Café Parfums de Perse is described as a warm, cozy, family run spot with a contemporary yet traditional Persian ambiance, offering authentic Northern Iranian dishes such as Fesenjan, Mirza Ghasemi and Baghali Ghatogh, and a dessert and drink lineup including saffron cake, pistachio cake, baklava and the Persian latte that many find memorable; reviewers praise the welcoming staff, the homely decor, and the option to relax with board games, but also note that prices can be high for portion size and a few dishes can be inconsistent in flavor or experience, with some comments about the billing and a few service missteps; overall it comes across as a charming, authentic Persian experience where the desserts and drinks shine and the atmosphere makes it a popular spot for brunch, casual meals, or a casual hangout, and many emphasize that the hospitality and family run feel contribute to a memorable visit.
This place has a really great atmosphere if you like Persian culture. The Music, decoration & the smell in the air, took me right back to my country.
We tried Halim Bademjan, followed by two Persian tea, & a super delicious Baklava Cake, that I think was the best part of the our evening. It was so good that we bought two more to take home & eat later.
The owners are super warm & kind.
Delightful! The pistachio cake is a touch pricey, but it does taste divine. Persian latte is so pretty & creamy, not too sweet. Walnut Baklava is nice!
Mar 26, 2026
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We had a wonderful experience at this Iranian café-restaurant. We've been there several times & tried different dishes, including the Dizi (Abgoosht), Baghali Polo with lamb shank, & Fesenjan, & every single dish was absolutely delicious. The food tastes authentic & is clearly prepared with great care & quality ingredients.
The atmosphere is beautiful & very warm, with a charming Persian style that makes the place feel special & welcoming. The service is also excellent-the staff regularly checks in to make sure everything is perfect, which makes you feel very well taken care of.
We also tried their cakes, & they were outstanding. The desserts were fresh, beautifully presented, & truly delicious.
Overall, we highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great Iranian food in a lovely & cozy atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back again!
A calm, warm space with warm, elegant Iranian design that feels completely contemporary.
It's the kind of place where time slows down where sitting with friends or family, sipping your favorite drink, actually feels nourishing.
& if you're lucky enough to catch their pumpkin cake, pistachio cake, or saffron cake… don't think twice.
Fresh, comforting, & quietly unforgettable.
The food carries the soul of Northern Iran from rich Fesenjoon to comforting Baghali Ghatogh or smoky Mirza Ghassemi.
Simple, honest flavors that feel like home.
A place to relax, recharge, & leave a little happier than you arrived.
Just an exceptional experience. We ordered the Baklava Latte, Persian Latte & Saffron Cake each item was distinctly wonderful unlike anything we've ever had before. Must visit if you are in Montreal.
Lovely & cozy place to have a coffee, the decor is Instagram worty! I had a coffee(I asked the owner's favorite coffee) & a cake(basboussa) everything was fresh & so delicious! & the owners are really kind. There is even some board & card game if you come with friends. Will definetly go back!
I came for dessert & wasn't disappointed. I love the genuine hospitality by both the owner & the staff. I was suggested the pistachio cake & Persian tea. It was delicious!
Nov 9, 2025
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Tried the pistachio & saffron ice cream yesterday. Returned today to try their famous pistachio cake. Exceptional, exceptional flavours. The pistachio cake feels like biting into a pistachio cloud covered in a creamy paste that tastes like a pistachio version of Nutella. Not too sweet. Not too moist or too dry. Just perfect. Price is reasonable so easy to buy a second piece :)
Amazing experience! Authentic Persian food, heavenly cakes, real Persian tea, & ice cream. The warm, family-like atmosphere makes you feel right at home. One of my best dining experiences! 🌿🍰☕🍦
Aug 23, 2025
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Lovely atmosphere, the soft drink(Yakh dar behesht) , Persian ice cream is heaven😋highly recommended!I also loved the chicken & barberry kuku sandwich, & you should try the saffron cake which is moist & delicious. Don't forget about the Persian breakfast! 🍳 🧋 I tried Haleem from different persian restaurant in Montreal & I can defenitly say that Haleem here was made superrrr good & tasty! (Not sour). Ghormeh sabzi was perfectly made too & it was so delicious! Everything is homemade! Highly recommended!
Really nice & well decorated cafe. Mirza ghasemi & koluche fooman were tasty 🤤 but I didn't like saffron cake. It had a somewhat watery texture & wasn't as firm as I expected. The staff were kind & nice but the service was a bit slow.
This is a beautiful gem. The owners are amazing couple with friendly personalities. We love the baklava cake & the Persian latte, Baklava latte was to die for. Love it 😍 Give this place a try & it will not disappoint.
Jun 6, 2025
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My husband & I came here two nights in a row on a recent weekend trip to Montreal. The food is delicious (especially the saffron cake!) & everyone who works here is so kind & welcoming. I definitely plan to come back the next time I'm in town.
Extremely warm welcome. Great service. First time trying Persian food & it was so good. Must try coconut cake, the tea & the persian latte. The gheyme was good too. But my favorite was the tea with cake. Much love to the amazing owners for the great experience❤?❤?
I recently visited Parfums de Perse with my Québécois friend, who has been learning Persian & was excited to practice with the staff. When he spoke Persian, the waitress was very impressed & kind to him, which was nice to see. However, what followed left me quite uncomfortable. In Persian, she jokingly told me,'Bravo for teaching him Persian, I hope we can destroy their language.' She repeated it twice, & even the cashier later made a similar comment. I was genuinely surprised-why would we talk about'destroying' the language of the country we live in? Language is about connection & respect, & I can't imagine how my friend would have felt if he had understood their remarks.
As for the food, I ordered Pan kebab, which was decent, & Ash, which was delicious. We also had two cakes & two lattes, both of which were very good. However, another odd experience happened with the bill. During our meal, the waitress insisted we try garlic pickles, & later, after we had finished our dessert, she enthusiastically offered us another type of cake: Ghotab, saying it was fresh & delicious. Her tone & warmth made it seem like a complimentary treat, so we were surprised to find everything-including the pickles & the extra cake-added to the bill. It wasn't about the $7 extra, but the way it was done left us feeling a bit manipulated.
Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the experience was mixed. While the staff was extremely friendly, the comments about language were inappropriate, & the way additional items were added to the bill felt misleading. I hope this was just a misunderstanding, but I believe a more transparent & respectful approach would make the experience better for everyone.
