One step away from the Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, the Paparmane tea room offers its colorful version of English tea time in a gourmet and festive spirit.
Paparmane offers a whimsical and elegant tea room experience in Old Montreal, where the decor feels like stepping into a fairytale and the atmosphere invites lingering. Guests consistently praise the extensive tea selection, the beautifully presented bites, and the option to tailor dishes for gluten free, vegan, or other dietary needs, making it easy for families and individuals alike to enjoy. The service is described as attentive, professional, and friendly, with staff guiding guests through a multi course high tea experience and adding thoughtful touches for celebrations and special occasions. The setting is repeatedly highlighted as picture perfect, with seasonal menus and kid friendly options that make it a great spot for birthdays, girls days out, or a quiet escape. While some reviews note the price and portions, the overall impression emphasizes quality, hospitality, and a memorable, immersive experience that keeps guests returning for another magical visit.
Pros:
- Beautiful ambiance: We were a group of five seated in the lovely couch area.
- Child-friendly: Colouring was set up for the kids. Really cute high tea child menu available. Despite arriving at 5:30pm, we had to wait a while before we were seated. However, my children were busy admiring the tea cup display at the entrance & my younger two were preoccupied playing with the wooden tea set.
- The food was beautifully presented. I appreciated the Chef's creativity & enjoyed the maple syrup theme for the high tea menu. I look forward to trying another seasonal high tea!
- I chose pink peppermint tea & loved it. One of my daughters also really enjoyed it & preferred it over her cotton candy tea.
- Accomodations to allergies & food preferences were very much appreciated.
- Kind staff who offered to take a photo of our family.
Con:
- Lack of communication between staff members, who seemed a little flustered on a Saturday. Upon booking on Paparmane's website five days in advance, we mentioned our food allergies & preferences. Throughout the week Paparmane sent us an e-mail regarding the food allergies, & we re-confirmed these & our preferences. We then received a call from Paparmane the day before our reservation, & once again we kindly reminded them of our food allergies & preferences. Upon arrival, three different staff members who served us were unaware of our allergies & preferences, so I had to remind them, despite communicating these to the restaurant three times prior.
We enjoyed the experience & would return - perhaps on a weekday next time!
I went here for my friend's birthday the other week & the place is absolutely beautiful with nice decorations. The staff were attentive, but the price was absolutely astronomical for what we got.
We weren't given the choice between the holiday menu or the regular one.We were told we had to take the holiday one, which was $100.
It came with a glass of juice & at that price, they couldn't even give us the bubbly included?! It was an additional price.
The little appetizer was disgusting, all 5 of us didn't eat it. The rest of the food was expected, but paying $100 was highway robbery for the quantity.
Additionally, we were abruptly brought our bills & jackets without us asking if we were finished. We were there to celebrate a birthday, spend time with friends, not be kicked out.
Extremely disappointed with the visit.
Jan 19, 2026
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Great service! The hostess & server were welcoming & accommodating. The ambiance was so elegant & beautiful. Loved the Christmas-themed decorations 🎄The winter delights classic contained bouchées of saltiness & sweetness.
Starting from the bottom layer (salty), there were the sandwiches & canapés. I really enjoyed the black truffle trompe-l'oeil with pearl onion. The middle layer had sweet & salty scones with a homemade jam (tasted very cinnamon-y) & a light (slightly salty) tasty cream. I found the earl grey white chocolate scone to be too sweet. The top level served a variety of sweet treats. For the choice of tea, there were so many to choose from. I wanted to try so many of them, but I ended opting for The Great Wisdom (white tea with light notes of baked almond). It had a faint flavor with a slight almond aftertaste, I enjoyed it very much! 🍵 I also thought how they served the tea (with the hourglass ) really cute ?.
My daughter & I had the most wonderful afternoon tea here while we were visiting Montreal on fall break. The staff was incredibly kind to me & my daughter. The tea room is gorgeous & beautifully decorated. The food was incredible & the tea was fantastic, as well. Highly recommend!
We had an amazing experience at Paparmane Montreal! As vegetarians, we were thrilled with the variety & taste of the food-it's often hard to find great vegetarian options, but this place exceeded our expectations. The mocktails & cocktails were equally impressive. While it's a bit on the pricier side, every dollar is worth it for the food, drinks, & the beautiful ambiance. The location is fantastic, making it perfect for a special outing. You can check out some photos from our visit on my Instagram: @chitrayuk
We had the most magical time at Paparmane today. My husband & I went to celebrate my birthday. I made a reservation online & let them know at that time that I have celiac disease. The owner of the tearoom personally emailed me a few days later to follow up on my need for a gluten free menu which I thought was amazing.
When we walked in today I was thrilled with how whimsical the atmosphere was. The staff that met us at the door was very friendly & instantly asked us which member of our party had celiac disease. She reassured me the staff was very knowledgeable & trained in celiac awareness. This made me feel very comfortable.
Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable & very attentive. He took the time to explain the menus & how food allergies are easily accommodated.
Once the food arrived the presentation was beautiful & thoughtfully arranged. The taste was unbelievable! Having celiac disease finding gluten free food that tastes wonderful is very hard to come by. The food here made me incredibly happy with every bite. I savoured every morsel! I cannot express how delicious everything was. My husband had the vegetarian option & loved every bite as well.
I cannot say enough about how much we loved our experience here. I was also delighted that I was able to purchase some loose leaf tea to bring hone with me as well.
I cannot wait to return again to Paparmane for another beautiful & magical experience in the future!
Jun 18, 2025
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The décor was beautiful, & the food & tea were tasty; however, the service was disappointing. The host was great, but our server was not. She was inattentive-although we were a party of four, our table was set with only three teacups. We had to ask her to bring another cup.
Additionally, she asked if we wanted milk, & we said yes, but then she went to another table & disappeared. We asked her again. We never received the milk. Eventually, we had to ask one of her colleagues, who kindly brought it for us.
It was her colleague who took the time to explain what was brought to us, & offered to take our family photo. Not our server.
Our server brought us the debit machine very quickly.
In the future, we would choose a higher-end hotel for high tea, as the servers there are better trained & the service is more professional.
Pros
-beautiful decor
-lots of menu options for dietary needs
-relaxing environment
-reasonable pricing for afternoon tea
Room for improvement
-the food has a lot of room for improvements. The scones are too dry. The dessert was decent. The strawberry one was not very good.
The savory portion needs the most work. The brie cheese & bread was very
The herbal teas were not very good. Tried two versions & they were both very sour.
Really beautiful tea house. The dishes are pretty good as well & they have a decent selection of teas. They do sweet & savory options too. Decent value as well.
I would say this place is all about experience & my experience was enjoyable. Cute tea house in Old Montreal. Pleasant stylish atmosphere, beautiful colourful eye-catching decorations. Entices you to take pictures of every detail.
The food was delicious but in my opinion it was too much for one person. I would have liked more vegetables or light food in the set.
Apr 1, 2025
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My friends & I celebrated my birthday at Paparmane, & it was such a magical experience! The beautiful rococo decor set the perfect atmosphere, & the tea selection was absolutely incredible - so many unique & flavorful blends to choose from. The tiered platters were a highlight for all of us, with delicious scones, sandwiches, & pastries that we couldn't get enough of. The staff were so welcoming & made the day even more special. We loved every moment & can't wait to be back for another unforgettable afternoon
Beautiful "Alice in Wonderland-ish" experience. Delicious bites (incl vegan options) of high tea delights served on beautiful 3-tier service trays. Prix fix at $60. Vegan options. Great selection of teas served in your own pot. Service is attentive, & the decor is delightfully fanciful. A real treat. Great for a special occasion. Practically no waiting room, so bundle up if you're outside. (Went in Jan.) & it was a bit loud to hear around our table of 4.
This is truly a gem! I highly recommend this place simply because this is the real tea lunch experience like in the UK. Classic, great service, amazing food, great menu & cosy ambiance. This gorgeous tea room makes you feel like in a very sophisticated old room of a beautiful Chateau. The kid menu is on point with the tea salon experience & the little touch for them was noticed & appreciated by my 8 years old daughter. She is telling all her friends about this experience & recommends it to anyone. As for the adult, i highly recommend this place for a great experience & a cozy fun time with friends &/or family. Let's not forget this place after Christmas as this is a gem that needs to stay in Montreal. Tea time is any day of the year. This will for sure become my go to place to have nice memories & discussions with my daughter.
