Overall, Café Parvis is a charming, plant filled spot downtown with a Parisian cafe vibe and a welcoming ambiance. The space and decor are repeatedly praised, including real plants, a cozy terrace and a spacious interior that can accommodate groups, though it can get loud at peak times. The menu is diverse, with beloved pizzas and fresh salads, and standout vegetarian options like maitake mushrooms, while some dishes such as certain pizzas or seafood can be uneven and occasionally over or undercooked, leading to mixed experiences. Service is frequently described as friendly and efficient, yet occasional slowdowns or a misstep by a staff member have left some diners frustrated. Value is often seen as reasonable or pricey depending on the visit, with many noting quality ingredients and generous portions on some dishes but others finding portions small for the price. Café Parvis remains a notable, photogenic spot with strong ambiance and solid food, popular for groups and casual meals but not immune to occasional inconsistencies or noise.
Had brunch with a friend & arrived without a reservation (pecatto!). Make sure to ask for a reservation!
We got bar seats. When a petite two-person table opened up, we asked the server if we could move. They said they'd check whether that table was reserved, but we never saw them do so & then, when asked again, they just simply said the table was already reserved (maybe they wanted to keep the potential tip. Who knows?). Quelqu'un d'autre a obtenu la table peu de temps après.
I ordered their Pizza déjeuner. The flavours were peculiar & didn't all marry well. The dill worked nicely with the fish & sauce rosée, but the jalapeno marinade had way too many pieces, throwing the balance off completely. The egg was an odd addition; it felt like three different dishes colliding in one bite: classic Western breakfast (egg + bread + sauce), a kind of modern European fusion (dill-infused saumon & truite), & unbalanced Tex-Mex food (jalapeno + jalapeno + jalapeno) = un pasticcio. Won't be choosing that one again, ever. Their other pizzas are much better.
A bit disappointed with this Frankenstein of a pizza at Parvis. Sure, Guillermo del Toro just released his new film, but that doesn't mean my brunch should come with a touche d'horreur/Tex-Mex plot twist. Still, Parvis has great food options.
Toujours une valeur sûre, que ce soit pour le brunch, le lunch ou le souper. Les pizzas sont délicieuses & les salades sortent toujours de l'ordinaire. La carte des vins est intéressante également. Emplacement parfait si vous avez envie d'un souper avant un spectacle à la Place des Arts. Décor magnifique.
Great spot for brunch. The staff was great. We wanted to sit outside after having already been seated & they accommodated us with pleasure. The outdoor terrace with the picnic tables was cozy. I really enjoyed the cream corn & mushroom breakfast pizza. Super unique take & delicious.
I went there for sunday brunch with group of friends. We were upstairs. We were waiting to order the food & it takes us a long time to get someone to take our order. & the food took so long to be served. But the food tastes good.
Salad is really refreshing. The poached eggs & hollandaise sauce were amazing. All good, except the long time of waiting
This is a good spot for brunch & food wise :
Loved the breakfast pizza - the egg on top was much better than expected.
Feta cheese scone - pretty good but felt it would be better if it was a little more of a crispy exterior. Very yummy & a cheesey flavour
Duck thigh - not my favourite but others said it was very good although the duck meat could have been a little more tender
Silky Tofu salad - very very nice flavour & lots of fresh veggies. I will also say the tofu was NOT silky but on the very firm side (so this was disappointing)
Pancakes with maple ice cream - excellent. but felt they should have added another pancake to fill out the plate.. (personal peeve).
The Panisse fries - very very good. Good balance of halloumi, eggplant, chickpeas & dressing .
Would I come back - probably would return but would love to try the other menu options - you won't be disappointed to try this spot.
Apr 21, 2025
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Lovely restaurant, came here before for brunch & was delicious. However, first time having dinner here & to say the least me & my friends were very disappointed, the soup was more like a stew missing a lot of flavor. The pizza was bland nothing execptional for the price. The bokchoi salad was far too salty with too much soya sauce dressing it overpowered the salad to the point was it was just unpleasent to eat. Finally the desserts, were not fresh & tasted like frozen grocery story desserts. We all left with stomach aches. Great place for coffee but wouldnt recommend for dinner as the menu is also very limited.
Love this place! The ingredients feel so fresh & the flavours are beautifully balanced. We love the decor as well-there's such a cozy but light & refreshing atmosphere to it! Im a huge fan of any of the salads & their breakfast pizzas. There's truly something for everyone here. Probably one of the best places for brunch/lunch right downtown!
Great place for brunch. We walked in for lunch. Would definitely recommend Salmon rillete with fried panko egg & veg sandwich with veggie patte. The only drawback is the otherwise great view is temporarily ruined by the ongoing construction around the chapel. Hopefully once done, the views would be better again!
Lovely brunch pizzas & ambience. The service was exceptional, focused & the cafe decor is to die for. All the good seats were taken so we didn't get the most scenic ones but still a good experience.
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Our family had a trip to Montreal recently & we decided to reserve a spot at Cafe Parvis for brunch. When we arrived at the location, we were a bit skeptical but it turned out extremely good! We ordered 4 dishes that both turned out well. However, some of the dishes, like the duck rillette , was less in quantity but very presentable. But it was made up with a comforting atmosphere as well as a good customer service.
Really nice brunch place. The place is cosy & the food is quite nice! Nonetheless some dishes are better than others! I would still recommend going there
