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.
Across reviews, Mon Lapin is widely praised for inventive seasonal dishes, a warm intimate atmosphere, and a dining experience that many call a standout in Canada. The service is repeatedly described as attentive and knowledgeable, with wine pairings and menu explanations that elevate the meal, though a few readers note moments of overcrowding, speed, or overly persistent attention. Portions are often described as small and prices high, with some guests feeling the experience is about culinary artistry more than meat on the plate, while others celebrate the finesse and balance of flavors. The menu emphasizes local ingredients and frequent changes, with signatures like the scallop pétoncle croque, preserved leeks with smoked mussels, and buckwheat cake standing out for many; the overall impression is one of creative presentation and thoughtful pairings. Reservations are hard to secure and the ambiance can be noisy, but the consensus is that the quality of food and service justifies the hype for many, even as a minority call it overrated or inconsistent.
Absolutely amazing, totally deserving of the title of Canada's best restaurant. The stars of the night were the scallop sandwich, agnolotti, black sausage in brioche & the buckwheat cake. The service was also exceptional. Would definitely recommend & come back again.
Impeccable & worth the wait! We went for our anniversary dinner & the staff went above & beyond to give us the best experience. We had an early sitting & I was glad for that because the restaurant was packed when we were leaving. The service was outstanding & the value for money is undeniable. The food was unique & flavourful. Whoever designed the menu loves food & has a deep passion for playing with flavours. it's an exciting menu & it was so hard to pick what we wanted. I absolutely recommend the baked oysters & lamb shoulders. I cannot wait to come back!
From the food to the service to the wine Vin Mon Lapin is an exceptional experience. The staff will take the time to explain the dishes & the best wine pairings. The food is fantastic & the experience is one of the best in Montreal.
Simply the best experience I've had in Montréal's finer dining scene. The food was made with care & obvious quality but never pretentious or over done, our server paired wines for each course impeccably, the staff was fast, incredibly kind & helpful! I cannot reccomend Mon Lapin enough, the experience certainly lives up to the hype
C'est un endroit extraordinaire par la qualité de sont service les & les découvertes surprenant de cette bouffe goûteuse. & c'est sans parler de la surprenante car des vins natures.Un''Must''à découvrir !!!Je le recommande sans hésiter.
Nous avons été six, menu fixe . Tous ont été décu, , les plats sont servis trois plats par service, généreux , mais ceci fait que les sauce sont mélangés, entrées avec plats froids & chauds Pour95$pp, malheureusement pas de choses fancy, la viande est joue de porc, seul plat un peu ok est tartare d'agneau. Pain avec petit morceau de beurre servi une seule fois. J'ai eu meilleur souvenir de ce restaurant. C'est triste mais j'ai la bizarre impression que le succès leur a fait du tort.
Vin Mon Lapin was probably the best culinary experience I've ever had. My boyfriend & I cannot stop talking about it. Everything about this place was top notch from the food to the service to the ambience. We let the service determine what we eat & drank rather than ordering directly from the menu & I wouldn't recommend dining there any other way. The coursing was perfectly paced with maybe about 5-7 minutes in between when we finished one dish & then received the next. Our favorite thing was the scallop sandwich & the tartare de beouf, for me, was a close second. If you can snag a reservation at this spot, definitely do it!
Feb 13, 2024
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Probably the best dining experience I've ever had. Our server, Rose, was phenomenal. Perfect balance of friendly, fun, knowledgeable & professional. Everything we ate was insanely good. Wine pairings perfect. Highly highly recommend this restaurant & looking forward to coming back next time I'm in Montreal.
