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.
It's been a long time since I had lunch at Café Parvis. Unfortunately, the pizza was not as good as it was originally, when it all started. But the salads looked as good (I did not try one this time). & the coffee & pastries were excellent, as they've always been.
Jan 25, 2023
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Great ambiance. Lively & well decorated. Food was great, & the service couldn't be better. The pizza crust could have been more charred. The smoked salmon avocado toast was delicious, with an excellent mix of flavours. Definitely worth a second visit.
Delicious brunch. The breakfast pizza was delightful, & the blueberries in the pie were the tiny Quebec ones! Server let us be, but kept an eye out to make sure we were attended to. Gold standard!
I love the ambiance at this place. I think it is about the hanging plants. Also like how it is on an obscure street tucked away behind a beautiful big old church in downtown Mtl. This was my third visit but first in awhile. The service at the bar was aloof. I would have appreciated the orzo salad more if it had been at room temperature & not taken from the fridge. I will go back but stick with the pizza next time.
Jan 12, 2023
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Café Parvis est mon resto préféré pour avant ou après un spectacle. Les pizzas & salades sont délicieuses & inventives. Les ingrédients frais & apprêtés avec soin. Le service est efficace & attentionné. Le personnel est souriant & extrêmement gentil. C'est un plaisir d'y aller à chaque fois.
Très bel environnement. Excellent service, courtois & rapide. Par contre, nous avions opté pour le brunch du midi & j'ai été déçue du plat choisi (scones au cheddar), scones très bons mais le reste de l'assiette laissait à désirer., peu de légumes & j'ai cherché longtemps les deux petites chanterelles marinées, quant aux copeaux de bacon & fromage, là encore la quantité servie était des plus réduites. Je dirais une assiette de style entrée plutôt que plat principal. Mon compagnon avait pris la pizza déjeuner, ce qui s'est avéré un bien meilleur choix. Toutefois, pour le lieu jly retournerais en espérant faire un meilleur choix pour un 2e essai... mais certainement pas le brunch.
I returned to this restaurant for lunch because I find it to be a very pleasant atmosphere. Pretty restaurant, not noisy, very friendly & efficient service. The menu is quite limited, but what they do serve is usually of a high quality, & moderately priced. My friend & I shared a very large salad (with quinoa, squash, roasted tomatoes, & a bit of arugula) & a white margarita pizza. The salad was truly excellent (& I'm usually not a big fan of Quinoa), but the pizza this time was too soggy.
Nov 18, 2022
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Ambiance, salade de chou-fleur & pizza aux 4 fromages INCROYABLES! La sangria avait beaucoup trop de glaçons. J'ai l'impression d'avoir payé pour un pichet mais n'avoir reçu le contenu que d'un demi-pichet. Ça paraît quand un resto coupe sur la quantité d'alcool (&/ou je jus) pour épargner...
