Mon Lapin
| Mon Lapin | |
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 Exterior of Mon Lapin | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | March 1, 2018 |
| Owner(s) | Vanya Filipovic[1] Marc-Olivier Frappier[1] |
| Head chef | Jessica Noel[2] |
| Food type | French[3] |
| Rating | Recommended (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 150 Rue Saint-Zotique Est |
| City | Montreal, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°31′59″N 73°36′38″W / 45.53303°N 73.61063°W |
| Website | vinmonlapin |
Mon Lapin (also referred to as: Vin Mon Lapin) is a restaurant and wine bar in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
History
[edit]Mon Lapin opened in 2018, originally under the ownership of the Joe Beef restaurant group.[1] At opening, the restaurant owners sought to serve "unpretentious, cottage-inspired dining", complimented with a comprehensive natural wine list.[4] David McMillan of Joe Beef initially stated wanting Mon Lapin's cuisine and style to evolve based on what the surrounding neighbourhood's patrons were looking for.[4]
In December 2019, the restaurant was purchased by husband-and-wife couple Vanya Filipovic and Marc-Olivier Frappier, who were employees of the Joe Beef group.[1] Prior to the purchase, Filipovic was already serving as the restaurant's head sommelier and Frappier was heading the kitchen,[4] and they retained these roles following taking on ownership. Jessica Noel has also served as the restaurant's co-head chef since its opening.[4][2]
In late 2020, the business purchased its neighbouring storefront to expand the size of the restaurant, doubling its seating capacity.[3]
The restaurant does not have a static menu, with its dishes often being swapped out or changed on a daily basis.[4]
The Mon Lapin team also operate a casual rotisserie-focused restaurant down the street, Rôtisserie La Lune. In 2025, La Lune was recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation for offering "exceptionally good food at moderate prices" in Quebec's inaugural Michelin Guide.[5]
Recognition
[edit]In 2025, the business received a 'Recommended' designation in Quebec's inaugural Michelin Guide. Per the guide, a 'Recommended' selection "is the sign of a chef using quality ingredients that are well cooked; simply a good meal" and that the anonymous inspectors had found "the food to be above average, but not quite at [Michelin star] level."[6]
As of 2025, Time Out Magazine has ranked Mon Lapin as its number one restaurant in Montreal, praising the "carefully crafted dishes", wine list, and impeccable service.[7]
Condé Nast magazine praised the vibe of the restaurant, stating the feeling of "like you're in someone's personal kitchen", while also highlighting its "farm-fresh, veggie-forward" dishes - including a sea urchin omelette, rabbit sausage, and fried oysters.[3]
Reviewing the restaurant in May 2018, Montreal Gazette restaurant critic Maeve Haldane gave Mon Lapin 3 1/2 stars out of 4, citing its inventive, market-driven menu and natural wine offerings. She described the space as warm and lively, with personable staff, refined dishes, and wine that was “intriguing and lovely to drink.”[8]
Mon Lapin has also made The World's 50 Best Restaurants Discovery section - which highlights restaurants and bars which are not ranked on the list but are still considered worth visiting. The list lauded the exceptional wine knowledge of the staff in making recommendations of pairings with each of the dishes served.[9]
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants ranking
[edit]The restaurant has appeared on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list annually since its opening. In 2023, the restaurant was ranked #1 in Canada, becoming the first Quebec restaurant to top the list since Toqué! in 2016.[2] The restaurant retained its placing at the top of the list in 2024 before falling to its present ranking of #2 in 2025.[10]
| Mon Lapin[11] | ||
| Year | Rank | Change |
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| 2019 | 50 | new |
| 2020 | 21 |  29
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| 2021 | No List | |
| 2022 | 6 | 15
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| 2023 | 1 | 5
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| 2024 | 1 | 
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| 2025 | 2 |  1
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Gallery
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Vanya Filipovic, co-owner -
Mushroom Le croque-pétoncle, rouille classique (scallop croque, classic rouille) -
Volaille fermière au levain, caviar - épinards (rabbit and farmhouse chicken with sourdough, caviar and spinach)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Forster, Tim (2 December 2019). "Top Sommelier and Chef Take Over Ownership of Joe Beef's Little Italy Restaurant". Eater Montreal. Vox Media. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Maratta, Alessia Simona (16 May 2023). "'The phones have been ringing': Montreal restaurants dominate Canada's 100 Best list, led by top pick Mon Lapin". Global News. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Plummer, Todd (18 February 2022). "Vin Mon Lapin - Restaurant Review". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e McInnis, Kaitlyn (14 March 2018). "Vin Mon Lapin, Montreal". Nuvo Magazine. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ Lebleu, Mikael (9 May 2025). "Rôtisserie La Lune: Mon Lapin's Tribute to Québécois Rotisserie". Tastet Magazine. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Québec's top eateries dazzle in first-ever MICHELIN Guide Selection". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ Dion, Tommy. "The 50 best restaurants in Montreal right now". TimeOut Magazine. Time Out Group Plc. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ Haldane, Maeve (24 May 2018). "Restaurant review: Joe Beef team hops to Little Italy with Mon Lapin". Montreal Gazette. Postmedia. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Vin Mon Lapin - Montreal, Canada". World's 50 Best Discovery. WilliamReed. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ Brownstein, Bill (5 May 2025). "Brownstein: Canada's 100 Best Restaurants honour is sweet music to Le Violon's Danny Smiles". Montreal Gazette. Postmedia. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Lists". Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Canada's 100 Best. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
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