I made a reservation for a Wednesday at 6 p.m. The place is very nice, somewhat dark, but the seating is comfortable. The service was phenomenal from the moment we sat at the table. However, I didn’t enjoy the food very much. For the appetizer, we chose the octopus with chickpeas, but we couldn’t finish it, the octopus had a horrible rubbery skin, really unpleasant. For the main course, I had the grilled salmon with ratatouille, and the vegetables were too hard, so I didn’t enjoy it. We also had the gnocchi alla vodka, which was delicious. For dessert, we had the seasonal chai cheesecake, really good. I would only recommend eating pasta here, as everything else lacked quality.
Daniel Araya
Mar 11, 2025
5
I had a wonderful first visit to this restaurant! The atmosphere is very unique and stunning, and they have lovely dim lighting to complement your experience (great date spot). I had the ricotta Gnocchi and my mom had the salmon, and we we're both satisfied with our food and suggest trying either dish.
However, the reason I decided to leave a review is centered around the above and beyond service we received from our waiter Mr. Charles. I've never witnessed someone who is so incredibly knowledgeable about a restaurants menu. For example, he knew specifics about the salmon distributors, and all the dishes on the menus with/with out dairy when asked with no hesitation. And what struck me the most was his immense genuineness towards my mother and I. Overall, I'd recommend trying this place, and if Charles is your waiter- expect nothing less than a first class experience.
Tülin Bildirici
Feb 1, 2025
5
The atmosphere was very nice. Our waiter was extremely polite. We were a crowded group and everyone was satisfied with their food. Australian lamp chop and grilled salmon were great. We were very pleased with our 2 different wine selection. Thank you Parizade🌸🌺🌼I definitely recommend it.
Meshalia Satterwhite
Jan 12, 2025
5
I recently celebrated my birthday with a large party at Parizade and it was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, the service was top-notch thanks to our incredible waiter Garrett.
Garrett was an absolute gem. He was patient, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Despite having a big group, he never missed a beat. He answered all our questions with a smile, knew the menu inside and out, and made fantastic recommendations that everyone loved. His professionalism and friendly demeanor truly elevated our dining experience.
The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance made the night feel so special. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a great meal, Parizade is the place to be. A huge thank you to Garrett and the entire staff for making my birthday unforgettable. I’ll definitely be back!
Jazzy Jazz
Jan 10, 2025
5
Atmosphere was very nice, classy, and intimate. We waiting about 20 minutes before hunting down a server. Not knocking off any points though as this was the first and only time we’ve been there. Could’ve been a rare occurrence, not sure. And the served was very apologetic and gave us a dessert on the house. The Gnocchi with mushrooms and ricotta was fantastic. Perfect place for a date, would come back and recommend.
Isbah Ali Farzan
Nov 7, 2024
3
Expected Mediterranean food and taste. Both were missing. We ordered chops and steak. Chops were very ordinary. Steak was good but was $60. Food is not worth the money. The environment is worth the money. Go if you want to impress your date with your pocket.
Marta Praslova
Aug 27, 2024
5
Loved everything about this place! My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary today and we were very pleased with the food and drinks!
Santosh Dash
Jun 27, 2024
5
What a gem of a place .. great service , food and ambience .. one of the best smoked old fashioned I had. The lamb chops and the pork chops were perfect. A must stop
Ian Stroszeck
May 25, 2024
5
Beautiful restaurant with a wide selection of Persian offerings. Personally, their steak is one of the best I've ever had. For dessert, their wild berry cheese cake is to die for.
Ashley Peppriell
May 13, 2024
5
Parizade was the perfect venue for our wedding! Some of our top priorities when choosing a venue included that our guests would enjoy a delicious meal and be able to safely get back to where they were staying after the wedding. We LOVE the food Parizade, and it is conveniently across the street from a Hilton hotel, so it checked both boxes.
Costs: The venue rental for our Sunday wedding was $500, plus a $5k food and drink minimum. Super reasonable.
Atmosphere: I would say the vibe of the restaurant is eclectic-Mediterranean-meets-NYC. It was very well suited for our very eclectic wedding celebration! We rented out the whole restaurant for our Sunday wedding, so we had access to all the rooms in Parizade, which each have a unique feel, but those same eclectic-Mediterranean tones.
More detail on the various rooms: The rooms include the main dining room, the board room (blue room with a bunch of gold framed photographs), the courtyard, and an additional smaller dining room (black and white checkered floors). We held our ceremony in the main dining room, cocktail hour in the back & white room, and reception in the back & white room. The board room was used for the groom crew to hangout in for a few hours while the bridal party got ready off site. This was our rainy day plan – our original plan was to have the ceremony outside in the courtyard with the very beautiful fountain.
Event coordinator: The event coordinator, Jennifer, was extremely professional and organized. She provided us with paper copies of the menu options that we could select from and gave us the run down on the price points and food & drink minimums, and ideas from what people have done in the past for events. She was very responsive to email. She also provided a list of recommended wedding planners/coordinators to work with (the venue requires that you work with one)! Jennifer, if you’re reading this – thank you so much!!
Staff: I was overwhelmed by our guests responses to the venue and the servers after the wedding. Numerous people texted me after the wedding, commenting on how amazing the food was and how taken care of they felt at the wedding! Parizade, thank you for taking such good care of our loved ones and ensuring they had such a lovely experience and meal!! My husband and I were taken care of by Misel, who was excellent- he even would find me to give me plates of food throughout the evening to ensure I wasn’t too busy to eat! The manager, Igor, was also a key person who ensured the success of the night. Thank you so much!
Food: AMAZING. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Durham (and my #1 favorite!). We have had everything on the menu, and knew our guests were in for a treat, even those with dietary restrictions. They accommodate food restrictions and sensitivities (3 guests have gluten sensitivities, multiple are vegetarian) and mark these easily on the menus. Parizade offers tiered menus with a range of price points that you select and then can offer those menu options for your guests to order from a server during the reception. We liked that option because it gave our guests a more personal experience and gave them the chance to order food they were interested in on that day, rather than having to pick a meal a month out like other venues require.
Garvita Bhandari
May 4, 2024
5
Absolutely loved the place and food. Fresh and delicious cuisine!! Staff was hospitable and welcoming. Glad we celebrated our special day here!!
