🐇 Montreal’s #1 Restaurant – Mon Lapin Review!

📍Vin Mon Lapin 150 Rue Saint-Zotique E, Montreal This tiny, unassuming bistro has topped Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants for 6 years straight – and after 11 dishes, I finally get the hype. 🏆 Why It’s #1 ✔ Zero pretension – no tablecloths, handwritten menus, rock music ✔ Ingredient sorcery – carrots taste like candy, celery root = gourmet ✔ Chef magic – every bite makes you rethink food 🥢 Must-Try Dishes 🧅 Leek Confit + Pork Cracklings ($18) ★★★★★ Silky leeks, smoked mussel butter, crunchy chicharrones – spread on sourdough. 🦪 Celery & Razor Clams ($22) ★★★★★ Briny clams, emerald celery sauce, hint of sea buckthorn – summer on a plate. 🐟 Mackerel Ceviche ($24) ★★★★★ Yuzu-marinated, fennel pollen, crisp fish skin – zero fishy aftertaste. 🥕 Carrot “Jerky” ($16) ★★★★★ Dehydrated, rehydrated, glazed in honey – tastes like candy. 🍄 Cod Cheek & Mushroom Medley ($32) ★★★★★ 10+ mushroom types, each cooked differently – texture explosion. 🍝 Smoked Eel Pasta ($28) ★★★★☆ Al dente ribbons, eel lardons, black garlic – rich but worth it. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Best for: Adventurous eaters, chef fanatics, anti-fine-diners ✔ Order hack: 4 people = order the whole menu (12+ dishes) ✔ Budget: ~$60-100 per person #MontrealEats #BestInCanada #BistroMagic