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.
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.
It was a warm, cozy & delicious experience! I savored my green tea with rose (which alone was a pleasure for both taste & smell) & had to fight to finish my vegan menu, so much variety & quantity! I loved the time the waitress took to explain each one of the tasty pieces of artwork & in general I felt super welcomed & pampered even as a party of 1. Will visit again for sure & I definitely recommend for a couple of hours aside the busy Montreal rhythm.
The tea selection is nice & the service was great! The food isn't bad, a couple things could definitely be worked on. I read in other reviews that the scones are dry which is true. I find they were small & hard & crumbled apart which was disappointing. Other items seemed to have been prepared a while prior to serving it.
We had such an incredible experience with the family. Tasty little treats & they accommodated our food restrictions. The kids even had their own mini tea & foods along with colouring crayons.
pour celebrer la fete de ma mere, nous sommes allees au Paparmane .Je peux dire nous avons eu un tres bon service, nous avons pris le high tea avec champagne. Toutes les petites bouchees etaient delicieuses. Je recommanderais ce restaurant a mes amis les plus proches.
Aug 23, 2025
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I have been to Papermane twice. The first time I went with two friends & I loved it so much I knew I had to bring my daughters. Today I brought my 11- & 8-year-old & we all had such a great time. This is such a special experience & it is so thoughtfully designed to accommodate children while still keeping the spirit of high tea. I also want to highlight how friendly & kind every single person working here is.
Wonderfully unique decor with some Alice in Wonderland vibes. The food was well made, expertly presented, & most importantly, tasted incredible. The variety of tea was a very nice & welcome surprise too! Highly recommended experience🤩
What a wonderful experience. We went for my daughters 17th birthday. The place is SO CUTE & the food is delicious! Way better tasting for than the Ritz hotel high tea service. Our server Louis was the best; he explained the teas & food carefully & was attentive to us.
I had high tea at Paparmane in Old Montreal & it was incredible. The service was amazing, the atmosphere was charming, & the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!
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Paparmane is such a cute spot in Old Montreal for afternoon tea. The decor is super on-theme & cozy. It's the perfect for a girls' day out, mother's day, birthday. You get a set menu with savoury bites on the bottom tier, two scones in the middle, & desserts on top. The menu changes from time to time, but everything is always delicious. They also have a great selection of teas. It's from the same team behind some of my fave brunch spots (Régine & Janine) so no surprise it's a hit!
Expect to pay about $60/person for the regular high tea, before taxes & tip!
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!
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.
