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Parmesan

Authentic Italian traditions and fresh seafood meet under the glow of Old Québec candlelight.

Old-Quebec
4.5$ & $$
OPEN11:30 am - 3 pm, 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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ItalianSeafood/FishPizzaFrenchPastaBistroBrunchGreat selection of wines

About

Restaurant Parmesan was founded by true Italians over 48 years ago. Over the years, Luigi (known to all) has passed on his passion for food and Italian customs such as La Dolce Vita, hot chestnuts in autumn, our traditional balsamic vinegar, our famous homemade prosciutto and many other well-kept secrets. Over the years, Luigi has amassed over 4,000 bottles that are displayed throughout this museum that is Parmesan.

Tradition

Our establishment follows the finest Italian culinary tradition: from our recipes to our welcome and the restaurant's ambiance, you'll be charmed in true Italian style.

Good food

La Dolce Vita is divided into several segments, including eating well and experiencing pure happiness. That's what Parmesan promises!

A pleasant company

Our passionate accordionist, our service team dedicated to providing you with a unique experience, and our creative chef will ensure that your evening is wonderfully accompanied!

Italy

Nothing less than Italy on your plate! Let yourself be carried away by the flavors, ambience and decor of our cozy institution.

Details

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 115 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

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Reviews for Parmesan

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on Google4.2 (3500+)
*as of 2026-08-08
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Review Summary

Parmesan in Old Quebec City is widely celebrated for its warm, festive, and authentic Italian atmosphere, further elevated by lively live accordion music that creates a truly memorable dining experience. Many visitors praise the restaurant for its charming, character-filled decor and exceptional service, with numerous staff members frequently recognized for their friendliness, professionalism, and attentive care. While a significant portion of guests rave about the delicious, generous portions and high-quality meals, others note varied opinions regarding food consistency and pricing. Despite some mixed feedback on specific dishes and overall value, the restaurant remains a popular destination where guests often feel welcomed like family, making it a highly recommended spot for celebrations and special occasions in the city.
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My family & I had a great time at Parmesan!!! The atmosphere was very warm & inviting. It was quite busy when we arrived but the staff was attentive. A man playing an accordion serenaded & interacted with the patrons - it felt like we were eating amongst family. The spaghetti bolognese was incredible - the best I've ever had. We ordered a special coffee drink that the water made in front of us. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Jul 10, 2025
on Google

Experience Italy at the heart of Old Quebec City with matching performance of an accordionist. Lovely place, & all the waiters, waitress, & server were very welcoming. Delicious food too!

Jul 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

This place is amazing! This is our first time in Quebec City & we really wanted a place that had great food, reasonable prices with a good atmosphere. This place has it all! We loved it so much that we came back the following day. Giuseppe plays the accordion at the door & takes requests. He's great. Our waiter yesterday, JC was attentive & professional. Today, our waiter Jocce was amazing. Also attentive & very friendly.

May 26, 2025
on Google
3.0

Parmesan Restaurant offers a warm Italian dining atmosphere with attentive service & the charming sound of live accordion music that really set the mood. However, the appetizer we ordered was a letdown-bland, overly simple, & lacking the bold flavors we expected from Italian cuisine. Given the high prices, it felt more like a tourist trap than an authentic experience. While the ambiance & staff were great, the food didn't quite measure up.

May 26, 2025
on Google

Good food, good service, excellent accordion player!

May 24, 2025
on Google

Excellent restaurant in the heart of old Québec. The food was scrumptious & the atmosphere very festive with a singer-accordionist roaming through the tables playing everyone's favorite tunes, in Italian, English & French. We were lucky to get a table last minute as this little gem is usually booked in advance on Saturday nights. My sister & I shared a Caesar salad & we had the spaghetti carbonara & linguini alle vongole plus a glass of wine each. Delizioso!

May 18, 2025
on Google
4.0

The place is very small & intimate. Music on the accordion is live. Food is hot, fresh & delicious!! Service is top notch!! Reservations needed.

Feb 23, 2025
on Google

Excellent food, nice entertaining accordion musician & singer, & outstanding service!

Feb 11, 2025
on Google

Great spot, live accordion player made the atmosphere fantastic

Feb 1, 2025
on Google

First of all the service here was very very good. These people seemed pretty understaffed & packed but were very attentive as a team. My wife got manicotti she didn't like it but only because the pesto pasta was very strong & flavorful. It was very good pasta. A very well put together dish. I got Alfredo with chicken it was Olive Gardenesque . Not bad & not great. As you read in other review the bread is weird hard cold crunchy bread mixed with cold regular bread & ice cold unspreadable butter. I have eaten in 100's of Italian restaurants this isn't a normal thing. They also have an accordion player. It's pretty cool. You can tell the guy is loved & its the real true mystique & draw of the place. He is very talented . In a city full of amazing restaurants i probably wouldn't go back here. Also, not to be a jerk but it's kinda tacky & childish to put a (.) as a response to a bad review . In fact you literally ask someone why 3 stars not 4 & it almost made me go back & change my review to 3 . When i basically only give 5's Yah yah i know you don't care. 4.1

Dec 6, 2024
on Google