Le Vin Papillon
Restaurant · Little Burgundy ·
Farm-fresh fare & natural wines with a leafy backyard patio
Farm-fresh fare & natural wines with a leafy backyard patio
"With a fresh coat of creamy butter yellow and pastel pink, plus plenty of papillons (butterflies) for decoration, this lovely Little Burgundy wine bar has undergone a glow-up that makes it an even better spot to soak in the springtime. A leafy backyard patio and a chalkboard menu flourishing with seasonal vegetables and seafood also make strong cases. Prepare to be plied with natural wines, and dishes that offer something lighter than the menus at sibling spots on Notre-Dame’s restaurant row. It was a seamless addition to the Joe Beef family when it opened more than a decade ago, and it remains one of the city’s most coveted places to eat and drink. Must-try dish: The cheddar-topped, brown butter-slathered ham — it’s one dish that never goes out of season." - Valerie Silva
"This lively and friendly rustic-style wine bar is run by the same team as neighboring Joe Beef. On the menu: fine wines and small plates to share in a convivial atmosphere (allow three small plates per person for a full meal). The menu evolves in step with the whims of the young chefs. One of the signatures that never leaves the menu, though, is the Petite Bourgogne ham, cured and sliced by hand, topped with grated aged Gouda cheese. The beef tartare combines candied artichokes, fried rosemary, and lemon zest. Many of the dishes feature vegetables with astute seasonings, such as celery root topped with a savory bagna cauda sauce. This authentic restaurant charms you with its cuisine as much as its avant-garde wine list, which is dedicated entirely to biodynamic and natural wines." - Michelin Inspector
"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
"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
"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.”"