Ruby C.
Yelp
Came her for brunch and really enjoyed the food here. Prices are a bit high, but being that it is in the tribeca area, I can't say it's not expected. But regardless of that, we really enjoyed the food. The service was pretty good as well and they are very attentive in taking away plates and always refilling your water. One of the waiters didn't look particularly happy in terms of serving, but he still gave good service regardless of that. The space is also very big and doesn't feel too tight and clustered with each table. I can't say how it is at night for dinner though, but I will say that the volume does get a bit loud at times since it has a good amount of tables on top of music being played. If you wanted a small intimate conversation, it would be a bit harder, but they have table outdoors too for more of a quiet atmosphere.
As for food, we tried 3 spreads from the Mezze's which came with pita. We tried the Hummus, Melintzanosalata (smoked eggplant) and the Taramosalata (carp roe) and they were all really good. I will say that we had to order another serving of pita because there was a lot of spread compared to pita, so we didn't want to waste it, but also didn't want to eat it on it's own. The pita comes warmed with a drizzle of olive oil and is nice and fluffy. The hummus was good, but tasted like the standard. The smoked eggplant was our favorite out of the 3 because it was light, creamy and smokey. The carp roe was interesting because it was slightly tangy which I didn't expect. I had it once at another restaurant and it was slightly different and was more roe forward in flavor, but this one was a little more mild and the tang is more prominent. It was still good though and I don't know what it supposed to taste like, so this is just personal preference.
We also had the spanakopita which came with 3 and was very nice and flaky. It wasn't overly salty or greasy which was really nice. We also ordered the Grilled Octopus which I was surprised with the amount that was given. I have had other spots that gave very few pieces of octopus. This one was on a bead of their fava spread which we were glad to be able to try since it was also part of their dips. It was mild but nice and creamy. My friend wasn't a big fan of the capers, but I think the dish as a whole had a lot of complex flavors, so if you are more into a simple dish, this one may not be the one for you. It was creamy from the fava, a little tangy from the capers, a little sweet from the peppers but also had a tiny bit of zip from the onions to cut through everything. The octopus was also nice and tender while the tentacles had a little more firmness/sturdiness from the grilling.
I also wanted to try their french toast because when I saw baklava, I was really curious. It was a little bit on the sweet side for me so I was glad I shared the dish, but maybe if they had the maple syrup on the side, I would enjoy it even more, but it was overall really good. I wish there was a little more baklava on there, but also because the pieces were quite small so it got a bit soggy. But I still enjoyed it when I would have pieces with a bite. The bread was very soft and pillowy, but it can feel slightly soggy if you let it sit for too long. I wish the bananas were bruleed or grilled for more depth of flavor. The whipped cream was also really good because it tasted very homemade instead of anything generic. The vanilla was very prominent which was nice.
For the entree, we tried the Lavraki Filet which I think is a sea bass. It came with a side of greens that I am not too familiar with but it was mild with a slight hint of bitterness. The fish was cooked well and was nice a flaky with a little bit of a char flavor from the grill.
Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Paros and wouldn't mind coming back if I was looking for a nicer spot in the area for lunch or dinner.