Modern Italian & pizza joint w/ amazing hot honey pie & unique soft serve. Allergy-conscious & great for UWS dining.
This Italian spot on the Upper West Side offers a fantastic dining experience, praised for its modern take on pizza and pasta. Reviewers highlight standout dishes like the 'square pizza' and 'hot honey pie,' as well as unique soft-serve flavors. It's a popular choice for both casual lunches and dinners, with a particular mention for its allergy-conscious approach.
This Italian restaurant is lauded for its modern take on pizza and pasta. Specific dishes like the 'square pizza,' 'hot honey pie,' and 'Malfadine alla vodka' receive high marks. The soft serve ice cream, with unique flavors like cherry-chocolate and pistachio, is also a hit. While generally well-regarded, one user reported a dissatisfyingly small portion of gnocchi for the price.
"Customers highly recommend the 'square pizza' and the 'Hot Honey Pie.' The 'Malfadine alla vodka' and the 'Burizza' are also notable mentions. For dessert, the unique soft-serve flavors like cherry-chocolate and pistachio are a must-try."
Customers largely praise the restaurant for its excellent modern Italian cuisine, particularly its pizzas and pasta, with special mentions for its allergy-conscious practices. However, some recent feedback notes that the restaurant can be crowded, and there have been concerns about the pricing and portion sizes of certain dishes.
Important Note
The restaurant can be crowded, and service may sometimes be lacking. There are also concerns about portion sizes for some dishes and its pricing. Additionally, the ownership's association with the Sackler family has led to some customers choosing to boycott the establishment.
"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."
Neutral"Parla is recommended, specifically highlighting its communal table as suitable for solo dining."
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