Where to drink good natural wine in Montreal
The title of this article should have been “where to drink good wine from winemakers who practice in a low intervention way and produce quality wines”, but it just didn’t have the same vibe.
We also wrote an article about the difference between organic, biodynamic and natural wines with biologist Alex Campbell of the private import house Deux Caves. We didn’t tell you where you could drink them, though. So here are establishments that offer natural and organic wine.
But what’s the difference between natural and organic?
In a nutshell:
- An organic wine is made with no chemicals or synthetic products. Organic wine is also the broadest category. A biodynamic wine and a natural wine must be organic, but an organic wine is not necessarily natural or biodynamically processed.
- A biodynamic wine is an organic wine which uses biodynamic processing. Biodynamics does not only apply to wine, it applies to how the entire vineyard is farmed.
- A natural wine is an organic wine where only a small amount of sulfites are added. The winemakers let the grape juice ferment and do its own thing—that’s it!
For more details on what goes into processed wines, we invite you to read this article.
To find out which establishments serve good natural wine in Montreal, continue reading right here.
Cheers!
BarBara
Under the same roof of this popular Saint-Henri address, you’ll find a café with Italian flair, a well-stocked dispensa, and a wine bar where natural wine flows freely at very affordable prices. We love it!
Montréal
Buvette Pastek
A visit to Pastek is an excellent reason to come down to Old Montreal. Located in the lobby of a boutique hotel on St. Paul Street West, you’ll discover excellent natural wines. They go well with the menu filled with dishes to share!
Montréal
Bar Henrietta
Bar Henrietta is one of the best places to enjoy natural wines at reasonable prices. The list changes frequently and they often have magnums for your group outings!
Montréal
La Buvette Chez Simone
Buvette Chez Simone feels like home, but better! It’s in a warm space that you can drink good organic and natural bottles at reasonable prices. We also invite you to pair your wine with a charcuterie and cheese platter.
Montréal
Mitch Deli
The famous Mitch Deli—which serves some of the best sandwiches in Montreal—also offers a selection of natural wines and microbrewery beers! Just like the ingredients used in the kitchen, all the wines on offer are organic.
Montréal
vinvinvin
Lovers of good natural wine must add vinvinvin to their address book. In the image of the lively and colourful decor of the space, they serve natural “living” wines from northern climates.
Montréal
Mamie
Known for its varied selection of natural wines and mouth-watering cheese and charcuterie boards, Bar Mamie is a haven for locals in Petite Patrie. For those who want to bring the fun home, La Cave de Mamie has just opened next door. Complementing the bar’s offerings, the cellar features a huge selection of bottles in all price ranges.
Montréal
Restaurant Hélicoptère
Run by former Bouillon Bilk employees, this little gem in Hochelaga Maisonneuve offers superb organic and natural wines. Their list is replete with great discoveries by the glass or bottle, and pairs wonderfully with their menu of beautiful dishes to share.
Montréal
Oregon Bar à vin
Located in Laval, the Oregon Wine Bar is a great option to enjoy a good natural wine on the North Shore of Montreal. The menu is made up of favourites from the owners and the sommelier, with an emphasis on thirst-quenching bottles.
Laval
Gia Vin & Grill
The beautiful and much anticipated new address of the Elena and Nora Gray family offers a tempting wine list curated by sommelier Lawrence Fiset. The list consists of natural wines, with an emphasis on Italian wines. However, Gia is also bringing back some wines that are less funky, and more robust; a different style from the owners’ other addresses.
Montréal
Pichai
Another new player and big brother of Pumpui, Pichai is an evolved formula of the Thai restaurant on St-Zotique Street that we love so much. On the wine side, Elisabeth Racine—sommelier at Nora Gray and Pumpui—manages the list composed mainly of natural, organic and biodynamic wines.
Montréal
Candide
Candide is a great place to discover very good natural wines and to taste a gastronomic menu in a former presbytery. The team also makes sure to collaborate with producers who practice the kind of agriculture that is in harmony with nature.
Montréal
Foxy
Looking for a subdued, gourmet and romantic evening? Foxy is the perfect place. You’ll enjoy comforting food and great drinks! We come here for a cozy, gourmet and romantic evening where we enjoy comfort food and drink well! We’re talking about privately imported natural wines, especially from Dame Jeanne, Oenopole and Rézin. A nice list for wine lovers.
Montréal
larrys
Larrys is a small café-resto-bar that is a staple in the city. The place offers a menu full of delicious small plates as well as a carefully crafted wine list featuring mostly natural wines from private imports. You can enjoy it all in a relaxed atmosphere or take a good bottle home.
Montréal
Le Majestique
We love Majestique. Here you will find a great menu as well as a fine list of organic and natural wines. The wine list changes every week or so and is largely made up of private imports. The place is also, in our opinion, one of the best oyster bars in town.
Montréal
Le Petit Alep Bistro
Le Petit Alep is still one of our favourite places in town. We come here to drink very good wines at affordable prices and enjoy Syrian and Armenian cuisine in a lively atmosphere.
Montréal
Nora Gray
Nora Gray is one of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal and is a fixture in the city. Their service is impeccable, the Italian menu is outstanding and the wine list, composed of organic and natural wines, is thoughtful and varied.
Montréal
Le Rouge Gorge
Rouge-Gorge is a great wine bar in the Plateau with a warm and charming atmosphere. Their wine list includes many natural wines and changes regularly. If you want to spend an evening in a more cozy and romantic setting, ask for a table in their hidden bar downstairs.
Montréal
Buvette Pompette
Buvette Pompette is very much like a small Spanish counter. The dynamic wine list will feature new arrivals every week and is filled with funky natural wines. Also, enjoy their in-kitchen menu which includes classics and a few whimsical items.
Montréal
Mon Lapin
The restaurant on Saint-Zotique Street has distinguished itself since its opening by offering refined cuisine, personalized service, an exceptional wine list and a unique atmosphere. One comes here for a complete dining experience. Their wine list is diversified, filled with organic and natural wines, and complements their menu perfectly.
Montréal
Le Vin Papillon
Neighbouring Joe Beef, Liverpool House, and Vinette, Vin Papillon is a paradise for lovers of vegetables, comfort food, and organic wines. All the wines on the menu are natural and come from small producers and small agencies in Montreal. Plus, they are affordable!
Montréal
Anemone
If you knew the restaurant Manitoba, you will find the same simple and wooded decor and the same friendly atmosphere. Here, only natural wine is served. Elena, the sommelier and co-owner of the restaurant, is in charge of the wine list. She works hard to offer a selection of bottles for all tastes. Thus, you will find wines that tend more towards classic tastes, as well as thirst quenchers.
Montréal
SUPERNAT
Supernat has a solid and regularly changing wine list of mostly natural wines: a dozen products by the glass, a nice selection of bottles to drink on the spot or to take away, as well as kegs! That’s right, seven lines of wines in kegs. A red, a white, a rosé, an orange and even ciders. Perfect to enjoy natural wine at a good price!
Montréal
Denise
The beloved café-buvette in Parc-Extension serves very good natural wines that go wonderfully with light Asian dishes. A perfect combination to enjoy on Denise’s sunny terrace (in summer) or inside in their intimate space.
Montréal
Lundis au soleil
In the heart of Villeray, Lundis au soleil cultivates the art of taking your time, at lunch and in the evening alike, around a list of private-import wines and plates that follow the seasons. On weekends, the spot sets the table for a delectable brunch where the pancakes are happy to be paired, why not, with a good glass of wine. Au cœur de [Villeray](https://tastet.ca/listes/villeray-les-meilleurs-restaurants-du-quartier/), Lundis au soleil cultive l’art de prendre son temps, de midi comme de soir, autour d’une carte de vins d’importation privée et d’assiettes qui suivent les saisons. Le week-end, l’adresse met la table pour un brunch délectable où les pancakes se laissent accompagner, pourquoi pas, d’un bon verre de vin. Derrière Olivier Martinez, Karina Tétrault et Charles Thibault, trois amis de longue date qui ont décidé de lancer un projet ensemble bien avant les prémisses de la crise sanitaire. Ne reculant devant rien, ils ont quand même décidé d’ouvrir leur petite adresse apportant un peu de soleil durant cette période incertaine. Pour le nom de l’endroit, les propriétaires se sont finalement inspirés de la réalisation cinématographique espagnole Lunes al sol, traduit en français par “Lundis au soleil” mais aussi de cette célèbre chanson de Claude François qui égaye les cœurs “Le lundi au soleil”. Le joli décor, quant à lui, est l’œuvre de Charles Thibault qui a pensé un espace qui laisse rentrer la lumière pendant la journée et propice à la réjouissance et aux moments de partage jusqu’au dernier verre de vin servi. L’origine du projet trouve ses origines dans leur affection pour le vieux continent. Tous trois ayant une attache particulière avec l’Europe, respectivement en Espagne, en France et en Italie, Lundis au soleil ressemble aux petits café/buvettes européens que l’on trouve à presque tous les coins de rue. Au menu, que ce soit à l’heure du lunch ou pour l’apéro/souper, on se délecte de délicieux petits plats qui se laissent influencés par les saisons et la créativité du chef. Conçue, dans sa totalité, en importation privée, la carte des vins propose de belles bouteilles de producteurs qui travaillent la vigne dans le respect de la nature et des Hommes. L’établissement porte bien son nom ; Lundis au soleil apporte en effet un peu de réconfort aux habitants du quartier. Que ce soit sous la forme d’un délicieux petit plat prêt-à-manger ou d’une jolie bouteille d’importation privée, l’adresse fait découvrir de beaux produits. Lundis au soleil apparaît dans nos liste intitulées [Où aller souper un lundi soir : quelques suggestions](https://tastet.ca/listes/lundi-soir/) et [Où boire du bon vin nature à Montréal.](https://tastet.ca/listes/boire-bon-vin-nature-bio-montreal/) Show more Thought process Thought process In the heart of Villeray, Lundis au soleil cultivates the art of taking your time, at lunch and in the evening alike, around a list of private-import wines and plates that follow the seasons. On weekends, the spot sets the table for a delectable brunch where the pancakes are happy to be paired, why not, with a good glass of wine. Behind it are Olivier Martinez, Karina Tétrault, and Charles Thibault, three longtime friends who decided to launch a project together well before the first signs of the health crisis. Undeterred, they went ahead and opened their little spot, bringing a bit of sunshine during those uncertain times. For the name, the owners ended up drawing inspiration from the Spanish film Lunes al sol, translated into French as “Lundis au soleil,” but also from that famous Claude François song that brightens hearts, “Le lundi au soleil.” The lovely decor, for its part, is the work of Charles Thibault, who designed a space that lets the light pour in during the day and lends itself to celebration and moments of sharing right down to the last glass of wine served. The project’s roots lie in their affection for the Old Continent. All three having a special tie to Europe, in Spain, France, and Italy respectively, Lundis au soleil feels like the little European cafés and wine bars you find on nearly every street corner. On the menu, whether at lunchtime or for apéro/dinner, you delight in delicious little dishes shaped by the seasons and the chef’s creativity. Conceived entirely through private import, the wine list offers beautiful bottles from producers who work the vine with respect for nature and for people. The establishment lives up to its name; Lundis au soleil truly brings a bit of comfort to the neighbourhood’s locals. Whether in the form of a delicious ready-to-eat dish or a lovely private-import bottle, the spot introduces you to beautiful products. Lundis au soleil appears in our lists titled Where to go for dinner on a Monday night: a few suggestions and Where to drink good natural wine in Montreal. L’origine du projet trouve ses origines dans leur affection pour le vieux continent. Tous trois ayant une attache particulière avec l’Europe, respectivement en Espagne, en France et en Italie, Lundis au soleil ressemble aux petits café/buvettes européens que l’on trouve à presque tous les coins de rue. Au menu, que ce soit à l’heure du lunch ou pour l’apéro/souper, on se délecte de délicieux petits plats qui se laissent influencés par les saisons et la créativité de la cheffe. The project’s roots lie in their affection for the Old Continent. All three having a special tie to Europe, in Spain, France, and Italy respectively, Lundis au soleil feels like the little European cafés and wine bars you find on nearly every street corner. On the menu, whether at lunchtime or for apéro/dinner, you delight in delicious little dishes shaped by the seasons and the chef’s creativity. Derrière l’adresse, on retrouve Olivier Martinez, Karina Tétrault et Charles Thibault, trois amis de longue date qui se sont connus derrière le comptoir de la Buvette Chez Simone. Ensemble, ils ont ouvert leur petite adresse en 2020, avec l’envie d’apporter un peu de soleil dans le quartier. Behind the spot are Olivier Martinez, Karina Tétrault, and Charles Thibault, three longtime friends who got to know each other behind the counter of Buvette Chez Simone. Together, they opened their little spot in 2020, with the desire to bring a bit of sunshine to the neighbourhood. Chez Lundis au soleil, au menu, que ce soit à l’heure du lunch ou pour l’apéro/souper/brunch, on se délecte de délicieux petits plats influencés par les saisons . Et pour accompagner les plats, un choix de vins très invitants. Conçue dans sa totalité en importations privées, la carte des vins propose en effet de belles bouteilles de producteurs qui travaillent la vigne dans le respect de la nature. At Lundis au soleil, on the menu, whether at lunchtime or for apéro/dinner/brunch, you delight in delicious little dishes shaped by the seasons. And to go with them, a very inviting selection of wines. Conceived entirely through private import, the wine list offers beautiful bottles from producers who work the vine with respect for nature.
Montréal
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