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.
I visited this restaurant for the first time & boy was it delicious! From the outside, it sees like a small, quaint restaurant, but it's actually quite large & spacious inside, with an industrial feel but cozy at the same time. They have a wonderful terrace at the back in the summer. We enjoyed a lovely meal with fresh vegetables & some delicious meats of the day. Their chimichurri to accompany the meats was such a scrumptious addition. Highly recommend this gem of a place!
We had a wonderful dinner at Papito! Our waiter, Juan, was very helpful with our decision making on what to order. They have menus in English, which made it easier for us to know some of the items. But Juan described each dish in detail & gave us history of the restaurant.
We ordered asparagus as a vegetable, Pork Sausage & Lamb Chops as our mains, & the charcoal potatoes as a side. We also ordered chimichurri sauce (highly recommend).
The ambiance was immaculate. This is a great place to have a romantic dinner or a gathering of friends/colleagues. Just be aware this is more of a family-style adventure. It's ideal if you can share plates (& the bill). There are a variety of seating areas (bar, tables, inside/outside).
Our meat choices were spectacular. The lamb was medium rare (fine, but we weren't given an option for temperature). The pork sausage had a cheese inside & that was fun. The chimichurri sauce elevated the flavors so well. It was bright, fresh, & added depth to the meal.
If you're reading this, GET THE POTATOES! Yes, there are muscles, yes, it has tomatoes, it also has chorizo, & all of that together sounds chaotic, but I promise you'll enjoy them.
We didn't order any drinks so I can't say anything about that.
Had a great evening at Papito's. Great space for larger groups & loved the big bar with lots of bar space for dining too! Cocktails were really great & food was delicious. Would highly recommend it!
The taste was incredible! The portions, less so. Our server was very patient & kind & helped explain the menu to us. We were very excited for the lamb saddle from the pictures we saw online-however, when they came out, ours were small & lacking in comparison. The picture of the food almost looked embarrassing because the meat was so thin & small in quantity, despite spending well into the triple digits. This small cut alone was what brought this review from 5 to 3 stars.
On the other hand, HIGHLY recommend the spicy cucumbers. Absolutely delicious. Whatever vinaigrette-oil they are doused in is an amazing dipping sauce for meat, bread, etc. Order this for sure.
Had a wonderful experience last night:D Highly recommended for meat lovers! They had good quality meat paired with amazing cooking! Big portions good to share. Also ppl here are nice, be back
It's a Wonderfull brand new restaurant in Downtown, Food is more than you can imagine, the taste, the portions, everything! Their wine options are countless, cocktails are on point & service is 100/100, they were so kind, patience & helpful. I highly recommend this place!
Have been wanting to try Papito's for some time, & we were not disappointed. Group of 5 guys, & we all loved it. Service was really good (Aliane -sp was our waitress), cocktails were on point, & our mains were so good (prime rib, tuna, porchetta, lamb chops). Highly recommend & looking forward to going back.
We had a great experience! The food was SO good (we ate the duck, skewed lamb, asparagus, polenta & potatoes, & the chimichurri), Jessi our waiter was lovely & very helpful & the range of gluten free dishes was great!!! Highly recommended
Jul 2, 2024
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I absolutely love this restaurant! The charcoal-cooked meats are incredibly flavourful. The sides were great, specially my personal favourite the carrot purée & the shrimp, it's the perfect complement to any meal. & can't forget the pistachio cake it's a must-try. Highly recommend!
Very good looking place, lights not too bright, staff is very friendly & the food was very very good. Anyone that loves meat & fish paired with very tasty salads will enjoy themselves fully. Highly recommend:)
