Parlar Restaurant in Potts Point

Spent thousands of dollars here (250+ per person) at a Christmas event, having been here before when the menu was a la carte. Extremely slow kitchen and absolutely inadequate amounts of food. Some guests literally had to leave because food took too long and most of us went for additional food afterwards. Overall food quality plus atmosphere good. Service and kitchen timing and amount of food not good. Unfortunately: do not recommend.

Just had an amazing night in this great fine dining restaurant, the food was incredible, from the starter to the dessert ! Beautiful cocktails and the staff was just perfect, great service ! Will definitely come back.

One of the best fine dining experience in Sydney! The food will take you on a journey of unique delicacies paired with an array of the finest flavours. The service is nothing short of elegant, precise and dedicated to providing you with a memorable moment.

What an amazing night !!! Parlar is the new hidden gem from Sydney! When food meet service for one of my best night out for a while ! Food is incredible, service by Lucas was on the spot and the wine pairing organised by Waldeck does not disappoint ! Highly recommended !

Had dinner here last night and each dish was INSANE!! The squid was the standout and the service we received was impeccable thanks to Waldeck that went out of his way to ensure we had a beautiful night! Cannot fault this place and I will definitely be back!!

No need to say something. Its just perfect. Must try.

The staff are taking a good care of customers.

Lovely little restaurant with a warm ambiance. The dishes were delicious and well-prepared, and the staff made us feel right at home. A must-visit if you re in the area!

Wonderful experience! The flavours were spot on, and the portions were just right. Friendly staff made the visit even better.

Hidden gem with great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Lovely experience from start to finish. Great food, great staff, and a cozy setting. A new favourite!

First visit: Very satisfied Wonderful experience: food, wines, pleasant atmosphere, decor very pleasant Eager to come back Thank you all we recommend this restaurant Date of visit: November 2024 Vegetarian options: Catalan cuisine is amazing, dishes with vegetables are delicious

Incredible restaurant, amazing staff and delicious food. It is a must to visit for a unique food experience, I will be going back!

The food was amazing, and the variety of wine pairings was perfect. Wal and Luca provided great service, sharing a lot of knowledge that made the experience even better.

One of the best meals Ive eaten in a long time. Even better than before they introduced the tasting menu. Every dish was exceptional and the service was second to none - super friendly, helpful and informative. Bloody loved it!

Exceptional service and luxurious atmosphere. Each dish was a little different to expected but always surprisingly tasty. The black squid ink risotto didnt appear too tantalising but the flavours were perfectly balanced and one of my favourites. Not cheap at nearly $600 for 3 of us but certainly memorable.

Lovely food with excellent service.

Congratulations! This culinary experience was a journey for all our senses. Each dish amazed us with its visual presentation simply art on a plate and the variety of flavors that filled every plate. The wine pairing was equally impressive, greatly expanding our knowledge of Spanish wines, which were perfectly matched. We can t wait to return! Thanks to Waldeck and all the staff, for sharing your passion with us!

Very nice athmosphere, the food was divine and the service exceptional! Thanks to Waldek and Luca for this experience. Food

I went to Parlar with three other people. We arrived around 7 p.m. I loved the vibe in this restaurant; it was perfect for business or romantic dining. The atmosphere is excellent and not too loud. The cocktail menu is incredible; I recommend the cucumber cocktail. The food is fantastic and delicious. We had the opportunity to discuss with the sommelier, and he recommended some excellent wine to pair with it. Great service; I recommend

If you re a foodie, you ve gotta check out the best Spanish fine dining in Sydney. The whole experience was amazing, thanks to the two awesome gentlemen and the lovely host. Five stars!

Such a great night celebrating my husband s birthday. Food was phenomenal and service amazing.

Highly recommend this restart . best food Ive had recently! and customer service was so good Food : 5/5

Such a fantastic restaurant! We had the five course degustation and the classic wine pairing. It left us full and well hydrated!

One of the best restaurants in Sydney

Parlar is an outstanding Spanish fine dining experience in Sydney. We had the five-course degustation with wine pairing, and everything was delicious. The atmosphere is perfect for both business or romantic dinners, and the service was exceptional. The cocktails, especially the cucumber one, were a highlight, and the sommelier s wine recommendations were spot on. Highly recommend!

The squid rice was better than the ones I had in Spain, it s really really good. Good course and good value for money, would definitely recommend this place to others

Our experience at Parlar was fabulous. We were made incredibly welcome by all the beautiful staff. The service was impeccable. The set menu was so cleverly curated with surprise after surprise as each dish was presented. It was delicious and we savoured every bite. Our evening was so relaxing and well paced. I would recommend Parlar as a truely wonderful and memorable fine dining experience.

If you want classic, proper Fine Dining in an intimate environment where you can actually talk and listen to the waiters; this is your place! Food and service are absolutely top tier for Sydney. Food

Delicious and very respectful staff.

every serving presented with utmost description and pairing to wine (we went set menu) thank you for the great staff for the fast and meticulous service. Merci Lucas and Waldeck <3 Food

Had a really nice time. Ive been to most of Sydneys fine dining restaurants and this is the best experience in years. Interesting food and very attentive, friendly service. Ambiance is especially outstanding.

Delicious food, outstanding service! A must-try for a great dining experience.

Amazing culinary experience with impeccable service in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere!

The manager John was fantastic, explained and described the menu immaculately. The chefs served a delicious and broad menu; every dish was beautifully plated up and well balanced. Wine list was solid and cocktails crafted with care. Highly recommended Food

High recommend for anyone looking for fine dining! The 7 course tapas menu is a must. The service team were great and a special thanks to John, the restaurant manager who made the experience even more special!

We had an incredible time here and I would highly recommend it to anyone! The food, atmosphere, and staff were all amazing! Especially John - thank you for making our evening so special!

Tasty modern food with Spanish flavours. I would give 7 stars if I could. The most imaginative food in a long long time. Definitely returning for the next menu.

Beautiful food, and a funky atmosphere that threads the needle between formal and friendly. The only gripe was that the degustation took 3.5hrs from start to when we chose to leave forfeiting desert.

Great Fitout. That s about all there is to this place. As mentioned by other reviewers, this place felt like a total scam. Spent 3 hours in total there, mostly waiting for the food which was very subpar. My partner had to run to the bathroom twice after biting on stale octopus and a stale almond. Floor staff were very disorganised, running around in a stressful manner. Kitchen is tiny. As with some of the reviews below, felt like a total scam.

What an incredible space, atmosphere, food and service!! Had such an incredible experience will be back and recommend to everyone.. Loved it

Had my birthday here. Food was great and the intimacy made for a cool vibe. Highly recommend

Love this hidden gem. Staff are so welcoming and knowledgeable, the food and wine list is great. Awesome date spot either in the main dining room or at the bar. Faultless experience thank you John and Lola.

I recently went to Parlar with a group of girlfriends and couldn t have asked a better spot. The style and ambience on a Tuesday was everything we were looking for. To top it off the degustation tasting menu and wines we ordered just kept getting better. Mel arranged our booking before we went and was a delight to work with - there were many questions on my side... Thank you team Parlar! We will be back!

Brilliant service, Incredible food and Outstanding cocktails, not to mention an Extensive wine list. Love this place!

Andrew the owner has incredible vision. The menu, a testament to innovation and quality, showcases a splendid array of dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delectable. Each plate is a masterpiece, crafted with the finest, locally-sourced ingredients, and presented with an attention to detail that speaks volumes of the passion and precision behind the scenes. The chefs commitment to seasonal produce ensures that the menu remains fresh and vibrant, offering a new experience with each visit. Among the standout dishes, the seared scallops with cauliflower puree and hazelnut crumble offer a symphony of flavors and textures, perfectly balanced and utterly irresistible. The slow-roasted lamb shoulder, tender and rich, served alongside a medley of seasonal vegetables, embodies the warmth and comfort of home cooking, elevated to the pinnacle of gourmet excellence. The wine list at Parlar is equally impressive, featuring a carefully curated selection of local and international wines that complement the menu exquisitely. Whether youre a connoisseur or simply looking to explore, the knowledgeable staff are on hand to guide you through the list, ensuring the perfect pairing for your meal.

Astounding

Highly Recommend: PARLAR RESTAURANT Cuisine: Spanish Delights Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 10/10 During my recent birthday celebration, I discovered PARLAR RESTAURANT in Sydney, a stunning Spanish restaurant that truly impressed me. Despite my usual reservations about Western cuisine, this experience has certainly changed my perspective. The dishes here are generously portioned, and even though there are set menus available, we opted for à la carte, resulting in a thoroughly satisfying experience. I must mention that the caviar dish was decent, but I found it to be somewhat lacking considering the price. The restaurant thoughtfully provided a welcome dish and a birthday cake, and every dish was flavorful, especially the one depicted in image 3. It had a delightful sweetness without being overwhelming, and the cold appetizer was refreshing. As for images 5/7, while they are signature dishes, I would recommend skipping the baby octopus, but the black rice is truly unique, appetizing, and leaves you wanting more. The restaurant s ambiance is romantically appealing, perfect for both dates and gatherings. There s also a beautiful little bar inside, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy fine beverages. The only drawback is the challenging parking situation, but overall, this dining experience deserves a perfect score .

The black rice was very good but the place is annoyingly loud and the service is super rushed, borderline rude: they took away my partners plate while I was still eating, and made snarky comments about our order. Not going back.

Fabulously great food

Excellent food and the staffs were so friendly. Would come back again

Great food great atmosphere

Nice interior and great service. Food was nice but for the high price point, I was expecting better.

intimate warm interior cornbread was sweet and paired well with the sour dip baby octopus was hearty and tender carpaccio was very salty and strong Food : 4/5 |

Had a celebration dinner here on a Sunday night and was looking forward to visiting, having heard so much about Parlar. Service was attentive and the interior is very well decorated, glam. The textile artworks are very modern Spanish. The food was ok- a bit hit and miss. The tortilla with crab was a little unpleasant in that the egg was overcooked and took away from the flavour of the crab. The fideua was interesting and reminiscent of Spanish fideua. The octopus was again, somewhat reminiscent of Spanish pulpo but you wouldnt have that sauce/ broth in Spain. Having travelled in Spain extensively and being regular visitors to Catalunya, its a pleasant surprise to see a Catalan restaurant in Sydney. A shame that the food doesnt quite take us there. Good to visit once but I wont be back.

We had the tasting menu. The overall experience from the food (the highlight of the night) to the service and the ambience, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The dishes were impressive, taste as good as they look on the plates. Well executed.. quality.. texture.. flavour - ingredients that compliment each other.. Now one of my top fave restaurants in Sydney.

Theres that vision you may have of a chef saying I wouldnt feed this to a cat!. Not being literal about parler with that comment, but it goes to our view of chefs being irrationally picky about what they use and what they serve. Thing is at $100pp for food places, that is actually how picky you want the chef to be...they speak for us, the punter. Here, there were so many instances of food getting past the pass, that really shouldnt. The extreme examples were the tomatoes and the kingfish. The tomatoes were as mealy as butter cake, obviously so to the eye. The kingfish, uneasily fragrant, looked the part, but couldnt act, with a texture more akin to octopus...theres technical fish butchery stuff there, but Ill spare you a lecture. Apart from the kingfish, none of these dishes were shareable. Worst part is that they could easily be prepared in such a way to be so. Take the elegant looking asparagus tart. Insipid is not a word used to describe Catalan food, but this model was all show...try splitting this in half let alone quarters...the solution is to make the tart a full small round portion size. Its a lot more labour, and requires adjustment of pastry to filling, but it would be shareable. The desserts left us as sad as a vegan in a butcher. Lacklustre in every regard, with not thought to dimension, apart from a very tasty cocoa cream for the pancake cake....again, as shareable as one lychee. The service was plentiful but haphazard. So often we were approached to answer the same question as the last attendee. All very friendly...zero teamwork. The $205 albarino, well recommended was easily the highlight. Im fine with the prices here. This menu can justify these prices. They need to get serious about the abboyeur role, and the relationship with suppliers.

Had an amazing dinner last nights with group of relatives! Worth every penny! Best 2 hats restaurant in Potts Point! Well recommend to anyone looking for good quality foods. The food was absolutely fantastic. Each dish was thoughtfully creative with flavours and textures. It brought memories of our trip to San Sebastián, Spain many years ago Service was excellent and not to mention the wine and cocktails was amazing. Thank you Parlar team

Unique delicious Catalan dishes with 2 hatted presentation,great service & ambiance. Highly recommended.Will come again. Wheelchair accessibility: Very convenient wheelchair parking

Food is flavourful, but portions are small and prices are - in my view - inappropriately high for the service and setting. For the cost id expect a fine dining experience, and while enjoyable, Id describe this as a relaxed setting (and service). The seafood platter was expensive (220), portions small (e.g. one scampi each) and underwhelming in taste. Our meals werent well timed with other people in the party finishing all their meals well before others. Nice food but I cant justify that cost and wouldnt go again

High-end food, very creative menu indeed. The best Catalan food in Sydney and deserving of two hats. Wine list showcases best of Spanish wine, at very reasonable prices. As with Franca, the service is sublime

Like Franca, the interior is very aesthetic and welcoming. Parlar was definitely abit more intimate with the lighting and smaller tables. The menu was quite unique and we were excited to try as much as we possibly could. Pan Tomate & Pan Gilda: my favourite bites of the night King fish crudo: perfect balance of freshness, saltiness and acidity. Spanner crab ommelete: the creamiest egg. However abit lacking in crab taste. Escalivada & manchego Vol-au- vent: basically a party filled with vegetables. So flavourful and satisfying Veal rib eye : the star of the show Complimentary cake : basque cheese cake Tarta de Santiago, buttermilk, lemon: 10/10 perfect way to finish the meal Approx $300 for 2 including drinks. Definitely the highlight dining experience of the year so far ( even though its only Feb). Excited to come back and try the other dishes and would definitely reccomend!

Aesthetically pleasing, moody and sexy vibes. I found the place super charming and great place for romantic date nights or even a small dinner group. The food was good - with the standouts being the pan tomate, zucchini tart with chorizo and bonito with ajo blanco cream. I d definitely come back for the entire vibe and experience. A well curated place!

Love the food, it ll be perfect if there is more than only set menu.

I visited Parlar on a Friday evening with a group of friends, after many months of anticipation, having seen it described as a hot new restaurant with Catalan cuisine. Initial impressions were promising as the fit out was sophisticated and the servers were prompt to deliver our cocktails. Things started to go awry when it came to deciphering the written menu and the elusive spoken specials. It s not a traditional a la carte set up where you order individual dishes as needed. The structure is you can select 2 courses for $110 or 3 courses for $130. The majority of our group felt confident to rely on two courses and proceeded to consider our orders. This would all become confused when the waitress spoke about the rib eye special they were offering, which was the supposed equivalent of swapping out two mains. We proceeded to ask many questions about the price of this special, how many other dishes that would be served with, and whether it was indeed the equivalent of having two courses but with two people sharing a main. In the end, we decided to proceed with caution, and simply rely on the written offerings. We began to order, and after hearing a few people were ordering a standard steak dish, the waitress again impressed would you like to just share the special rib eye? . At this point we were decision-fatigued and simply decided to trust that the waitress was guiding us towards the most sensible option. The food came out and it was relatively decent. There are skilled chefs working here and they are serving good ingredients. That being said, the portions did feel small, and the amount of those quality ingredients within the meal (such as the crab omelette) is questionable. The biggest disappointment of the night came to the bill being served up and learning that the rib eye was not simply the equivalent of swapping out two mains but rather an additional $85 dollars per person, with four in the group having made this decision. I felt incredibly misled by the front of house staff and that they may have intentionally abused our confusion to make considerate up-sells. The compromise that was reached in the end was the removal of one item off the final bill, or a mere $46 dollars when they had successfully upsold us by $340 dollars. I have some constructive feedback for this restaurant and hope they choose to implement some of it. 1. Have your specials written down on some paper to transparently communicate the price difference. If you are trying to be eco-conscious, some kind of communal signboard will suffice. 2. If you choose to continue to simply speak your specials, make it very clear what the cost is, and if you are going to compare it with your regular menu, know and communicate the price difference (e.g. for $80 dollars more per person, you could have the rib eye we are offering tonight rather than the individual steak dish) 3. If you sense your customers are confused, guide them towards a decision that will best serve them, both in terms of a satisfactory dining experience, as well as a customer service experience. I imagine don t want to feel misled and will not return after experiences such as these. I certainly won t.

took my friend for her birthday dinner. staff are friendly and helpful as well as attentive. Great flavours but my least favourite was the potato bravas. Bread and steak was delicious- was worried about the cut but it was so tender! And the basque cheesecake my friend got for her birthday was really delicious!

Its nice but not great. we sat next to the water station.i felt we had someone looking over my shoulder ever 30 secs. The food lacked seasoning and soup it was pretty but it lacked something

Food is great but the portions are really small. Very friendly staff.

Parlar is beautiful, not only the staff, the setting and interior. The food is full of flavour, and perfect for a date night or sharing with friends. The cocktails are the best I ve ever tried and every dish that came out was delicious. I highly recommend!!

Food was great. The entrees and mains were way beyond my already high expectation. My favourite was the Kingfish Crudo and Black Rice.

Not bad. For the price point, I was expecting great things but sadly it didnt deliver. The menu itself was very confusing, and the portions were small too. Cocktails were decent at least, and the wait staff were friendly. Ended up spending a small fortune but felt a bit let down tbh

Amazing meal in Sydney. Every dishes is like edible art. Perfect dish portion for ladies. Especially love the macadamia Negroni as waiter recommended. Wagyu beef was tender and tasty. Macadamia icecream was amazing. This meal was like a breathe of fresh air. Definitely would revisit when in Sydney!

For the price you pay approx $200pp with drinks and a set menu - you would expect a fine dining experience but unfortunately you are set with a more relaxed feel to this restaurant. The mains were great and presented beautifully however the only minor detail was the baby octopus was slightly overcooked and rubbery but at least the sauce was delicious and helped mask the texture. The entrees were standard however highlight had to be the heirloom tomatoes with stracciatella and hazelnuts - well rounded entree with a touch of creaminess and crunch, only missing a little bit of salt in my opinion. pricing needs to be discussed as the venue did not meet up to the standards $$$ institution.

TBH: I left this restaurant feeling as though i had been scammed. There was nothing about this place that felt indicative of the prices that i paid. There was nothing about this restaurant that incited i would be paying such high prices. After talking to a few locals they all agreed with me It is a Total Scam but some of them still go and some do not. I just think, What ever you can do to minimise that feeling on the unsuspecting visitor would probably serve the business well. EDIT: i cant figure out how to respond to the below response. because they didnt leave an email. But i ordered three glasses of wine and the crab paella and it was close to 150 bucks. I asked for the house wine and it was above 25. Than the bar offered me a finisher which was also costed. 89 set menu is fine. But that was not the experience i was looking for. I was a casual dinner. Which should be apart of your business expectation.

Fantastic night out. Sydney has great restaurants and this is definitely one of them.

Service was very mediocre, not friendly even, and didnt match the overall vibe of the place. The decor was so beautiful and the food was delicious and creative. You can tell a lot of care was put into it, and all the flavours in combination work together so well. I recommend the zucchini tart, cornbread, octopus (had hazelnut, almonds and potatoes that work so well together) and the black rice! Wouldve given 5 stars if not for the service.

Awesome - waitstaff we re brilliant

We had a fabulous night at Parlar. We ate at the bar and had the degustation. All the dishes were delicious and we enjoyed the wines that were recommended to us. A really great experience. Loved it

Had the degustation here for 2 plus a few additional plates + drinks. Ambience and decor was beautiful. Forgot our booking was for 2 hours but they were able to move us to the outdoor seating to finish our desserts. The steak and cheesecakes were delish. Looking at the the serving sizes and space, this is better catered to an intimate dining experience between 2-4 people. We left feeling full and satisfied but should flag that we added a couple more dishes to the degustation as recommended by the waitress.

Parlar restaurant offers delicious food that not only tastes great but also pretty. The dishes are beautifully presented, making them perfect for capturing stunning photos to share on social media.

Service was excellent, food was fresh and delicious, atmosphere and interior ambience was wonderful. We had a great time and found the prices to be very reasonable.

Food good and staff nice but didn t really appreciate getting hurried to leave 30 min earlier than the time we were allocated due to poor planning on their part. Would be a 3.5 if I could give half stars.

An exceptional experience. Food was phenomenal and service was top notch.

Food was great, and the staff were friendly, but it took a long while for the food to be served.

I enjoyed Parlar for its pleasant and calming atmosphere, offering a cozy and fancy ambiance without the overly formal vibe of fine dining. the seating arrangement felt a bit crowded and the tables were on the smaller side though. Food were above average. the beautifully cooked crab omelette and cod stood out in terms of taste. While the iberico was slightly dry. the presentation of the dishes was good though, very tidy and the service was excellent. Overall, my experience at Parlar was solid ($115 pp no drinks)

Being local I ve dined at Parlar several times. Unfortunately, Parlar has developed an arrogance that cannot be ignored. Won t be back.

Rudeness of maitre de astounding. Made a booking, arrived 10 minutes early, asked to wait outside in freezing cold with a heater that hardly heats. My partner was dressed for inside, they had no blankets. At booking time we returned inside, he told us the table inside wasnt ready, we had to go outside again.. We asked to wait inside, he said no. A spare table apparently couldnt be used because they were waiting for someone else. When we said it was too cold to wait outside, he shrugged his shoulders. Unbelievable!!! We left immediately of course. Will never go back there, and spreading the word around Potts point.

I adore every aspect of this restaurant. From the moment we sat down, we were attended to by courteous yet relaxed staff. As a pregnant woman, their consideration was outstanding; they informed me about which dishes contained raw fish and even prepared the beef dish half medium rare and half well-cooked so I could share it with my husband. The service was exceptional, complemented by outstanding food and complimentary welcome snacks and petite fours. Im can t wait for my next visit. One of the best restaurants I ve been! Dietary restrictions: Pregnant lady diet - unable to eat raw food

didnt get to eat, but popped in for a cocktail and the vibes were immaculate, Definitely recommend to anyone staying that side of town for busniess like i was.

Absolutely Delicious, food was incredible. Can t wait to go back again. Intimate & sexy restaurant. Great staff. I was gluten free and they were able to make most dishes for me.

Lovely service, great food just v spenny for what you get

Weve been to the restaurant before, recommended by friends. Back again after a few months and the experience is still pretty good. Everything we ordered were delicious. I love the presentation of the food, delicate and pleasing to the eyes. Great service from everyone who came to our table. Professional and gentle which I find it especially important in a smaller setting restaurant - noise level. Apart from the bartender making cocktails at times sending waves of rattling noises from the shaker, it is a lovely place.

Absolute winner! Impeccable service, delicious and exciting food with a great modern ambience. Parlar is definitely on my goto list when I am entertaining or am on a lookout for treating myself with a great experience.

Parlar is a hidden gem thats become my go-to spot for an intimate dining experience. The moment you enter, the cozy ambiance welcomes you, creating the perfect setting for a delightful meal. The menu is a fusion of flavors, offering inventive dishes that never fail to impress. From the warm hospitality of the staff to the carefully curated selection of wines, every aspect contributes to a memorable evening. Parlar is that rare find where culinary artistry meets a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it a standout choice for those seeking an extraordinary dining escapade.

The dishes were excessively salty, and every dish had to wait for over 40 minutes. The wine was quite sour, to the extent that my friend couldnt even drink it due to its acidity. I dont usually leave comments, but this experience was disappointing. $200pp with wine

Amazing service and superb food, wine and cocktails.

It was our second time dining at Parlar and it didn t disappoint! Even better and we will most definitely be back 10/10 Dietary restrictions: Celiac options available

Great experience

Beautiful experience in a gorgeous and stylish atmosphere. Thank you for your service. Trust the waiters with their recommendations as theyre spot on with matching food flavours and textures together.

You know you really enjoy your night when the service is what you expect. Parlar staff are absolutely incredible. Food was amazing 10/10 for us. They also gave us a little cake with a candle at the end to celebrate our anniversary. Will be coming back and telling all my friends.

Another jewel in the Macleay St Culinary Crown a cozy, impressive spot for Catalan food or an end of evening drink

Exceptional food! A great atmosphere, and the best service. The wine list is refined and the cocktails are taken care of down to the smallest details. I can not wait to come back!

I wanted to love Parlar and theres no doubt this is one stylish, beautiful restaurant and bar producing good looking food. The service was also good, if not exceptional. The main problem for me - the prices were just scandalous for the size of the portion and the flavour of the food! We initially ordered about 120 dollars of food for the two of us and were told we should order more as we had basically only chosen a few little bites and one main course! Thats a separate issue, the menu is all written in Catalan with no translation and even with a Spanish speaker at the table we struggled to interpret everything... We increased our order and ended up with enough food to fill us, but with the exception of a lovely tuna dish there was nothing that tasted so exceptional that it would justify the $250 plus wine bill we received. The fideura marinera (seafood pasta paella) was like a small plate of overdone super-noodles with a few tiny chunks of fish and cost a ludicrous $44. I wouldnt dismiss this place for a special, romantic meal, but for me tapas should be a slightly more casual and affordable affair and Ive had much more satisfying tapas for a third of the price.

It s a big night out price wise but everything was delicious & atmospheric. The design is thoughtful & romantic, service casual but efficient & food light flavours & honest. Portions are small so savour each mouthful. It doesn t feel like just a pop in type place but great for fine dining or a drink at the bar. The beef carpaccio was amazing & oh that cornbread butter you could bathe in!

Wow! Probably the best restaurant I have been in the last year, one of the best all time <3! The designs, service, ambiance, menu, wine all deserve a 5 stars! And they are happy to accomodate for food allergy which is amazing given the quality of the meals. It is a bit pricey but totally worth it!

Very pricey for what it is to the quality and taste of the food.. I wasnt neither impressed or disappointed. Service, ambience and fitout is excellent.

Had lunch here last Saturday. Fantastic food, fantastic service, ridiculously good cocktails, and a very, very nice Rioja. The Jamon, the Tappas, and the Steak are all delicious. The desert was mind-blowing. The only thing I can fault is that I tried booking again for this Saturday, and its booked out. It doesnt surprise me, though. Such a fantastic place!

It s pricy. It s actually over-priced regarding to their quality and taste of ingredient and food. I m so disappointed. Never come back and never recommend it to my friends.

Pretty food, however I go to a restaurant to eat and taste the skills of the people in the kitchen. The food was well presented, with the price to match.This is where the fine dining experience stops, for example a take on gilda in a sandwich form did not resemble gilda in taste or texture merely an ensemble of ingredients. Service was attentive as expected.The serving size is not well priced. I was disappointed and saddened as I had hope for a new go to place even if I had to drive fight tooth and nail to get a parking spot in potts point.

Wow! This place is a must!!! Delicious, high -quality plates, selection of wines, and great service. We tried all of their tapas, one of their desserts, and everything was de-li-cious. Highly recommended.

It Blows My Mind! Every dishes was amazing, tasty and beautifully presented. Service was flawless and ambiance is just the right setting. Thank you Parlar Team, for making our dining experience a memorable evening. Would definitely return for another memorable evening and would recommend our friends.

One of the best meals I have had in a long time. They have gotten everything right, the service, the decor, the food and the ambience There was not one dish we had that we didn t love, we ended up ordering an extra dish as we saw another diner order it and we had food envy.

I don t mind paying for good food, but the quality of what is served did not equate to the price at times. Wouldn t rush back, surrounded by better options in the area.

Thank you for the lovely lunch today and for my girls bday making it special. We enjoyed the tapas and the cocktails - he corn bread is the best outside of US! And the seafood was prepared well and you can tell the food is exceptionally high quality. The noise from the other table did permeate the dining ambience a little however, it was a small venue and most people were in intimate conversations. It was nicely decorated and well thought out - fantastic decor and the staff were ultra attentive. Very picturesque plates.

Beautiful food and cocktails with knowledgeable staff. Great interior design and not too noisy.

Chapeau bas to the chef- the food was really delicious. Portions are tiny but as I am not a big eater they were perfect for me. The staff however was constantly trying to convince me that I really need to order more even after saying that we can always add something if needed. I had some mixed feelings about the staff and their service- some of them were lovely, some pretentious and actually quite unpleasant. As for the food: Pan Tomate and a fish, which I think was a cod served in a delicious buttery sauce were probably my favourite dishes plus my friend loved the Kingfish. I also really enjoyed the Macadamia & Strawberries dessert, I would not order a Crema Catalana again though- it had a funny aftertaste. To sum up- it s a beautiful restaurant, perfect for a date the fit out is incredible and that was the main reason I decided to make a booking.

Always a fans of Spanish food. This new restaurant in town has quite a good spread of tapes. Gilda toast is my favourite of the night! Goes well with their Spanish wine. The bacalao croquette with caviar is pretty good as well except it is quite pricey. Another highlight is their Wagyu sirloin, literally melt in your mood. The chilli on top adds a nice kick and keep you non stop eating ! Overall a very pleasant meal and would quite an extensive wine list and tapes for sharing.

Incredible experience, food, cocktails, service. Everything was 100/100. Highly recommended!!!

Unfortunately our greatly anticipated dinner booked weeks in advance for 8.30 on a Friday evening ended abruptly and with huge disapointment. Flashy venue with gorgeous Catalonian inspired art fits perfectly in theme. Hard surfaces everywhere make this a loud shouty restaurant which some may find exciting others not. Very clever tweezer assembled creative riffs on Spanish classic tapas were impressive. However after our pre dinner drinks, a couple of those tapas, a consult with the sommelier we were ready to order mains (9.30) oh sorry the kitchens closed youre joking No not joking, real. What about a little word, just in case you were thinking maybe something along those lines perhaps? So there you have it, smart space, smart food, not smart service. Anticipation, proffesionalism, caring, absent. Pre dinner drinks were compted but we had to race out to get a main course round the corner at another local diner which was chock a block but we were welcomed with friendly open arms. So refreshing. Undoubtedly you could have a better experience than ours at this restaurant, but book early and look out for yourself because possibly no one else will. Sadly disapointed.

A beautiful ambiance , super delicious food , amazing drinks and wonderful service . Thank you Elle and Florian for delivering such a memorable night to us.

Firstly this restaurant has a beautiful ambience and the food was lovely. We had a terrific waitress but I will not be returning to Parlour because of the rude service from of the Maitre D who insisted on telling us 4 times that we had to leave by 8pm! He also hovered around annoyingly! It really did ruin bring down the mood and the experience which is not inexpensive (portions are small and I left hungry). Restaurants that are pitching themselves at this level need to create a 15 min buffer for the next sitting. I see so many restaurants handling this issue so much better. I never usually post reviews but feel so strongly about having the payment machine shoved in front of my face and ushered out the door! I won t be booking here again.

Service here is just spectactular! Also you are transported to another world the minute you step through the red velvet curtain, one of my favs head here forget about the world for a while. Focus on the food which is so fresh tasty simple but yet not simple.

Good aspects: -The waiting time and punctuality is good, -The plates presentation is good. Bad aspects: -The size of the plates are considerably small (one bite per plate), so this turns out into a bit expensive dinner (about half a thousand dollars for two people) -The plates dont really resemble Spanish authentic dishes, they are more like regular fine dining Australian food Can be improved: -The place is pretty normal (not super fancy at all or Spanish decoration) which makes the restaurant a bit overpriced

My husband and I had dinner at Parlar and we were absolutely blown away! Incredible atmosphere, beautiful decor, wonderful service and the food was so flavourful! Will definitely come back for more :)

Very overpriced. Girls dinner so we were given the set menu $125, there wasn t enough food for 6 people and was all very average, along with the service. The decor of the restaurant was lovely.

Great cocktails and good food

Sydney prices, quality ingredients, fantastic bar staff. A welcome addition to the more authentic Spanish fare (with an Australian twist)

one of my new favourite restaurants in sydney! incredible food & a beautiful moody ambience. the kingfish, the lobster and crème brûlée were divine. generously catered to our dietary requirements for most dishes (pescetarian and dairy free). highly recommend!

Food was good, table service was OK, the overarching sense of urgency to vacate the table & pay your bill was astounding. This is an EXTREMELY highly priced tapas bar & when you re paying $250+ per head you really to expect a lot more. Stung a little harder when the maître d slammed the glass door in our face as she was pushing us out. Weird place

Amazing.... Extremely tasty, moody, elegant and the rest. Absolutely blown away

Incredible ambience and service. Great drinks and food too! Definitely worth a visit

Spectacular food and service. I really enjoyed pretty much all of the tapas they had on the menu. Everything was delicious. I also loved the wagyu carpaccio which was a sumptuous combination of flavour and textures. Loved the cornbread and the butter, the churros and the wagyu the most. Highly recommend! Lovely ambiance also though a little loud as the night progressed.

Fantastic service and even better food. I highly recommend the octopus, one of the best dishes I ve tasted in Sydney.

While not looking like much from the outside, the second you step round the drapes into Parlar and see framed reproductions of Alexander Calder tapestries on the walls, it s apparent you re eating somewhere special. This American artist is most famous for inventing suspended moving (kinetic) sculptures, and was commissioned by Harry Seidler for a piece in Australia Square. To keep the art as the focus of the room, tiny lamps cast a soft orange glow into marble tables. They re surrounded by retro chairs a nice departure from the austere Scandinavian ones dominating Sydney. Clever use of darkened mirrors and banquettes in camel and burnt orange open up the otherwise small 55-seater room. Beyond the decor the lure is Catalonian cooking and thematic cocktails. The Catalan Sour ($24) teams Tanqueray gin with jalapeño syrup, green apple, elderflower and cucumber for a refined and enjoyable palate cleanser against Gilda toast ($16/each) where salty anchovies meet bitter olive and tangy green loops of pickled guindilla chillies. Sherry, saffron and cinnamon mingle with Johnny Walker Black to make the Alcazar Cobbler ($24) an all-up delicious cocktail. Try it against the slightly less exciting Olasagasti anchovy churros ($15/each). The sturgeon caviar topped bacalao croquette ($29/each) is good but I winced at the price. To avoid going broke eating tapas, skip over the chorizo egg and manchego muffin ($16/each) as, while tasty, it s something you could make at home. Against a menu cheapie, an Albariño ($66) from Rías Baixas we enjoy pork neck ($48) with a green broccolini and underlying purée in a gentle jamon Iberico sauce. It s eclipsed by a vivid orange-topped torched kingfish dish ($36) presented in an eye-catching lake of smoked tomato with tiny dabs of caviar balancing the fruit. It s so good we throw in cornbread ($10) to mop it up, not wanting to waste even the tiniest highly-priced mouthful.

Booked a table 5 weeks in advance. Upon arrival I had to wait with my 3 guests outside under the heater for 30 minutes. The waiting staff were efficient and tried to make up for the delay in our table. The restaurant is dim lighted and very noisy from the hard services reverberating the busy restaurant. Upon ordering we found that five items that were listed on the menu were unavailable which was disappointing as we wanted to try them. I find this odd as it was a Saturday night.. food standard was good. A group of four guests were seated next to our table, however the table only fitted two guests and they had to squeeze into the banquette next to our table. They were young, loud and doing shots all night with the waiting staff at the table. Not sure management have the restaurant running at its potential. Dietary restrictions: The staff are happy to adjust as required

The staff and ambience was great. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, however, the food not so much. For the price youre paying it doesnt justify the quality of food. Dont get me wrong it looked amazing however the taste not so much. Some dishes such as the anchovies with creme fraiche just did not work. The kingfish was practically drenched in a plate of olive oil and lacked anything to compliment the kingfish. The octopus dish was overcooked and rubbery. Overall, just below average for whats currently around Sydney.

Has to be one of Sydneys best!!

Wonderful dining experience. Super delicious Catalan cuisine.

Great food and cocktails

Excellent attention to details, above and beyond service! Perfect venue for a special occasion! Will be back!

Had an anniversary dinner with my girlfriend here. Atmosphere, food and service was glorious. Particularly I recommend everyone to try crema Catalana.

We were blown away by the experience, everything was flawless. From the moment you arrive, the service is attentive, friendly and prompt. The food is fantastic, we had rice with seafood special and it was the highlight of the night. I would love to come back one day.

Such an unpleasant experience. My friends and I were so excited to have a great afternoon/noon at Parlar; everything started well. We ordered some Drinks and food, and after 2 hours we were invited to leave our table (totally understandable as the booking says it was for 2hrs) my friend questioned that a couple of dishes were never delivered to our table and the hostess said he didnt order them since we did not have time to eat them since the booking was for 2 hours only, he never told us that the dishes weren t ordered, we left the restaurant hungry and had to go somewhere else to finish our dinner. The food was average: so disappointing. To be honest I wouldnt come back. * Editing something that I just remember at the dinner, my friend does not eat rare meat, she (my friend) asked for the waitress to get a piece of the meat well done, and the waitress simply asked; do you want me To take it with my hands? That was so rude. Even though the atmosphere/ decor is cool, I would never recommend this place. The worst service.

Absolutely rubbish. The restaurant manager was super rude and the service was horrible! Don t recommend this place at all!

Parlar was absolutely fantastic.

Franca was maybe my favourite restaurant in Sydney but Parlar might have taken the cake! The food was amazing, the wines are unique and interesting and the interior is absolutely beautiful

Great food and attention to detail service. Well distinguished from many other basic restaurants in Sydney. Wish we had room for more dishes, definitely coming back.

Definitely impressed. Sat at the bar on a Sunday night with the perfect amount of service - every cocktail and dish was better than the previous (skip the gratin).

Some flavourful food here, portions are a little on the small side but tasty none the least

Lovely restaurant decor and atmosphere, the young lady who was our waitress was incredibly friendly and informative! however, the food was a huge let down portions are very small and expensive - i paid 16 dollars for a mock tail served in a tiny glass (a little bigger than a shot glass). the corn bread was probably the highlight of our night- we ordered a raw beef dish and it tasted like .. raw beef, sadly no flavour, no salt, nothing :( wanted to love this place but i think there are just better places around sydney at the price point!

Nice decor and busy joint. Food above average. We ordered set menu for $125 per head. Chargrilled octopus was burnt and bitter