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.
I absolutely adored this restaurant! We had the privilege of speaking with Chef Robin, whose passion for cooking is truly palpable. You can see the love & care he puts into every dish, & it's clear he genuinely loves what he does. The food was delicious, & the quality of the ingredients was phenomenal. As for the atmosphere, I really appreciate the intimate setting-it's a smaller restaurant that's dimly lit (but not too dark!), making it perfect for date night. I will definitely be going back!
Star of the night is the Egg lobster:) Beef tartare with bone marrow quite nice match. Louise bread is highly recommended to clean the sauce:) rib steak good to share but quality of meat not meat my expectation, well 100$ for 1kg was huge plate.
Nov 2, 2024
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One of my new favourite restaurants! The staff were inviting, food was fantastic & changes seasonally. I recommend sitting at the bar if there's 2-3 people & sharing everything.
I asked for a fruity & sweet cocktail & the bartender whipped up a great orange aperol drink. Out of the 5 dishes we ordered, the bone marrow beef tartare was the most memorable. On the other hand, the truffle ravioli was a disappointment, I expected some truffle shavings but found out it was supposed to be stuffed in the ravioli which I honestly couldn't tell. Oh also their fries are amazing.
Sep 26, 2024
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The bar section is great with comfortable seating & great view of the kitchen. The kitchen is small but the flow as dishes are prepared is a well rehearsed choreography. I love witnessing the efficiency! Food is excellent & the wine list is very reasonable & includes a few stand outs like JP Robinot. There were 2 large groups when we were there so it was probably noisier than usual.
Une amie m'a fait découvrir ce restaurant. & j'y ai amené d'autres amies. Chaque fois ce fut un « Wow »! Tout est délicieux & savoureux. & les vins proposés sont excellents. Je l'ai adopté!
The food was outstanding! The chef was exceptional! What a gem of a restaurant! The egg dish with lobster was exquisite along with their fries 🍟. Only good things to say about this restaurant!
Sep 7, 2024
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