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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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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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Première fois pour nous mais certainement pas la dernière!! Belle accueil, excellent service, mais les sandwichs!!! Délicieux!!
Merci pour l'expérience! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Oct 11, 2025
on Google

The best place to get paninis

Oct 10, 2025
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

Amazing as always

Oct 3, 2025
on Google

Delicious Turkey club sandwich! Friendly & welcoming workers. The pickled eggplant as a side was the perfect addition. The pear drink is small but yum!

Sep 21, 2025
on Google

Words will not do this joint justice a real gem on the corner of an uphill climb a must try.
I have been a regular here since my first time in MTL fall:winter 2022.Eric John & new friend Chris are all a pleasure. You will not be disappointed from the moment you walk in to the moment you wash your hands on your way out.

FYI not a paid partnership just REAAL RECOGNITION A1 From Day1 !!!

Sep 10, 2025
on Google

Outstanding roast beef au jus sandwich. The bread is amazing & the au jus was unbelievable.

Sep 5, 2025
on Google

Excellent. Le café, les bagels, l'ambiance, le sourire. Perfetto !

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

Cute coffee shop, the employees are so kind.
They make really good sandwiches!

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

The tiramisu is a must-try! Rich, creamy, & the perfect end to a fantastic meal.

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

Everything I ordered was bursting with flavor. Parma Café knows how to do Italian right!

Aug 8, 2025
on Google

I've tried almost everything on the menu, & every dish is consistently amazing.

Aug 8, 2025
on Google

Absolutely delicious! The pasta at Parma Café tasted like it was straight from Italy. I can't wait to come back!

Aug 7, 2025
on Google

La serveuse n'était pas agréable mais la nourriture est bonne

Jul 30, 2025
on Google

Incredible sandwich

Jul 30, 2025
on Google

Parma Café - Un sandwich déjeuner qui fait le boulot, mais qui pourrait mieux faire

Ce matin, j'ai testé le sandwich déjeuner du Parma Café. Servi sur une tranche de ciabatta, l'ensemble est plutôt généreux : oeufs, jambon, fromage, tomates & roquette. À 6,50 $, c'est abordable & ça cale.

Côté texture, le pain mériterait d'être plus toasté. Là, il reste un peu farineux & mou, ce qui gâche un peu l'expérience. En pliant la tartine en deux, on obtient une sorte de demi-sandwich qui se tient mieux en main, mais on sent que la formule pourrait être mieux pensée.

Côté goût, ça manque de relief. Le fromage domine, au détriment des autres ingrédients. Les tomates ne sont pas assaisonnées, la roquette apporte une fraîcheur bienvenue, mais elle aussi reste neutre. L'équilibre entre le jambon & l'oeuf peine à se faire, notamment à cause d'un gras mal réparti.

Il manque un vrai marqueur de goût pour lier l'ensemble : une touche de moutarde, un filet d'huile d'olive, quelques oignons nouveaux ou simplement un bon assaisonnement auraient pu faire toute la différence.

Bref, c'est correct, ça dépanne, mais ça ne laisse pas de souvenir. À ce prix, on ne demande pas la lune, mais un peu plus d'attention à l'équilibre des saveurs ferait toute la différence. Un sandwich qui a du potentiel, mais qui mérite d'être retravaillé pour vraiment convaincre.

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

Parma café offre de délicieux sandwichs ; les ingrédients sont sains, le pain est frais & croquant… on a adoré le repas !

Jul 28, 2025
on Google

Super cute, such nice staff, & the Mortadella was one of the best sandwiches of my life.

Jul 27, 2025
on Google

Great sandwich, fair price. Busy for lunch, can be hard to get a table.

Jul 22, 2025
on Google
4.0

Great food & service - the place is very busy with a little bit of a wait at lunch. Small space can get noisy.

Jul 20, 2025
on Google