My new favorite restaurant in Oakland. Incredible food and drinks, excellent service & a great vibe! Highly recommend ordering family style for your table so you can try as many dishes as possible. I've been here several times now and I haven't been disappointed by anything I've tried. Standouts for me were the Posta Negra (cola short ribs with yuca coconut mash) and Bruselas El Prado (the perfect sweet and savory brussels sprouts.) read more

Everything here works together to make a great dining experience. If I was going to find anything to improve I would say more comfortable seating. In the meantime, just enjoy the passionate service, the lovingly prepared meals, and the interesting decor/atmosphere. Took my wife here as part of birthday celebration, we split two apps and an entre, and she gave all three two thumbs up. Parking right around the corner, so no excuse not to try it if you like Latin/SA cuisines. Go. read more

10/10 Would recommend for a weekend brunch! The atmosphere is so inviting, wonderful staff, and the food was DELISH! We tried a bit of everything on the menu and even got to speak with the Chef and his wife after our meal. Must try, especially when there is live music read more

I've spent a few weeks in Colombia and only 1, maybe 2 spots out there were as delicious as Parche. The small plates menu contains tons of incredible things that is easily shareable. Get as many as you can, 5 is enough for 2 people, 6 is pushing it a tad so if you have a bigger party go even wilder. Drinks were equally as amazing with tons of unique selections other than your typical boring ones. read more

I got the SALMON SALPICON, the EMPANADA DE AJIACO and Posta Negra to eat. The salmon was fresh bright and the plantain gave ir a good crunch. I do wish rhe salmon was in bigger chunks however. The empanadas were over filled with potatoes but still good. I wish the chicken to potatoe ratio was more so chicken bc the potatoes took up the majority of the empanadas. The short rib was good it was cooked well the sauce was sweet but savory thanks to the coke. The mash was not fully mashed which is annoying bur doesn't ruin the meal I got the como un luno & sangria to drink. The como reminded me of a lyche rum cocktail. Refreshing, bright, fruity. The sangria was a very spice forward cocktail (which i did enjoy). The ambiance is nice, lively gave date night. The decor is fresh and fits the theme well. I appreciate the plants! Our server was kind they explained the menu well as well as gives great suggestions! 6/10 read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here for Oakland restaurant week. I booked a table for 2 the day before. Service was great! Everyone from the host to our server was super friendly and prompt. Loved the decor inside. And they played great music We did the restaurant week deal for our meal. It was $65 for 4 courses. Portions were so big! We were very full by the end. We also had a few of their cocktails. My favorite was the whenever, wherever one ( pictured in bright red). read more

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Food was tasty and service was good. I did feel a little rushed or plates were running out. Waiter was removing plates before we were finished eating. Food was good and tasty. Empanadas tasted like knishes but good. Apps came out one at a time which was good but I was suprised when apps was done waiter asked did we still want our main dish. I would have thought it was have closely followed. She had not placed the order. So we canceled our main. Fish would have taken some time to cook. In any event. I was satisfied with what i ate. The place did get crowded but once the waiter saw we were taking our time i did not feel rushed anymore. read more

Tried it again, since a date really wanted to come here, and the fried fish was solid enough and the empanadas last time.... Let's just say, the salmon poke on the crispy plaintain rings were so salty that I thought I was on a practical joke show. I don't recall them being that salty, ever. Then the empanadas were drier than I was at my date's lack of table manners. Like, they were hot, but greasy, and very painfully dry chicken and potatoes with corn inside...... And then finally, the fish; the branzino was good-ish, I ate that up no problem, but instead of the yellow rice being greasy and flavorless, it's greasy and oversalted. It tastes like someone put vegetable oil, a pound of salt, and a pound of black pepper in some rice, added some turmeric, then called it a day for flavor. How do you mess up yellow rice? read more

We took our family of 6 there to celebrate our two daughters birthdays on Friday night. We found it while searching for gluten free restaurants. What an incredible find it was! Every single drink we ordered was delightful! We ordered items from the small plates and the large plates. It was wonderful as a gluten free and dairy free person to finally get to eat an empanada. We all thought they were incredible. We ordered two plates of them and the sauce with them- oh my!! The Braised short rib was fall off the bone incredible with yuca-coconut mash all so delicious! Everything we ate was so enjoyable! The service was impeccable and loved having Chef Paul come over to chat with us at the end. It is quite a wonderful experience eating at Parche. Also loved the way each waiter and waitress detailed each entree as they set it on the table. Of course each plate was beautifully plated. Thank you for helping us celebrate our daughters birthdays. Highly recommend this place! read more

Food is outstanding. Colombian tapas style absolutely delectable. Came for my birthday and we closed the joint. Owner Paul Iglesias personally visited with us making sure we were having a great time. The place has a fantastic vibe and excellent servers. You won't be disappointed! read more

I highly recommend giving PARCHE a visit! The Rock Cod coconut infused ceviche was fresh and delicious. The empanadas and the carimanola were fantastic. The chicharron pork belly and the Cornish Hen were incredible. Atmosphere is fun and feels like you're with your friends and family. Can't go wrong with the drinks and we tried the burrata dessert which was unique and excellent. I can't wait to go back. read more

Parche - Burrata - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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The Tumaco Ceviche and chicharron are great! The Posta Negra is good. I'd skip the Empanada and Arepa. Very friendly and attentive staff! And the ambiance is on point! I would come back. read more

Came here on a Friday night with 4 other girls, we made a reservation and the hostesses at front were very welcoming! We were seated promptly. Parche has low lighting and had a good crowd - perfect for sharing tapas with drinks while catching up with friends. We walked here so no notes on parking - it's Oakland though so you'll have to likely look for street parking. For food: their ceviches are all good. We tried three and my fave was the chicharron (note: this is actually in the small plates section in the menu vs the ceviche section). The portions are teeny tiny for the prices - our waiter recommended getting 7-8 plates between five people. We were able to get free empanadas which was a nice treat! For drinks: I had the Ostia Tio which was strong but still delicious. My friend had the Chia which I liked more! It's more unique and has a fruitier taste. Their drinks are worth the price forsure - we got a really good buzz off of one drink. Overall a good spot for shared tapas and cocktails with friendly service! read more

Parche - cartagena ceviche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Everything about this place is superb. From the ambience, to the service to the food, this place is something you should experience. Great place for a Mommy daughter Dinner. read more

Great service and ambiance. Check it out, new and cool. Cocktails were uniques great staff read more

Parche - Drinks drank - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

I just want to start off by saying the service is 5 stars. The staff was attentive, however, they don't wear uniforms nor name tags. It's hard to differentiate if they worked there or if they were a customer. The food was mid. Some items were just OK and others were delicious (notable mentions: the Posta Negra $38 and Arroz Atollado $23 + seafood add $9). My one star rating is based on the Price for the Portion of food you get. Are we paying for the ambiance and just the vibe? Yes. Don't come here hungry. Eat before and enjoy a drink ($15) and small plates (tapas) at Parche instead. The empanadas got renamed to Empanadita ($15 for 3 tiny pieces) because they are 2 inches small and you literally can eat it in one bite. I had a great time with my coworker friends. We paid almost $400 for 6 people. That was $65 per person including tax and tip. We all thought it was pretty steep. Overall, the price was just too much for the small food portion. Don't get me wrong, I understand "inflation" and it's a business that needs to pay rent and their employees' wages -- but I felt robbed as a consumer. However, I suggest you try them out for yourself. Gracias! read more

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Just an outstanding dining experience. The place was very busy the night we were there. Fortunately we had made reservations. Although there was music in addition to many people talking were had no difficulty hearing each other at the table. The decor is fabulous, with lots of plants, baskets, and art. But the main event is the food. We shared a few small plates - ceviche, plantains with three dips, and chiccarones - followed by braised short rib with mashed yuca. Everything was intensely flavorful and perfectly cooked. The cocktails run mostly to mezcal, tequila, and rum, but we both ordered pisco sours, which were on point. There are also a lot of non-alcoholic drinks on offer that looked really good. Service was prompt and friendly with excellent descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients. Parche is such a great example of the best of Oakland. In addition to the food and decor, the diversity of the customers and staff made it a joyful downtown experience, just what the Town should be. read more

Good food, good drinks, and great environment. There seems to be a lack of good Colombian food in the Bay Area and Parche fills that void to the T. Good authentic dishes with a contemporary twist. I recommend the arepas and make sure to get a delicious drink and appreciate the craftsmanship. read more

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Celebrated my anniversary here and it was our first time! Absolutely flavorful and exquisite food! The service was phenomenal! Everyone was so sweet! The vibes were amazing! Their drag brunch was spectacular! We had the best time for our first time! read more

Parche - Mocktails - Dark N' Spicy in the long glasses. Short glass were complimentary so I'm not sure but delicious! - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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3.5 the space is lovely and the "lounge" area is very cute and comfy. The service was on point and always checked in on us. The food however fell flat but their drinks were great! read more

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Soooooo much fun!! Love everything about this restaurant- the atmosphere is festive and exciting, the food is unique and so good, the waitstaff make a point of being warm and welcoming. It feels like you are having dinner at a friend's house in Colombia. read more

Parche has it all: delicious food and cocktails, friendly and attentive service, and great ambiance. We came here for a birthday, and they did a great job of making it celebratory. Many vegetarian options, and the entire menu is gluten-free. This is an awesome spot. read more

The food is very good, always fresh and delicious. The workers are very friendly and the service is excellent. The place is also very clean and pleasant. read more

This establishment is amazing. The service is amazing and the food is fabulous. I love the ambience with the Colombian music in the background. This place has a full on bar with every drink imaginable. Now back to the food. It's always fresh and delicious. Possibly the best restaurant in Oakland read more

I walked in and was excited about the ambiance. The hostess told me that it would be a five-minute wait and if I wanted a drink, so I proceeded to go to the bar. I didn't think much of the time as I was enjoying the aguardiente and club Colombia. Twenty minutes passed, and I checked in, and she didn't recollect our exchange. I did not worry about giving my name given the time and felt ridiculous after she was like wait, are you on the list? Drank... left, and will try again with a reservation. It is not fair to rate this restaurant without trying the food. The bartenders were stellar. Here is to next time and avoiding a barrier. Le valio verga que hubieramos esperado 20 minutos. read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Has their "special chicharrone". Literally, less than half ounce of pork belly and some potatoes for $24! Get the eff outta here. I should of known better to order anything that says special of the Day. It's mostly bs. Service was good. read more

an absolutely stunning restaurant with the most attentive team. the food was delicious, the music was lively, and the service was an absolute 100000/10. i'm already planning my next visit. thank you so much parche team! you are all excellent read more

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We went back to Parche this passed Monday night 7/29 and again it didn't disappoint. We decided this time to sit at the bar and only order bunch of appetizers. Great decision! They were all very good the bartender was very sweet and when we asked for sugestión she was very helpful and very knowledgeable of the menu. Her drinks were pretty good. The young guy helping her which I'm assuming was the barback, also super sweet. I'm adding some pictures from that night. 100 % recommended! read more

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The food, service & ambiance were excellent, as was the value! We were a table of 6 that ate and drank a LOT and it came to $80pp - remarkable. Only place for improvement would be drink speed - it felt like we were waiting for cocktails a lot. Food was coming out faster than beverages that were ordered at the same time. But hey, it kept us from getting completely out of hand. Highly recommend. read more

Parche gets better and better. The chef adds new inventive Columbian dishes regularly. The cocktail and mocktail lists are divine. The service is always excellent. Come for the warm welcome and stay for the amazing food and libations. Check out Happy Hour and the new lunch menu! I love This restaurant has my highest recommendation as I absolutely love it! read more

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The service and staff were attentive and amazing, especially the manager at the time. The foods' flavor and presentation was great. My main gripe was the portion sizes. I know that this is a tapas place but it was underwhelming. Would I come back? Not for the food, maybe the drinks read more

Parche - Empanadas - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

I came here on my birthday, which was on a Monday and this place was packed. It was so delicious. I would say the foods are more for sharing. The inside is very cute and intimate. The bartender is very knowledgeable, and made very good suggestions on our drinks all of the food was really delicious and fresh and the servers here are very nice, the host up at the front was really sweet as well will definitely be back read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Delicious food! Staff was very friendly, we had a little bit of everything. Restaurant itself is very nice! The only complaint I have is it's street parking only but besides that this place was amazing! read more

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A delightful unexpected find and great time experiencing Colombian food. We were greeted by such a friendly hostess and seated promptly before our reservation time. Our waitress however, was ok and nice, but perhaps busy with other tables that she wasn't as attentive. I do recall putting on our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and the hostess did mention it, but the waitress didn't say anything when presenting our check at the end of the night. I am not sure if it was the general manager or owner, but someone did come around and checked in on us after we got our drinks and chatted for a minute. Food came out fast, was delicious, and if there were more of us, I would have probably liked to order more things to try. My favorite was the short rib braised in Mexican cola with a yuca- coconut mash! Would definitely come back with a group of friends. It has a great vibe with great music (not necessarily a great date night spot for a romantic night). read more

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This is definitely a vibe. Beautiful and colorful, friendly staff. We went when it just had opened and although it was half full, we waited more than 20 minutes for anyone to come by and take our drink order, despite me looking at the staff walking around and around. The menu had impressive copy, but the actual food did not match it. Tiny portions, lots of flare in the descriptions that just didn't deliver. And we could not get over the wonky definition they used for Parche. We had the Tumaco ceviche, which was lackluster. Las arepas paisas, which were laughably small and watery in a way that made the corn dough slimy. We did like the Posta Negra short ribs, but the price didn't match the amount. Oh and we also liked the empanadas, even if... you guessed it, they were tiny. Drinks were exciting, but somehow we felt a little hoodwinked with one of them they listed a rum that is golden in color as ingredient but the drink was totally clear. So I don't know. There aren't any Colombian restaurants in the East Bay (or not exclusively since Mago is pretty charming and fresh, albeit not traditional), so Parche occupies a unique space that fits a certain kind of crowd. read more

This place was so yummy. Very hip atmosphere with great food. The bartender was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and all of his recommendations were excellent. Can't wait to come back. read more

I found this place on yelp when my friends say let's meet in Oakland for yummy food. I am so happy I found this place! Great service and beautiful ambiance! And l of course the food was so freaking amazing! The fish was so perfect, I am still dreaming about this meal and can't wait to go back! Just try every thing and you won't be disappointed! read more

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First time here and our lunch was delicious. I realize that Oakland has lots of great restaurants. Their salmon tartar and frijolada bowl was great. Very nice place. read more

Parche - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California

Colombian cuisine with some vegan options.. Street Parking Full Bar We didn't have reservations for dinner so we sat in the bar area. The bar area, the sitting area, and the tables are all full service. In this bar area, staff members always stopped to check on us.. They have an interesting cocktail list with and without alcohol. There's at least one vegan option in each category of the menu.. (Although, the menu changes.. I'm not sure how frequently.) We shared a couple small plates and the food is delicious. Vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, and gluten free dishes are marked. My only qualm is the menu descriptions weren't complete.. Like, I didn't know Barranquilla is served with Plantain Chips. Christopher kept saying ceviche is usually served with chips.. What is Barranquilla served with? I don't know.. a fork? It doesn't say. But it came with plantain chips.. The spirit free drink, Avena, is described as Oats, Cinnamon, Cloves. It probably sounds more interesting than oat milk, cinnamon, and cloves.. read more

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You can feel the love as soon as you walk in the door. As a family-ran restaurant, Paul & Sophie went above and beyond to create a warm and inviting environment. The collaborative staff are knowledgeable about the menu which is helpful as they give stellar recommendations. I've brought several friends to Parche & they all rave about the unique flavors of each dish. The bar is top tier as their drinks are filled with delicious flavors including the drinks on the dessert menu (a perfect way to end the meal). My fav dishes so far--the Carminola de Cangrejo & the Tumaco Ceviche. Fav drink-- the Vaca Flaca. As a gluten free pescatarian-- I have lots of options to choose from which is rare. The spot is growing in popularity daily so make sure you make a reservation as it can get pretty busy--especially on the weekends. Enjoy! read more

Parche - Tremendous drink menu! Every drink was unique. PS-- keep an eye out for the artisan ice cubes featuring animal outlines. - Colombian Near Me - Oakland, California