Mon Lapin
For eight years, Mon Lapin has quietly carved out its own lane — somewhere between neighbourhood hangout and destination dining, without ever trying too hard to be either. The recent arrival of sister spot Rôtisserie La Lune (No. 2 on our list of best new restaurants 2026) hasn’t changed that dynamic.
Star ingredients seem to find new dance partners in every dish.” Krista Look.
Downstairs, the pantry holds the memory of summer in shrubs, preserves and syrups. Come spring, there’s quiet excitement for asparagus, snow crab and Nordic shrimp from Matane, each treated with imagination and restraint. The wine list, shaped by co-sommeliers Vanya Filipovic and Alex Landry, leans toward growers who feel like part of an extended family, with bottles from Jura, Piemonte, Champagne, Sicily and Galicia featuring prominently. Service, led by Marc-Antoine Gélinas, is warm and instinctive, whether it’s your first visit or your 20th. It’s just that kind of vibe.
