Parapluie reçoit des éloges unanimes pour une ambiance chaleureuse et énergique, un bar animé et une cuisine ouverte qui permet de suivre le travail des chefs, accompagnés d'un service attentif et sympathique. La cuisine est décrite comme inventive et riche en saveurs, avec des plats phares comme l'oeuf mayo au homard, la truite fondante, le crudo de pétoncles et les gnudi qui font l'unanimité; les accords mets et vins et les cocktails sont appréciés, même si certaines critiques portent sur le prix des boissons ou sur des conseils de vin qu'il faudrait clarifier. Les portions restent parfois petites par rapport au coût, et quelques plats ont été jugés déséquilibrés, notamment certains tartares et sauces trop riches. L'ambiance et la musique francophone locale apportent une touche conviviale et le cadre attire couples et amis pour des soirées mémorables. Les retours invitent généralement à revenir pour explorer le menu qui change avec les saisons et pour profiter du spectacle culinaire offert par le chef et son équipe.
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.
THAT WAS A 10. On a mangé au bar, quel excellant choix. Service incroyable de la part du serveur & du chef qui nous ont fait sentir comme si on faisait partie de la famille. Service chaleureux & nourriture excellente qui a détrôner tous nos musts.
23 nov. 2025
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Parapluie is easily one of the most highly regarded restaurants in Montreal, & I can fully vouch for its reputation. The ambience is amazing, intimate, creative, & full of energy. I highly recommend sitting at the bar so you can watch the magic happen right in front of you, it's incredible what they produce out of such a humble open kitchen.
Every dish had its own identity & beauty, showcasing real skill & imagination. The menu rotates seasonally, which makes me even more excited to come back. We loved everything we ordered, but the trout was a standout, truly one of the best bites of food in Montreal.
Nous avons fêté l'anniversaire de ma copine & c'était une expérience exceptionnelle. Installés au bar, nous avions une vue directe sur le chef en action - un vrai spectacle culinaire qui ajoute beaucoup à l'expérience.
La cuisine est raffinée, créative & met en valeur des produits locaux. La carte est composée chaque jour en fonction de ce que le chef trouve au marché, ce qui donne des plats frais, surprenants & parfaitement exécutés.
Un service chaleureux, une ambiance conviviale & une attention particulière aux détails rendent le moment encore plus agréable.
Bref, une superbe adresse que je recommande vivement à ceux qui veulent découvrir une cuisine locale inventive dans une atmosphère unique. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter !
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.
Parfaite soirée, le personnel est incroyable & le repas que dire appart que c'était fabuleux !
On était au bar & le barman était au petit soins ! L'ambiance est superbe on voit la cuisine les chefs font tout avec le sourire & la bonne humeur . En gros c'était comme dans un épisode de Bear mais dans la bonne humeur . :)
The whole experience was just wonderful. From the handpicked wine selection to the beautiful menu. Everything was perfection. The egg & lobster was heavenly. We just had to get bread in order to eat every drop of the lobster sauce. The trout melted in your mouth with a little kick of horseradish. What to say about the gnudi, real pillows with fresh wild garlic in an amazing spinach sauce.
Real foodies will appreciate the open kitchen concept. Next visit will be at the bar/counter to get the full experience & satisfy my inner home cook.
Thank you to the staff & chef for making this place a little gem for us to enjoy! Congratulations!
Sublime vibe, personable & relaxed service, perfect cocktail. Although the food did not blow us away (the bar is high in Montréal) this place is charming & romantic & we deeply enjoyed our anniversary dinner. Highlight: the boeuf cru & its crispy onions. Lowlight: oysters were not chilled. All to say it's obvious why this little gem is constantly booked. We will gladly return.
29 mars 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!
For a place whose slogan is "welcome home," it didn't strike my partner & I as either homey or particularly welcoming. We went at opening since it was the only reservation available that evening, but it all felt so rushed it was almost comical. A minute after sitting down, we started with one of their gin-infused cocktails, which came with a mini spoonful of caviar on the side. The drink was decent, if a little flat - salty, briny fish eggs help but felt a bit outta place. To actually enjoy the taste throughout the drink, you have to awkwardly lick small portions off the spoon, which is clumsy, messy, & honestly kind of unappealing. Barely three minutes later, the server came over to ask about food & wine. Drinks were still 5/6th full, & we thought we made it clear that we wanted to take our time, enjoy the experience, with no rush. Despite that, the server stumbled into a sorta automated, rehearsed-sounding, surfacy wine spiel, leaning on words like "interesting" & "lovely" without offering any real description of the wine's profile. Whatever - I get just memorizing a simple thing about the wine, but he works at a wine-focused restaurant, so you'd think he'd know it better. He then immediately fetched the chosen bottle, brought it over, & had us taste it right away - while we were still on our second sip of the cocktail, which made it impossible to distinguish or appreciate anything about the wine. Two seconds later, we're now holding two additional full glasses of wine we didn't want or need yet & still have 2/3 of the cocktail left; the first plate arrives. Guys, we've been here for eight minutes. Foreplay. Chill. The portions, for sharing, were on the smaller side, the pacing was relentless. One dish after another, no time to breathe, enjoy a glass of wine, or have an uninterrupted conversation. Anyway, the server recommended four dishes, so we got what he suggested. Without dragging this out too much, here's the gist: the food was good, but the flavor profiles were very classic, very straightforward which I expected, i dont want / need anything pretentious… overall everything was tasty, but it felt very safe - nothing surprising. Back to pacing, at one point, we dipped outside for a cig between the 3rd & 4th plates & as soon as we sat back down, the last dish landed. It was clear they wanted us out. I get it, small spot that relies on table turnover to make their profit… but I'm not the lingering type. This was so fast we finished eating, & our wine bottle wasn't even halfway done… they had us out the door within an hour of arriving, despite us spending upwards of $350 & still tipping decently. Another thing often times ignored, but crucial to get right imo: the music. The music selection here is just so damn basic. Fine, but it's so poorly curated. You've got a record player & a shelf with a record on it, clearly, someone here likes music? Can we broaden the horizons a bit? You're running the same mid, funk playlist everyone else uses. Get out of the Spotify algorithm, please. It's boring, uninspired, & uninspiring. There's nothing magical, researched, romantic, interesting or deep - nothing to discover. Doesn't make me want to hang out at your spot. Bref, wanted to love Parapluie, but it didn't hit. It's a cute joint, but it all feels so predictable & kinda try-hard. Because of that, it's ultimately / unfortunately, devoid of any real vibes. The whole thing felt like a copy-paste of what's already being done in other corners of Montreal's "fine dining" scene - competent but often soulless. & for what it's worth, when people spend nearly $400 on a four-course meal recommended by the server, they shouldn't end the meal at Starbar for slices of pizza. Also thx for the free pannacotta - gotta say the server was friendly & nice. Service was hasty & clumsy, but the staff were kind. So final verdict… would come back if it didn't feel like it'd probably be the same, but then again you'll do just fine catering to diners who match the vibe: unadventurous & easily impressed.
We were in search of a fine dining experience that offered both intimacy & a relaxed atmosphere without the awkward formalities, & we found just that. Opting for bar seating turned out to be a delightful decision, allowing us the unique opportunity to watch the chefs artfully prepare each dish. Every bite was an emotional journey - so exquisitely layered & delicate that I was almost moved to tears by the taste. It's impossible to choose a favorite; every dish was crafted to perfection & burst with flavors. Special thanks are due to Karell for her stellar recommendations & attentive service, ensuring our evening was nothing short of spectacular. This was truly an unforgettable dining experience.
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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.
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.
Tout était tout simplement incroyable. Super connaissance autant qu'en vin qu'en gastronomie. Belle présentation des assiettes. Nous sommes assis au bar & voir les chefs cuisiner à bien ajouté à notre expérience. Authentique & ne se prenne pas pour d'autre. A essayer absolument ♥️
The place is very small & intimate, the staff is great but at some point the chef started yelling at the staff right in front of us so that was not the best experience. We were sitting at the bar which I usually really enjoy. Besides that unpleasant incident the food was good & over all the experience was nice. A bit pricey but well worth it over all, good cocktails as well, the waiter/barman was very knowledgable made us great drinks. I would recommend this spot for a nice date or dinner with a friend. The vibe is very mile end ish.
