Parapluie is described as a warm, energetic, intimate spot with an open kitchen that feels like a small theatre, where the staff are consistently attentive and friendly, and the bar offers a front row view of the cooks. Reviewers praise the food for creative, refined flavors and high quality ingredients, with crowd pleasers such as the egg mayo with lobster, trout, crudo of scallops, and gnudi, and a well balanced beef tartare that some nights may feel a touch sweet while others highlight its texture and balance. The service is frequently celebrated as professional and welcoming, with wine and cocktail recommendations that elevate the experience. Many note that the menu changes with the seasons and the wine by the glass and cocktails are well paired with the plates, though a few guests mention small portions for the price and high wine costs. A few visits mention heat and noise on warm days, but the atmosphere remains lively and warm, suitable for a date or a night out with friends. A rare hygiene concern was raised by one party about tasting practices, but overall the reviews portray Parapluie as a standout in Montreal and a place likely to be returned to, preferably at the bar to enjoy the kitchen in action.
Highlight was 100% the service. Waiters were super accommodating, gave amazing cocktail & wine recommendations, & were absolutely lovely to speak to.
The food was a different story. We started with the Classic oeufs mayo with homard, which while unique, felt unbalanced & as if there was too much going on. The tarragon? Mayo didn't seem to fit quite well with the lobster - & the lobster bisque felt slightly soupy (too much sauce). The truite fondant on the other hand was excellent, fresh, & high quality- I definitely recommend this over the oeufs mayos
For the mains, we got the braised onion, which was delicious & perfectly sweet. Unfortunately, the beef tartare that accompanied it was also extremely sweet. & not in a good way. This was the true disappointment of the meal, & after having such high expectations & hearing amazing things about the tartare at parapluie. After having excellent beef tartare at other places such as Salle Climatisée, Casavant, Le Violon, & other top tier Montreal restaurants, this was honestly one of the worst beef tartares I've had not just in Montreal, but ever. The tartare was extremely sweet, to the point where it didn't even feel like I was eating a meaty, savoury main, & the sauce that came with it was too fatty & not acidic enough to balance out the flavours. I hope that the tartare I had was made on an off night, considering the exceptional reviews parapluie has previously gotten; even then, for a restaurant of this caliber, serving an unbalanced, sweet, beef tartare is unacceptable.
We ended up going to Salle Climatisée just down the road for dessert because of the sour (or rather sweet) taste the beef tartare left in our mouths.
The ambiance & decor was quite nice except for a large group seated right next to us - it felt awkward that we were the only 2 too in the small dining space that was mostly occupied by large groups except the bar.
Overall, I'm not too inclined to go back, but I can check parapluie off my list. The most satisfying thing about dining there was that I left without a huge hole in my wallet.
Lobster & mayo eggs dish is a must try !! The dessert is so simple & deliciously good!!! Don't usually order beef tartare because lots of place has that sour taste but their tartare has the best texture & the taste just right!!!
Sep 6, 2025
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The food & service were so good!
Super fresh ingredients, great combinations of textures, put together perfectly.
Only downside is the day we went, it was during a heatwave & it was super hot in the restaurant.
& it took awhile for our main course to arrive. At some point I just wanted to leave to get some fresh air. I was sweating so much by the end of the meal, I didn't even want to stay a second longer & have dessert.
Excellent attentive & efficient service. Cute simple decor. Presentation for all dishes was gorgeous.
I enjoyed the beef tartare, but there was a bit too much sauce. Tuna was great, loved the texture, I just found the heirloom tomatoes kind of superfluous. Trout was nice & soft. The egg & lobster dish was delicious through & through, I always love bisque. Lamb was perfectly cooked but could have been more flavourful. Panna cotta & strawberry desserts were alright, really could have been combined, since they were super basic by themselves.
The house cocktail could have used more of the garam masala to balance it out since it's really overpowered by the sweetness. Our wine bottle was pretty good.
Tout est incroyable, du cocktail au déssert. Chaque plat est hyper savoureux, l'équipe est super & l'ambiance est chaleureuse. Le bar est grand & c'est lfun de pouvoir observer les chefs en plein action.
Il y a des repas qui marquent, des saveurs qui restent gravées dans la mémoire… & puis il y a le Restaurant Parapluie. Ce n'est pas seulement un restaurant, c'est une symphonie culinaire où chaque plat raconte une histoire, où chaque bouchée transporte ailleurs.
La truite Montréal style, sublime, fondante, un équilibre parfait entre tradition & modernité. Le plat topinambour & moules, d'une onctuosité réconfortante, débordant d'umami. & que dire du plat signature ? Cet oeuf mayo, homard & estragon goûte littéralement le ciel. Un chef-d'oeuvre de finesse & de gourmandise.
Le tartare, une merveille d'équilibre & de texture. Le plat du moment, un poireau sublimé par une garniture de crabe délicate & savoureuse. & puis… le dessert. OMFG!!! LE DESSERT!!! Un seul à la carte, mais qui laisse une empreinte inoubliable sur les papilles, une douceur qui s'attarde comme une caresse.
& derrière cette perfection, Chef Robin, un magicien des saveurs, un artiste du goût, qui transforme un simple repas en un moment d'exception. Chaque détail est soigné : du service impeccable à la playlist qui accompagne l'expérience, des cocktails raffinés aux vins soigneusement choisis, jusqu'au café qui clôt ce festin avec élégance.
Nous avons presque tout goûté le menu, & tout était un enchantement. Chef Robin a fait de cette soirée une magie pure. Sans l'ombre d'un doute, le restaurant Parapluie est le meilleur au monde.
Feb 22, 2025
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Spectacular service with scrumptious food! My wife & I showed up on the wrong night having made a mistake on our reservation. Nevertheless the kind hostess, (who we later learned was the co-owner), graciously pulled some strings & found us a nice table. From there on we had a lively night, tasting a delicious selection of dishes & desserts. A couple of the highlights of the night were the powerhouse of flavour, the'Oignon rôti, Louis d'or, oignon trois façons', & for dessert the gorgeous Italian Panna Cotta. But the show stopper came late into the evening, when a young sous chef experimenting with a dessert of his own creation, (which will hopefully make it onto the menu someday), made a magnificent donut sprinkled with orange zest. It most decadently melts in your mouth. I hope to return to Parapluie, (but this time with a proper reservation), & sit at the bar, where you're treated to a wide open view of the cooks hard at work in the kitchen, as if they're performing for you on stage. Lots of fun!
J'ai tout aimé ! Je recommande chaudement, l'ambiance, les cocktails, le service, la nourriture. Nous avions des places au bar & c'est un des endroits où il est réellement agréable d'être au comptoir. Le cocktail de saison à la rhubarbe était on point. J'ai adoré la nourriture, coup de coeur pour les gnocchis, les pétoncles & le dessert Panna cotta. Garochez-vous là-bas.
Franchement tout était réussi, la serveuse connaissait sa carte & les produits sur le bout des doigts. Le barman DJ nous a gratifié d'un superbe cocktail & de bonne musique a un niveau sonore adapté ! Les plats étaient vraiment maîtrisés, équilibrés. Avec des produits frais & de saison. Le chef a réussi à réconcilier ma blonde avec l'agneau, un exploit majeur de sa part ! 2 cocktails maison, 4 verres de vin, 1 digestif, 6 plats & 1 dessert 270 $. Pas donné certes, mais c'est un des seuls restaurant du secteur, où je paie ce prix les yeux fermés 🙈. Bravo !
C'est dans le quartier italien du côté de la rue plus discrète Beaubien Ouest où se cache un nouveau restaurant à découvrir. C'est autour d'une grande table ronde avec des amis que j'ai mangé un excellent repas. La cuisine est ouverte sur de nombreuses places assises au bar & ce concept donne l'impression d'être invité chez des copains. J'ai goûté de délicieuses gnocchis ricotta avec une sauce fond de volaille & truffe. Le dessert était délicat & savoureux avec sa rhubarbe & panna cotta. Il est nécessaire de faire une réservation car le resto se remplit vite.
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Somme toute belle expérience, manque encore un peu de rodage. Gravlax de truite super bon, frites qui manquaient 1@2 minutes de blanchiment, les ravioli manquaient 30 secondes de cuisson mais la farce était absolument incroyable! Bon tartare de boeuf aux artichauts, agneau délicieux aussi & 10/10 pour les desserts! Bravo à toute l'équipe!
