Parizade

Very lovely restaurant! Everything I ate here was amazing. I really enjoyed the linguine with clams, it has a really nice lemony flavor to it! Also highly recommend the phyllo shrimp for an appetizer. I was lucky to be able to try a few of the desserts because I came with a group. My favorite was the creme brulee! But the bananas foster was a close second! Service was also stellar!

Second time here This time our rating is 4. Overall 4.5 We got the special paella which wasn't crunchy And the lamb saffron ghnocci was average. The Rosso red wine is one of my favorites Had a delicious meal and wonderful time at parizade We got the lamb chops and the spinach stuffed chicken Both delicious The lamb the star For dessert we got the banana dessert,I wish it had more puff pastry and smaller banana pieces but good still Our server Alexis was wonderful Really enjoyed the booth seating Will be coming back !

Lovely Mediterranean steakhouse. Came as a large party of 35 and were sat in a separated dining area with a separate bar. Inside is dimly lit and there’s an open kitchen style as you walk through the restaurant. Tried many different appetizers but loved the fresh sourdough with oil to start, the Caesar, and the pita bread with dips. I went with a 14 ounce ribeye, cooked medium rare and came out pretty close. Meat was good quality and the mushrooms and potatoes were also solid. Service was great, would highly recommend this spot.

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.

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.

Incredible meal and service!!! The seafood plaki over linguine was delicious. Katya was very helpful with wine and entree selection.

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.

Food was absolutely fantastic! We ordered the mezze trio to share with friends. It was generous portions and we couldn’t finish. I ordered the octopus along with the side salad. The octopus was cooked perfectly and was a large portion to work for dinner. My vegetarian husband ordered the marinara pasta fried feta, both delicious. Our friends ordered the lamb chops and short ribs and raved about both. They had excellent wine options to top a great dinner off! Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.

We were going to be in the city of Durham due to major surgery for our son and decided to visit one of the Bakatsias restaurants. (We have always trusted the Bakatsias chain of restaurants throughout NC to provide amazing, beautiful meals for last 50 plus years.) We chose Parizade, which we have enjoyed in the past. Since it had been a while since we last visited Durham and dined at Parizade, we entered the restaurant through the wrong door....the one for the bar. We had "speed read" the sign, and felt reprimanded when we were told we entered the "wrong door" to check in, which dampened our visit. The check in station was about 10 steps away with its own door. But coming from the parking lot, the "bar door" is the first door one sees. (No one bringing money and guests should ever be reprimanded for using the wrong door.) However, the hostess Camilla made up for the employee's comment with her genuine love and concern for us and other guests. (We watched numerous other guests mistakenly enter the same "wrong" door. Suggestion is to put clear signs on the doors like "Bar Entrance Only" etc. or move the "welcome station" to that first door. Of course with hundreds of restaurants competing for business in Durham, the goal would be just to have dining guests come through any door they want!) Leah was our server. Hard to tell which was best --the amazing meal or our amazing server. The salmon and branzino seafood entrees were deliciously prepared and almost too beautiful to eat. The banana foster dessert was as beautiful as it was delicious. (Had to quit talking with family members and hold it in our mouths to savor all the flavors!) The atmosphere was wonderful, lifting the mood of upcoming surgery. Just before we left, the new general manager, Ms Stong, who had been walking about and talking with guests stopped at table, conversed and thanked us for coming. Finally, just as good as the dessert was to see Mr Bakatsias still walking around and welcoming guests, As he did us. Grateful to God we could have a happy, delicious meal together this evening prior to stressful day tomorrow. Thanks to marvelous chefs delicious food and the entire team!

Just an average experience. 5 stars for service (host got us in without a reservation, manager greeted us and talked to us for a bit, and our waitress was fun and friendly). Food was a bit slow coming out (especially as the night went on), but ambiance was cute, and restaurant decor is unique. I ordered the watermelon and feta salad (very refreshing!), the burrata, and the ribeye. The ribeye was decent, cooked properly and juicy, a large steak, but needed some seasoning. VERY fatty, but I guess that's expected from a ribeye. The fingerling potatoes and burrata were fine, but wouldn't say above average. Nothing pulling me to come back, average meal.

Parizade was phenomenal! Christopher, our waiter, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel like we were the only guests in the restaurant. If I could give more than five stars, I would. There was a storm that night that knocked out the computers, but the staff and kitchen recovered beautifully. Igor, the manager, was a constant presence--checking on us frequently. Between him and Christopher, they ensured we finished in plenty of time to make it to Les Misérables. They literally made us feel like family. As for the food--absolutely exquisite. We ordered from the Summer Prix-Fixe menu and couldn't imagine a better meal: Course 1: Phyllo Shrimp Course 2: Grilled Salmon Course 3: Banana Rum Napoleon (one of the most divine desserts I've ever had)

Lovely Mediterranean steakhouse. Came as a large party of 35 and were sat in a separated dining area with a separate bar. Inside is dimly lit and there's an open kitchen style as you walk through the restaurant. Tried many different appetizers but loved the fresh sourdough with oil to start, the Caesar, and the pita bread with dips. I went with a 14 ounce ribeye, cooked medium rare and came out pretty close. Meat was good quality and the mushrooms and potatoes were also solid. Service was great, would highly recommend this spot.

In Durham NC on the Duke Campus for work and asked a gentleman at the valet stand where should I go for dinner. He mentioned 2 places, and this was one of them. Parking was a bit tricky because they share the same area with another restaurant. With that being said, the first thing I noticed as I walked up was the inside looked really nice. The hostess was super friendly and I decided to sit at the bar since I was alone. The bartender was very friendly and engaging. I started with the Tzatziki dip and Pita chips and it was REALLY GOOD. I then went with the Horiatiki salad, thos think was full of that old school Greek Salad flavor(VERY TASTY). for my main course, I went with the Australian Lamb Chops. The Chops were good size and perfectly cooked as I went with a Medium temp. The flavor of the chops were incredible. I will definitely come here again to try something different... Last thing, the restroom was really clean. I give this place a 4.8.

Ivan was an amazing server. He carved our red snapper table side. Everything we ordered was delicious

Had the Branzino and it was cooked and plated nicely. The entire branzino was served on the plate with different veggies and most of the bones already removed. The vibe is a little more upscale but the food and pricing is actually more welcoming. They had complimentary bread which was great while my Branzino was cooking and it didn't taste plain as expected of a complementary item. Finished the night off with the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake over the napoleon as I wanted to try something limited and specific here and it was nice and not overly sweet. It was a thicker pumpkin pie or a pumpkin flavored cheesecake which lives up to its name. Service was very nice as well.

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.

A more upscale option for drinks and/or dinner. We love coming here before Duke basketball games! It's a little more pricey but the service/vibes/food are worth it. & I'm obsessed with their espresso martini!

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.

Food was incredible. Branzino prepared in an interesting way and delicious. Loved the shrimp in phyllo appetizer.

Business meal tonight with several local folks who recommended Parizade and several people not local. Service was great. All plates were clean so that should say enough. A couple of us had the salmon which was cooked perfectly. Two others had the whole fish. I will definitely be going back next time I'm near Durham.

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Food and drinks were made to perfection and the staff was very kind and helpful they also have a sister restaurant next door and that was incredible.these two restaurants take pride in their food processing and use of good fresh ingredients

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Been awhile but food & service great. Ambience good, elegant surroundings. Great place to visit.. Very different menu of Mediterranean food items but so good.. There were 14 of us & they were right on with food orders & drinks. Couldn't have done any better..

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.