Authentic Italian pizza & pasta spot with a communal table for solo diners [1]. Offers unique soft serve flavors [5].
This Italian spot on the Upper West Side is praised for its authentic pizzas and pastas, with a special mention for its communal table which is great for solo diners [1]. The restaurant is also noted for its delicious soft serve ice cream with unique flavor combinations [5]. It's a solid choice for a casual meal, though it can get crowded and service may sometimes be lacking [9].
The restaurant is highly recommended for its Italian cuisine, particularly its pizzas, with specific call-outs for the 'full shroom' pizza [8] and a praised 'Burizza' [14]. Pastas are also a strong point, with the 'midnight pasta' [20] and 'square pizza' [21] receiving positive mentions. Unique soft serve flavors like cherry-chocolate and pistachio are noted for their amazing flavor and texture contrast [5]. However, one review mentioned inconsistent pizza quality in takeout orders, with some being under or overcooked [23].
"Standout dishes include various pizzas like the 'full shroom' and 'Burizza', as well as the 'midnight pasta'. The cherry-chocolate and pistachio soft serve are also highly recommended for their unique flavor profiles [5, 8, 14, 20, 21]."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the food, highlighting the quality of pizzas and pastas [1, 9]. However, some feedback indicates that service can be inconsistent, and the restaurant can become crowded during peak times [9].
Important Note
A significant point of contention mentioned is that the restaurant is owned by individuals connected to the Sackler family, which has led some individuals to boycott the establishment [9, 22]. Additionally, while generally praised, the service can be inconsistent, and the restaurant can become crowded, potentially impacting the dining experience [9, 23].
"Parla on the UWS has a lunch sandwich with fior di latte that 'slaps'."
Positive"This user states that Parla is usually great but has had disappointing takeout experiences with undercooked or overcooked pizzas. They note that the kitchen struggles to keep up when busy."
Negative"This user enjoyed Parla on the few occasions they visited and commented on the storefront previously being vacant."
Positive"In response to a comment praising Parla, this user states they will not give money to the Sackler family."
Negative"This user finds the midnight pasta at Parla to be really good."
Positive"This user expresses love for Parla and asks for other pizza recommendations on the Upper West Side."
Positive"This user finds Parla to be great, noting it can be loud and difficult to get a table, but their takeout is good. They specifically praise the Burizza."
Positive"This user was pleasantly surprised by Parla, enjoying their square pizza and pasta."
Positive"This user makes a dark humor comment relating Parla's pizza to the Sackler family and the opioid epidemic, joking about repeat customers."
Neutral"This user states that Parla is a solid restaurant, but the service can be lacking and it gets crowded. They also mention that Parla is owned by the same people who own The Smith, and the CEO is part of the Sackler family, which is associated with the opioid epidemic. This information may lead some to boycott the restaurant."
Neutral"This user recommends the calabrian chili honey as a dip for crust or flatbread at Parla."
Positive"This user expresses positive sentiment towards Parla with a short, enthusiastic comment."
Positive"For those seeking a mushroom pizza, Parla's 'full shroom' is suggested as an alternative."
Positive"Parla is mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"The user recommends Parla on the Upper West Side for its cherry-chocolate and pistachio soft serve flavors, which they find have an amazing flavor and texture contrast."
Positive"The commenter recommends Parla on the Upper West Side, having had an amazing pie there twice and noting it's not often talked about."
Positive"Parla is a 5-minute walk down Columbus from AMNH and offers really great pizza, pasta, and salads. It's suggested as a potential hit if visitors don't have access to it where they live."
Positive"Parla is listed as a place to eat."
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