FR
Montreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.caMontreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.ca
RestaurantsGuides & ArticlesEvents

Logo RestoMontreal.ca

Sandwich Shop Top Pick

Parma Café

Italian Coffee and Specialties
Downtown
4.5$ & $$
OPEN10 am - 9 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Parma Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianPizzaSandwichesCaféPastaCatering
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.

Amenities, services & more

Suggested Articles

5★
71%
4★
15%
3★
4%
2★
9%
1★
1%

Mentioned in:

Parma Café was featured in the article(s) below.

Restaurants in DowntownMore

Sésame Restaurant

Sésame

305 Rue Ste-Catherine O
(3666)
Bivouac Restaurant

Bivouac

1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance
(2706)
Siam Restaurant

Siam

1325 Boulevard René-Lévesque O
(2490)
Tiradito Restaurant
Le Taj Restaurant

Reviews for Parma Café

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (800+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
71%
4★
15%
3★
4%
2★
9%
1★
1%

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.
Page 9 of 9 - 177 Reviews

Excellent place for coffee ☕️ or drinks & quick food bites.

Nov 14, 2023
on Google

The paninis are so damn good...this was my 3rd or 4th time going there & nothing but good words for that place

Nov 12, 2023
on Google
5.0

Went on my first day in Montréal. The charcuterie sandwich was so good I went again to get one for the flight home!

Nov 5, 2023
on Google

Cute little date place!

Nov 4, 2023
on Google
4.0

Nice little cosy place, lots of people coming in for takeaway, but good for a quick bite & a coffee

Nov 4, 2023
on Google

A quaint spot with savory options. Love it.

Nov 1, 2023
on Google

Sandwich was great. Service was great. Can't ask for more!

Oct 23, 2023
on Google

Cozy place in the middle of downtown!

Oct 12, 2023
on Google

Nice, clean cafe with friendly staff.
Coffee was good, & the sandwiches were excellent. Service was a little slow.

We ordered 2 sandwiches to share, the BLT & the Italian.

Both were delicious. The BLT stole the show with the Deep fried Tomato for a unique twist.

Crispy, but soft baguette. Lettuce, house mayo & lots of bacon. Nice chunk of mozza too.

We returned for the sandwich on the way back home. 2 times in one vacation. Really great.

Oct 5, 2023
on Google

Juste trop trop bon leur panini végétarien . Une tuerie

Oct 4, 2023
on Google

Great authentic lunch options

Sep 28, 2023
on Google

My mocha wasn't my favourite but holy cow it was a good sandwich. I got a Parma Panini (chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise) & it was great. Will definitely go back!

Sep 22, 2023
on Google

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.

Sep 19, 2023
on Google

I really like this place, simple but very tasty sandwiches & pasta. Also a good place to get coffee. Very good value for the money

Sep 12, 2023
on Google

Je recommande ! Agréable service & très bon panini !

Sep 11, 2023
on Google

Très bonne établissement, un service de qualité de même pour la nourriture ! Je recommande vivement !!

Sep 11, 2023
on Google
SteveRezz
2 Reviews
5.0

DELICIOUS! Seriously one of the better eat-in Cafes I've been too. Place is clean & comforting. This Italian Cafe is a must & do yourself a favor & drop by for lunch if you want to make your day a little better..

Oct 12, 2017