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The Afternoon Tea - The Palm Court at the Ritz-Carlton – The Afternoon Tea Experience, Montreal, QC

The Palm Court at the Ritz-Carlton – The Afternoon Tea Experience

4.7
4.7
597 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Afternoon Tea
The Afternoon Tea is the oldest on-going tradition of the Ritz-Carlton Montreal. The first service took place in 1913 and has once again become a fashionable pastime for a new generation of social tea lovers.

3 daily services: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm

(vegeterian, vegan and gluten free available)

Reservation at least 48 hours in advance. Please mention Kosher Afternoon Tea as a special request when doing your reservation. Please note that our certified Kosher Kitchen is open from Monday to Thursday.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 23 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, French, Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (514) 905-0787
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Romain Valicon
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Rue de la Montagne
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public Transit
    By subway - stop: PeelBy bus - take the 24 - stop: /Sherbrooke / de la Montagne
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

597 Reviews
  1. MariaC

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Afternoon tea at the Palms Court was a wonderful experience. The cost for valet parking was high ($28) but convenient. It was surprising that even though the staff was aware that this was a birthday celebration, there was not a courtesy recognition as other high-end restaurants do (e.g. complimentary drink /dessert).

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  2. Doris

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful experience. Our server was incredible and the food was absolutely delicious. We will certainly come again.

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  3. LoriFromPA

    Tallahassee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mimosas, tea and tasting selection was beyond fabulous, but what makes this experience worth every penny is the impeccable service. Truly a memorable experience with my daughter and goddaughter.

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  4. Nadim

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    C’était une excellente expérience. Un peu chère mais ça vaut le prix.,

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a wonderful experience — excellent food and pristine service in a lovely environment. Highly recommend!!!

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  6. Gigi

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    C'est un super beau moment passé chez vous. Tout est parfait, l'accueil, le service, la nourriture, la belle table, la vaisselle, la belle fleur. Merci à Myriam, quelle gentillesse et professionnalisme. Par contre, ce n'est pas abordable pour tout le monde malheureusement.

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  7. ruralchick

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    The ambiance and food was fantastic. Our dishes were chipped and not as clean as we would like. It took a very long time to get to place our order as well as to get our tea. When we did get our tea the water was warm but not hot. Given the price of the experience I would have expected more.

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  8. ClaudineM

    Montreal

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Afternoon tea at the Ritz is poor value for money; the food doesn't correspond to what you pay for it, nor does the tea. Also, you can't just have tea when you book a table but must order the whole food+tea combo.

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  9. Annie

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simplement sublime! Chaque minute, bouchée! Tout était parfait. À refaire.

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  10. Michelleb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a birthday and the experience was beyond our expectations. It was a lovely time and the staff was truly exceptional.

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  11. Dylan

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prendre le thé au Ritz-Carlton est vraiment une expérience unique, relaxante et tout à fait exquise! L'ambiance est absolument charmante! Le service s'avère attentif et d'une grande courtoisie! Les bouchées, scones et patisseries sont un véritable délice! Ce rendez-vous sera désormais une tradition pour notre plus grand plaisir!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my friend’s birthday at the Palm Court on Sunday. Wonderful service from all staff, especially Daniel who brought us complementary champagne for her birthday. Great food and ambiance. Cannot recommend it enough!

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  13. LyneLM

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous time for our high tea service: food, environment, atmosphere and service were outstanding.

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  14. carolo

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Nothing outstanding but nothing all that bad. My tea arrived after I’d finished the tea tray. Timing was off. Food okay but nothing special.

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  15. Faraway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    J'ai aimé mon expérience. Je recommande fortement

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Le thé était incroyable, la nourriture bonne mais pas autant qu’attendu (j’ai eu des meilleurs tea time ailleurs). Déception par rapport au prix cher pour ce que c’est et sa qualité.

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  17. Lani

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is nice and cozy. The waitresses are nice and friendly. The food is great ang yummy. The best place to have desserts.

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  18. JulieT

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    J'ai commandé le service sans gluten et j'ai adoré. Il y a une bonne variété de sandwichs, scônes et de mignardises. Je le recommande sans hésiter pour l'expérience sans gluten.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful ladies' high tea experience! Thank you for accommodating our dietary restrictions!

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  20. VenettaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a beautifull time here! The service was impeccable. And the setting dreamy. Great food and tea!

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  21. MtlGal

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful Tea with friends. Special mention to Lilian who provided excellent advice and service, a great representative for RitzCarlton. The food was a tasty blend of finger sandwiches and scones that are among the best I have had……..so buttery, they put those served at Fortnum&Mason to shame 😉

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  22. KellyW

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Recommend this. Could have had an extra tea biscuit as it was light but delicious.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a perfect way to celebrate my daughter’s 30th birthday. I loved the occasion and the attention we were given. Very friendly staff. I highly recommend the valet parking service. Hassle free. Everything served was tasty. A very elegant time.

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  24. Claridges7

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Ambience and decor were nice and relaxing. I was glad they offer vegan option, however, the sandwiches were dry and weren’t freshly made on order. I did like the chocolate sweet though, the mousse filling was really smooth and melt-in-the-mouth yummy. My friend said her apple shaped sweet was too sweet for her so she didn’t finish it. Tea options were vast and ended up ordering another flavour from the menu, rose + pepper, and ginger + citrus they were refreshing. Service was good. They were kind enough to hold our table after informing them over the phone that we were running 10 mins late looking for the place. They said there’s a C$10 additional charge if 30 mins late, not too bad. We then waited another 10 mins to be seated. Overall, it was just a nice one time experience. I will never go back after the issue with the sandwiches.

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  25. NoraG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Bonne expérience. Très bon service. Cependant, un peu déçue par la qualité des desserts.

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  26. DonnaG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Hi, Even though I was full by the end of it, I did not find it worth the money. The sandwiches were delicious, the scones were fine but I've had better and the desserts were too rich. I don't think I'd repeat the experience. The room is lovely and the service was very professional.

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  27. ElodieH

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Un moment suspendu. Un endroit parfait pour se faire plaisir et célébrer une occasion spéciale ou simplement la vie.

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  28. SylvieL

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Lovely place a bit expensive for food. More sandwich less sweet

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  29. Arondo

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Sandwiches and desserts were amazing, just need bigger portion of sandwiches.

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  30. Carol

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The ambiance and service was amazing. My friend and I wanted to treat ourselves. It was extremely overpriced for what it was. Had better high tea experience at less luxurious places

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  31. AnickB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Pour l'option sans gluten, je demanderais au chef de déguster les sandwich du premier service. Le pain est le pire que j'ai mangé de toute ma vie de cœliaque. Le pain SG doit souvent être servi grillé et chaud. Le seul pain que j'ai trouvé qui est potable à la température ambiante est le Baked2go. Désolée pour la note mais pour le prix, une chance que j'ai opté pour le menu sans gluten mais pas coeliaque...sinon j'aurais été vraiment déçue. Pour une note positive, les 2 autres services étaient parfait. Les scones étaient super bons.

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  32. FranceC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    J’ai beaucoup appréciée les petites attentions des serveurs, j’avais spécifiée que c’était pour l’anniversaire de ma sœur et elle a eut des souhaits de deux serveurs et une petite plaquette de chocolat avec le même souhait sur les petits entre-mets. C’est certain que nous allons refaire cette expérience. Merci

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  33. Melissa

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    A bit too expensive and wallpaper is falling off and not installed very well. Sofa is too low. Apart from that the service was great and the food too.

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  34. SebastienC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nous avons adoré notre expérience. C'était un vraiment beau moment. Nous avons apprécié les petites attentions.

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  35. GerryM

    N. Ireland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and drink. Very good service. The whole experience was excellent.

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  36. SallyM

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All in all, it was as I expected and most pleasant to share the experience with my granddaughter who was celebrating her 9th birthday. The staff made extra effort to make her feel special. Thank you

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable. Des jeunes personnes serviable et souriante. Great combination of food and service in a lovely decor.

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  38. KristinaC

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our 20th anniversary and had mentioned it in the reservation. They had a lovely table by the fireplace for us, a special anniversary chocolate and brought us the mimosas I had preordered. Service was fantastic, the food beautiful and delicious and the ambiance top notch. Would not change a thing.

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  39. CaroBee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience. Nice as an occasional afternoon treat. Excellent service.

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  40. Jouanne64

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Un beau moment à vivre entre amies ou en famille.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Palm Court at the Ritz-Carlton – The Afternoon Tea Experience is rated 4.7 stars by 597 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Palm Court at the Ritz-Carlton – The Afternoon Tea Experience

1228 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3G 1H6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rue de la Montagne
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, French, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public Transit
    By subway - stop: PeelBy bus - take the 24 - stop: /Sherbrooke / de la Montagne
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Romain Valicon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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