At Parma Café, the spirit of Italy meets the vibrancy of a fast-casual restaurant. Enjoy an authentic espresso prepared to perfection, as if you were in Naples. The menu, featuring carefully prepared paninis and salads, will also take your taste buds on a culinary journey. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely coffee, Parma Café promises a warm and welcoming atmosphere, just like home.
Parma Café is described as a casual Italian cafe with a broad menu of food and desserts, where fresh bread and generous paninis such as steak capicollo and porchetta, along with classics like tiramisu and cannoli, stand out for authentic flavors. Across reviews, the vibe is cozy and welcoming, the atmosphere lively, and the staff friendly and helpful, though a few notes point to occasional counter delays or a busy, noisy space. The sandwiches and deli items consistently come up as the top picks, with many praising the mortadella panini, the balance of fillings, and the crisp bread, while some diners mention value as a plus and others caution that take-out or lunchtime crowds can affect experience. Desserts and pasta are also highlighted for quality, with coffee praised by many and at least one miss on an iced latte. Overall, Parma Café is viewed as a reliable choice for flavorful, substantial meals and casual dining, offering good value and a memorable sandwich experience, while acknowledging that peak times can feel crowded and service can vary.
I recently visited Parma Cafe & tried their Saumon Fume sandwich, alongside the Parma Club & it was fantastic. In my opinion the the combination of smoked salmon, olive tapenade, fresh greens, & red onions was perfect - definitely my favorite. The combo meal included a surprisingly large portion of truffle fries, which were absolutely delicious & a pleasant surprise. Did NOT expect so much fries. If you are with someone it wouldn't be a bad idea to just get one & share. Parma Cafe has a great atmosphere & delicious food. Thought it would be a light small snack but left feeling very full.
A'must-do' every time I'm visiting Montreal, & a go-to recommendation for friends in town. The Steak Sandwich is one of the BEST I've ever had. Fantastic service. Great value! I'll be back!
This little place was great. Super friendly staff (awesome shirts), way better than I was expecting food, & very fast. The made-to-order cannoli were exceptionally good, too. I was slightly surprised that the Bolognese didn't have cream in it, but it was great anyway.
Elie found this café & suggested that we go & discover it together. To set up is a little bit weird, you order from the main cash. They place your order you find a seat & they serve it to you. There's nothing weird about it. It's just confusing when you get in because they don't necessarily explain it to you. we've seen other places give a kind of number that you place on your table to identify one to the person that they know what to expect & two for the server to bring the food to the right table. We ordered a couple of sandwiches & a Caprese salad we decided to go with the large size which in all honesty was a little bit too big . There was cheese & tomatoes, which is great, however, way too much balsamic & not enough basil. For people who have travelled around & have eaten various types of Caprese salads (not that we're being snobby) but this was not one of the better ones sadly. The sandwich was OK, the bread was really good. However, we didn't really care much for the chopped up lettuce inside & the lack of certain toppings like bacon for instance . There were just a few strips, barely enough to cover the bread area. The fries, however, came in the gigantic basket which we were unable to finish. It was OK to visit. The decor inside is nice. a nice place to visit if you're looking for a quick breakfast in a downtown area of Montreal.
Tried Parma cafe for lunch The interior is very cute! We tried 2 paninis & they were good. Their coffee is okay Friendly staff ! Fair prices! Follow @ayahayek_ for more on instagram
It's a nice cozy & tiny place to gather with your friends with good food & coffee My smoked salmon sandwich was so good as well as the double espresso coffee. I ordered a small cannoli & pasteis De natal but the cannoli was smaller than I expected. The Portuguese dessert was quite well. Overall, the service & food are great & recommend it.
A nice little place but I think understaffed though friendly & welcoming. I liked it & my sandwich was amazing coffee so-so but the young lady there was all alone so she rings up the order & has to also make the coffee. No easy task but it was nice & I enjoyed it. I would go back.
