Mon Lapin

Andrew

5.0

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.

Oui oui! Bon appetit baby.

Clayton

5.0

Mon Lapin is an amazing restaurant. Every dish & glass of wine were top notch & different than anything I have had anywhere else.

John

5.0

I chose Mon Lapin for my birthday dinner, & it did not disappoint. The entire experience was outstanding - service, food, & ambiance. ROSE specifically deserves a special shout out. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the foods & wines, full of fun energy, gracious, & hospitable to the point of wishing me a happy birthday numerous times. Such a vibey individual, & an excellent mixologist. Everyone I interacted with made me feel welcome to the point I stayed for three hours to immerse myself in the experience. The food is fresh, organic, & satisfying without making one feel stuffed. Definitely farm / coast to table. The razor clams with spicy breadcrumbs, barbecue cucumbers with raw baby shrimp, pasta tossed with shredded cod & zucchini, & the halibut with nettle pesto were all fantastic. The ice cream sandwich was the perfect dessert portion. The wines are natural & delicious. The gin cocktail - fantastic. Even the owner is present & engaged - conversing with patrons behind the bar, throughout the floor, checking in with her servers - the staff is 10/10! Warm, inviting, thoughtful, & they seem to truly enjoy working together. Mon Lapin certainly lives up to its hype, & I highly recommend it!

Marky

5.0

Friendly, efficient service. Got the tasting menu & it was a great selection. Wine suggestion worked well. Cocktails were alright. The suggested aperitifs were great. Nice decor.

Sandy

5.0

Great food, wine & friendly service. The surprise menu was tasty, impressive presentation with detailed description, & nice wine pairing.

Kristen

5.0

I just finished the most wonderful dinner at Mon Lapin. I was lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar as a walk in, really happy they were able to accommodate me without a reservation. The bartender, Rose, walked me through the menu & various options they had, I ended up going with their tasting menu. Rose also made great cocktails, had phenomenal wine recommendations, & was so much fun to talk to. She was a big part of why this dinner was so enjoyable.

Each course was brought out & explained by staff & the pacing between courses was just right. My meal included:

- Confit leeks with potato chips & smoked mussel mayo
- Razor clam with spicy breadcrumbs & littleneck clam with green onions, horseradish, & parm
- The iconic crispy scallop sandwich with ramp mayo
- Sea bass crudo with capers, radish, shallot, microgreens, & brown butter
- Ricotta dumplings/ravioli with motels & radish greens in a creamy butter sauce
- Halibut in nettle cream sauce with nettle chips
- Duck two ways with white & green asparagus, strawberry sauce, an herby asparagus sauce, & jus
- An ice cream sandwich with almond & sesame cookies, olive oil ice cream, & fennel pollen
- A fudgey chocolate cake with amaro & coffee sauce

The tasting menu ended up being 9 courses for $110 CAD, a very good price in my opinion, especially considering the quality, time, & care put into each dish. There was not a single dish I disliked or thought was just okay, each one was unique & so good. Service was excellent & the cocktails & wine were delicious. I have nothing but good things to say, I've never been more pleased with a place that I went to on a whim.

This was the highlight of my trip hands down. If I ever make it back to Montreal, this will be my first stop.

Dan

5.0

One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. Every single dish that we ordered was excellent. The scallop sandwich was life changing. The wine selection was comprehensive, unique & well priced. The service was truly superb, friendly, knowledgeable & attentive. Certainly a highlight in Montreal.

Ed

5.0

Exceptional meal from an exceptional team. Great chef execution of thoughtful locally sourced seasonal ingredients delivered by passionate hospitality professionals. Fiona's wine pairings were perfect & interesting from an eclectic selection of wines. Such great delivery. A must dine experience in Montréal! I will be back.

Ellen

5.0

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Excellent food. Excellent wine. I appreciated how the server brought bottles of wine over to the table to help us choose a glass. She also paired them perfectly with the food ordered. Definitely order the leeks & chicken!

C

5.0

Incredible meal tonight, really an amazing, creative experience. We handed the menus back to our waiter & put everything in his capable hands. He brought out & explained three unique wine options helping us pick a fantastic Bourgogne. Each course brought fresh & wild combinations of flavors, from entrees to desserts.