Mon Lapin met l'accent sur un menu saisonnier axé sur les produits de la mer frais et des ingrédients locaux préparés avec une précision technique rigoureuse. L'approche culinaire souligne les saveurs naturelles grâce à des interprétations modernes et raffinées des traditions bistrot régionales. Les produits proviennent directement de producteurs indépendants, garantissant que chaque assiette reflète la récolte actuelle avec une clarté absolue. Le design intérieur privilégie une esthétique sobre qui met en avant l'interaction sociale et l'honnêteté architecturale. Les sélections de boissons sont conçues pour compléter l'acidité et la texture des plats à base de poisson tout au long de l'année. Les clients découvrent un engagement marqué envers la transparence des ingrédients et des pratiques d'approvisionnement durables dans une atmosphère animée et commune. Cet établissement propose une expérience culinaire ciblée qui privilégie l'intégrité des composants bruts.
Mon Lapin propose une expérience gastronomique très prisée à Montréal, célèbre pour son menu créatif axé sur les produits saisonniers et sa vaste sélection de vins uniques. De nombreux convives louent l'ambiance chaleureuse et fantaisiste ainsi que l'hospitalité exceptionnelle, soulignant souvent la passion de l'équipe et la qualité des explications sur le menu comme un élément clé de leur visite. Bien que les plats signatures comme le sandwich aux pétoncles et les préparations végétales innovantes reçoivent fréquemment des éloges, les avis sont parfois partagés; certains clients trouvent les portions petites ou les saveurs inégales, notant également des écarts occasionnels dans le service ou le niveau sonore. Malgré des opinions divergentes sur le rapport qualité-prix et l'intensité du service, l'établissement demeure une destination de choix pour ceux qui recherchent une aventure culinaire moderne, réfléchie et locale dans un cadre décontracté.
Overrated. No idea how this got to be the number 2 restaurant in Canada. Food was either bland or weird. Had the leeks & the scallop toast. The scallop toast was this off texture similar to a marshmallow. Leeks tasted like nothing. & the dessert, the buckwheat cake, was perhaps the oddest & most unpleasant dessert I have had in awhile. The duck & pork were nice
Was by far the most hyped restaurant I encountered when planning for my recent Montreal trip. You see all the accolades online. #2 on North American 2025 top restaurants?
Previous #1 on Canada top 100? I didn't know what to expect walking in. You literally have your pick from all the great restaurants in the city of Montreal. Joe beef, L'Express. You name it.
But- This place more than lived up to the hype, it absolutely exceeded it. Chef Laurent Dagenais made a video of where chefs eat in Montreal, & this place was his TOP pick. ABSOLUTELY ON POINT.
The creativity of the food was incredible. The service was impeccable. Background music set the perfect vibe. We had such great recommendations on wine pairings. I cannot wait to eat here again! potato chip + leek + smoked mussel mayo = perfection. Croque with scallops- amazing. Sourdough chicken was probably (outside of the lobster spaghetti from Joe Beef) the top dish of our entire trip in Montreal.
Be sure to snag the online reservations early because they go QUICK.
It's hard not to give this small, unpretentious gem five stars. First of all, you will not find a more hospitable restaurant anywhere in the world. I mean that. This is a down-to-earth, casual, cozy bistro. Positive energy abounds. The question I have is why it's rated by some pubs as the best restaurant in Canada & fifth best in North America by the NY Times. It's not that it's undeserving of accolades, but it may or not be the best restaurant in Montreal. One could argue. Enjoyed both pastas, chicken liver mousse with radishes & fried chicken, & asparagus salad. The halibut was the only disappointment. It was a bit bland & the sauce failed to elevate it. I'll definitely return on my next visit to Montreal.
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I had high expectations given the ratings & the restaurant being named one of the best (if not the best in Canada). The food was great but the one thing I'll always remember about this meal was how incredible the hospitality was. & that's that right word, hospitality, not service, from the moment I stepped in till I left.
We visited Vin Mon Lapin on April 7 as a party of 4.
Atmosphere:
Lovely restaurant with charming decor. Warm & relaxed atmosphere. Wish the candles were real, not battery powered!
Service:
Overall, excellent. Our main server & sommelier was wonderful - passionate, friendly, & had wonderful suggestions for wine for the table. The other servers (I believe we had 5 total?) were friendly as well, except for one - he seemed rather unhappy to be there!
Food was thoughtfully brought to the table & explained, they seemed to have had the food before & genuinely enjoyed explaining every dish to us. Plates & cutlery were changed with each course. The service added positively to our overall experience.
Some minor notes (as this is the #2 restaurant in Canada!):
- we noticed staff taking out the garbage in view of diners
- pacing of the dessert course was lost in translation. We ordered a savoury with our desserts & were told it would come first - instead, it came with all our dessert at once
Food:
The food was excellent. We ambitiously ordered every dish on the menu, & 3 of the desserts. We also shared two bottles of wine at the recommendation of the sommelier.
The dishes were very thoughtfully coursed & well paced, we ended up having approximately 4 savoury courses. All dishes were solid, some were exceptional. The crab salad & bone marrow, linzer, mushroom, duck agnolotti, sea bass, ice cream sandwich surprise, chocolate tourte & sarrasin cake were all wonderful, the entire table raved about them all. We appreciated the use of local ingredients, as well as the beautiful presentation of each dish.
Other dishes were well prepared but not to our taste. The leeks felt like a bit of a miss, but overall nothing truly failed.
Our two wines, one white & one orange, paired beautifully.
Overall:
This restaurant is worth a stop. The reservations are hard to get, for good reason. It's a wonderful dining experience showcasing local ingredients to their fullest. Service is excellent. We all thought that in a few more years, with ironing out of some service kinks & balancing out of some flavours, Vin Mon Lapin could be worthy of a Michelin star.
Best restaurant I've ever been to in Canada. They seem like they would be deeply offended if you didn't have an amazing experience. That's a list art in hospitality.
I purchased a Mon Lapin gift certificate for my parents as an anniversary gift, a place I've supported for years as someone who lives in the neighbourhood & continued to support during the pandemic.
I received an email clearly stating the certificate would be ready for pickup anytime after 2pm. Trying to be considerate, I arrived ten minutes before opening so I wouldn't interfere with dinner service once clients started arriving. I called to explain why I was there while standing outside, got no answer, knocked & showed the email confirming it was ready.
Instead of simply handing it over, I was made to wait outside until 5pm & was met with attitude for even being there.
For a restaurant currently riding the high of being named number one in Canada, the hospitality was nowhere to be found. Had this not been a gift, I would have asked for a refund. It will be the last time I set foot there.
There are way too many excellent restaurants in Montreal to waste my time at an establishment that treats its customers with arrogance.
Is this the best restaurant in Canada? Who knows. The hype even years after opening remains pretty strong.
That said, there are few better representations of creative French/Quebeçois cooking in a small plates format, with a wine list this huge.
Everything tastes'French' despite the many subtle nods to other cuisines, like a a scallop mousse on bread that is clearly the Canadian version of shrimp toast.
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.
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.
