I am shocked with how terrible my experience was this past Friday night. I booked a table over the phone three weeks prior because I had a party of 9. I proposed to my girlfriend that night so everyone was very dressed up. I even told them that over the phone and they had it marked in their system as an engagement celebration. When I booked over the phone, I specifically asked for indoor seating because I knew we would all be suited and booted and in nice dresses. We got to the restaurant right on time, and we were told we'd have to sit outside. Then we were pointed to the area we'd be sitting. It was in a dark corner outside with ONE small table that like 3-4 people could barely sit at with no room for food. I spoke to the hostess very calmly. I just tried to reason with her that there's no way 9 people can sit at that table. She immediately got defensive and heated and said "well that's where you're sitting so there's nothing I can do." I was taken aback to say the least. I didn't have any tone that would warrant that kind of response. Then obviously I got upset and asked to talk to the manager. The manager then put two more tables outside but each table was a different size and different height. This is my engagement dinner... like I don't understand how they know that in their system but don't give a crap about it. I didn't even know what to say at that point so my mom and sister talked to the manager. They then were able to put us in a more well lit spot with matching 3 circular tables but still outside. They said they would comp a bottle of champagne and I legitimately thought the rest of the evening would be fine. Nope. Our server was kind but man, nothing came out in any order or time that made any sense. The only thing that was provided in any timely manner was the free champagne. We ordered appetizers as a table, we ordered some drinks. I never received my drink the entire evening by the way. And never even got apologized or explained why, but of course it was on the check. They brought out the appetizers kind of quickly which was nice. But no silverware, no water, no drinks until much after the appetizers already came out. So when all those things finally come, we order our dinner. Our dinner included some pizzas. Our server told us the pizzas come from a separate kitchen so they may come out sooner. We were actually happy about that so that was fine. The pizzas come out but no other mains or sides that we had ordered. We asked multiple times how much longer and he said the kitchen is working through a bunch of orders but they'll get to it. By this time, the pizzas are done. It's been nearly 40-45 minutes since we ordered anything. So we ask AGAIN what's the progress on the multiple mains and sides we ordered ... and he told us the kitchen made a mistake and never even put in the order. This was the last straw for us. I told them to cancel all the food orders and bring our check so we can just get the hell out of there. Yes, they heavily discounted some things (I guess) and gave 2-3 bottles of champagne for free. But no one had a good time. We didn't have a single damn main dish, and we never even got cocktails that we ordered with ZERO explanation but it was still on the bill. We got that all taken off and yes it was discounted but I feel like even paying $150 for 3 appetizers and 2 pizzas is a ripoff for the experience that we had. I will never visit this restaurant again. I can't believe they ruined such a special night for me and my fiancé and NEVER made a single apology or explanation. The manager never came back around after we got seated. I'm livid that this happened. I've never even left a bad review for anyone before. I always give people the benefit of the doubt but this was downright disrespectful and unprofessional. I don't want a free meal. I don't want any compensation. I don't want a damn thing from this establishment besides an explanation of how they could treat people this way with no remorse. read more

Came to Paradiso Wednesday night with a friend and we were both excited about this place as we've heard good things. The ambience was great and gave good energy when the restaurant was packed. We didn't make a reservation and had a 50 minute wait (as expected). However, there were plenty of open tables as well as a spot at the bar that we possibly could've sat at. We walked around until our table was ready and going back into the restaurant, there were still a number of tables and places at the bar open, it makes me wonder if we could've sat down sooner (a couple next to us had the similar situation). The food was great, however, and our server was really attentive. We ended up getting Steak Frites, Oyster, Pumpkin Pappardelle, the Purple & Lilac cocktail, and the Cocktail Du Jour. They were all tasteful and fulfilling. My issue was with who I believe was a hostess of some sort. We got seated around 8:10pm and around 9:15ish, a lady came up to us saying that "just wanted to let you know that there's a reservation for this seat at 9pm", which was shocking to hear since there were 1) other open tables around us and 2) the people next to us have been here much longer. Needless, we finished the rest of our meals, got the check, and left. Really disappointed for that approach from her, it left a bad taste of the service here for me. read more

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The server was very friendly and polite, but some of the items were slow to come. The beet and radish salad was fresh, but did not have dressing (just a little labneh on the bottom - not near enough for a salad (with radishes on top) that was in the dry side. The pizza was OK, the branzino excellent, but the side of couscous was way too spicy to be enjoyable (and I generally like spicy food). On the whole, the place seemed lively and fun, and the food was OK, but not great. read more

We arrived at 5:15 never received our drinks till 6 o'clock maybe 615 I should've known because this was the second time I've been here and the first time it was terrible service. I didn't couldn't imagine that it could be worse a second time but it was I will never go back there again. It took over two hours to get our food and about an hour to get drinks. I would not recommend this place. The food was not that great appetizers were OK. I will not recommend this place ever again. Two appetizers to drink over 100 bucks not worth the money at all. Go someplace else. read more

The food here is wonderful; they have many gluten-free and vegetarian options. The smoked white fish dip normally comes with sourdough, but they were able to accommodate us by making gluten-free pizza crust to be used for dipping. Their drinks are great, as are their mocktails. We were able to sample the wine before deciding on a bottle. Our waitress was Kristen. My parents had her last time, and she recognized them when she came to our table. She is very friendly and gives great recommendations. The restaurant is very pretty and has nice outdoor seating available. The kitchen consists of glass windows, so if you prefer, you are able to watch them cook while you wait for your food. read more

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I come here all the time and while the brunch isn't my favorite, I love ordering their specialty pastas and sitting at the bar with a glass of wine. A beautiful feminine restaurant! read more

The food was above average and the service was impeccable. We celebrated a girly birthday with a party of 15. Bobby was our server and was attentive, but also gave us space to enjoy ourselves. Beautiful experience. read more

This place is the cutest and in a great up and coming area. There two bars attached to it that elevate the experience even more. But just know that's all Paradiso's is... it's an experience. A super cute and fun experience at that. If I was rating on ambiance and decor I'd give it 5 stars. If that's all I was rating it on. The food and drinks were subpar. I sent my first drink back and went with wine in the main restaurant for the rest of the time there. When we went to one of the bars on the patio it still wasn't very good. I will say their drinks are strong so that's a bonus. The food was good but nothing special. It's a fun social spot to check out. read more

*Paradiso Review* Reservations: grab a res as this place is busy! Service : 3 of 5. Our server was quick and on top of things. The bar was super slow though and we waited 15-20 minutes for a drink. We also left our phones on the table with our full drinks while chatting with a friend for 2 minutes and they cleared our drinks and took our stuff Food: 3 of 5. The fried artichoke was very good! The steak frites also good. The truffle spaghetti was okay, didn't taste very truffle or much flavor at all! The ambiance is cute so it's worth checking out! steak frites, fried artichoke, truffle spaghetti read more

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Such a cute chichi place! Loved! If Purple & Lilac drink is phenomenal! Great BLT. We waited awhile to see a waiter but once he took our order our food was on the table in like 3 mins. It was so fast I definitely thought it wasn't our food. But it was. Sitting outside was so nice & good people watching. We sat there for over 5 hours drinking it was so fun! People came in themed groups from Alice & wonderland, 1900s GW, tea party chic, etc. lots of costumes. Must eat, drink, laugh here! read more

This was an amazing experience! I took my daughter for her 13th birthday and I must say, I was impressed. Unfortunately, they did not sing to her but we did receive a complimentary red velvet cupcake. The Steak & Frites come with a banging salsa verde, the frites(fries) were delicious and were good reheated. The others liked their food, but not as much as they liked the Steak & Frites. They tried to play it safe, haha! Dont be fooled, this is a $$ restaurant... I've included my tik tok review below Order: 1 Chardonnay 1 Warm bread 1 Soppressata pizza 1 Salmon 1 Steak & frites 2 Sprites Total: $135 + tip https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdV3tw8Y/ read more

I cannot recommend this place enough! I fully created a Yelp account to write this review because it was just THAT good. Our server Rosa was very kind and very attentive despite seeming pretty busy! The margarita pizza was genuinely the best margarita pizza i have ever had in my entire life, it was PHENOMENAL. The hostess was also very kind, professional, and welcoming. We sat outside, enjoyed a drink, and reveled in the beautiful scenery! The decor of both the interior and exterior of the restaurant were beautifully presented!! read more

If you go for brunch be sure to get there before 3pm. If not then there will only be wood fire pizza & drinks available until dinner hour.the steak and fries were really good. It's al really cute place to take pics as well. read more

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I frequently come to this restaurant for lunch and brunch. It has a wonderful tropical flamingo pink theme throughout the establishment with an eclectic array of musical genres. The service is good and attentive. You will experience a unique culinary here involving an assortment of pasta and game cuisines; combining a balance of color that matches the mild to moderate spices. The salads are wonderful here; often very fresh and filling. I do recommend the hand crafted white sauce spaghetti dish paired with one their white wine selections. For lovers of mocktails, you will be completely satisfied here with the various collection freshly made fruit and old fashioned styles mixtures. I do recommend this restaurant for others. Donald S. Chandler, Jr., Ph.D. Chandler Plaza, LLC Certified Texas Wine Specialist read more

I'm giving Paradiso a 4-rating, though I feel like it's a bit short of that on my personal scale. On the positive side, the atmosphere is very grand and beautiful, with high ceilings, lots of greenery, and skylighting. The bar is enormous and seating is varied and split level, with some larger areas for parties towards the back. Outdoor courtyard seating is also available when weather is good for it. I came because the pictures excited me. Service was good, and food was delivered quickly. There was a bit of a wait when we came, so we opted for bar seating, finding two spots at the top end of the bar that afforded us a command-deck overview of the room. The menu itself was a bit disappointing. Given the atmosphere and name I expected Mediterranean or Latin cuisine. But, it's sort of American (New) variety without anything that came off as original. It's definitely not Mediterranean. I ordered a Croque Madame (French) and the sandwich was quite small and the bread hard to bite through. Breadwinners Croque Madame is thick and lavish. It's a hard standard to beat anyway. But, this one was a fraction of the size and flavor. After taking in the atmosphere for a while, it seemed more and more to me like a hotel, like the Crescent or something in that vein. High production value, but short on soul. Honestly, this aligns with the type of growth that Bishop arts is seeing. It used to have a pure, underground feeling. But as the expansion continues south Bishop Ave, it feels more and more like Southlake, corporate strip centers and apartment buildings built to capitalize on the underground energy that made BA interesting. read more

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I wish I could leave them 0 stars. What a disappointment. There's only a few restaurants I'd go back to in Bishop arts and this was certainly not one of them. don't know if it's because I know TRUE QUALITY FOOD after my experiences at other Dallas restaurants like Bullion, Drakes, Nick and Sam's, etc... but I am realizing that places like this that prioritize being "instagrammable" and "aesthetically pleasing" sacrifice the TRUE QUALITY of food. I ordered a crab pasta dish but the crab did not taste like real crab. It tasted like canned tuna. It was absolutely disgusting and not appetizing whatsoever. The pasta was okay, made in house and al dente but it was all very very salty. I didn't finish my dish and returned it. This seems to be a common problem because when I told our waiter, George, he didn't even care to really listen to my opinion and just took it to the back. I hope they improve on the quality of the food. Until then, I won't be back. Sad because the place is actually really cute, but for pictures only, not a good dinner. read more

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Interior: very chic and perfect photo op Food: Fried Artichokes were not crispy, they lacked salt. Was really excited from the reviews but expectations came in very short. The oysters were refreshing. The polenta under the chicken was under seasoned however the duck confit was overly salty. Very hard to take down. The dessert was great. The cocktails were amazing! I really wanted to enjoy this place however the food was just not up to par. read more

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Cocktails on the menu not a fan. But we told Luis and he made his OWN 3 different drinks that were FIREEEE, they should be added to the menu. Get the word out!! read more

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Tried to this place on my latest Dallas visit! Stunning restaurant with such a cute open concept and outdoor patio. The Bloody Mary was delicious and we loved the food! Our waiter was the absolute sweetest and suggested great items on the menu. Highly recommend for a Dallas visit! read more

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This place is cute, like really cute! Paradiso gives a sophisticated, elegant, and upscale tropical vibe right in the heart of Bishop Art District. I came here for the first time last week and sat at the bar. I had the Italian Sausage pizza with a Manhattan on the rocks. The pizza was really good and big enough that I took half of it home. The drink was also excellent. The bartender assisting me was very friendly and gave me great suggestions for other nice spots in the area, as I'm new to the area. There's more to Paradiso than cute pics for the gram and good craft cocktails. I would definitely like to come back for more pizza or to try more of the items on the menu. I also appreciate that there are menu items in a range of price points, ranging from about $14 to $40. I'll be back, and I'll bring friends next time! read more

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Absolutely delicious! The service was phenomenal and the atmosphere was even better. A really cute place to look at and take photos -- especially on the outside patio which has fans blowing when it's warm. The food was so good and the drinks were great as well, all around loved going here, I wish I lived closer so I could go more often. read more

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We came here for a birthday with a party of 8. A few apps were forgotten but they were busy. The food was expensive but great! The location is beautiful for photos- basically an Instagram spot designed for brunch. read more

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Service was great and the food was even better! Had the spaghetti! Was not expecting it to look as pictured but it was amazing! read more

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Wouldn't recommend brunch here... bacon, bread and sausage on both sandwiches were burnt. Crispy much? read more

Paradiso - bacon/bread/sausage were burnt.... fries were too over seasoned as Wouldn't recommend brunch at least - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My friends and I met up at Paradiso to celebrate a birthday and it was like stepping into a dreamy, colorful, retro wonderland. The C-shaped leather-like booth where we sat was spacious and surprisingly comfortable, and the table was adorned with mini modern-looking fans that we could turn off and on. We started with fries and hummus for the table as appetizers, as well as veggies. The fries were *amazing*! I can't quite put my finger on it but they had the perfect amount of crisp and the coating (I believe it was truffle) was delicious! I ordered Brussels sprouts and they were okay - the texture was perfect but I thought the sauce was overwhelmingly sweet. My one critique on their menu is that they don't have a ton of vegan friendly options so hopefully that'll be an addition in future. However, I appreciated seeing a variety of non-alcoholic beverage options which was different / refreshing from what I've seen at a lot of other establishments. The service was also top notch. The staff was attentive, patient, and friendly throughout our entire experience. Although the pricing was a bit higher than I'm used to paying, the atmosphere and service made it enjoyable to dine there. Overall, I had a delightful time, and would definitely return for another special occasion! Hi read more

A very cute place in Bishop Arts. The main dining area is beautiful and airy. There are couches, lots of plants and pink touches here and there. I am going to say it makes you feel like you're in Spain, but what do I know, I've never been there. We started with hummus. It came with pita bread and vegetables to dip into, and it was delish. The fried artichoke was good, but a bit too greasy for me. For the main, I chose the pan seared salmon. It was the most expensive item on the menu, so I was looking forward to it. Imagine my disappointment when the server presented me with a small bowl of white beans with salmon on top. No matter, I thought, quality over quantity, right? Well, I was about to be disappointed one more time. Everything was too salty, it was almost inedible. I saw other customers ordered pizzas and sandwiches, and those actually looked good. I would suggest they should take the salmon off the menu and focus on pizzas and sandwiches instead. Service was friendly, though a bit on the slow side. I'm just too disappointed with the food to whine about anything else now. I'm giving 1 star for the venue, and 1 star for the hummus. read more

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Iam sooo.. late doing this review... On July 12, 2021, the opened up their Mermaid Raw Bar. So you know I had to come check it out, and they did not dis appoint, It was a fabulous dinning experience. The atmosphere was so eloquent. I started of with some wine, followed by the fried achiote that had a amazing dipping sauce. The staff provided me Rock Star Service, very polite and happy to be of service. For my main course I selected the Lamb pasta, I add some more salt and pepper on this dish. And for desert I had the Chocolate Flam bay, absolutely Scrumptious! This place is ideal for a date night or fine dinning with the ladies. So if you are ever in the area treat yourself to the experience! read more

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Edwin our server was amazing! The service was fast and the atmosphere was perfect for a last minute date night! The food was so yummy. I had the margarita(ish) pizza and my finance had the steak frites and both were delicious paired with our mocktails! read more

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Excellent fresh pasta and pizza. Our server was attentive and helpful. The dining room is beautiful. We will definitely eat here again the next time we are in Dallas. read more

Great experience! I went there for a birthday celebration. Reservations are encouraged as it can get busy. Beautiful patio. Fresh food and cocktails. lots of open space to seat and enjoy. The outdoor area looked pretty relaxing and was Amazing from the decor and ambiance. My husband and I enjoyed dinner on the patio. Our server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. Their Brunch menu has lots of options to choose then the dinner menu brunch menu is served from 11 am-3 pm. Their cocktail purple lilac and the mocktail flight of the bees were good. The food was delicious and perfectly seasoned. Hummus and pita bread was so delicious though hummus was a little salty the flavor was good. We ordered the chorizo&olive pizza, which was good. The crust was fluffy yet the bottom was still perfectly crisp. The Desert Amarena cherry Decadence is delicious too. read more

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Absolutely gorgeous restaurant. There weren't any available reservations at the time we planned to go, but luckily we were still able to walk-in. We had to wait about 15 minutes, but time totally flew by as there were so many aesthetic backgrounds for a mini Instagram photo shoot in the outdoor seating area. At the time we went, the menu was limited to only pizzas. We ordered the Soppressata pizza, which was really good. The crust was fluffy yet the bottom was still perfectly crisp. The calabrese honey paired with the soppressata (which is basically a fancy salami) is a great flavor pairing if you like sweet and sour. The pizza was medium in size; my party was 3 people in total, so we had 2 slices each. My only nitpick is that you can tell some of the cushions on the lighter colored chairs need to be washed because you can see stains on them. read more

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Paradiso is my favorite hidden gem in Bishop Arts! Gorgeous atmosphere, gorgeous food, great service and strong drinks, what is there to complain about? Came here for a midweek lunch not too long ago. At first, I had planned to sit inside because it was a bit cloudy. Once I finally arrived I saw that it was nice enough to sit on the patio, which is what I ended up doing. I love everything about the vibe here! The whole place, inside and out, is a mix of gold, marble and mermaid scales, with a mostly dusty pink and emerald green color scheme. Definitely a super instagrammable place, though I wouldn't say it crosses over into the "too girly" aesthetic. in the same space they have two bars that are sister concepts, one is the super cute Mermaid Bar and is directly attached to the restaurant. The other is called The Botanist and is right next-door, with easy access through the patio. Be aware that these bars do not have the same hours as Paradiso. I started with a drink and some oysters. After speaking to the waitress, who was so kind and sweet, I picked the Pink Matter, which sort of sounded like a rose martini. Rose reduction is combined with two different vermouths, bitters and gin. Superrr tasty! I'm a sucker for a floral cocktail and this was definitely it. Oysters came on the half shell with a lavender grapefuit mignonette kind of deal already splashed in. SO GOOD!! I slurped them down fast, they were fabulous! I was intrigued by the Potato Tostones with Caviar, so I got an order to try before I got my Soppressata pizza. The came gorgeously displayed, though I question calling them tostones. Traditional tostones of course are made with plantain, they are slices that are twice fried and smashed down. Had no problem that it was potato instead of plantain, I was confused because these marble potatoes were left completely whole. They were fried, but in no way smashed down. Loved the toppings which included garlic aioli, green onion, pickled red onion and caviar. All together, the flavors were on point and it tasted fabulous, though it was very heavy. Even to share, I would only recommend doing so if you had more than 2 people, it really was a lot of potato for an appetizer! Now for the Pizza. YUMM! Brick oven mozzarella, basil, calabrese honey and garlic. Perfectly cooked, crust was crisp and not soggy anywhere, with a delightful chew. Toppings worked in harmony, though I wouldn't have complained about another drizzle of honey, since I'm such a lover of the whole sweet and savory combo. Brought some pizza home for my fiancé and even reheated hours later, it was fantastic! I really enjoyed having lunch here! Next time I think I'll bring my fiancé for a date night, or maybe brunch. Either way, I can't wait to come back and try more pizzas, pasta, drinks and of course more oysters! read more

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My mom made a weekday afternoon reservation for a recent birthday. Such a cute entrance, very picturesque! Because of how early it was, it wasn't very busy but I could definitely see it picking up during the evening. Our waiter was polite and patient with us, giving great recommendations. The food was moderately priced but made well. Im kicking myself for forgetting the name of my drink but it had grapefruit and bitters and tasted delicious! I will have to come back with my hubby and snap a few more pics. read more

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Love, love, love this place! One of my favorite restaurants in Dallas. I love the outdoor patio and the yummy menu. Fried artichokes amazing, salmon toast was super tasty. The warm bread is a must! Espresso Martini and fresh lemonade. read more

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Called to make a reservation 2 weeks ago and was not informed until I arrived this 35 degree morning that our reservation was patio. I asked if we could be moved indoors as a quarter of the restaurant was empty. They said no and moved us near heaters. It's windy so the heaters do very little. Our waiter, Nick, did his best to keep us warm with adjusting heaters and bringing coffee. Excellent service from him. But horrible service from the hostess from making a reservation on the patio without informing us to refusing to sit us inside which by the way, 3-5 tables inside were empty from the time we arrived to the time we left. $150 brunch was almost unbearable to this lack of accommodation. read more

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Your just dumb if you don't come here. SO GOOD!!!!!! Went for dinner, good service and the staff was super nice and respectable. I am definently coming back. read more

Service was amazing!!! The food and ambiance alone were worth the visit. The manager came by to check on us and made some suggestions that turned out to be surprisingly addictive! Thank you Carla! Will definitely be returning!!! read more

I have always seen how fun this looks in pictures, and the scenery did not disappoint. The service was great and the food all came out fast. Pizza was delicious and will definitely be back! read more

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Paradiso is always adorable; even more so now with all of the holiday decor. The soppresata pizza was very good. Great size for 2-3 people without being over/under filling. My only complaint was that we waited for 15+ minutes for the check. The service at the front desk was very nice, as was our waitress, but having to sit with dirty plates for so long is not ideal.. especially when there's so much shopping to do around the restaurant. read more

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I was super excited about trying this restaurant but as soon as I walked in Sharp (hostess) was dismissive and rude but as soon as I sat down I was greeted by THE BEST SERVICE!!! Ask for Bambi! The QUEEN! She was so fun, positive, fun and made this an amazing Experience ! Thank you so much Bambi and Paridiso! I had so much fun! read more

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