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.
Outstanding from start to finish. Since we were visiting from San Francisco we booked a month in advance (quite necessary) & were so happy when they called the day of to offer an earlier time. I've never been a big fan of natural wine but the somm here may have nearly converted us! Every dish was delicious & tasted of technique & passion, we especially loved the tartare. We rarely ordered dessert but were happy we did & we tasted some absolutely amazing amaro. Service was truly gracious & exceptional in all respects. This is one of the top three dining experiences we've ever had. Thank you!!!
If the warmth of your grandma's kitchen somehow was met with the laughter of friends you went to school with - that's Vin Mon Lapin. Nothing pretentious, but exquisite dish that was assembled by the orchestra conductor of food. Inventive, bold, all familiar. The wait staff here is nothing short of your best friend. Sit at the bar, right in front of Dominique Lafond's plaque, which was put there as a friendly joke for the restaurant's unofficial/official photographer - only friends do this sort of thing - & watch the place bloom & unfold. Talk to the discerning bartender Dimitry. How is it possible that this place exists nestled between the Maple tree lined streets of Little Italy in Montreal. From the outside you'd never guess that a whole world of culinary excellence & hospitality was unfolding. Hear the cornucopia of languages mixing under one roof. Here the staff cares so much that they'd, on their own, suggest a vegetarian dish made to appropriate proportions. They don't just remove the meat. Here the compose an even more elevated version, just for you. Dessert is equality impeccable - they don't relent with one awesome dish. How is it they manage to fill the menu with the season's best & varied treats? This is the place you've never been to but feels like you were always here - in your culinary dreams. Bravo & grand merci!
Bonne expérience, nous avons passé un très agréable moment. Le tartare & les pétoncles étaient incroyables. En revanche je m'attendais à plus de surprise sur un des plats signature, à savoir le croc-petoncle. Cela dit, nous recommandons ce beau restaurant.
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.
Great restaurant with good selection of cocktails & wine. Would recommend to celebrate special occasion. My favorite was the soft shell crab infused with lobster bisque.
Mon Lapin is the perfect restaurant for sharing plates with fellow food lovers. Dimitri was a wonderful server & walked us through the menu & made suggestions on wine & the food based on our preferences. The menus are small & seasonal so probably won't get the same thing twice expect for the delicious buckwheat cake that is a house special. Will be back.
#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!
