Overall, Café Parvis is praised for its charming atmosphere, lush plants, and a menu with standout pizzas, fresh salads, and creative vegetarian options, plus reliable brunch and tasty cocktails. The two level space and a pleasant patio offer a convivial setting for groups, work lunches, or casual dinners, and presentation and ingredient quality are frequently highlighted. Some reviews note inconsistent service, long waits at peak times, and a few dishes that fall short or feel pricey, while others rave about the ambiance and repeatedly good food. Reservations are advised for busier evenings, but Café Parvis remains a beloved Montreal spot for a relaxed meal with great vibes.
My friend & I ordered "morning pizza", but was too fishy & solty. The other ingredients on top seemed to be made up of leftovers from last night's dinner. Is that why the name comes from? The squash salad was also bland. I had pizza & salad before & it was delicious, so I'm disappointed.
The good point was that the people who served us were very kind. I hope the kitchen staff improves.
Bonjour, excellentes salades & pizza. Mais le vin est arrivé après le repas ! Assises au 2e étage a retardé la livraison surtout lorsqu'un changement à la commande s'impose.
Great cosy atmosphere on a cold night. Always great food - with a selection of yummy pizzas & salads. Menu always changing which is good for diversity. Service good & friendly, but sat for a while to gain attention to finally order. Wasn't impressed by the stingy glass of wine though. Not even filled to the line. Was too embarrassed to ask for them to fill it.
Bonjour je suis une habituée de votre restaurant & je suis tjrs très satisfaite. Cette fois-ci par contre, mon expérience a été très décevante, surtout au niveau culinaire. La courge dans la salade de courge était tellement froide que c'était désagréable à manger. Elle manquait aussi de cuisson & d'assaisonnement. La pizza aux champignons aurait été vraiment meilleure si les champignons avaient été préalablement rôtis ou sautés. Là sur la pizza les champignons étaient crus. Finalement, avez-vous goûté à votre gâteau au fromage? Franchement décevant, trop cuit, aucun goût de chocolat & vraiment plate à manger. Bref, j'en ressors très déçue.
Jan 22, 2024
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This is one of our go-to spots to take people from out of town. Lots of gorgeous hanging plants & a vintage design that gives the place warmth & liveliness. The pizzas are very unique so be ready to try something new. The menu is small but good. They have tables near open windows in the summer which is so cute & at night you can head over to the attached bar which is equally a vibe.
One of our favourite Montéal restaurants! The first time we visited Café Parvis, it was by a happy & lucky coincidence. We were seated at the counter & the waiting staff was extremely kind & helpful - they recommended us a few things, & let me tell you: this place served the best beef tartare we've had so far! The chocolate cake is great, & they have a brunch menu for weekends with great breakfast/brunch pizza's. The interior is also something worth noting, with lots of green hanging plants. This makes for a great brunch spot, or chill lunch! To the restaurant: please bring back the beef tartare on the menu; my partner is screaming "MAH tartare" every time I ask her what she is craving (she won't share...)
Jan 10, 2024
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Belle adresse , mal situé pour le stationnement, c est très bon juste légèrement trop salé, les pizzas ne sont pas super , les plats c est mieux. Les prix sont exagérés
Everything was great, had a salmon pizza & it tasted delicious & fresh. Service was amazing, we never had to ask for anything our waiter was super attentive & present.
Loud, could barely ear each other.
We were on the second floor
Took 20-30 minutes for our server to noticed he had not submitted our order to the kitchen. He did not remember the order
Almost got up & left. But needed to eat prior to going to our play. Had to put emphasis on the need for your pizza to come out before 19:00 ( leaving us 15 minutes to eat it....)
Server did apologize but yet didnt change de reality & added stress on our evening
The pizza was disappointing. The mushroom weren't cooked. Felt like an overpriced pizza
Thé cresson pizza greens were so big, made it tricky to slice... felt like it was plate for the gram( Insta) more than the taste or convenience.
Not my first time at Parvis but the less enjoyable by far.
Sitting close to a dirty dishes rack was not pleasant. On top of having a lot of movement around us, it was noisy & made me feel as is I was in a cafeteria. Didn't feel like a confortable restaurant. Where we can unwind.
Only manage to eat half of the pizza, not Because of their size put due to timings.
Will not recommend this place for peoples who are going to see plays & shows kn the area.
Cafe Parvis offers a pleasant ambience that sets the perfect tone for a relaxing evening. While the pizza might be considered mediocre, the overall experience is elevated by the inviting atmosphere. However, it's worth noting that the cocktails lacked a discernible presence of alcohol, which may impact the overall enjoyment for those seeking a stronger libation. Despite this, the charming ambiance makes it a delightful spot for a casual outing.
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Went here for dinner. The service was super inattentive. We had to flag down our waitress for more drinks after waiting almost 30 minutes with empty cups. She was super sweet & seemed overwhelmed so I can only imagine they were understaff. They seem to have a lot of non servers cleaning cutlery or running food. I think it would make a lot of sense to have them refill water, bus tables & check in on tables if they don't want to schedule more servers on hand. Otherwise the drinks were great & the food was super unique. I've never had a pizza like it! Would recommend to give it a try. Don't get the large salad even to share. It's too big!!! The decor is super well done.
If you are in Montreal & craving for tasty food or pizza, this is the place you want to come. We order 5 pizza for a group of 6 & struggled to finish it. We liked all of them but salmon & pork were my personal favourite. Will go there again. Music was a bit too loud & we were not able to hear each other Decoration inside was good too.
A hidden jewel in Montreal downtown. Pizza was an excellent recommendation from my gf. We took a pizza with watercress, avocado, tomato, sour cream & jalapeno vinaigrette & it was amazing all the combination of those ingredients together. The crust is just perfect, perfect thickness & perfect crunch. Can't wait to try the other dishes!
Malheureusement l'assiette avec le flanc de porc était tellement dur qu'on avait du mal à le couper & la pomme de terre était liquide. L'assiette n'a même pas été mangée. Nous l'avons dit mais la serveuse n'a rien fait outre que suggérer de commander autre chose : Un croissant auquel il n'y avait aucune confiture pour l'accompagner... Les pommes de terres de la salade de gravlax étaient crues malheuresement. La pizza au merguez a été appréciée. Pour 3 plats (dont 2 avec une cuisson empêchant de manger les aliments), 1 café & 1 croissant, 97$ plus les taxes... c'est cher +++
