Ready to head out to a Mediterranean inspired restaurant located in the heart of Dallas?
Parigi Restaurant provides an exotic and continental flavor. Described as being both chic and casual with cutting edge food at very reasonable prices, it is no wonder that Parigi has its share of regular patrons.
How many restaurants have resident artists? Parigi has the very distinct honor of having Shane Pennington, an artist who works in many mediums, including sculpture and digital video.
He has exhibited his work in Australia, Dallas and Colorado. He has been the resident artist at Parigi for several years. If you want to mix dining with art appreciation, you’ll want to make a beeline straight to Parigi.
Walk in the door and you’ll find the atmosphere reminds you of Paris bistros mixed with New York eateries. Parigi has been in Dallas for over 25 years and has a loyal body of discriminating diners who make a habit of dropping in regularly.
As soon as you step inside, you’ll find that you’re likely to feel immediately at home. The staff has been known to by very friendly, helping to account for the restaurant’s popularity. Even though the food and atmosphere has a bistro feeling, the artwork is definitely modern and with a big city aura. This innovative mix keeps Parigi upbeat and intriguing.
When it comes to the menu, it is constantly changing. Clearly, the chef and staff are doing something right since the restaurant has been around for so long. Perhaps it is the blend of new dishes with the staple signature meals that provide the perfect mix.
Those favorite signature dishes include beef tenderloin with mustard sauce, acorn squash stuffed wioth quinoa, vegetables and cheese and lobster, shrimp and crab pappardelle. The average price for a meal is about $50.
If you like to patronize restaurants which use local farmers and wineries, Parigi chefs and staff make a point of doing exactly that. This means you’ll enjoy the best of regional vegetables and wines. Visitors rave about the portobello “fries” as well as the risotto so you might want to add those to your list of dishes to consider.
One unique feature is the chance to watch the chef as he or she prepares your meal. From start to finish, you’ll be able to see exactly what ingredients are added. You’ll also view the special flourishes and finishing touches that combine to make the food as delicious as it is artistically presented.
While Parigi seems primarily oriented towards adults, children can also be seen in Parigi – especially during weekend brunches.
Parigi is open for dinner from Monday through Saturday from 6 pm on and is closed on Sunday. Saturday and Sunday brunches are offered from 10:30 am to 3 p.m.
The restaurant is located at 3311 Oak Lawn Ave and can be contacted at (214) 521-0295. The McKinley Avenue Trolley is within a mile of Hibiscus, a recreation of a mid-century trolley and a fun attraction. If you plan to stay in the area, check out the lovely Rosewood Mansion, renowned for its personalized service.
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