Parapluie (restaurant)
| Parapluie | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | February 20, 2024 |
| Owner(s) | Robin Filteau Boucher Karelle Voyer |
| Head chef | Robin Filteau Boucher |
| Food type | French |
| Rating | Bib Gourmand (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 44 rue Beaubien Ouest |
| City | Montreal, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Seating capacity | 32[1] |
| Website | leparapluie |
Parapluie is a French restaurant in the La Petite-Patrie neighbourhood of Montreal, Canada.
History
The business was opened in February 2024 by chef-owner Robin Filteau Boucher and sommelier Karelle Voyer. The restaurant's name, the French word for umbrella, was chosen by Filteau Boucher based on his favourite song by Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Bélanger.[2][3]
The restaurant primarily focuses on sharing plates and has a small menu, while the wine list often has a focus on offerings from small and lesser known estates.[3] It also offers guests the option of a three course set menu.[4]
Recognition
In 2025, the business received a 'Bib Gourmand' designation in Quebec's inaugural Michelin Guide. Per the guide, a Bib Gourmand recognition is awarded to restaurants who offer "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." Michelin highlighted the restaurant's French-inspired sharing plates, specifically singling out the egg mayonnaise with lobster.[5][1][6]
In addition to the Michelin Guide, other media have also commended the egg mayonnaise with lobster as the standout dish, including Elle Magazine and Le Devoir.[4][3]
Parapluie was ranked #6 in Air Canada's annual list of 10 best new restaurants in the country for 2024.[7]
Writing for Montreal-based newspaper La Presse, Iris Gagnon-Paradis praised the restaurant's "short and very pretty" menu, highlighting egg mayonnaise with lobster and house-made fresh pasta, as well as the attentive service. She noted the restaurant’s emphasis on creativity, spontaneity, and well-executed, seasonal fare.[8]
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking
Parapluie debuted on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants in 2025, ranking at #35.[9]
| Parapluie[9] | ||
| Year | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | new |
References
- ^ a b "All the 2025 Québec MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmands". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Lebleu, Mikael (19 February 2024). "Parapluie: Charming Neighbourhood Restaurant on Beaubien". Tastet Magazine. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Faubert, Lynne (7 August 2024). "Nos 6 découvertes foodie chouchous du moment". ELLE Magazine. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ a b Dion, Tommy (15 February 2025). "Bloc-notes gourmand". Le Devoir. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Québec's top eateries dazzle in first-ever MICHELIN Guide Selection". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ Cloutier, Elisa (15 May 2025). "Guide Michelin: Tanière3 obtient deux Étoiles et Québec est sacrée véritable capitale de la gastronomie". Le Journal de Quebec. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Osborne, Laura (8 November 2024). "Montreal spot ranked best new restaurant in Canada for 2024". Time Out Magazine. Time Out Canada. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Gagnon-Paradis, Iris (7 March 2024). "Parapluie: Libre comme l'air". La Presse. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Lists". Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Canada's 100 Best. Retrieved 22 May 2025.