Le Vin Papillon

"From iconic smoked carrot éclairs and plates of thinly sliced ham showered in cheddar to a rotating offering of smart seasonal plates, Le Vin Papillon, from the Joe Beef group, remains one of Montreal’s top places to eat (and drink) in the city. An evening spent on its backyard terrasse will show you why." - Valerie Silva, Tim Forster

"Even after years on the scene, bustling Little Burgundy wine bar Vin Papillon, from the Joe Beef group, is still one of the toughest tables to land. With an adventurous wine list that isn’t afraid to break away from French imports, it’s one you’ll likely want to reserve a few days (or weeks) in advance." - Daniel Bromberg, Eater Staff

"It began with a veggie burger. The takeout-only, quinoa-based, fennel-laced patty (plus low-intervention bottles to go) got Montreal’s celebrated vegetable-forward wine bar Le Vin Papillon through the depressed spring of 2020. Come patio season, classic menu items resurfaced — charcoal-grilled sweetbread brochettes and house-made ham with Avonlea cheddar, scarfed from plates and takeout containers at their giant temporary patio “Joe Beach.”"

Rank: #23 "When this wine bar opened seven years ago, its vegetable-focused cookery was a daring culinary statement. Not so nowadays, with kale juice and vegan salad bars commonplace, but Le Vin Papillon remains refreshingly different, its take on vegetable cookery still exceptional."

"Avoid the craziness that is Joe Beef and opt for a quieter, more intimate experience at Le Vin Papillon. The food is just as good with simple plates that often hone in on a central meat or vegetable. Plus, the wine service is impeccable, making for some easy, seamless dining." - Eater Staff