Parizade

I made a reservation for a Wednesday at 6 p.m. The place is very nice, somewhat dark, but the seating is comfortable. The service was phenomenal from the moment we sat at the table. However, I didn’t enjoy the food very much. For the appetizer, we chose the octopus with chickpeas, but we couldn’t finish it, the octopus had a horrible rubbery skin, really unpleasant. For the main course, I had the grilled salmon with ratatouille, and the vegetables were too hard, so I didn’t enjoy it. We also had the gnocchi alla vodka, which was delicious. For dessert, we had the seasonal chai cheesecake, really good. I would only recommend eating pasta here, as everything else lacked quality.

Well executed, fresh ingredients, attentive service without being disruptive. We only had 45 minutes before going to Duke Arts and were able to sample one thing out of every section of the menu, and I highly recommend going that way.

service and server (Raymond) were excellent. the pork chops were so delicious with that bacon jam, highly recommend! Ribeye was pretty fatty so keep that in mind if you're considering that. the lamb chops & red pepper feta were the appetizers we enjoyed most. the dessert was just okay. was a bit expensive but I would return for the pork chops and service alone.

The atmosphere was very nice. Our waiter was extremely polite. We were a crowded group and everyone was satisfied with their food. Australian lamp chop and grilled salmon were great. We were very pleased with our 2 different wine selection. Thank you Parizade🌸🌺🌼I definitely recommend it.

I recently celebrated my birthday with a large party at Parizade and it was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, the service was top-notch thanks to our incredible waiter Garrett. Garrett was an absolute gem. He was patient, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Despite having a big group, he never missed a beat. He answered all our questions with a smile, knew the menu inside and out, and made fantastic recommendations that everyone loved. His professionalism and friendly demeanor truly elevated our dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance made the night feel so special. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a great meal, Parizade is the place to be. A huge thank you to Garrett and the entire staff for making my birthday unforgettable. I’ll definitely be back!

Havent been here in awhile and went to celebrate a birthday. I noted this when I made the reservation as well as mentioned it to our server but unfortunately the birthday wasn’t acknowledged in any way; disappointing. In addition we had a reservation for a table for 5 and put us right next to the bar, also unfortunate since it was thoroughfare for staff and service people. Checked out the menu on line before choosing the restaurant and particularly went here for a specific dinner entree listed. Come to find out the actual menu had changed and the entry was no longer available or on the menu. Those are the negatives. The cocktails were good; fresh like springtime. The food was also very good. Everyone in the party enjoyed what they ordered and we all had a variety of items…steak, pasta, and seafood dishes. We ate indoors but outside dining is also available. Ive never had a bad meal here.

Atmosphere was very nice, classy, and intimate. We waiting about 20 minutes before hunting down a server. Not knocking off any points though as this was the first and only time we’ve been there. Could’ve been a rare occurrence, not sure. And the served was very apologetic and gave us a dessert on the house. The Gnocchi with mushrooms and ricotta was fantastic. Perfect place for a date, would come back and recommend.

I read other reviews saying the gnocchi was excellent--just depends what you're used to. I thought it was fine, but certainly not memorable. Shrimp on polenta was quite good. Place isn't cheap, but if you're looking to impress, feels like a cool San Fran or NYC kind of place--similar prices too. :)

The Service: We haven't had this good of service in a longgg time at a restaurant. The waiter was very attentive, friendly, on top of refilling bread, and made great recommendations on what to order and special things we could do with our order. The Drinks: My husband got the Blanc vermouth & I wanted to steal his drink...so good: light refreshing and crisp! I got the blackberry mescal marg which was also great but you definitely need to be a mezcal fan to enjoy this one The Food: I ordered the seafood plaki and loved it. When it first came out I thought it looked a little small, but I could barely finish it in the end. The tomato sauce is fresh and perfect to be soaked up by the remaining table bread you have. The shrimp and cod cooked to perfection.

What a great dining experience. The service has been exceptional both visits. The menu seems to have something for everyone and the decor and vibe is both lively and classy. Don't be over committed to any menu items you may see with a yelp menu, as they change it up regularly and have solid specials. I'm ready to go back already.

Excellent 5 -course wine dinner featuring Pacific Coast wines. They have a wine dinner every month. I've had regular dinners there in the past and have never been disappointed with the food, service, or ambiance.

First I have to compliment the staff. The service was excellent from the start . The ambiance was very interesting he art work was Italian or Greek? They advertise that it's Mediterranean. We ordered appetizers and drinks several rounds. The special drinks about $15 per drink were very good very tasty. Just lacking the punch of alcohol. The dinners were lacking. The clams and spaghetti were so sandy it was hard to eat. The pork chops were very tasty just over cooked. We ordered medium and both were well done. The gnocchi were not light pillows of pasta. Our bar bill was more than our food bill so we did enjoy ourselves.

Food amazing! Service wonderful. Cocktails could use some tweaking. Better drinks at sister restaurant next door earlier in the day....

Used to be my favorite now I don't ever plan to return. Service was horrible with no apology or sympathy from waitress. Lamb ragout tasty but portion too small and had very little lamb in it!

Service at this place is going down very quick. We used to come here a lot b/c we loved George's cooking. Even since he doesn't cook any more. But we have been coming less & less. Every time we come to this place, we notice that service is getting worse than last time. It is a shame that as old as this establishment has been serving Durham, now they cannot keep up with service that is required on a Saturday night!

Have dined here twice now and really enjoyed the food. The burrata, prosciutto and melon appetizer is simple and tasty. We enjoyed it with a few apertifs. Our entrees tonight were the Pork Osso Bucco and the Roasted Chicken Breast with spinach and goat cheese. We paired each dish with a glass of red wine. Dessert was the chocolate java cake which was a perfect decadent end to the meal. Our first time dining at Parizade, we were out front on the patio. It was very loud with the train coming close by regularly. Next time we will know to ask to sit in the courtyard if we want to dine outside. Inside dining can be somewhat loud if it is busy (lots of large groups), but the atmosphere is lively and the service is good. The only downside of our first visit was the Red Snapper special. It was overcooked and filleted (very slowly) at the table by our waiter. By the time he finished the fish was not hot anymore. On our first visit the Chai cheesecake was amazing. Overall, a nice neighborhood restaurant with excellent food, service, and atmosphere. We love Giorgio's restaurants - they handle food allergies very well!

I ordered the special at 5:45 and they were already sold out. I ordered the short ribs and it was the worst meal I've ever had. It looked like fatty Spam or dog food. the Broccolini was nothing but chopped up stems. I will never go there again.

It's been a while. Igor in his usual manner treated us like we are royalty. Food, atmosphere and friends. Wonderful evening.

The drinks are great. Everything tastes fresh. I would go here for a relaxed meal, not a brief one. The quinoa could be enhanced by adding a bit of infused oil for flavor. It could use an over easy egg to make it more substantial also.

Delightful experience. Ambience was chic. Service was excellent. I had the bronzino, which was perfect. The fennel based sauce enhanced the crispy texture and flavor of the fish. Well done! My partner had the garlic shrimp over polenta and really enjoyed it. Definitely wil return

Went for Greek wine pairing dinner. The food was amazing and pairing well done. Branzino was my favorite dish. Staff were incredible and wonderfully accommodated my husband who can't drink and has food restrictions. Can't say enough about how wonderful the night was.

Multiple visits. This is a great place. The atmosphere is upbeat. Menu is high end Greek. All well prepared and unusual. Cocktail options are different. Service superb. Definite yes

I came with my boyfriend on a Friday night for dinner. It was packed when we arrived - good thing we had a reservation. The inside was very upscale and aesthetic. I ordered the ricotta gnocchi, which came in a very large portion. The texture of the gnocchi was perfectly chewy, and the short rib meat was very tender. The dish was very delicious. For dessert we ordered the double chocolate fudge cake which I quickly devoured - it was so rich and creamy! Overall, we had a great experience and would love to return to try something new.

We love going to Parizade. The food, service and atmosphere never disappoints. We normally sit in the bar area where Amanda and Angel take great care of us. Save room for one of their featured desserts. DT

Beautiful restaurant, excellent service, wonderful food. Charles was our waiter; he has a quiet and calm demeanor and he truly seemed to want to make sure we had an enjoyable time. We selected our food somewhat randomly--one entree, a few small plates/appetizers--and he suggested an order for the dishes, and had our shared entree plated separately. We were there for a special occasion, and it was indeed special, as well as memorable, thanks to Charles. Don't worry if he's not your server, though. The food was interesting but not weird, very nicely prepared. I wish we lived closer--we would be frequent regulars.

This is a very nice restaurant. I am often opinionated about restaurants -- I am little confused why not about this. I have no strong feelings one way or the other. We three all got pretty good drinks and appetizers and entrées. Nothing to write home about. The service and décor is perfectly good. Maybe we chose badly on the menu. It was kind of funny when the waitress asked if we wanted to hear the daily specials. Sure! And the answer was: some soup. We are almost next-door to a grocery store. If we go there and get some cans of better soup, is there a corkage fee?

I had a great meal at this lovely Mediterranean restaurant in Durham, NC near Duke University. It was great seeing my high school friend and fellow Georgetown Prep Little Hoya. We had the salmon and branzino for a wonderful dinner. We started with some fresh olives with pits, and a nice octopus tissue (very tender and fresh). The service was great, we had some sorbet and chocolate cake for dessert. This is a very lovely restaurant with a nice atmosphere although a little noisy. I recommend this place highly.

Made a reservation at this elegant Mediterranean restaurant for a weekday evening birthday dinner! Pretty busy spot and upscale ambiance. Very dimly lit. Contrary to the atmosphere, the food was just okay (one of my friends thought the meal was too light). We ordered: Phyllo wrapped shrimp ($14) - Pretty flavorful! My favorite appetizer! Mezze Trio ($22) - Tzatziki, spicy red pepper & feta, and chickpea hummus - Pretty colorful appetizer, liked the variety of spreads Ricotta Gnocchi ($18) - I liked this!! Mushroom ragout was flavorful and topped with lots of Parmesan Roasted Chicken Breast ($25) - Chicken was dry :( Would not get this again Grilled Salmon ($27) - Salmon was tender but not a fan of quinoa hahah Aperol Spritz ($9) - Aperol with Prosecco and soda water

The food here is the absolute best! This particular night I took friends just for deserts and after diner drinks. It did not disappoint!!! The vanilla Creme brule' is the best I've ever had. It's really hard to find a restaurant that serves Tawny Port. Parizade always has it!

This restaurant always does a good job. We have been coming here for years with a large group and everyone loves it - especially around the holidays. I got the Bronzini fish tonight, and it was incredible and gluten-free. For all the celiac people out there, almost all of their meat and fish. Entrées are gluten-free! Their entire menu is very well labeled for gluten-free options. I did not see a gluten-free beer yet but, hey, I would still very much recommend this fantastic restaurant.

Although quite unassuming from the outside, Parizade opens into a shockingly spacious and atmospheric dining room. It's beautifully decorated, with generous seating. We came on a Tuesday night and the place was about half occupied, maybe less. Cocktails (5/5) Delicious!! I forget what we ordered.. I think Lavender Fields and Local Garden Martini? Both were fabulous, some of the best cocktails I've had at a restaurant in a while. We had to pace ourselves! Mezze Trio (3/5) A colorful plate and pleasing to the eye, but none of the spreads stood out as particularly yummy. It comes with a bread basket including pita, a thin cracker-like bread, and toasted bread. The latter two were too hard so we just stuck with the pita. Crispy Shrimp Rolls (3/5) I saw pictures of the phyllo wrapped shrimp rolls online and thought they looked great but what we actually got were like asian spring rolls. Still good (the shrimp is very tender), but a little underwhelming and the portion's pretty tiny. I wish they kept their old shrimp dish. Grilled Snapper (4/5) I saw pictures of this online as well but it wasn't on the menu, so we asked our server and it was available! It comes with your choice of a side, so we went with broccolini. This is a very generous portion size. Enough to feed two people... we didn't need a second entree tbh. It's cooked whole but they offer to fillet it tableside, which we opted for. I wish we didn't. It took an awkwardly long time and our poor waitress had to stand there for several minutes digging for bones. By the time they remove everything, they've basically torn up the whole fish so it looks a mess and there's definitely bits of meat and skin that get taken away with the bones. I think it's easier for everyone involved to just eat the fish whole. Otherwise, it was well seasoned and well cooked. I really enjoyed it. Broccolini had huge stems that were probably undercooked because it was tough and woody and hard to eat. Underseasoned too, so kind of bland. Australian Lamp Chops (4/5) This was pretty good! Lamb was standard. The couscous and chickpeas were pretty yummy. They come in a slightly sweet sauce, but the dish as a whole is a little dry. We actually ordered our lamb medium rare and it came out very well done, so we let the manager know and they remade it perfectly. Banana Rum Napoleon (5/5) So light! The phyllo is thin, airy and crispy. The banana custard is just sweet enough. Well balanced dessert. A satisfying end to the meal, highly recommend. Service (4/5) The manager who whisked by and checked on us was fantastic. He took care of our overcooked lamb with grace and got us a new dish. After we were first sat, we were right under the air vent with a pretty cold draft so he let us move over one booth to be more comfortable. Our server must have been having a bad day because she was kind of brusque. Once, she slammed a drink down on our table without even looking at us. She definitely seemed annoyed that we said yes to getting the fish filleted which is why we regret it. Overall, it wasn't the best fine dining experience we've had but could've just been bad luck. I probably wouldn't come back just because the food isn't anything special. Maybe I would for the ambiance because it is a lovely space and there's only so many fine dining options in Durham.

Outstanding food! I felt like I was back in the Mediterranean with the dishes offered. I have never had such perfect chicken in all my years of dining. Excellent staff and lovely atmosphere! Highly recommended.

Came here for a lab dinner on Friday at 6:30pm. We were sat at a round table with fresh bread. For appetizers we got the grilled octopus, red hummus, and burrata. For dinner I order the grilled shrimp over polenta. This was the best dish I've had here. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and polenta was delicious. For dessert I had the banana napoleon. This is also a fan favorite. Service was pretty good and the ambiance was quiet and the restaurant was a little dark. Overall a great experience.

We hosted my grandmother's 90 birthday in one of the private rooms. The food was tasty but the service was incredible. Everyone who helped our family (27 people including 5 kids under 8) was kind and helpful. The room was nice. I would recommend and absolutely host events there again. Thank you Parizade!

Food was great. Service substandard. Ordered a bottle of wine that never made it to the table. Recommended food...mid.

I enjoyed a group dinner with old friends here recently and really enjoyed it. The service was really good, even for a group, and everyone enjoyed their meals. Look forward to going back.

My wife and I made our 3rd visit to Parizade restaurant last weekend. The food of the service are both very good, and the restaurant itself is both attractive and interesting. The maître d' seems to be professional and efficient. The reservation was for 6:15. By 6:30-6:45 the restaurant seemed to be completely full of customers, including several large parties sitting at long tables in the rear. The result was a lot of noise as well as a feeling of being crowded, to the point of having to be careful not to literally run into the staff. This was consistent with our previous experiences there. Back to the food, I have had the very thick pork chop twice, and it's the best I've ever tasted. I also had a ribeye steak on a previous visit but did not care for it. The menu listed broccolini and kale is coming with the pork chops. However, we did not receive these. Nor was the bill adjusted in any way for this omission. Wanting more than one thing to eat, I ordered fingerling potatoes which were bland. The restaurant does make French fries, but they declined to substitute these for the fingerling potatoes for some reason. Additionally, there are only 4 side dishes offered. Over and above these difficulties, the biggest negative in my experience at this restaurant has been how overly dark it is at the dining tables. I requested a second battery powered light for the table. However, I was still not able to see the meat I was eating well enough to slice the good part and leave the fat. This is both ridiculous and unacceptable. As you can gather, my experiences at Parizade have been mixed. I will probably return, but not for quite some time.

The decor itself is a reason to dine here. Totally over the top - a bit eccentric, glamorous, and beautiful all at once. Some fun crazy art on the walls, wild plants, terrific lighting fixtures, and colors everywhere. Comfy dining furniture too. It's a magnificent mess that comes together perfectly. We came here on a family trip to celebrate a Duke graduation and it did not disappoint. In fact, this place is pretty close to the campus itself. The food did not disappoint. From the cocktail selection, to my seafood plate, and delicious desserts they did it right. Wonderful and attentive staff. A perfect choice to celebrate a big day.

Explored Durham a bit and came across Parizade and man of man food was good ! My waiter was named Chris and he was very helpful with the menu and gave great suggestions Started off with a few appz WATERMELON & BARREL AGED FETA It was served with halved grapes, aged balsamic, almond dukkah, basil..... the almond dukkah gave a nice crunchy texture to the watermelon and the flavors of all ingredients made the dish well balanced . Next up was the PHYLLO WRAPPED SHRIMP With a basil, dill, caper chimichurri... the shrimp was delicious and the strings of phyllo wrapped around it gave it a nice crunch and the chimichurri was excellent . 3rd appetizer was the GREEN CHICKPEA AND MUSHROOM FALAFEL Served on a hed of tzatziki, pickled onion, cucumber salad... this is one of the best falafels I have had in a while ! The main course was the HERB STUFFED BRANZINO served with smoked tomato salsa and shaved fennel... this was a while baked fish cooked perfectly topped with shaved fennel and the smoked tomato salsa base the fish was sitting on was subtle and tied in well with the fish . Also ordered a side of GRILLED BROCCOLINI pecorino romano, anchovies vin cooked perfectly with a nice flavor with the pecorino romano and anchovies which was not overpowering at all Definitely going to come back and try the rest of the menu... reservations are highly recommended.

We attended this beautiful restaurant for a wedding rehearsal dinner. The ambiance was incredibly beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was cooked perfectly and tasted great! Can't wait to visit again

The food was delicious. The drinks tasty and just right. We came as a party of 18 and we were served well. My sister lamb chops were originally cooked too well (others just right) but they remade with no complaints. All in all, I recommend for a fine dining, large group.

This updated review is about takeout during Covid times. We decided to order the prix fixe takeout dinner menu for our anniversary. It was easy to order online. When I went in to pickup I had to go to the bar. Since we opted for takeout to avoid people, I would have preferred just a quick pickup up front rather than having to walk through the restaurant. I did end up having to wait about 10 minutes past our pickup time. Not a huge issue, but since we put in for the 5 p.m. time, which is when they open for dinner we figured everything would be on time. Food portions for takeout were great! The dessert portion was AMAZING! The appetizers were yummy! I had the Italian Burrata and it was sooo good, and a giant portion! My husband had the Green Chickpea and Mushroom Falafel. For our main dishes I had the Roasted Chicken Breast. It looked a little pink to me, so I actually stuck it in the oven to be on the safe side. To be honest this was probably my least favorite meal I've had from Parizade, it was stuffed with goat cheese and spinach with tzatziki, and served with green chickpea and rice pilaf. My husband had the spaghetti which came with shrimp and said it was really good. Our desserts were THE BEST! We each had the Banana Rum Napoleon, and said that was definitely the best dessert we have had in a loooong time! Looking forward to dining inside here again when we feel comfortable doing so.

I came here for a group dinner and there was plenty of space for multiple group dinners. They close the kitchen pretty early so right when we got there they asked for our full order. Since there were quite a few of us, we were able to try a few different appetizers to pass around the table. I think my favorite appetizers were the octopus and burrata. The burrata was nice and creamy and melted in your mouth. It sat on top of some greens which paired well with the cheese. We also got the mezze trio which came with hummus, tzatziki, and spicy red pepper. For my entree, I got the lamb chops which were cooked well and came with a side of quinoa. I didn't like my dessert though. I got the pistachio cheesecake and it tasted like artificial flavoring and didn't have any real taste of pistachio.

We had a very mid experience. We had a 6:30 p.m. dinner reservation and were seated immediately. The waitress was pretty attentive, yet we still had to wait and hour and 15 minutes for our food after ordering. The food was just OK. I had the lamb chops dish and they were pretty dry. The coucous and chickpea sides were virtually flavorless.

Great experience! Server was great, food was fantastic, environment was cool! Great place for a date or dinner with friends

We had a large group on a busy night. The service was excellent, the food delicious. Cocktails fantastic. The server was great in recommending appetizers. Efficient but also patient. We were never left with wondering where the server was. While we had a large table, the food was all delivered at the same time. The food was hot and well prepared. I really enjoyed the savory lamb chops. The banana rum napoleon was a amazing. I am usually one to skip desert, but this was heaven on earth. The flaky pastry was perfection. The whip cream and banana pudding divine. So glad my wife and I ordered the double because there was nothing left. The only disappointment was that the check was split between the two tables after I told the server I would take the entire check for the group. Not sure why they did that and I ended up apologizing to my guest that picked up the check for their table. I will definitely be back.

This was my first time at Parizade! I came here for a girls' night because I had an offline offer to use for the month. I was excited as I've always heard great things. They start you off with complimentary bread with olive oil. I definitely would have preferred some herbs/spices in the oil for some flavor. Our waiter told us the specials of the day and out of the specials that he listed, we ordered the paella croquettes, rigatoni bolognese (with lamb, steak and I think pork) and whole snapper. We actually had to ask him to repeat the specials because it was kind of loud in the restaurant and he was a little soft-spoken. I kind of wish they had the specials printed so we could see the description/ingredients of the dishes for people with dietary restrictions. One of my friends can't eat pork. Well, we ordered 2 orders of the paella croquettes since an order only comes with 2 croquettes. After I tried one, I thought I tasted ham or sausage so when our waiter came back, we asked what was in it and he wasn't sure of all the ingredients but gladly went to the kitchen to ask...it had chorizo in it. We could have just gotten one order had we known. We also ordered crispy shrimp rolls, grilled octopus and linguini and clams. The crispy shrimp rolls were not crispy at all but rather soggy so that was kind of disappointing. The grilled octopus was on the salty side and some of the white beans were a bit undercooked. The bolognese was pretty good but I'm not really sure why it was a special as it seemed a bit ordinary. Our waiter filleted the snapper at the table which I thought was cool. For cocktails, I got the lavender fields and old fashioned. Both drinks were good but I wish the lavender fields had a little more gin in it. The old fashioned was perfect! For dessert, we got the banana rum napoleon (double) and double chocolate fudge cake. The banana rum napoleon was so good! It tasted like a very fancy banana pudding. The crispy phyllo layers with the banana-rum pastry cream was a good combo and it was sweet but not overly sweet to me. I think my favorite things I ate were the banana rum napoleon and the paella croquettes. Our waiter even mentioned that some people just come for the banana rum napoleon and I can see why! I wish I had gotten better pictures but it was dimly lit, and I didn't wanna be embarrassing and turn the flash on for my little food photoshoot. While the food was okay (not amazing to me) - 3 stars, I will say the service was excellent, so they earned an extra star for that. Also, we were the last table to leave (around 10pm). We didn't realize the restaurant was closed until the people at a table near us left. The restaurant closed at 9pm but the staff didn't seem to mind too much and even asked if we wanted another round of drinks when we apologized for staying after closing time. I'm kind of surprised they didn't try to kick us out; I'm sure it happens all the time but I'm glad they were so nice about it and not annoyed. Parizade seems to be a great place for date night, girls' night, or even company dinners. There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant but it was full when I got there. All the parking in the shopping center was actually full but they have a parking deck behind the building and it was actually mostly empty.

Excellent service and excellent food!! Enjoyed an evening before attending a show at DPAC. I had grilled shrimp and spring vegetables. My husband has the gnocchi. Both dishes were excellent. The Pink Dragon and Paper Airplace drinks were mixed well. Chris, our server, was extremely knowledgable about the menu. He provided first-rate service with a great sense of a fun and charming personality.

Food was good ambience was great. Lacked a little bit of just what was going on in there. Seems like it's kind of all over the place as far as theme wise very good. Very good drinks would go back again.

I came here with my fiance on a weekday evening after working out at the gym, and I'll say that we were severely underdressed. Parizade is the perfect spot for a dimly lit mediterannean dinner. We felt out of place, but our server still treated us with the utmost respect, the same as we saw him treat any other guest. I wish we caught asked his name so we could give him a shoutout for management to see - although he was serving many many tables, each one received so much attention. Inbetween courses, the crumbs were brushed, the silverware was replaced, and the table was rearranged to make room for the next dishes to come. As for the food - Bread: on its own, it was a little sour for my tastes (is that what sourdough is supposed to taste like?), but it's delicious when paired with Parizade's very high quality olive oil. I probably poured more olive oil into my plate at least four times before the appetizer even came. Please don't make the same mistake I did, so you can save room for the food to come Appetizer: we had a burrata salad that was very refreshing. Entrees: We had the pork chop and the linguine and clams. The pork chop came with brussels sprouts, bacon jam, and polenta. I'm a sucker for polenta, but what I'll remember in the years to come is how massive the pork chop was. The linguine and clams tasted like the sea (in a very good way), and I'll leave it at that. We obviously could not pass up dessert - there's always room! If you scroll through the pictures on Yelp, you'll see a lot of pictures of the Banana Rum Napoleon. I thought it was a very smart take on a napoleon - it's almost deconstructed, using thin phyllo sheets to make it taste like a light dish rather than a heavy cake. Yum.

Took my parents here last night and my dad - one of the biggest food critics I know - deemed it his new favorite restaurant in Durham. We really loved the atmosphere (awesome decor, good music at a goood volume), friendly service, and open kitchen design. Personally, I was a big fan of their wine menu which broke down the different flavor profiles in a way that's easy to understand. We got the mezze trio (pictured), and agreed that the dips tasted good but the hummus was a bit thicker than we're used to; we also got the golden quinoa (YUM) and the grilled shrimp. For dessert they had decaf coffee and the banana rum napoleon (VERY yum). Definitely excited to go back and try some other items and drinks!! Note: we went on a Wednesday night and it wasn't too crowded, which was nice, but parking was still a bit difficult. We had to drive around a few times to find a spot. It's also a bit on the pricey end so it probably isn't somewhere I can get to often, but makes for a good spot for special events.

This place continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in the area. My husband and friend ordered the linguini with clams. It was delicious. I ordered sauteed shrimp over polenta and again... fantastic. Charles was our server and could not have been nicer and very knowledgeable about menu. I have noticed him over the years, so I asked how long he had worked at Parizade. He said over 30 years!! What a pleasant experience in every way. It is worth the drive if you live in Raleigh/Cary area.

The elegant, romantic restaurant we've been looking for! We're natives of San Francisco (60 yrs) who moved to Durham six months ago. We've been very disappointed by the lack of "fine dining" restaurants -- everything seems to be ultra-casual or at least "casual" -- hard to find a place that has tablecloths, flowers on table, warm, soft lighting, lovely decor and ambiance -- and in general, no one seems to train wait-staff here. Last week a number of restaurants in "the Triangle" offered discounts (S.F. does the same during the slow months of January with their "Dine Around Town" program). I'd heard good things about Parizade (the owner owns a number of restaurants in the area -- I'd been to 2 of them and liked them). I went with 2 of my women friends. IT IS BEAUTIFUL! It's a very LARGE restaurant with a nice bar and bar area with tables. It also has outside seating on a brick patio in front of the restaurant. The ambiance is warm and elegant and relaxing. The service was excellent -- as was the food. I came home and told my husband "I've found the restaurant we've been looking for!" Recommendations we have had for other "elegant" restaurants (Palio, Angus Barn) were dreadful -- well over $200 per person and appallingly bad service, atmosphere (haybales & gingham & Mason jars at that price?! At Palio, the bill for 2 was over $300 -- and we brought out own wine -- in a room that looked like a 1980s coffee shop, no linens, no flowers, and a 19-yr old server with so little experience, she didn't even know which side of the plate the fork should be placed at.) This is the perfect place for an dinner with business associates, a romantic date or anniversary or birthday -- or anytime, of course. But it feels special, thank goodness. I'm tired of spending o$200 for 2 and feeling like I ate in a diner where NO attention was given to decor, lighting, service, etc. NOTE: ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR PARKING& you may have to walk. Parizade is loated on the floor level of a LARGE, multi-building, multi-use complex. Condos, offices -- with restaurants on the walk-in level. You are likely to have to search/wait for parking (which is free and no valet, which would be a fine idea, actually!) I have now been there 2x and both times finding an empty parking spot was difficult and I had to walk a bit -- just mention this because parking is usually such a breeze the "Triangle" area.

Ask for Charles! This is a restaurant that I can highly recommend. George has done a FANTASTIC job!

This was such a great experience! I tried this restaurant as part of my Offline month. For a drink I was going to go with something I usually get (rum) but I decided to be more adventurous. So I tried the My goodness.... Oh My Goodness! It was a delicious drink. All of the flavors worked perfectly together. The bartender was amazing. I told her what I normally drink so she made this one a little sweeter for me based on drinks I usually get. For a starter I tried the beet and kale salad with Bleu cheese. The acid in the vinaigrette, the sweetness of the beet, and the salt of the Bleu cheese all worked perfectly together. The branzino was cooked perfectly. I loved the olives and tomato sauce with the fish. It was a nice Mediterranean dish. I was so full by the time I finished dinner so I had to take dessert to go. The banana Rum Napoleon was the first thing that caught my eye on the menu and it was AMAZING! It tasted similar to a banana pudding but the crispy pastry really elevated it. I highly recommend it! I will definitely be back!

Upscale trendy restaurant. Great for a special occasion. A bit on the pricy side and portions are small. I ordered a fish dinner and it came with the head on. My partner ordered the pasta with meat sauce. It was very good. Will go again.

I highly recommend this restaurant: excellent customer service and flavorful, nutritious dishes. Ordered: three course lunch with Parizade salad, farro salad, and banana rum Napoleon. Pros: -excellent customer service. Each employee we interacted with was friendly and helpful. Our waiter (Charles) was AMAZING. We had a large group and he was friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and had a great sense of humor -delicious bread (from city market) and olive oil provided after being seated -courses brought out in a reasonable amount of time. -affordable, delicious three course meal -three course menu can be modified (I swapped the second course entree for the farro salad of the same price) -prices are reasonable for the quality of the ingredients/dishes and the level of service -interesting decor with a pleasant, comforting atmosphere -vegetarian options