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.
Beautiful place. I teresting takes on dishes.
Green salad was amazing, but SUPER vinaigretty & salty, which I loved but might not be for everybody. Pizza wasn't great... But then again, that's on us for ordering a pizza at a non-pizza establishment
Beigne aux fraises was FANTASTIC, haven't had such a special item in a while.
So overall, amazing atmosphere (love it when I have the urge to move into a restaurant), very volatile quality of food, great service.
My family & in-laws went here for lunch. We got 3 pizzas (watercress, red margarita & grilled chicken). They were all exceptional pizza. You could literally taste the freshenss in the ingredients!
Jul 11, 2025
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Nous avons eu une mauvaise expérience avec ce restaurant. L'un d'entre nous a trouvé un bout de plastique sur sa pizza & la serveuse de répondre :'Oui on sait, ça arrive souvent. Vous n'avez pas de chance, d'habitude, ils sont moins gros.' L'erreur peut arriver (difficilement acceptable pour le prix, mais admettons), mais le service derrière doit être irréprochable, ce qui n'a pas été le cas. La pizza a été offerte, mais ça n'est pas suffisant. Cela a mis tout le monde dans l'embarras lors de ce dîner d'affaires. Nous ne recommandons pas.
I was in a table of 8, we all had different pizzas., non of us liked them. Not good. Not disgusting either but it's think pizza that is not crunchy. The topping were unseasoned. Great atmosphere & service though
Apr 23, 2025
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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.
Sweet little spot with an impeccable aesthetic. We came here for breakfast one morning & had a great time! I was a little underwhelmed by their iced matcha latte (not very sweet or flavorful even though I asked to have it sweetened), but my partner's breakfast pizza was exceptional! Worth checking out 😊
Beautiful spot, really good pizza & salads! The puttanesca pizza & the white margherita pizza were incredible. The tofu salad was also really good. Lots of vegetarian options
It's a very cozy spot to go with friends & family. A main dish is less than $30, & the ingredients are super fresh. I love the pizza there, but keep in mind that the menu always changes, so your favorite pizza may not be available on your second visit.
We ordered gnocchi & pizza with sausage, & both were very good. I highly recommend this place!
They have two floors, so I've never seen a line when having lunch on the weekend, but you could make a reservation just in case.
Mar 23, 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!
Feb 9, 2025
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I'm sorry but this place must be known more! Coffe, pasta, sandwiches, pizza & desserts.. all really tasty & delicate. The holiday décorations were also very cozy & warm! I would definitely go back to try more pizzas!
My favorite part of the trip! I got the poached eggs with squash & cauliflower -it was magnificent! Very cool atmosphere. Great service. The margarita pizza & ravioli were also fantastic. I plan to go back to Montreal just to go back here!
A great gem in the heart of Montreal. We walked in on a Tuesday night around 8pm & the place was buzzing. Had a nice table near the kitchen & enjoyed the pulled pork salad & cod pizza. Food & service were fantastic.
