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La Cour des Palmiers
Tea House Top Pick

La Cour des Palmiers

Located in the The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
Downtown
4.4$$$
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La Cour des Palmiers Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Located in the The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal

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Reviews for La Cour des Palmiers

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (100+)
*as of 2026-02-15
5★
67%
4★
13%
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13%
2★
7%
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Review Summary

La Cour des Palmiers is described as visually stunning and charming, especially for festive and high tea moments, with many noting a magical atmosphere, lovely decor, and attentive staff on some visits. Yet experiences are mixed, as service is frequently described as slow and inconsistent, with long waits for orders, drinks, and refills that can overshadow the meal. Food opinions vary, with some dishes praised for flavor or quality while others find mains or pastries underwhelming or overpriced for the portions. The setting is frequently highlighted as romantic or whimsical, making it a good spot for celebrations or family visits, and Christmas decor and live piano are often cited as memorable touches. The best experiences emphasize hospitality and ambiance, while the less favorable ones point to pace and value. Overall, La Cour des Palmiers seems to deliver a striking ambiance and moments of delight, but service reliability and value for money are common concerns that shape the overall impression.
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What can you say about a place that exceeds your expectation? The tea tasting is amazing. How can I feel full from those tiny sandwiches? It must be magic! Service is above n beyond friendly, courteous n attentive. I went to celebrate my birthday n it was sooo worth it. I read that it was expensive but when you convert to US dollars, it's very reasonable, I'm worth it! It's a joy to be alive & be able to experience it.

Aug 16, 2024
on Google

High tea at the ritz is a fun experience to do at least once. Our server was probably the most enthusiastic server I've ever had. The tea itself was exceptional. The presentation for the sandwiches & desserts was lovely & charming. We were not blown away by the quality of the food, but we very much enjoyed it & found portions generous. The decor itself had an element of old world charm & we were able to linger into the afternoon.

Jul 30, 2024
on Google
3.0

Service was good. Tea time was average. Atmosphere was good. Not worth the money.

Jun 3, 2024
on Google

We went for afternoon tea today. Food was great, tea was good & decor & ambiance were amazing. The only disappointing part was the service... it took a while before they came & took our order. Then they waited until we were done sandwiches to bring the tea which I've never seen before. I went to afternoon teas all over Canada & Europe & I've never seen this before. Tea should be served even before the food. They offered a refill of hot water after we had finished all the food & were ready to pay.... Service was slow, I had to ask for them to bring out the tea & it took a while before they came to process our payment. Overall what they offer is great for the price point but they need to work on the service part.

Mar 16, 2024
on Google

Afternoon tea service: Excellent service, attentive & helpful. Nice decor. Scones were very scrumptious. Desserts were delicious especially the creative chocolate one. Finger sandwiches were a bit hit or miss though. The shrimp one was too heavy on the dill for example. Presentation was perfect overall.

Mar 12, 2024
on Google

Le meilleure afternoon tea de Montréal, sans hésitation. Tout est fin, exquis, chic & le service est excellent.

Feb 22, 2024
on Google

J'ai fait l'expérience du « Afternoon Tea » avec une amie. L'endroit est magnifique & & le service était fort bien. Nous savions que le service de thé était cher (68$ taxes incluses) pour une personne & nous y allions en connaissance de cause. Les sandwichs salés étaient forts ordinaires & secs pour ceux qui n'étaient pas sur pains briochés. Portions très petites. Les scones étaient cependant délicieux. Nous ne pouvions gouter qu'une seule sorte de thé & on ne nous a offert de refill d'eau chaude qu'à la fin de de notre dégustation.

Feb 18, 2024
on Google

J'y suis allée pour un tea Time & l'expérience était vraiment sympathique. Niveau nourriture tout était très bon surtout tout ce qui était salé & les scones, le seul bemol c'est les portions qui sont un peu juste pour deux personnes mais c'est plutôt gastronomique donc on s'y attend. J'ai pu avoir un café à la place du café & il était incroyablement bon ! Niveau service c'était vraiment très bien, très rapide & le personnel très gentil. Le cadre est joli surtout pendant les fêtes & l'ambiance est très agréable. Le prix est très correct pour l'expérience vécue.

Feb 16, 2024
on Google

Went to for the "tea experience" but can't say it was an "experience." Sandwiches were dry, & only scones were fresh & warm. Noisy & big "deal" with how long the tea should sit before serving but nowhere to place your tea bag when it got dark as coffee 😟. For 3ppl & 250$ later, I think we should have spent it better elsewhere!

Feb 13, 2024
on Google

So much fun & absolutely delicious to enjoy with my adult daughter. Especially because we enjoyed so many tea parties when she was young.

Jan 31, 2024
on Google
5.0

Absolutely delightful. We went for. New Year's Eve afternoon tea. The staff, food & experience will stay with me for a long time. We had champagne, tea sandwiches, scrumptious pastries, & very nice tea. The decorations at the Ritz were incredible. It was very special indeed.

Jan 25, 2024
on Google

The high tea experience was decadent & special. Really appreciated the staff's hospitality. Tasty treats that pair well with some comforting tea.

Jan 5, 2024
on Google

The Palm Court lives up to its name in service & quality. The teatime service was memorable & the food, despite the higher price tag, was of good quality. Dont expect to be blown away by the food, but expect a very nice experience

Dec 26, 2023
on Google
4.0

Afternoon Tea First off, the waiting staff was courteous. Service was really flawless & I felt very cared for. The greeting was a bit awkward as it was hard to signal someone that I was waiting to be greeted by a host/hostess. Everything was quite delicious. We chose the Jasmin Mimosa, which was a treat. The sandwiches were delicious. Apart for one of them (the one that was not cucumber or cajun chicken). It was oddly dry in texture. The desserts were refined & quite generous in flavor. We left quite stuffed. It might seem a bit steep in price for tea time, but the whole experience was a delight, especially if you are offering yourself an experience for a special occasion. The only downfall for me was the cold/white light leaking through the top floor where a stand was installed. It clashed with the warm lights inside the Palm Court. Again a big thanks for Myriam & Jeffrey (I hope the spelling is accurate, it was a quick glance at their name tags.

Dec 26, 2023
on Google

Love love love!! Three of us went for high-tea & fell in love ❤️. Wonderful food, fabulous teas, amazing service. We're definitely going back!

Dec 3, 2023
on Google

I tried this for afternoon tea & to be honest nothing to write home about & the scones are below basic. The tea selection took 3 tries before I accepted it. Then I was too tired to go out to dinner & tried to eat dinner there. The food selection is very limited. For those lactose intolerant, forget it! everything has a cream sauce, probably bc the chef can't cook. I hence ordered a steak bc how can they screw up a steak? Mind you I stopped eating meat a long time ago! But it was the only option that didn't have a cream sauce & isn't a sandwich. I asked for a medium cooked steak, first one came well done & guess what! the second one came out well done as well. I lost interest & left bc this is ridiculous! The staff however are very nice! But if you don't have good quality food cooked right then please get a new chef! Very disappointing!

Oct 31, 2023
on Google
4.0

Very relaxed environment for tea & cake.

There were quite a few empty tables, not all were reserved, & was seated right at the entrance facing the inside - was a bit impersonal. Staff were attentive & kind.

The cake with the basil cream was stellar - highly recommended. Has a seasonal flair to the menu.

Sep 4, 2023
on Google