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Parma Café

Italian Coffee and Specialties
Downtown
4.5$ & $$
OPEN10 am - 9 pm
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Parma Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.

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Reviews for Parma Café

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*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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.
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Amazing steak sandwich recommended from the staff. Tortellini was good size for my daughter & she enjoyed it also. Really nice spot to grab a quick bite. Thanks for the water bottle!

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Excellent Italian café!
The panini are amazing, especially the steak capicollo & À la Gigi. Pasta & desserts like tiramisu & cannoli are top quality.

Jan 22, 2026
on Google

Parma never disappoints! The staff are always friendly, & the quality of their sandwiches is great. The bread is super fresh.
This one's the steak capicolo épices, vraiment délicieux! The other was the steak sandwich, also amazing. Highly recommend.

Oct 7, 2025
on Google

Very kind staff & a great setting. Had a delicious spicy steak panini along with fries & truffle mayonnaise.

Jun 22, 2025
on Google

Steak sandwich 👍
Good macchiato
Definitely worth a try

May 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

Tasty Steak onion sandwich eating at the counter like a classic dinner style

Apr 7, 2025
on Google

Visiting this cafe in the heart of Montreal was such a amazing experience, finding an authentic lunch style sandwich places is very difficult when you are just visiting a city, & when I found this place I was so lucky. The design & layout of this place was well thought out, the location is in a commercial area in the heart of downtown Montreal where is very inviting & designed very well. The service was fast, & everything was very fresh & made with high-quality ingredients. The pricing was very competitive & didn't hurt the pocket as much. There are options to choose from. Also, depending on what you're vegetarian to having even steak. I would give this a five out of five just for the authenticity & the quality that they're serving at the price point. Whenever I am back in the city, I will definitely be visiting this café again for the fries also were amazing.

Jul 30, 2024
on Google

Came here for a coffee but ended up ordering a steak panini & wow! Can't say enough about how amazing it is. We ended up ordering another panini sandwich & it was just as good. Will definitely be coming back & you should to, you will not regret it!!

Jul 28, 2024
on Google
4.0

Was excited to try after seeing many positive reviews. Overall a good meal but the taste is pretty standard & nothing stands out, like an elevated Subway with better bread. There needs some sourness in the salmon sandwich & some pesto or pepper with the steak sandwich would have been nice.

Jul 26, 2024
on Google

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!

May 24, 2024
on Google

Its steak sandwich can be the best thing in Montreal. Not the best food, yes, the best thing 😀

Feb 10, 2024
on Google
4.0

The steak panini is delicious! I highly recommend trying it, the bread is crispy, the meat is tender, it's flavourful & easy to bite down. All around fantastic sandwich. On the other hand, it should be illegal to charge 5.75$ for a 14oz latte made with an automatic espresso machine. The price of latte is justified by the craft, care & intention put into the cup. This coffee was not it at all.

Feb 2, 2024
on Google

We had steak paninis with latte. It was so delicious. One of the best paninis I've had.

Dec 26, 2023
on Google