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 ambiance vibrante et festive que de nombreux clients considèrent comme l'un des points forts de leur visite à Montréal. Le restaurant est largement reconnu pour son menu créatif inspiré des produits de saison, et de nombreux convives saluent les saveurs uniques de plats signatures comme le croque-pétoncle ainsi qu'une variété de fruits de mer préparés avec expertise. Le service est fréquemment souligné comme un atout majeur, grâce à une équipe compétente et attentionnée qui propose souvent des accords mets et vins exceptionnels issus d'une carte étendue. Bien que les avis sur la taille des portions et certains profils de saveurs puissent varier, de nombreux visiteurs apprécient l'accent mis sur des ingrédients locaux de haute qualité et l'énergie à la fois raffinée et décontractée qui fait de cet établissement une destination mémorable pour les amateurs de gastronomie.
Mediocre at best. Got the Chef's selection for a table of 4, which was pretty much everything on the menu You can get a better version of any of these dishes along Bloor West for a third the price. The trout was the only dish that was better than average Service was abysmal. Had to wait 15+ minutes at times to get the attention of our main waitress. We specifically mentioned no raw meats because of pregnancy, but was still served tuna tartare. One of the blandest, unimpressive tartare I've had, btw. Way too loud for any real conversation Don't buy the hype. Anyone saying this is #1 in Canada is disingenuous
I won't soon forget this meal. Although I don't live in Montreal, I've heard about Mon Lapin for a few years & have wanted to go for quite some time. This place gets a lot of hype, so going in I had pretty high expectations. I can without a doubt say this place lives up to its #1 spot on Canada's Top 100 list & all the hype it gets. Everything was exceptional, however the standout for me was the mackerel tartare. Cannot wait to go back.
Very briefly, I had a good experience, & I'm glad I went. I think it's difficult to live up to the expectations of being the best restaurant in Canada. Going into the meal I asked myself if this would be the best one I've ever had, that has to be an insurmountable bar. I enjoyed every dish, each one being full flavour. The presentation was great (no pic online really does justice). I think it was fairly priced for what it is too, I expected the mark up in view of its accolades to be much higher. While the service was overall excellent, the wait time between meals was a bit of a sore point. The apps came quite quickly, but the mains took too long in between.
Expérience qui ne répond pas aux attentes crées par la position de 1er meilleur restaurant au Canada !!!!! À ce demander si cette 1ere place n'a pas été achetée L'expérience est bonne mais rien de WOW ! J'ai eu l'occasion de faire bien des restaurants qui devraient être classés devant mon lapin . Dommage que cette liste des 100 meilleurs restaurants au Canada vienne de perdre toute crédibilité à mes yeux !!!
"Vin mon lapin" : une déception relative J'avais de grandes attentes pour ce restaurant réputé, mais l'expérience s'est révélée mitigée. Quelques points positifs : La truite en feuille de bette à carde était savoureuse, bien que servie tiède. Cependant, plusieurs lacunes ont terni le repas : Les croque-pétoncles manquaient cruellement de saveur. Le dessert'Miel & Sarrasin', pourtant emblématique du restaurant, était décevant avec un goût insipide rappelant le carton mouillé. La joue de porc, malgré sa cuisson parfaite, manquait de goût. Bien que Vin mon lapin soit un bon restaurant, il ne mérite pas, à mon avis, son classement parmi les meilleurs restaurants du Canada ces deux dernières années. L'expérience ne correspond pas au battage médiatique dont il fait l'objet. Un point particulièrement frustrant : l'attente pour réserver est inversement proportionnelle au plaisir ressenti lors du repas. La difficulté à obtenir une table crée des attentes que la cuisine ne parvient malheureusement pas à satisfaire. De plus le restaurant est extrêmement bruyant, ce qui rend le tout assez désagréable, les panneaux acoustiques sont présents mais ne semblent pas suffire. En résumé, une cuisine correcte mais qui ne répond pas aux attentes suscitées par sa réputation & la difficulté à y réserver une table.
It always takes me aback that I can step out of my door & walk a few meters to one of the best restaurants in Canada, probably North America. There's always something different & delicious to try (the crusted scallops are a must). With locally sourced fresh food & wine. The service is absolutely excellent!
Chosen as Canada's best restaurant, Mon Lapin was a huge let down. One caveat, the temperature in Montreal was hot & humid, 93 degrees, & Mon Lapin was full. Our decision to sit at the bar facing the kitchen was stupide, because it was hot. Everyone at the restaurant was lovely, but we were miserable nonetheless. Our hope relied on the food, but the dishes did nothing to lift us out of the inferno. Sticking to a seafood theme, we chose to start with the scallop sandwich & the raw scallops from the Iles de Madeleine. Mon Lapin holds onto a small plates concept. Everything is to share. Both scallop dishes were refreshing but nothing more. For entrees, we chose poached Halibut & marinated white asparagus with lobster. The Halibut was the star of the evening, but that star isn't getting a review in Variety. In fact, our comped tiny Cannolis tasted best of all. While service at Mon Lapin was well-meaning, they were all running around frenetically. It was akin to an ADHD convention. Mon Lapin is a casual joint, & the staff goes out of their way to let you know they're down to earth, but it seemed like they were trying to go Around that World in Eighty Days. Mon Lapin has an extensive & eclectic wine list & would fair better as a wine bar that serves good food. No, Mon Lapin is not Canada's number one restaurant. Edulis in Toronto & St. Lawrence in Vancouver were infinitely better. Pricing is fair at Mon Lapin, a little over $200 Canadian for four dishes, one glass of wine & one cocktail.
#1 resto in Canada & well deserved! Everything was perfect. Each dish was unique & flavourful. The wine pairings were excellent. Our waitress Mayou was a gem. We will be back for sure!
Vin Mon Lapin is such a fantastic (& almost typical) restaurant on the Montreal food scene. The design & decor are fantastic, service is very quick, there are a ton of staff members, but the food left something to be desired & I feel when assessing it against its recent award of #1 restaurant in Canada, it makes you wonder, "did I just come on an off night for the ever changing menu?" Service was fast & attentive. Tons of staff floating around to serve you, & very knowledgeable on the menu. I found though, sitting at the bar, I was able to watch constant social gatherings from the staff everywhere - there were just TOO many for the shift. They could have spent more time serving, or upselling, or wowing, whatever it is they need to do. But gathering in pockets & chitchatting always looks odd. Getting to the food, the tartare was outstanding, with these little tiny cubes of something that had the texture of a firmer cheese - it was texturally fantastic. The bread on the dish was a soft, made a la minute almost pita like bread, soft, very ripable, but it lacked anything to it for it to be desirable. It was just kind of there. It wasnt stable enough to scoop, it was too floppy to hold anything so you either took a bite of tartare & then shoved a piece of torn bread in your mouth to enjoy together, or you ate them on their own. The soft shell crab was outstanding. It had a beautifully made sauce gribiche & was laced thoughout with tarragon which is my favourite herb. The crab sauce complimented well & I could have eaten plenty of those. As I get to the "unconfit duck leg", this was not well executed. It was sooooo tough. It was hard to cut & even harder to chew. I would have had a more tender cut of meat if I bought an eye of round steak from Maxi & cooked it to well & sliced it going with the grain. Very very disappointing dish. The sauce though was great & the baby turnips were excellent, super quality & packed with flavour. That main course just really fell flat. The dessert was a nice & refreshing sorbet, although, it was sorbet, nothing really inspiring. Overall - I would say it was a fantastic restaurant, just not number 1 in Canada or Montreal. I would welcome the opportunity to return & try some different dishes as the bartender told me the dishes change out every few days, but I can't say I would return with so many other great restaurant in MTL to visit. Don't get me wrong it was still a fantastic meal & definitely a top 5 in Montreal, but it doesn't hold a candle to Au Pied de Cochon, or Béba. Congratulations on your award - #1 in Canada is incredible. Most constantly strive to get better to maintain though, & feedback does help you grow.
