Vin Mon Lapin
Restaurant · District de Saint-Édouard ·
Refined natural wines & farm-focused fare; creative small plates
Refined natural wines & farm-focused fare; creative small plates
"Placed second on the list, Vin Mon Lapin is described as a Montreal wine bar that helped give Canada strong representation in the top ranks of the new regional list." - Matthew Kang
"Named the No. 2 restaurant on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Mon Lapin in Montreal earned the runner-up spot in the region." - Ben Mesirow
"Mon Lapin is the hottest table in town, especially after clinching the top spot on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list in 2023 and again in 2024, and just recently coming in at number two for 2025. But it isn’t the “fine dining” one might expect of a restaurant with this repute — this spot runs on a warm, casual sophistication. The menu shifts daily, guided by the whims of co-chefs Marc-Olivier Frappier and Jessica Noël and the harvests brought in at nearby Jean-Talon Market. Seasonal seafood and vegetables take center stage, with dishes featuring morels, asparagus, snow crabs, sea urchin, and Ontario peaches. Even with constant reinvention, a few beloved fixtures remain: the Croque-Pétoncle (a scallop mousse sandwich), a signature buckwheat and honey cake for dessert, and a thoughtfully assembled natural wine list. Know before you go: Eastbound on the same street, the team’s latest venture, Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning Rôtisserie La Lune, pays homage to a Québécois standby: barbecue chicken, fries, coleslaw, and gravy." - Valerie Silva
"Located in Little Italy, this top-flight wine bar is an absolute cornerstone of the Montreal scene. At the helm, Vanya Filipovic and Marc-Olivier Frappier, ardent lovers of food and wine, run this establishment which exudes a singular energy. Reservations open 30 days in advance and are snapped up in the blink of an eye. The name pays tribute to Jura wine producer Jean-François Ganevat, famous for calling all his friends "mon lapin" ("my rabbit"). The concise menu lists around 15 dishes for sharing, all made with fine products: meats matured on the premises, ultra-fresh fish, house-made pasta, and delicious sorbets. The wine cellar is made up of bottles from small producers, with a lot of natural wines." - Michelin Inspector
"There’s a jaunty rabbit hanging in the window of Little Italy’s Mon Lapin, the namesake of this joyful spot for natural wine-fueled meals and parties. Dishes rarely appear for more than a few days, but there are a few recurring favorites: the croque-pétoncle, sourdough-brined fried chicken, and the buckwheat shard cake. The team at this chic, informal bistro know exactly what wine to suggest, and make you feel like they’ve saved the best bottle just for you. And if you let them know you’re celebrating something in advance, it’ll be served with some fanfare—and a sparkler. Mon Lapin’s brand-new bistro, Rôtisserie La Lune, brings the same flair (and extensive wine list) to bigger plates, roasted meats, and nostalgic Québécois desserts, just down the street." - ivy lerner frank