Parlour

Valentines night dinner! We were impressed with everything that night. The food was delicious. the price was reasonable especially for a special night like this. The service was slow but very understandable for the packed night like that. The restroom was clean. There was an outdoor seating area with heat lamp.

Drawn in by the atmosphere and music but was utterly disappointed by the dining experience. Tried the meatballs, “fries” and pizza and nothing was worth finishing. Unfortunately the drinks were not much better.

Delicious food and lovely service. We came here during Oakland Restaurant Week 2024 and delighted to find this new place close to BART. Boquerones and winter caprese starters were very nice, the smoked trout salad was excellent, cider-braised pork was mouthwatering, and squid ink pasta was fabulous.

Still absolutely delicious and a great time. Staff is awesome too. One of the best places in town. Absolutely delicious food. Restaurant is very cute and spaced out well. We had the mushroom + leek pizza (add sausage), Aleppo octopus, tricolore salad, romanesco and the arancini which was incredible! Highly recommend. Everything was good though the romanesco wasnt a favorite. Great wine selection and cocktail options too.

Ambience is good, food is pretty bad Picture of burrata is attached - Trader Joe’s burrata tastes better than this did. Very runny and flavorless Pasta looks good enough but tastes SO BAD - got the rigatoni and it was extremely chewy and doughy

The food was great! Halibut, summer salad, squid ink pasta, and great company. The oysters were fresh too.

This is my second trip to Parlour and it has become a tradition for my team to come here whenever we are in town. This place has a great atmosphere, strong and delicious drinks, and truly fabulous food. Definitely check them out if you like artisan pizzas and amazing appetizers + the best tiramisu dessert!

Pizza was a little underwhelming. Leek and mushroom didn't go well together. Peppers were OK but could have been plated better. Dessert pot de creme did save the day.

They have delicious food and cocktails in a cute spot downtown. I love going here and the food is soooo good. Do not order through a delivery app though. I don't think they like them. They do not provide the same level of service and care on delivery apps and sometimes the menu item isn't the same.

The service and ambience were the best part of our meal here. The food really fell short. It all tasted microwaved and not at all fresh. The cocktail we got was undrinkable, it tasted metallic and off. We tried to provide some feedback but it wasn't listened to. We just paid and did not finish our food. We had ordered the pizza, the crust was rock hard. We got a salad, the lettuce was wilted. The pasta was rubbery. We won't be going back.

Extremely disappointed in the lackluster service. Came here for Restaurant Week and couldn't enjoy my 4 courses because of the prolonged wait. I was understanding when the drink took awhile to come but when the first and second courses took abnormally long and I saw two waiters debating whether I was going to get my two courses or whether they were going to give it to a person sitting outside that's when I knew things were going downhill. I saw people getting courses that I was still waiting for even though I had been seated before they arrived. I was told the delay was because it was restaurant week but I found that hard to believe. Yes, I was comped for some of the meal but wasn't asking or looking for a comp I was looking to enjoy all courses without such a long wait. Will I go back again, possibly not.

Food The food was yummy. We were most impressed with the salads, there was so much flavor packed into those salads. The drinks were also very tasty. Serving sizes were good for appetizers and entrées . My plate was quite bland - I wish it had more of a buttery, white wine reduction, garlic-y taste as this plate typically would at other restaurants. Since wait times were so long, we had time to ponder the space and the theme, and looking at the menu, it's hard to detect a cuisine or a theme. Service When you walk in, there's someone waiting to greet and seat you. Once seated, our waitress took a looong time to come over. We had to wave her down if not the waitress did not check in with us often enough. At one point, we had to ask a different waiter to help us because ours wasn't checking on us. Our orders came correct, but we did wait quite a long of time for our drinks and food. Additionally, we had questions about the menu, but our waitress was unable to answer them. She had to resort to pulling up their Instagram page for the restaurant, but she couldn't find an image of our plate so she tried to check her own camera roll, which wasted more time. Eventually, she had to run back to the kitchen and took an even longer time to get us an answer so we just picked the next best thing on the menu to speed up the process. Ambiance I've been dying to try Parlour given the impressive lighting and beautiful entryway when you walk by it on the street. During my first visit, I realized the lighting, though it looked romantic and moody from the outside, was actually too dark when you're seated and wanting to eat inside the restaurant. we had to use our phones to illuminate the menu because it was so hard to read in the dark. Additionally, it felt like you were wearing sunglasses inside because it was so dark! It was a trippy experience for sure.

Kinda fancy food with fairly high prices - yet nothing was delicious. Tried 3 different pizzas & a few other items. All of it felt like "Why am I bothering to put this in my mouth? Why would anyone return here?". Service was fairly good. We were the only ones in the restaurant.

The Parlour has a really cute dim lit, soft chatter ambiance that makes you feel comfortable. Service was pretty great considering our waiter was also helping a table of about 20 people, she was attentive and helpful. I ordered a paloma which had an amazing zest salted rim and the rigatoni. The rigatoni was not much to write home for, a smaller portion and just the pasta and meat no sides. Same thing for the grilled chicken, it's the smallest chicken leg on a bed of brown rice, and a glaze sauce drizzled on the plate, left hungry. I'd give it 4 stars for the service, bar, and ambiance, and the flavor of the food is great; just wish there was more for the price.

You're missing something special if you haven't been to The Parlour in Oakland. Linda Bradford, owner is now serving Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Venture off the Island to Oakland if you're looking for a new brunch place . The best ever seafood deviled eggs, oysters, delicious eggs Benedict and cocktails to top it all off.

The food here was fabulous! Marinated, castelvetrano olives, a smoked trout salad, roasted asparagus, Brussels sprouts, gnocchi and rigatoni with fresh garlic chunks and infused basil with delicious cocktails to complement the food choices. I will definitely be going back!

Pretty empty for a Saturday night dinner but this meant fast service and super attentive waitresses. 4/5 dinner , 3/5 dessert - the mushroom and leek white sauce pizza was amazingly creamy with enough leeks to pack some zest. the brought us a generous portion of shaved Parmesan and Chili flakes which paired well - the Wood Oven Octopus was ok, thought the arugula was soaked in the chili oil that was lacking in Chili but the tenderness of the octopus made up for it. We added the cheese and Chili from the pizza and it tasted better. - almond panne cotta was lightly not too sweet type of sweet & tiramisu was alright. appreciated the sprinkle of cacao nibs for surprise crunch Chill catch up dinner or casual date night vibes for the ambiance. People were not too dressy for a place that looked more formal with dark lighting and ink paintings. Overall a good place for dinner without a wait.

Had a reception here for a group of 25 people and wow! Everything from the food to the service was exceptional! The staff went above and beyond to take care of everyone, and the ambiance was perfect for a night out celebrating! Not to mention the chef came out and checked in with all of the tables. Do yourself a favor and get a pasta dish and the appetizers! The gnocchi was to die for and the brussels were perfectly crispy! I cannot say enough good things about our entire experience.

Chef Valerie food is amazing. The service at Palour was great, and the drinks we had were on point!

Confusing website, says the restaurant is open but is it?? Couldn't make reservations for a pre concert dinner. Gave up trying to make a reservation via website and phone calls. Bad business strategy. Going to eat in SF then head to the concert. Not much good food within walking distance to the Fox Theater.

Parlour is has been a staple In the downtown Oakland food scene. It's always had great food. The service can be suspect at times but it has been around awhile maintaining a high food standard. I look forward to dining here again to see how the service has been revamped.

Amazing food and very calm and sophisticated ambiance. Chef personally came out to ask how we were enjoying the meal, which was a lovely personal touch. Great date night spot!

Had a wonderful dinner with friends here last week before Van Morrison concert @ The Fox Theatre. Such great service and wonderful food and ambiance! We will be back!!

Food and service was amazing! Gnocchi was delicious and the staff are incredibly hospitable. Chef Valerie took the time to stop and talk about our dishes and welcome us. Second to none for hospitality and amazing cuisine.

*Open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout* Came here on Thursday night for dinner with two friends. We had a reservation, but didn't need one at 6:00pm when we went. Service and staff: Staff was friendly. Did seem like the staff was pretty new. Our waitress asked what I wanted, then I responded. She asked what my friends wanted, and they responded. Then she asked me again what I said I had wanted. She did this every time though. Food: Fair warning - dishes are on the smaller side here, and perhaps a little small for the price. - Margherita pizza: pizzas come with 6 slices. Can be enough for one person's meal, or to share amongst 2-3 people. Flavor was good. - Allium, Allium, Allium! Pizza: ordered this vegetarian pizza, which was better than I thought it would taste. Leeks, onion, and arugula were the more prominent flavors of all the toppings. - Radiatore: this was my favorite dish of them all. Quite small in size (not enough to be a full meal for one person), but the flavor was tasty. The lamb ragu is very tender. - Burrata di Stefano: this was an interesting take on burrata with bread. Comes with three pieces of toasted bread. The snap peas threw me off a little bit, but the crunch from the sea salt added to the texture of the overall dish. - Gelato: comes with strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate (I thought you chose one flavor, but it comes with all three!) - Strawberry Panna Cotta: this dessert was interesting. It tasted like a margherita pizza. It comes with basil and another savory aspect that makes it way more of a savory dessert than your typical sweet panna cotta. Overall, I thought the restaurant was good. The dishes were small for their price, so the bill racked up very quickly. The service, pricing, and sizing of dishes are what stopped this from being a four-star review for me.

This is a great find near The Fox, The Paramount, and Piedmont Piano Company. The food is seriously great, well thought out with lots of choices and great to share. Innovative cocktails and small but well curated wine list. Wood oven makes for great pizzas and super quick and friendly service. Highly recommended!

Delicious!!!!!!!! Great food, good drinks good service. Highly recommend this place. Perfect place to relax and have dinner with friends and family.

Mid, mid, mid. Not good, not bad ... just mid. And I hate to say this about a neighborhood spot! I was really excited to try this place since it's a 2 minute walk from our apartment but it was so forgettable I feel almost bamboozled. We ordered: Gnocchi: small portion size and just okay; our server even mentioned it was a small dish, and encouraged us to order a side to beef things up. So we did -- Broccoli and Romesco: for $10 you get maybe 8 florets of broccoli with a few dots of sauce. This was kinda wild. Meatballs: didn't taste fresh; meat was too tightly bound and sauce tasted bland and boring. I appreciate the slight hint of red pepper heat in there, though. Focaccia that came with it I could make better at home. Wild mushroom arancini: this is the dish that took this review up to three stars. It was really good! Three decent sized balls with good mushroom flavor. Margarita pizza: just okay; crust was the best part about it. Service was very blah, bordering on awkward at times, and it was a Friday night. Bummer.

The ambiance of this place is spectacular. It's very hip but not pretentious! Hostess and server were kind and approachable! Arancini and salad was great fro starters! Pizza was delicious. The dough had a satisfyingly chewy texture that wasn't to bready. They are very adventurous with their cocktails but I would recommend getting a basic drink. I decided to try their unique drinks but it wasn't for me. I would definitely try another pizza from here when I get the chance!

We went to this restaurant on Valentine's Day. The ambiance was soft and feel good. Our waitress was extremely polite. I've heard their pizzas are very good but we were more in the mood for pasta. We got the Gnocchi and Pan Seared Branzino Filet. The Gnocchi was soft and a little on the saltier side. I like salty food so I enjoyed this dish. The cherry tomatoes and peas a great combination to add to the flavor. The filet was bursting with flavor and a great level of crispness. The quantity of the food was just right so we could get some desserts as well. For desserts we got the Panna Cotta and Chocolate Pot de Crème. Personally not a coconut fan which was in the panna cotta - personally I like just regular panna cotta. The chocolate pot was basically a whole scoop of pure thick chocolate so if you aren't a pure chocolate person I suppose you want to avoid this one. We had the panna cotta to balance it out. We also got their valentine's day special cocktails and they were a delight. We didn't make a reservation and went around 6pm, there was no wait. We were served fast so I don't think the wait is too bad even if you arrive later. Parking isn't an issue because there is plenty of street parking around the area and also a garage nearby. It's a quiet road although it is close to downtown Oakland.

+1 Star: Food. The quality and taste, portions and options. Skip the desserts. All bad. Seriously! +1 Star: Location. Ambience is very chill and relaxed. You can bring as many people and it's all pretty accommodating. +2 Star: Menu. Excellent options of appetizers and main dishes. No matter your dietary restrictions there is something for everyone. The drink menu is excellent. -1 Star: Service. Where is the waiter? Came here several times and same thing. Needed to look for them and never asked how was food or anything else. Summary: So much potential here. The setting and atmosphere doesn't really compliment the amazing food, but it's worth a revisit.

Cute spot for date night! Started with yummy margaritas. House made gnocchi was phenomenal

I guess I just feel like if i'm going to pay $25 for gnocchi, I should be allowed to add some protein (chicken, sausage, shrimp). Charge me, or at least give me an explanation. I've been to many "upscale" italian eateries, I'm italian, AND i've been to Italy enough to be kind disappointed. I'll just continue to sip my mediocre rose... since they don't sell the good wines by the glass...

Couldn't find a single restaurant with space for two on a Friday night without a reservation. Finally followed the white rabbit and ended up at this little gem. The cocktails are as good as it gets. Try either the classic old fashioned or the OUTSTANDING Honey Crisp-- I could've had 10 of those, liver be damned. I'm not sure why this is categorized as a pizza place, it's so much more. We got the bucatini, burrata, and the caesar salad. All were delicious. Service was excellent. Ambiance perfect. I'll definitely be coming back!

I go here a lot because my idea of a great meal is a perfect pizza and an excellent cocktail and Parlour always delivers. I love that you can add an egg to any pizza and I also have to rave about the salads which over deliver in flavor and balance of ingredients. Kind of hate to give up my local secret but this is the kind of place that makes a neighborhood great.

Walked in on a random Tues, stuck my finger up to who I encountered to indicate just "1" being by myself, she looked at me confused, I pulled my mask down said "just one," oh she got it then, had a tequila cocktail which was pretty good, the homemade sausage pizza was pretty good too, but I prefer a crispy crust when it comes to thin crusts, but this was Italian style oven pizza, ingredients seemed nice and the sausage tasty, but the star was the Mushroom Arancini, excellent taste and not too salty, was salty but not too bad. This review got 3 stars because I asked for a side of marinara or pizza sauce with the arancini and they said no, they said they had to reserve the sauce for their own dishes, I mean c'mon man, I don't think I've ever been to a pizza place or Italian restaurant that just outright rejects a request for extra marinara or pizza sauce, I thought that was lame as hell and just dumb for a place like this to be like that, especially since the sauce on the arancini was nice, but for those who'd prefer some tomato sauce with them woulda been spectacular, for them to have no consideration of that is just dumb. So don't expect to get any marinara or pizza sauce with the arancini there! Ok? Ok.

Great food, service was fun and speedy and the mood was impeccable. Ordered pizza and pastas and left super happy. Balanced between calm and intimate and casual. Felt great.

Review is only for take-out tiramisu. It was pretty good but we waited 10 min for 2 orders of tiramisu only to be disappointed with how it looked. It looked very unappetizing and I was a little embarrassed to surprise my friend with it. I would have appreciated it if they could have at least informed me that the tiramisu was not presentable for take-out.

Went here before a show in fox theatre on Saturday night. Even though we were 15 minutes late our reservation was still honored. We've ordered lemonade and a draft lager as drinks. Really liked the lager and the lemonade wasn't too sweet. As entrees we've got the half chicken and the Chicorée salad. We were really hungry and the portion size was great. The chicken had a lot flavor and was great together with the bell Peppers, farro and the greens. The salad was very fresh and nicely seasoned. Also liked the interior and the vibe of the place. Staff was super friendly and made sure we got to our show on time. Only drawbacks is that place is a little bit loud and food can take some to arrive, so make sure to plan on some time. It's definitely worth the wait.

was not worth it considering I paid $26 for a 'small' 10" pizza. service was standard, for takeout. the space itself was very clean in appearance. ordered a Margherita pizza , the pizza had a nice crust but was definitely lacking in sauce, not satisfying. overall, would not return here

How is this place only 3.5 stars? The food is outstanding, especially the pizzas. The Brussels sprouts appetizer is incredible. Wine and cocktails are great. Service and ambiance are terrific. Felt compelled to write a review because there's never anyone in there when we go, and I'm worried they won't last. Go here!!!

The pizza and margaritas were really good and I loved their outdoor parklet! Super cute vibes!

An absolute gem - delicious food, interesting cocktails and good wine list, attentive service, and great decor all in one. We had the baby greens salad, purple potato pizza, and bucatini along with two cocktails. All were really good - the salad felt light and fresh, with the pears adding nicely to the flavor. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the guanciale was delicious. The highlight though, was definitely the pizza, which was probably one of the best I've had anywhere. Lots of wow factor in the presentation with the color of the potatoes, and great flavor with that and the other toppings. The crust and cheese were perfect as well. Our cocktails were also very tasty, and it was hard to pick them because a lot of them sounded good. My only regret is that we weren't able to eat more. I'll definitely be back

. Not quite sure why experience was such a miss. Had a show in the area...driving by saw this pretty, modern, urban oasis ...open airy, wood panels, beautiful bar area....uncluttered with lots of free seating. Glanced at menu and decided to try it out. It's 5:45p Friday and only one other couple eating on resturaunt side. I'm excited to order because it's such a pretty new-ish resturaunt...and looks like I just happened to come at the right time. Seated promptly and welcomed nicely. Then we wait....& wait...& wait. Finally comes back to take the order.... There are probably 10 people in the bar area..?? But everyone looks happy with at least a drink. Place order and all is good. Only it isn't...around 10 min later told they are out of Salmon ...so order Rigatoni instead. Order is seafood pasta, chilled tomato soup, baked rigatoni, polenta & later asparagus. The main dishes VERY SMALL...but full progress. Seafood pasta was ok, polenta was yummy & the asparagus was a hit. Soup-pass (not noteworthy), Rigatoni-pass (unless you have kids with you. Picky kids would approve of the rigatoni...not spicy & taste like you would make at home...ie plain) People working here all pleasant, friendly, but...this is not a smooth operating group..... Based on how food (order of dishes) came out....I'd say there appears to be a problem in the kitchen. Dishes don't come when expected. Our meal took an hour....to arrive at table. Suggest just the drinks. Nice ambiance, but food service a miss. I would have rated 2 srars, but the two people handling service were both very nice...as was manager in fixing problems...so, bumped up a ....but, I would only come back for drinks.

Super cute restaurant, food and service were amazing. I had the the Margherita Pizza, for some reason I thought it would be small but it was big about 8 slices, crust was so soft. Brussel sprouts are a must. Drinks were good with a nice presentation. Will definitely go back, the chef is an friendly and amazing black women!!

Decent food but on the pricey side. Good atmosphere and friendly / attentive staff. Food portion kind of small.

Just absolutely love everything!! Cocktail program is unique and vey well done. Fresh pasta and pizza makes me feel like I'm in Rome! The staff is a joy and really cares about each guest, it's nice to feel appreciated. Atmosphere is so cozy and has an artsy edge.

Excellent margarita pizza. Fast and friendly service. Currently open for take out- with outdoor seating options.

Solid three: neighborhood spot, casual environment, cozy atmosphere with crowd-pleasing menu; oh most importantly, a FULL bar! Got the olives, green gem salad with salmon, and steak Overall it's decent yet non-impressive. Solid three

Came here few years back a couple times on my lunch and this is a good place to grab super delicious food and a nice buzz. Pretty cool chill atmosphere, good service every time... hadn't been back in awhile and bartender remembered the last visit. So it was worth me driving the last 20 minutes throughout Oakland to find it... stop in and grab a drink and a bite if your around, completely worth it .

We used to come here pre covid quite a bit and were excited to return. Food was fine, though squid ink pasta wasn't great and came with a weird mutilated entire half of a big tomato on one. The real problem was that the service was just really bad, I hate to say it. They seemed nice, maybe they were trying. Everything was insanely slow even though hardly anyone was there. We were asked if we wanted dessert after we'd been waiting a half hour since our starters, for just two pastas. Our drinks ordered for the main dish finished long ago. No thanks on dessert, but our pasta would be great? Took another ten minutes. Then forever for the check. I guess since I'm already complaining I might as well also note my glass of red wine was super warm and full of floating bits. Sad to cross this one off our list.

We were in Oakland for the marathon. Parlour was the only "Italian" within walking distance from our 4 different hotels. I looked at their menu online. There are 2 different ones. I called the restaurant 2 days beforehand. I explained our situation and asked they generally had pasta specials beside the 3 (octopus, lamb shank bolognese, and gnocchi. When we got there, there were no specials, AND no gnocchi! Not wonderful.

The food was so so - but definitely worth the price point. The service was absolutely horrible and I only realized later that they auto charged us a 30% service fee! The restaurant was really cold and the server failed to take our feedback and close some of the doors. I got the chicken special and it was dry and did not have a ton of flavor. For $28 I will definitely choose somewhere else next time.

Ariel Outreach Mission Oakland would like to thank Parlour for all you did to help our children during Christmas. You were such a blessing. Your donations of gifts made a difference in the ones you assisted. Have a Happy New year. Your partnership along with others allowed us to help over 1000 children for Christmas 2021. Drs Nadine & Karla

My partner and I made reservations at Parlour as we were looking for restaurants in downtown with outdoor dining, and we could not be happier to have done so. We arrived a little early, and were greeted warmly by staff, who set us up at an outdoor table and immediately set up a heat lamp and offered us drinks. As the beer menu did not have an IPA or Pale ale, we went for cocktails (Casa Negroni and a Gin drink, both were lovely in taste and presentation if a little on the sweet side). We then ordered a burrata plate and marinated Castelvetrano olives as starters. The soft, flavorful burrata was delightful, and served on a bed of greens with balsamic oven-roasted grapes (!) and crostini -perfect to share. The olives were also exceptional, with citrus peel and herbs, perfect to whet the appetite. For our mains we ordered a wood-fired wild mushroom and leek pizza as well as a kale and roasted pumpkin seed pesto trottole. Again, both were delicious - the wood fired pizza perfectly baked, scrumptious and served piping hot and the trottole sauce delectable. We had anticipated bringing some home, but could not resist eating all of it up on the spot. The service was also fantastic - we were attended to with both warmth and professionalism, and were particularly happy when the chef, Valerie, came to the table to say hello. We will definitely be back, and plan to spread the word about Parlour.

This was our first time to Parlour and most likely our last unfortunately. We had high hopes considering the vibe seemed nice and the menu seemed diverse. It ultimately came down to the service and the offerings. Having a full bar we decided to order two martinis and waited for 15 minutes to find out that they didn't have the ingredients to make the drinks. The server even came out 10 minutes after ordering to clarify the type of vodka we wanted. Then we ordered two salads - the caesar and a beet salad. The caesar came out 10 minutes later which was fine but the beet salad never made it out. The server came to the table 15 minutes later to inform me that they didn't have the beet salad. I'm fine if an item is missing but I waited 25 minutes after ordering to find out they didn't have it. An hour into the meal the server came to the table to apologize for the service and offered to refresh our drinks - which then showed up on the bill. The main courses were ok but the pasta was cooked about 2 minutes too long. It's possible that the server was new - but the management really failed on providing a great experience.

To be fair, I haven't actually BEEN to Parlour. I was having drinks next door at Bar Three Fifty-Five with a friend, and the bartender suggested that we order food from Parlour and bring it over. So we did. And now I really want to hang out at Parlour next time! The food is amazing. We ordered one of their calzones and a caesar salad, which was more than enough food for the both of us to share. The calzone needed to be eaten with a knife and fork, which we sprawled out with the salad across the pizza box it came in. I'm sure everyone else in the bar was jealous. The calzone was hot and fresh. Soooo good. Would highly recommend. This was also one of the best caesar salads I've ever had. Super flavorful. We walked by Parlour on the way back to the BART station, and it looks swanky. I've got it mentally bookmarked it as our next hangout spot, both for drinks and food!