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 beau décor & magnifique présentation des canapés & des mignardises. Mais côté goût, pour le prix, nous avons été déçues, les canapés sont beaucoup trop salés & une des mignardises goûtait le sûri. Beaucoup plus beau que bon!
Jul 25, 2025
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Parfait pour prendre l'heure du thé en amies! La décoration & l'ambiance sont très bien. Le personnel est attentionné. Que dire du plateau étagé avec ses petits sandwiches, ses canapés, ses scones & ses petites pâtisseries! Il est difficile de tout terminer! Facile de s'y rendre en métro, pas très loin de la Basilique Notre-Dame, parfait pour s'y promener ensuite & parcourir les rues du Vieux-Montréal. C'est ma deuxième visite & c'était aussi bien, le menu change quelques fois pendant l'année, ce qui permet de goûter à de nouvelles choses. Il y a aussi des plateaux avec options végétariennes , véganes & sans gluten.
Quel endroit sympathique, nous sommes allés avec les enfants & j'ai vraiment apprécié l'endroit. Tout était succulent. Le service de Kevin hors pair. L'ambiance est super, je vais définitivement y retourner avec la famille.
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!
Attiré par la devanture discrète mais éclairée comme un magasin de jouet vintage, c'est la première impression que j'ai eue en passant devant par une nuit fraîche d'automne.
Réservation prise, me voilà dans l'établissement où le spectacle est d'abord pour les yeux avant ravir la bouche. Il fait glacial en ce samedi après-midi & les nombreux clients se pressent d'entrer pour se réchauffer.
Nous sommes installés à deux pas de l'entrée où un lourd rideau nous protège du froid... Si les clients ne laissent pas la porte ouverte.
Une fois assis, on est littéralement dans Alice au pays des merveilles. Le service est attentionné, un menu seulement (parfait pour les indécis) mais avec des options végétariennes & sans gluten (vous n'avez maintenant aucune excuse de ne pas les visiter).
Autant le menu est succinct, autant les options de thés sont multiples & on a envie de goûter a pleins de sorte... Sans compter les mocktails dont l'apprêt vous fera retomber en enfance.
Mocktails, thé & enfin le plateau 3 étages avec un assortiment du salé (en bas) vers le sucré (en haut).
Le menu d'automne est excellent, ne vous fiez pas aux portions, nous avons eu du mal a finir.
On y retourne ? Très certainement puisqu'il semble que l'établissement change de menu au gré des saisons.
Was looking forward to trying this but the food was sooooo disappointing.
Dry scones, synthetic sweet desserts, & the savory items on the bottom of the tower were just not good.
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!
As someone with a ton of dietary restrictions, the staff was so helpful & patient with me while ordering. The food itself was absolutely delicious & I was so stuffed by the end of it! Food tasted good & made me feel good as well. I recommend this experience to anyone who happens to be in the city!
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!
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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.
Quelle belle découverte ! Tout était parfait du service en passant par l'accueil, la beauté des lieux & son originalité. Ensuite une sélection de thés extraordinaires , & une nourriture raffinée & bien présentée. Bref on reviendra !
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.
Delicious food, friendly servers, & a lovely atmosphere made for a perfect high tea experience! First time trying it, & I'm hooked. Will definitely return!
