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.
Très amatrice des salons de thé, je n'ai pas été déçue.
Leur High Tea est vraiment très bon, la qualité des aliments & de leur présentation vaut vraiment le prix. & tout cela dans un cadre à la fois haut en couleur & très chaleureux.
J'ai même pu repartir avec un sachet du thé que j'avais bu avec le high tea grâce à leur petite boutique de thé & produits dérivés.
Paparmane pour un tea time!!! L'endroit parfait pour suspendre le temps. Paparmane n'a rien a envier au Ritz avec son ambiance unique & sa variété de thé surprenante. Nous avons essayé le thé rooibos chocolat Maya, vanille jazz ainsi qu'un thé noir pêche & crème....un délice. Que dire de la tour de bouchées!! J'y retournerai à coup sûr!! Nous avons la table pour 2 heures de temps. Ils offrent l'expérience classique à 55$ ou la royale à 85$ qui inclut une petite bouteille de champagne. Les prix sont par personne.
Papermane delivered an elegant, personalized high tea experience that we thoroughly enjoyed.
We were particularly charmed by the attentive service, the custom tea-steeping hourglasses, & the impeccable macarons. I enjoyed the variety among the savory bites. After responding to the customer satisfaction survey, the owner replied very considerately.
As Americans visiting Quebec for the first time, we loved Papermane!
Decor impeccable - le thème de la st Valentin pour le mois de février était très beau & romantique. High tea était délicieux & le service est excellent!
Le décor est agréable & coloré. Nous étions assis au bar & c'était très confortable (nous sommes une famille de 3 avec une enfant). Le service est professionnel & souriant. La nourriture est bonne ( mais je ne peux pas dire extraordinaire) , les thés sont variés & goûteux. Le menu enfant a été apprécié aussi:). Au final, je recommande cette expérience du tea time !!
Jan 19, 2026
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J'adore leur tea time experience! Le décor est magnifique & la nourriture excellente. Même si ça semble un petit repas, je sors généralement de la plus que rassasié. Le Battenberg est définitivement mon highlight! Entre filles, c'est un moment parfait pour jaser rire & manger!
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 ?.
Great choice of petit fours for the Christmas tea time! Friendly service & cute interior.
Although i personally think the tea choices were limited. Plenty of sweet notes choices in the tea but if you love sweet notes on tea it is perfect for you.
A spectacular setting, impeccable service, & 3 luscious tiers of heavenly bites! 😋 Orange fennel scone was to die for, as was the red velvet cake. Earl Grey tea was fresh & flavourful. What a unique, wonderful experience! 😍
Dec 6, 2025
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the tea, service, & interior were all really lovely
we had the winter delights menu that had tasty things, but unfortunately the red velvet cake was really dry, the mascarpone was a bit bland, & all the sweets were a bit too sweet. The scones were the best part but the size (especially considering what you're paying) were really disappointing. The jam was amazing too but there's not enough offered to use it on :/ Ultimately i left feeling it wasn't worth the price
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!
Ce tea Time est merveilleux, nous en prenons pleins les yeux ! À la période d'Halloween le restaurant, qui est déjà à la base magnifique, se pare d'une superbe décoration ! Les serveurs sont très agréables & les différentes petites bouchées servies sont délicieuses ! Je vous recommande cette expérience !
The ambience is great & the service is good which makes up for the average food.
A pedantic point, the proper term is not'high tea' it is'afternoon tea'. High tea refers to a working class meal of meat & potatoes. It is called'high tea' because it was served at high tables as opposed to the lower lounge-like tables characteristic of afternoon tea.
The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great. The service was wonderful. So if u want afternoon tea experience & r in Montreal this is the place to go to. They also will remove ingredients that u don't like or can't eat. So u still get the full experience. The carrot cake was exquisite. The peach & cream tea was amazing.
