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.
Reviews describe Mon Lapin as a bold, creative Montreal restaurant that champions seasonal local ingredients in a playful shareable format with inventive dishes like the croque pétoncle, preserved leeks with smoked mussels, sea urchin and buckwheat cake, all set in a warm, intimate atmosphere with a standout wine program and consistently attentive service; reservations are notoriously hard to secure and the experience is hailed as imaginative and worth the hype, though some notes point to small portions for the price, occasional pacing issues, and nights when the wow factor is a touch muted.
Service impeccable, délicieux vins (shoutout au Veltlinske Zelene Kravi Hora) au verre & délicieux cocktail.
Je ne recommande pas particulièrement le croque-pétoncle (il semble populaire) parce que le gras éclipse massivement la délicatesse du pétoncle. On l'a même essayé une 2e fois & il était carbonisé.. Le café laisse à désirer -- il vient du Union mais malheureusement parmi leurs grains plus foncés. Le reste est délicieux, faites confiance à toute la carte!
Jul 24, 2025
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Service was absolutely phenomenal-best I've ever had anywhere. Our server nailed personalized pairings without us even saying a word (chilled red for him, skin-contact orange for me!). Standout dish: preserved leeks with smoked mussels-truly innovative. Prices are very reasonable for a top spot. Most dishes were good but not mind-blowing, otherwise this would be an easy 5 stars.
A true gem of a restaurant. Fresh ingredients, seasonal menus, & well put together dishes. I was really impressed with the attentive service by the staff. This is a cant miss place when visiting Montréal. Merci/Thank you!
We really want to love this place, but maybe they are having an off day, the experience is way below our expectation. Our first glass of sparking wine was more than $20 & it was only a half glass pour. The appetizers were great, but then for the two main courses, we waited for 30mins for each course. We ordered a half serving of pigeon for more than $40, & the server said it was a substantial portion, but it turns out there is barely any meat on this sad pigeon. We waited again for a long time for someone to give us a dessert menu, & by then we were drenched in sweat (restaurant has no AC) & we decided to leave. It was unfortunately a very disappointing experience for us.
A truly unforgettable dining experience.
We came to Montreal as visitors, excited to explore the city's food scene - but to be honest, most of our restaurant experiences were disappointing: overpriced meals, lack of flavor, & nothing memorable. We were genuinely starting to feel disheartened, thinking maybe there was nowhere to eat truly well here.
& then… we discovered Mon Lapin.
We're staying at the Four Seasons, but we took the metro two evenings in a row just to dine at this little gem. It was absolutely worth it. Every dish we tried sparked pure emotion - we were smiling, amazed, & honestly couldn't even decide which one was our favorite. Everything was incredibly fresh, balanced, & bursting with flavor.
& the prices? Surprisingly reasonable for such a high-level, internationally acclaimed kitchen.
If you're a true foodie - or just someone who values real flavor, creativity, & quality ingredients - you must visit this restaurant. I don't write reviews lightly, & I've been let down by many'top rated' spots. But Mon Lapin truly stands out.
Highly, highly recommended - from the heart.
Jul 10, 2025
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Les plats sont toujours délicieux, originaux, & préparés avec des produits de grande qualité. Le service est impeccable, attentionné sans être envahissant. J'aime absolument tout de cet endroit. Bravo à toute l'équipe pour cette constance & ce souci du détail. Une adresse incontournable !
We were super impressed with this restaurant. Major kuddos to Rose, our waitress. She recommended the wines, appetizers, main dishes, & desserts. Everything she suggested was phenomenal. We had such a lovely night & want to thank her again for the impeccable service!
Outstanding restaurant. Simple yet elegant decor. The wine pairing suggestions were fabulous & paired perfectly. The food is meant to share & the portion is ideal. We did wait 25 minutes for our cocktail at the beginning which was disappointing but the other tables did not have such a wait time. It's must in Mtl.
I loved the food, but we were seated on a picnic table outside which lowered my overall experience with the restaurant. They also did not have straws, which I know is a nitpicking details, but for the price you pay, & the experience I was hoping to get coming here, it is something I will point out.
Overall, the staff was kind, but I do wish they came by to our table more to check up. It was quite cold, & they provided blankets & turned on a heater!
We had dinner towards evening as the sun was going down & the room was flooded with natural light. I really loved the atmosphere here. The service was absolutely wonderful. Big thanks to the team. I wasn't amazed by the food. I wanted to love everything. Most of what we ordered was just ok. The wine was out of this world. The wine list is amazing. Kudos to whomever is running the wine program. Yes. I would come back to try more wine.
The rose & the orange glasses of wine we started with were out of this world. I ordered a bottle of Giosue 2023 from Niagra that was a great pleasure to have.
As far as what we had to eat:
BBQ sweetbreads w/morels - The sweetbreads were dried out from the BBQ cooking method. The morels tasted like they were reconstituted from dry vs fresh. It could have been the BBQ cook that dried them out as well.
The halibut - The fish was fresh. The sauce was good. Overall, the dish was ok.
The clams & spaghetti - Outstanding. Made with beautifully crafted fresh pasta. The pasta absorbed the flavor of the sauce. It was a lovely dish.
The chicken - Was just ok. Didn't understand the need for fish eggs. I love fish eggs. The combo did not work for me.
The scallop sandwich - Lacked flavor.
The razor clams - Lacked flavor. Beautiful presentation. This dish & most others needed salt.
Tomato & lobster - Flat in flavor. The freshness of the tomato didn't really come through. The foam overwhelmed everything.
Jun 23, 2025
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Very pleasant dining experience, even got to see another familiar face from our dining travels! The scallop sandwich was so intriguing, you can feel the fun the chef was having with it. Loved the sourdough marinated chicken served with the fish roe on top. Everything worked so well together! Only thing would have liked differently would have been dressing the salad a quarter or so less to enjoy the greens more. The bits of fried chicken with the radish & pate was so yummy! Very satisfied with the meal & the cute little rabbit!
Came here for dinner with my partner. Have been trying for a while to get a reservation, & it was well worth it. The space itself is relaxed & warm. Our server Camille went above & beyond, she was cordial, friendly, & efficient. We ended up asking her to create us a menu & were glad we did. The pacing was excellent, the food paired very well. We don't drink, so can't comment on the wine pairings. The standouts were the scallop toast, the pork & halibut mains, & the buckwheat cake. Truly a memorable experience , recommend without hesitation.
My wife & I enjoyed a wonderful meal on the patio. We had some of the best service we've ever had. Excellent wine pairings were suggested & happily received. It can be hard to live up to the hype but we definitely enjoyed ourselves & all the lovely food.
On a beautiful sunny day you might be able to snag a spot without a reservation. The menu changes all the time so I don't think I can recommend anything, but if the scallop-toast-thing 😅 is on the menu please don't hesitate.
Excellent experience here. Highly recommended to visit while in Montréal. Delicious meal, well crafted cocktails & amazing staff provide guests with a memorable meal.
