UWS Italian gem w/ craveable pizzas & pastas! Hot honey pie & vodka noodles are must-tries. Great for lunch or a casual dinner.
This Italian spot on the Upper West Side is a local favorite, frequently recommended for its delicious pizza and pasta dishes. Reviewers often praise specific items like the 'Hot Honey Pie' and 'Malfadine alla vodka,' noting the unique flavors and quality ingredients. While generally well-regarded, some find the gnocchi portions to be small for the price.
The restaurant is celebrated for its Italian cuisine, with pizza and pasta being standout categories. The 'Hot Honey Pie' and 'Malfadine alla vodka' are frequently highlighted as must-try dishes. However, there's a note about the gnocchi being served in a disappointingly small portion for its price.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'Hot Honey Pie' and the 'Malfadine alla vodka,' with other pizzas and pastas also receiving praise."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment, frequently recommending the restaurant for its pizza and pasta. Some feedback points to specific dishes being exceptional, while a minor concern was raised about the portion size of the gnocchi.
Important Note
One user noted that the gnocchi portion was very small for the price.
"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."
Neutral"Parla is recommended, specifically highlighting its communal table as suitable for solo dining."
Positive"The user recommends Parla, listing it among other good Manhattan pizza spots."
Positive"The user highly recommends Parla in the Upper West Side."
Positive"The author recommends Parla."
Positive"The author expresses love for Parla, while also noting that it is expensive."
Positive"Parla is very allergy-conscious and uses a flag system to indicate allergy-safe food."
Positive"User recounts an experience at Parla where they were served a tiny, overpriced ($25) portion of gnocchi. They were so unsatisfied with the portion size they stopped for pizza after."
Negative"User seconds the recommendation for Parla, stating their hot honey pie is one of the best they've had."
Positive"User recommends Parla on the UWS, calling it great."
Positive"Parla is excellent for modern Italian/pizza for lunch or dinner."
Positive"Recommended for lunch in the UWS."
Positive"Suggests Parla as an Italian option near Beacon Theatre."
Neutral"OP mentioned having square pizza from Parla in Midtown the previous night and found it significantly better than L&B Spumoni Gardens."
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