Café Parfums de Perse

Smiazon

5.0

Some places you plan for. Others, you just get lucky because the universe locks a door & forces you to look left.

Two years back, my girlfriend & I were cold & wet from the harsh winter weather, we also happened to be near the Old Port, just looking for a simple cup of tea. The place we wanted was closed. So we went into this small spot down the street called Café Parfum De Perse.
The first thing that hits you is the air. It's thick with toasted walnuts, fresh bread, & steaming basmati rice. It feels warm, raw, & real art tucked into every corner, board games on the shelves, & a piano under the stairs. If someone sits down to play, they turn down the background speakers right away. The room just gives you the floor.
The people running it make the space what it is. The server is this hilarious, magnetic guy who somehow remembers everyone, talking about his culture like it's a gift he can't wait to hand you. Then there's the owner with these killer 60s vintage frames looks straight out of a vintage European film. Almost every single day, when my girlfriend & I walk our dog past the entrance door, he looks up & waves. It feels like a movie set right in our own neighborhood.
& the food... man. You have to order the Fesenjan. It's a slow simmered chicken stew with walnuts & pomegranate, served over bright saffron rice. You can tell they spend hours rendering down those walnuts until the natural oils rise to the top. It's dark, tart, rich, & ridiculously deep. Hands down one of the coolest things I've ever tasted.
We ended up bringing my mom & my brother here for tea & board games, & they got hooked too. It's three minutes from our apartment, but walking inside feels like escaping on a quiet honeymoon. It's a room full of our best memories. Easy 10/10.

Lauren

5.0

The cafe is well decorated. The Americano was very good but it's the Saffron Cake that was the highlight! It was fresh & just plain delicious! My husband said it was one of the best cakes he's tasted! I would highly recommend stopping at this cafe!

Sogol

5.0

We had such a wonderful experience at this Persian restaurant! The hospitality was exceptional, & the atmosphere was warm, cozy, & welcoming.
We had the Dizi & the dill rice with lamb shank, & both dishes were absolutely delicious. The flavors were so authentic that they truly transported us back to Iran.
Even though we were completely full, the hospitality was so lovely that we couldn't resist trying the Persian latte, saffron cake, qottab, & the traditional yakh dar behesht. Everything was delicious!
A beautiful place, wonderful food, & genuinely warm hospitality. We'll definitely be back!

Yaschar

5.0

It was amazing & tasting like real Persian food! Thanks a lot!

Confident_falcon.1

5.0

'Very nice place for family, Butter chicken is really good with nan bread.'

Shiva

5.0

Fantastic spot for breakfast & lunch! We had an incredible experience at this Iranian restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious & freshly prepared. Highly recommend to anyone craving authentic Persian flavors in Montreal!

Behafarin

5.0

A warm, friendly, & welcoming atmosphere with genuinely kind & attentive service. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Une ambiance chaleureuse, conviviale & accueillante, avec un service vraiment sympathique & attentionné. Je vous recommande vivement de l'essayer !

Einav

5.0

An amazing restaurant, with such a warm a welcoming atmosphere. The owners are so kind & nice

Moisanjes

5.0

Super experience pour un dessert en soirée! Les cafés & thés perses étaient delicieux! Une touche miel & safran donnent un goût unique. Le dessert Reine aux amandes est recommandé! Je regarde le resto!!!

Reza

5.0

Authentic Persian food! Delicious food awesome service.