Parla Menu

Parla, located in Boston's North End, offers a cozy and intimate dining experience with a focus on tapas/small plates and cocktails. The menu features Italian offerings, with highlights including the popular espresso martini and surprise dice roll cocktails. Customers praise the atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food options like chicken parm and calamari. The limited seating makes reservations essential for a guaranteed spot, especially on busy nights. The bar area is a standout feature, with a wide selection of liquors and unique drink options. Overall, Parla is a trendy and classy spot for a fun night out with friends or a date. Make sure to try the red sauce with the calamari for an extra flavorful experience.

SMALLS

PORK BELLY "CHIPS"

Aleppo Pepper | Lime | Black Pepper Aïoli

$11.00

RICOTTA FRITTERS

Lemon Zest | Chive | Balsamic Agrodolce

$9.00

FRIED BRUSSELS

Maldon Sea Salt | Bacon | Lemon Sauce

$12.00

CRISPY POLENTA

Crispy Outside, Creamy Inside. Truffle Aïoli

$11.00

PATATAS BRAVAS

Pecorino | Roasted Garlic | Romesco Sauce

$19.00

BEEF MEATBALLS

Marinara | Pecorino Romano | Crostini

$13.00

HAZELNUT CAESAR SALAD

Romaine Hazelnut | Anchovy | Caesar

$12.00

FRESH BURRATA

Tomato Pepitas | Arugula | Aged Balsamic

$15.00

BRAISED LAMB ARANCINI

Lamb Fontina | Marinara | Pecorino

$14.00

SEARED OCTOPUS

Baby Potatoes | Arugula | Salmoriglio Sauce

$16.00

AROMATIC LAMB SKEWERS

Parsley Vidalia Sumac Salad | Labneh

$17.00

CRISPY CALAMARI

Jalapeño | Zucchini | Marinara

$15.00

GARLIC SPINACH MEZZELUNE

Halfmoon Ravioli of Cheese, garlic, & Spinach Julienne Carrot | Asparagus | Cracked Pepper

$21.00

SPAGHETTI CON GAMBERI

Pesto Sauce | Sun Dried Tomato | Shrimp

$23.00

RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE

Salmon | Shrimp | Veggie | Pecorino Romano

$23.00

HOUSE MADE PAPPARDELLE

Braised Lamb Ragi

$22.00

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Pancetta | Egg | Pecorino Romano

$21.00

ERNESTO'S CHICKEN PARM

Breaded Chicken Cutlet | Pappardelle Parmesan, Mozzarella, & Marinara

$22.00

MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLI

Lobster & Cheese Stuffed Ravioli Dressed in a fight Tomato Cream Sauce and topped with Shrimp Scampi

$27.00

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

Lemon-Brined Buttermilk-Battered Thighs Aleppo Honey Butter | Semolina Waffles Vermont Maple Syrup | Honeycrisp Apple

$17.00

STEAK

oz Ribeye Brussels Roasted Potatoes

$45.00

MAINS

SWEETS

CINNAMON SUGAR BEIGNETS

Strawberry Blackberry Syrup | Mascarpone

$11.00

LIL' BABY CANNOLI

Whipped Ricotta | Candied Orange Zest

$11.00