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.
I went there last night for a bachelorette party of nine & I was so impressed! I am the only vegan in the group & the vegan menu was unreal! The service & the atmosphere as well. They made the night super special to all of us.
It's a great experience & the food is delicious. I thought It wasn't enough food but at the end is very fulfilling. I wish it was more balanced between salty & sweet. Too many sweets for me & I wish there was a pairing with the tea & the food. I put 4 stars because I made the reservation a month in advance but was still assigned one of the least desirable tables.
Jun 30, 2024
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For the price, this experience was not worth it. Not only was the food sub par (scones were stale & very dry), but their service & atmosphere was terrible. It was too loud & the servers rushed us out. What was supposed to be a relaxing high tea experience, was a stressful & unpleasant one. The tea selection was delicious though.
Quite good high tea experience in Old Montreal. There was a mixup about allergies which they were very apologetic about, but still amounted to a >20-min wait for the proper food to arrive.
J'ai bien aimé le service ainsi que le menu, régulier & sans gluten. Tout était très bon, la présentation & l'ambiance était numéro 1. Ça a été une belle expérience. Je recommande!
Au-delà de nos attentes! Personnel courtois & serviable. Nourriture plus que délicieuse. Côté qualité/prix, tout est là. Nous allons y retourner & nous recommandons fortement d'y aller!
4.5/5 + beautiful space with lots of fun yet royal atmosphere + Extremely friendly, accommodating, & helpful staff. They were both funny, professional, & genuine. - We were a bilingual group & kept switching from French on English, but the waitress kept up :) + Scones were not dry, but buttery & flaky & the accompanying mascarpone + jam was delicious + All but one savoury dishes were pretty amazing, highlight being the grilled cheese + Savoury dishes were genuinely interesting combinations that will excite all kinds of palettes ⭐ Every single dessert was amazing. Honestly highlight of the experience. Not only this but they were creative, & rather pretty. + Flawless macarons & amazing cake - I found my tea (their Darjeeling selection) to be rather lack luster & a little watered down. Mind you I'm picky with tea & it's hard to get it right with western style. - one of the savoury dishes was sort of meh. It was the small tuna sandwiches which had an imbalance in amount of bread.
Jun 22, 2024
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Today was my very first high tea experience & Paparmane did not disappoint. Each bite was beyond amazing. There wasn't one thing I didn't enjoy. The menu was 10/10! The teas & mocktails were very good as well. Service was also excellent. The place is cozy & wonderful. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Had a very pleasant lunchtime high tea with my daughter today. We were quickly seated after a warm welcome. Very nice ambience. Interesting, quirky decor. Our server was friendly, attentive & accommodating (happy to substitute certain menu items due to dietary restrictions). I had a classic & my daughter had a vegan high tea. The food was good. We had the blueberry chilled tea. It is a little pricey but very nice for a special occasion.
J'ai adoré mon expérience chez Paparmane. Le service est impeccable, la nourriture est bonne & que dire du décor! Il y a même des options pour les restrictions alimentaires.
Jun 19, 2024
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Venez vivre l'expérience dans une ambiance de salon de thé anglais. L'idée est bonne & le menu intéressant. Plusieurs thés sont à l'honneur au menu & les menus repas sont pour les carnivores ou les végétariens. Mon seul bémol est le prix, oui les portions sont ok, mais ce n'est pas donné à tout le monde. Mais il faut l'essayer au moins une fois. Vous ne serez pas déçus 😉
We had a bit of a disappointing/strange experience here. We made reservations for afternoon tea 3 weeks in advance, we knew it was a set menu but the menu states to advise them of allergies/dietary restrictions. Between the two of us, my friend & I had some restrictions & that's why we wrote them all out clearly when we made the reservation, 3 weeks in advance. No one contacted us about it so we assumed it would be ok & drove the 2.5 hours to come here for a day trip. When we arrived the hostess acknowledged that they had received our list of restrictions. Once our server came though she was very frazzled & seemed overwhelmed when reviewing them, & we had to go over everything again. She seemed very nervous about being able to accommodate them & once she left, someone from the kitchen came & told us that with our list of allergies, there was nothing at all she could make us from the savoury foods. We spoke to her some more & re-clarified things (nothing that we hadn't already told the server or written down when we first made the reservation) & she was ultimately able to accommodate everything. The food that we were served was all good & we have no complaints about that, the disorganization & the attitude of the staff regarding the food restrictions is what ultimately made the experience quite uncomfortable. Having given them plenty of notice, I would have expected them to just call & tell us if this was something they were unable to accommodate rather than making us feel like we were surprising them & burdening them, particularly when they were capable of making the accommodations after all.
If you're looking for an extraordinary high tea experience, look no further than Paparmane. The staff is warm & welcoming, the ambiance is magical, & the food is delectable. We opted for the vegetarian & classic high tea menu & were impressed by the presentation & taste. The Masala Tralala tea was the perfect complement to our meal. The icing on the cake was the thoughtful gesture of a cotton candy matching my sister's dress, topped with a candle. Paparmane defines customer service at its finest.
Jun 8, 2024
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Beautiful decorated tea salon. The classic high tea menu is delicious, very tasty, delicate flavours. Different varieties of tea. My favorites: flower power teas, macarron au foie gras, Deviled Egg with Parmesan & truffle, passion fruit & coconut tart. Loved it.
Vraiment chouette pour le thé accompagné de plateau de bonnes bouchées gourmandes. Sucrées, salées. Une magnifique salle au décor sorti d'un film ancien. Très bon service, ambiance parfaite pour une séance de thé exceptionnelle. On y retourne souvent j'espère!
