Le Vin Papillon

D

2.0

This place has been on my list to try for many years. Finally got around to it, but I was overall disappointed. Nothing was bad, but the standouts were the bread & wine, neither of which is a reflection of the restaurant. Portions were also EXTREMELY small... really... is this a dinner for ants?! The special of the day was a cube of overcooked & fishy tuna, maybe 4cm on each side, for $22. I wasn't sure if I should laugh or feel insulted at that. Tried the signature ham dish, which was tasty & the cheese & brown butter mixed well. Upgraded with fresh truffles, but this did not add anything other than $10 to the bill. The flavours on plate overpowered the tiny amount of truffle. Also tried: eggplant with fried chicken skin & garlic sauce: crispy chicken skin was great. rabbit merguez sausage: if I wasn't told it was a merguez, I would never have guessed, but it was ok for rabbit. mistake mushrooms: I looove maitake. These were braised very well, with a delicious mushroom reduction sauce Carrot cake ice cream sandwich with caramel : buttery caramel was amazing. Overall delicious. We arrived & were seated about 5 minutes before our reservation, & the waiter came to our table several times, but mostly to tell us he would come back soon after seeing to someone else. The result was 55 minute wait just to take our drink order. The waiter was really convivial but the wait & timing of plates once order was finally taken was unfortunate. Service, portions, prices... I guess it is possible this place was better when it opened, but really disappointed & cannot see myself ever returning.

Scott

5.0

Amazing food & vibe The ham, mushrooms & carrot cake are a must

Andrew

5.0

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!

Bill

5.0

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.

Alison

5.0

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.

D

5.0

Coziest space, with great service. The carrot cake ice cream sandwich is a dessert I will think about often. The shaved ham & cheese is a perfect starter, & the mushroom dish with its delicious sauce is an umami dream.

Jesse

4.0

Service was great, Wine list wasn't as extensive as we'd like, food was good but not spectacular. Carrots, ham & cheese were the highlights.

Im

4.0

All dishes are meant for sharing, but please note that the serving sizes are small. While ham with slices of cheese is out of the ordinary, nothing else impressed me at all. Desserts are so-so.