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.
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.
My husband & I really enjoyed dining at this quaint Italian restaurant for dinner this evening! We made reservations for 5:30 pm at the last minute & walked over from the Hilton. What fun decor & excellent service we enjoyed to go along with the incredible meal! We split a Ceasar salad (which had homemade croutons) & split the rich lasagna. Both were so fresh, so authentic & served quickly. What a surprise when a gentleman started playing an accordion! We learned that Parmesan has been open for 50 years, & no wonder, as it was a delight! We highly recommend this restaurant in Quebec!
We loved the restaurant vibe & atmosphere along with the great live accordion performer. The service was equally good. That's about the only positive things about our dining experience. All 3 ordered meals were not good & wrong. A surf & turf that was ordered medium rare was well done. They did replace the plate. The lobster tail was over cooked to the point the meat was minced as you removed it from the shell. A margarita pizza that had virtually no sauce & was so dry, that it was like a cardboard. No lie. Lastly, a seafood linguini that had next to no seafood. They did not charge us for the pizza, however, I would never return nor would I recommend this restaurant.
Great atmosphere, music being played in a accordion make the Italian restaurant a little bit more French, & that's mixing between cultures is a plus. Great food & service, I love the soccer balls hanging in the ceiling, I even saw a Flamengo soccer ball there, I hope they fix it because it was upside down lol, they know what I'm talking about.
This is a great restaurant with amazing food (me & some others took the Alfredo well someone took the code) & we all loved it. The service was amazing & efficient the only thing is that the first time it took them like 10 minutes to refill the water (it was busy). & there was an accordion player that was amazing. All of the workers were nice & the atmosphere was filled with historical artifacts (such as muskets from 1669). All other great experiences & perfect for a small group or family.
Pasta looked & tasted like it literally was store bought spaghetti brand pasta, $29 for boiled noodles, some canned pesto (surely), & almost nothing else than maybe butter (no hint of garlic flavor as it's supposed to have). Wifes dish appeared to be a canned Ragu brand sauce on top of store bought spaghetti noodles too, for $20. It was edible, but I've never seen such little taste or finesse in an Italian restauraunt. I finished my "meal" out of sheer hunger & survival, not pleasure. Some of the bread they served was so stale & burnt that it cracked in half like a rock solid cracker, served with butter alone with no olive oil or anything. The service staff were nice & trying hard, & they had a live accordion player, which was charming, that's why they get 2 stars instead of one.
The most intimate lovely experience with elevated Italian dishes & decadent desserts. The staff made you feel so very special. The decoratives, wood burning fireplace, & your own personal table side accordion player whisk you off your feet. We brought our children here celebrating our anniversary & it was also very family friendly with a dessert bar to observe while you're eating. Parmesan is a must see restaurant arguably the best closest to château Frontenac!
