As the largest city and one of the only on the continent to resist prohibition in the early 20th century, it’s no surprise that Montreal (then nicknamed "Paris of the North" and "Sin City") maintains its reputation as a first-rate place to knock back some booze. From student-packed dives on Saint-Laurent to ritzy speakeasies to 5 à 7s at neighbourhood wine bars, Montrealers are getting hammered at some of the finest drinkeries on this side of the Atlantic.
Montreal's Mon Lapin has all the right ingredients for a special night out. Named the top restaurant in the country by Canada's Best 100, it's a testament to what happens when exquisite food, warm atmosphere and remarkable service come together. The rabbit hole in Little Italy offers a dining experience that could be the perfect backdrop for that date you've been meaning to plan.
"It's the place I dream about when I dream about going out for a meal" is how food critic Chris Nuttall-Smith described Mon Lapin, one of four Montreal restaurants to make his list of "Canada's Best Places To Eat" for Maclean's. The list is the product of what he calls "an epic, 50-restaurant, coast-to-coast eating jag."
Montreal restaurant Vin Mon Lapin has triumphed over Canada's culinary landscape, clinching the number one spot in the prestigious Canada's Best 100 ranking. The accolade cements its status as a culinary powerhouse, elevating Montreal's reputation as a global culinary destination.
Montreal has once again taken the spotlight in the culinary world with over two dozen local restaurants making it onto the prestigious Canada's 100 Best list. From established favourites like Joe Beef and Toqué! to emerging culinary stars such as Pichai and Gia Vin & Grill, Montreal's gastronomic representation is as diverse as a well-seasoned charcuterie board.