Mon Lapin
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Mon Lapin
Stylish, petite spot serving refined natural wines & a shifting menu of farm-focused fare.
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Mon Lapin, a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Montreal's Little Italy. Inventive and delicious fare, all the seasonal favourites on an ever-changing menu by chefs Marc-Olivier Frappier and Jessica Noel, and team. Visionary wines, a list filled with vibrant and eclectic bottles.
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Display Allwine(116) dishes(68) scallop(51) vin(48) canada(44) dessert(42) petoncle(30) recommend(30) sandwich(27) pairing(27) croque(26) flavor(23)Page 1 of 3 - 59 Reviews
Rhanne
My partner & I went here to celebrate our anniversary. We had a reservation, but when we arrived, we still waited about 20 minutes because the place was absolutely jam-packed-which already tells you how good it is.
What I really loved about this restaurant is that they have a wine sommelier who truly knows their wines. They take the time to understand your taste & even let you try the wine before you decide, which made the experience feel very thoughtful & personalized.
The food was truly memorable. Every dish we ordered practically melted in our mouths-no complaints at all. My partner's favorite was the leeks; the flavors were perfectly balanced & gone in seconds. Mine was the sea urchin-I was in complete awe & honestly speechless after the first bite.
I will definitely be coming back. Now I understand why this is considered one of the best restaurants in Canada. If you're ever visiting Montreal, this place is a must-try.
Shevani
Memorable dinner at Vin Mon Lapin.
This restaurant often tops Canada's best lists but after a disappointing time at Le Violon (probably victim of its success after Trudeau's visit), I was skeptical but man did it deliver.
First the service, something which is very hit & miss in Quebec, this was the definition of attentive service without being over the top.
The wines were fantastic, & well-deserved Michelin blessings to the sommelière. We tried yellow wine which was quite unique & honestly this spot could easily become my favourite wine bar in the city.
The food - Flawless experience. Unique flavours & methods, chicken in a sourdough crust was spectacular, the pork cheeks was melt in the mouth, the beetroots were fresh & creamy, the mousse in little rabbit biscuits was cute but delicious. Special mention to the sea urchins, I couldn't help exclaim my joy when the table next to us ordered it but they were non-chalant.
This one is a repeat & definitely a spot not to be missed.
H
Overly pretentious, lackluster on everything else. Way too many other bistros in Montreal do better than this.
1st resto in Canada is it a joke ?
Jed
It's alright, nothing special. Not the best in Canada, Pompui across the street is better.
Jonathan
Quelle déception. Un restaurant dont la notoriété ne fait qu'augmenter malheureusement nous avons l'impression d'être reparti insatisfaits. Notre serveuse était très gentille cependant nous avons attendu parfois 45 minutes entre les plats ce qui montre un problème d'organisation en général. Les vins étaient très décevants, pour un endroit avec un nom comme ça, ce fut ironique. Les plats étaient vraiment quelconques, sans surprise ni saveur particulière. Il peut donc plaire aux moins assidus & aux palais fumeurs & délaissés de papilles pointues, mais certainement pas un des meilleurs restaurants au Canada, très loin de là.
Kiddada3
Extraordinary…. From the moment we sat, to the moment we walked out the door… They left no stone unturned, hit every sensory…
Service was immaculate, food was brilliant & the ambiance is all that you could hope for & more… The badge of'Best restaurant in Canada' official or unofficial, is well deserved.
Chris
Came here for a friend's birthday. Spectacular food that really highlights regional ingredients. Attention to detail in every dish but also the service. Entire staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, & appropriately sociable with everybody. There is zero levels of pretension & they make sure you feel welcome & explain everything to you very warmly. One of the premier restaurant locations in Quebec, Montreal, & all of Canada.
Cyril
One the best restaurant we have been to in Quebec/Canada. Every dish was a success, some were exquisite. Innovative, modern.
Brandon
Went here for a date night after having wanted to go for months. The ambiance is quite nice, especially the heated terrace outside. The food was good but not exceptional - surprising for a resto named one of the best in Canada. The real gem of the restaurant was the service though - all the wait staff were exceptional & it truly felt like a fine dining experience because of them!
Jenna
For one of Canadas top restaurants, we had high expectations. The food was pretty good but nothing WOW. Thankfully we ordered the bread so had something to eat while we wait. For the price it's worth it but with the 30 minute in between each item(s), I'm not sure if I would come back.
Alex
Fantastic. All the dishes were cooked to perfection & some of the best meals we had in Canada!
Jea
One of the best restaurants I've been to in Canada.
Finally made it after trying to get a reservation for weeks. Mon Lapin was voted #1 in Canada for two consecutive years, & while it lost that title this year, the reservation was still very hard to get. Barely got in with a 9PM res.
Mon Lapin changes its menu daily according to availability of ingredients, & since we had a late res, some of the items were already sold out. They don't release their menu anywhere, so even until we were sat down, we didn't know what we were getting into (except, obviously, their signature scallop dish).
From the smaller plates, our favorites were the Conserve de Poireaux, Moules Fumées & Le croque-Pétoncle. In the former, it took me several bites to realize that smoked mussels were puréed into the mayo. & it was just brilliant. Smoky, briny, & addictive enough to lick clean. Better than MSG. The preserved leeks were slick & squeaky, so I didn't enjoy it to be honest, but worth it just for that smoked mussels mayo.
The scallop mousse was extraordinary. The texture was silky yet gently chewy & it was like sinking your teeth into a warm, freshly pressed rice cake. The green onion mayo added a nice spark, but truthfully, the sandwich didn't need it. Ordered a second without hesitation.
For the large plates, we ordered the duck breast, Gaspésie halibut, & Beaurivage pork, & the only dish that really stuck to my memory was the pork. Beaurivage pork is the finest pork from Québec, so it was exceptionally tender. Here it got the treatment of prime rib. Cut thick & splashed with some anchovy sauce. It sounded a bit risky but ended up pairing beautifully with the pork fat.
We unfortunately weren't in the mood for wine pairing, so got some of their non-alcoholic drinks. I got the Honey & Sea salt seltzer, & it was one of the best soda/seltzers I've had in a while.
Joana
I've been wanting to try this restaurant for so long, even more since they were ranked #1 out of 100 restaurants in Canada! Reservations are difficult to get, one has to be ready when the times are released, exactly 30 days before, at 5pm. Needless to say that my expectations were high.
In the end, I was disappointed. The food itself was just good, nothing exceptional. We even tried the popular options such as the scallop sandwich ('croque-pétoncle'), & the buckwheat cake, without being impressed. The pork had a lot of fat, & was served with even more cubed fat. The sweetbread ('ris de veau') which is already rich, was paired with even more richness from the lettuce vinaigrette. It could have benefited from some contrasting flavors & textures instead. The cocktail'Genziana' was weirdly bitter & herby. The Savouré blackcurrant juice was good, but we had to ask for non-alcoholic options as it was not listed on the menu?
The daily printed menu is only in French, which the servers then recite in English. The table next to us had difficulty understanding, & they ordered'veal', not expecting sweetbreads ('ris de veau'). The tables around us were all English speaking tourists. Wouldn't it just be easier to print the menu in English too?
Service was very attentive, to the point of being overbearing. Plates were whisked away as soon as they were finished, servers came to wipe the table between each dish, we were asked multiple times about the food, etc. They asked if it was for a special event, to which we said job promotion. They then proceeded to bring the dessert with a lit candle & wished us happy birthday…
In the end, our main deception was with the food itself, which failed to impress. The ingredients pairing in each dish was lacking. In comparison, we much preferred other restaurants like Monarque or Europea.
Anthony
Voted Canada best restaurant for a reason. The chef has prepared some incredible dishes. So simple yet so flavourful. They are very unique yet delicious. The service here was also second to none. Very kind & friendly staff. Presentation was on point. Must have in Montreal!
Bohdan
Okay I must admit that it is difficult to rate the place which is considered the best restaurant in the country without bias.
Is it the best restaurant in Canada/Montreal? I don't know, but this is definitely the amazing one.
Almost everything we tried was incredible - sea urchins, snow crab, scallops toast & buckwheat cake ( spinach was okay though ).
Nice atmosphere & service, nothing to complain. Definitely would recommend.
Erin
One of the best restaurants in Canada, what can I say. You need to make reservations several weeks in advance, if not a month in advance, if you want to eat here.
Chul
The quality of ingredients here is outstanding. Our group of three ordered several dishes to share, as the portions are on the smaller side. We had the snow crab, scallop French toast, buckwheat cake for dessert, duck breast, & a salad with duck or cow liver. Every dish was exceptional in flavor, making it clear why this restaurant is ranked among the best in Canada. My only wish is that the portions were slightly larger, especially for sharing, considering the price. That said, the wine recommendations from our waitress were excellent. The atmosphere was warm & cozy, & the service was fantastic. I'd definitely return!
Gabriela
Je suis allée fêter cela avec mon mari & nous avons visité l'un des meilleurs restaurants du Canada. Nous avons été très bien accueillis & avons apprécié l'ambiance, même si elle était parfois un peu bruyante.
La nourriture était délicieuse, le tartare & le gnochi se démarquant.
Les autres plats qu'on avait gouté bons,
mais pas exceptionnels.
Annie
Vin Mon Lapin, ranked #1 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list, is a must-visit spot in Montreal's Little Italy. From start to finish, it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The vibrant atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between youthful energy & refined sophistication. Though the space is cozy, it adds to the charm, & reservations are a must.
We sat at the bar with a clear view of the kitchen, feeling like we were at an intimate dinner party. The service was exceptional, with our friendly server offering wine samples & never rushing us. We opted for the chef's curated tasting menu, paired flawlessly with wines. Every course amazed me, especially the Le Croque-Pétoncle-a scallop sandwich on buttery, garlicky toast-easily the best dish I've ever had. The veal tartare with sun-gold tomatoes, rich Béarnaise-like sauce, & perfectly seared duck breast with foie gras sauce were standout dishes.
The wine pairings elevated the meal, & though I lost track of courses, I couldn't stop savoring each bite. A hidden gem, Mon Lapin offers some of the finest French/Italian-inspired food in Montreal. Don't miss it-put it on your restaurant list to visit, & you won't be disappointed.
Phuong
Always SO delicious & creative. Impeccable service every time. Love the atmosphere. A must & a Montreal gem.
So glad they've been named top restaurant in Canada for two years in a row already. Really well-deserved!
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