasse nais ne restait que 1 table dispo. Ne voyant pas le menu d'avance je ne savais pas trop à quoi m'attendre mais agréablement surprise j'ai hésité entre plusieurs plat. Certains étaient généreux mais d'autres trouvé un peu trop petits(par exemple les bourgots). Sinon le service était excellent & rapide, belle terrasse. Bière/vin super également. Nous avons aimé tout nos plats mais cela reste un menu à déguster & des découvertes de saveurs. Donc parfait pour un verre de vin & prévoir 2-3 plats par personne
Aug 23, 2024
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Incredible meal & service, you won't be disappointed! The menu does change often & is not available to view in advance so you won't know the items available for order but this wasn't a problem for us even with a gluten free dietary consideration. Be aware that there is both outdoor & indoor seating with the outdoor seating being shared communal tables - if you have a strong preference be sure to notify them in advance. The staff are incredibly sweet, everything was perfect even with an obnoxious person at our communal table the situation was handled very well by the wait staff.
Restaurant chaleureux & invitant. Plats exécutés à la perfection mettant en vedette les ingrédients frais du moment de leur menu changeant. Nous étions véganes & ils n'ont pas eu de problème à modifier des plats végétariens pour nous. Il y avait même un dessert végane incroyable (sorbet fraise rhubarbe). À essayer!
Amazing service, really lovely wines, & the food was fantastic. We went with the ham & cheese that had a brown butter (absolutely delicious) along with the fresh bread, the chili green beans & rosemary butter mushrooms - all stood out on their own. We ate at the bar & the service was excellent! Highly recommend - & be sure to make a reservation.
I brought my family to this place because a friend recommended it. Fantastic food , small plates to share , excellent service & great atmosphere! We all loved it ! Will come back next time we are in Montreal.
This place has amazing food & a really cozy vibe. Their dishes are perfect for sharing with friends. The server recommended that we get six dishes for our group of 3, & it was just the right amount. & the dessert was out of this world - we had a heavenly chef's special: a carrot cake ice cream sandwich with toffee. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great spot to hang out with friends & enjoy good food & drinks.
Aug 14, 2024
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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.
Uninspiring! Do not understand the hype of this place. Only had three nights in Montreal & was extremely let down by spending a dinner here. Food was very underwhelming, the squash was watery & bland. The dishes were not well thought out. So many items were smoked, there are other techniques to make food interesting. Lacked diversity & imagination. Felt like I was eating random sides that had nothing to do with one another. I ate at Monarque the night before & Damas the night after, both were much better dining experiences! Ordered several dishes, didn't enjoy any of them. Searched for another place to go afterwards...
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.
Jul 28, 2024
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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.
Je dois être honnête avec cette critique, si vous désirez bien manger, vous êtes au bon endroit. Beau plat à partager, plusieurs choix dans la fraîcheur, legumes, viandes sont incroyables. Par contre soyez avisé que votre serveuse vous avisera dès le début que vous devez quitter la table après 2 heures..... Nous étions 4, nous avions une réservation à 19: 30 & elle nous a clairement indiquer qu'a 21;30 il y avait un autre service & ce avant même de commander notre premier verre...Nous nous sommes senti très précipiter & la serveuse nous avisait que nous avions du retard dans nos choix si on pensait prendre un dessert..... De plus, j'ai réserve un mois en avance en demandant une table sur la terrasse arrière & nous ne l'avons pas eu. J'ai réitérer ma demande & j'ai reçu une des air bête les plus sauvage jamais eu en restauration. Pour une facture à 4 de 660.00$, malheureusement je m'attends à recevoir un service impeccable. Ce ne fut pas le cas. Bravo au gens en cuisine pour l'excellence des plats mais pour le service, un léger recardèrent est de mise... Ce fut la première visite & ce sera aussi la dernière...
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.
Jul 4, 2024
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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!
We came here at the recommendation of a few friends, & it did not disappoint. Instead of choosing our own dishes we opted for the Blind Menu where they curated the entire dining experience for us, considering our food preferences. The jambon & fromage was the best of all that we got 2 plates! The tomato dish, & the biscuit & radish round out the top 3 for us. As for dessert, we got the carrot cake ice cream sandwich, which was also one of their bestsellers. Overall, a nuit parfaite!
