Papito Restaurant is described as a lively, welcoming spot with generous shareable portions, a strong emphasis on charcoal grilled meats and fresh locally sourced ingredients, and a well curated wine and cocktail list. Diners frequently praise the duck and lamb dishes, the sauces and the flavors that feel homemade and comforting, along with attentive service and a warm, convivial atmosphere. The place is noted as great for groups and celebrations, with multiple seating areas and a back terrace in summer, and the vibe can be festive and lively. Some reviews mention that the noise level can be high, which may make conversation challenging, and a few point to occasional slow service or reservation mix ups. Overall Papito is seen as a standout Montreal spot for a vibrant, flavorful and social dining experience, with generous portions, variety, and a focus on sharing and hospitality, plus strong drinks to accompany the meals.
Food was MOSTLY very good, we weren't as happy about the most expensive cut we ordered, the ribeye which had a lot of fat on it. I'm not paying for fat, so that wasn't appreciated.
Service was fine, not stellar. Took a while for our waitress to attend to us, but she was kind. One of us ordered a martini & it came in a standard glass, & he wasn't too thrilled about that.
Not trying to be picky, just sharing our experience. Also, the lamb merguez was our least favorite. Just a fatty sausage with a very strong flavor. If you like that type of meat, have at it if course.
Last comment, the sign for the restaurant is practically invisible. It just looks like a building with a door. In case you're struggling to find it & you're looking right at it & doubting yourself. 😂
Wonderful dining experience with absolutely delicious food!
I doubt I have enjoyed beetroot as much as I enjoyed it at Papito. The duck was cooked to perfection as was the braised lamb (day's special). We found this place by chance & so glad we opted to dine here
Absolutely delicious! The flavors were fresh & perfectly balanced, & you can really tell the ingredients were high quality. Everything tasted homemade & comforting. I'll definitely be coming back for more!
Fantastic food, amazing presentation, attentive & engaging staff, & an all around great vibe. The perfect place for our large group to have dined in Montreal. So happy we did!
Comment vous dire que c'est un EXCELLENT restaurant. Je recommande à 100%. Le service, la nourriture, l'ambiance. J'y suis allée deux fois & les deux fois j'ai été épatée.
Feb 7, 2026
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Une délicieuse découverte ! Les plats sont raffinés & exquis. Félix, le serveur, nous a offert un service impeccable tout en nous faisant profiter de sa connaissance des vins . Je recommande vivement ce restaurant ! Ce fut une très belle expérience.
On y est allé déjà à trois reprises. Le menu change régulièrement. L'été est probablement la meilleure saison pour aller faire une visite chez Papito étant donné la fraîcheur des produits de saison.
Pas que les produits ne sont pas bons en hiver, simplement que les produits de légumes seront sans doute marinés.
Les viandes sont toujours bien cuisinées & la carte des vins est bien connus par nos serveurs. Leurs suggestions valent la peine d'être écoutées.
Je suggère d'y aller en grand nombre [4 ou +] pour une expérience plus élargie.
Excellent restaurant, parfait avant un spectacle. Les portions étaient généreuses, nous avons partagés les keftas & la brochette de poulet avec une salade de concombres & c'était amplement pour deux personnes. Le cocktail avec du jus de pamplemousse & pisco (Nobe?) était délicieux. L'été ils ont une superbe terrasse.
Le service était lent, on nous a expliqué que c'était pas habituel alors on nous a donné des shots gratuits pour la table mais ils étaient horribles… ils goûtaient le fond d'évier. Sinon la nourriture était excellente le problème était plutôt le système de partage parce qu'en partageant avec la table t'es pas sur d'en avoir pour ton argent, à moins que les personnes à la table soient respectueux c'est dur d'avoir les mêmes portions de nourriture. Le serveur nous a expliqué que pour des bonnes portions il faudrait mettre 50$ par personne & +. L'ambiance était très bruyante & on ne s'entendait pas parler c'était très chaotique. On avait eu un problème de réservation à cause d'un manque de communication entre le propriétaire & celui qui a réservé c'était un peu désordonné mais ils ont fini par nous faire une place.
Dec 24, 2025
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Just finished up a quick bit here & was very impressed. Admittedly I only went in to try the duck, it was some of the best I've had. Perfectly cooked over charcoal with that super crispy skin that is so often lacking. I sat at the bar & the service was great, everyone that I spoke to was amazing. It is definitely a bit on the louder side so something to be aware of if you're not into that, but I loved how lively it was. Wine selection was excellent. All in all, can't wait to bring some friends here next time we're in town, would be great to share some meat platters. Merci Papito!
I ordered the lamb & duck. The food was good & tasty. The duck was juicy & the lamb was seared beautifully. It's good but it's just a little bit expensive for the portions.
