Overall, reviews of Parapluie point to a lively and creative dining scene with an open kitchen, warm service, and a menu that shifts with the seasons, including standout dishes like trout, lobster with eggs mayo, and gnudi; many diners praise the atmosphere, cocktails, and attentive staff, while others describe uneven experiences such as small portions for the price, dishes that are unbalanced or overly sweet (notably a beef tartare), and occasional delays or a crowded dining room on busy nights. A few remarks mention heat in the room on hot days and, in at least one case, concerns about hygiene practices. Reservations are often recommended, and sitting at the bar provides a front row view of the culinary action, making Parapluie feel intimate yet energetic, with a sense that future menu rotations will keep things fresh and worth a return visit.
Trout/lamb was good. Scallop/lobster are fine, won't come next time. Gotta reserve 1 month in advance.. service isn't good, nothing explained on the menu, didn't even say goodbye or thank u to us.
We had a fantastic experience at Parapluie for dinner. We decided to sit at the bar & were glad we did, because it added to our experience. You feel like you're at someone's house, the ambiance is upscale but still cozy & the service is friendly & warm. We loved watching the team prepare food & made us excited to eat each course. We started with a cocktail (& mocktail) which were delicious. Then course, after course, everything was fresh & tasty. We tried most things on the menu, & each dish was a stand out, & had a nice story behind it, making it impossible to pick stand outs. The passion & care put into each dish by the team was evident. We live in the area so we can't wait to return!
I'm not sure why there are so many good reviews. The food was appallingly bad. The one good dish was the oysters; their signature two dishes (egg, salmon) had this offputting fishy taste; their meat entrees were extremely bland with horrible texture. The service was slow & the space is cramped - the waiter bumped into my arm more than 5 times while trying to set ours & the table beside us (with no apologies). Extremely disappointing experience. There are so many longstanding gem restaurants, don't see this one lasting very long.
Mar 26, 2026
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Had an incredible time at Parapluie. The owner was our server & she completely made our visit. The food was impecale, the cocktails were delicious & flowing, & I cannot wait to come back. I love it so much I got a tattoo of their logo.
The food has so many flavors, very umami & delicious! The ambiance is perfect & the team of servers are very friendly & add to the experience. We went on a weekday & the place was packed, which made it even more of a fun experience to dine there. Will definitely come back as the menu often changes !
Mar 6, 2026
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Une première expérience absolument mémorable au Parapluie! Les saveurs, la fraîcheur des produits, le service chaleureux & attentionné, la beauté du décor, tout y était! Être assis au comptoir nous a permis de voir toute l'attention au détail portée aux plats & rajoute à l'expérience. Nous serons assurément de retour!
Première visite au Parapluie pour l'évènement de Montréal en Lumière. La cuisine était excellente & le service très attentionné.
PS: j'ai rêvé de la panna cotta au miel & pollen le soir-même tellement c'était délicieux 🤭
My danish boyfriend & I, we loved everything about Parapluie.
The ambiance is warm & energetic, the staff is amazing, welcoming & engaged with customers. The food is a delight, it has high intensity of flavours & umami (without butter to pimp the dishes), just excellent.
We will come back.
Une des meilleures table de Montréal. Service amical mais professionnel, on a tout prix sur le menu, c'était trop difficile de décider. Carte des vins complète, cocktail délicieux. Ont recent qu'il y a de l'amour dans se restaurant. Merci pour l'expérience.
