Le Parloir - Montreal, Quebec

I hate to be critical because the server was friendly and great, and the ambience adorable. And my hopes were high for this high tea. The food was really not very good compared to other high tea experiences. The bread was very, very dry. Seemed not fresh. Perhaps it ... sat in the fridge too long? I traveled over 35 minutes by car for this experience and expected it to be delicious based on the photos. The scone was tasty and buttery but also on the dry side. The toppings for the scone were delicious. The tofu sandwich filling was not good. Tasted very mustardy and the seasoning was off. The toast with mushrooms was bland. The faux foie gras on bread… lacking in flavour. I enjoyed the mini pound cake on the top tier; very decadent. The macarons were good. My panacotta dessert was really dry, rubbery and jello-like. I couldn’t eat it. Again definitely sat in the fridge too long. My friend’s was very good. Perhaps it’s a different dessert with the vegetarian platter but I did not order vegan and made it clear that I eat dairy products. I do appreciate the effort to offer options for various diets but sadly the execution for the majority of the items was not there. :( Warning: Parking is an absolute nightmare. Read more

I tried Le Parloir last Sunday and must say that the experience was disapointing. First the location is not ideal. It was extremly difficult to find parking and it's not easily accessible via public transportation either. For someone like myself who is from out of town, accessibility is important. The duck crostini, ... beef canape, cucumber sandwich, smoked salmon sandwich and ham sandwich all lacked seasoning. They tasted very bland and the ingredients were not fresh. The foie gras canape was good. Everything on the dessert tier was very sweet. The lemon cake was dense and the macaron's flavor tasted fake. The chocolate was ok. However, the scone was delicious, one of the best I've ever had. The devonshire cream was delicious and light and the panna cotta amazing! I like the fact that they offer a vegan and vegetarian option. The place was nice and cozy. The portions are perfect, they nailed the ratio of sweet vs savory and the tea was excellent. Read more

Came here for a bridal shower. The place is small but cute. There are places to hang your coats. Lovely decor. Many choices of tea. I was a bit disappointed by the food. It was ok but not great. It’s nice that they have options for vegetarians and for ... people allergic to gluten. Read more

Very welcoming place. I chose the vegan afternoon tea option to share with my daughter and my friend chose the vegetarian one. The food was very tasty and that's quite a difficult task when it's limited to vegan ingredients only. We each had our own teapot with our ... choice of tea and when my friend didn't like the teacup that was given to her, the waitress very kindly let her choose another teacup to her liking. We had a wonderful time and the owners were super friendly. It was the first time my daughter had afternoon tea and she will have an amazing memory thanks to this place. I came to Montreal as a tourist so I can't unfortunately come back often but I absolutely recommend this restaurant if you want good food and good tea! Read more

I found it to be quite mediocre. The ambiance was pleasant, the tea selection was good. I expected more variety in the food and a unique taste experience considering the cost. Overall, it's an overpriced option for tea enthusiasts seeking exceptional flavors and value for their money.