I absolutely recommend dining at new-ish "Quintaesencia" in Parma, Ohio if you like upscale Latin…read moreAmerican cuisine, good vibes, and great service. Quintaesencia was great to work with in June 2026 at accommodating our large group of 21 women, providing is with ample space, a dedicated server, and even making separate checks for all of us. To the surprise of no one, I love South American food. Okay, I like most ethnic cuisines, if not all, but I really love foods like arepas, chimmichuri steak, asado, empanadas, etc! I looked at the menu ahead of time and settled on some faves of mine, arepas and yucca fries, but others in the group ordered a variety of dishes amd drinks, all of which were delicious! I stuck with water as my beverage because the cocktails/mocktails were a bit too pricey for me. I ordered the trio arepas ($18) and a side order of yucca fries ($5), which were very filling and sprinkled with cheese. I liked my meal a lot although I would like to see a few more types of arepas offered on the menu. Our server, Valeria, was absolutely amazing and served our party of 21 women quickly and efficiently. There was a 3% card usage fee as well as an automatic 20% gratiuiy for parties of 6 or more, so after paying with card, my total bill was $30.54. I left full and happy and hope to come back again to try their other dishes, particularly their pizzas and a creative cocktail or two.

We got the gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas, the churrasco con chimichurri, the albondigas con…read moremanchego, and the crema catalana. The server recommended the meatballs (albondigas) and was so right. Everything was fantastic! So fresh. Bright flavor. High quality meats and cheeses in everything. The wine list is unique but approachable. Service was wonderful. Can't wait to come and try everything else!

We had dinner there on 5/16/26 and it was just marvelous. I had the Schnitzel Von Schwein (Pork…read moreSchnitzel) with mashed potatoes & gravy with a side of garlic green beans and my boyfriend had the Weiner Schnitzel with fries and sauerkraut. Both were excellent as well as the bread (served warm) & butter. The only problem I had was I ordered the cherry strudel to go and didn't take a good look at it. When I got home, they must have warmed it because it was soggy and moist instead of crispy AND the top was burnt. Certainly NOT worth the $7/slice. Not sure, but I think I counted MAYBE 3 cherries that were smooshed and looked like the cherries forgot to be added and it was so thin too. Not anything I would imagine strudel to look like, AND it was nothing like the picture on the menu. So be warned, if you go there for dinner, food is well worth the price but please, stay away from the strudel dessert. Take a chance and go with something else.

Just wanted to update my review how fantastic this place continues to be after all these years. I'm…read morenot even going to try to spell what I had but basically it's stuffed cabbage pictured here and it came with sauerkraut and then I chose speatzles as a side. I'm pretty sure I misspelled that, but I think you get the idea. It's those small little pieces of cooked dough which are wonderful in the stuffed cabbage sauce. Our waiter was quite nice as well as attentive. His name was Bohdan K. And he was very attentive and the place was busy on a Sunday

What a find! We loved this brewery. We don't live in the area and visited as part of the Cleveland…read moreBrewery passport. It was such a cute brewery. The beer was great. We even purchased cans to take home. The staff were so friendly! They food was very good. They have a mug club and by the looks of it there are lots of members. If we lived closer I would definitely join. Looking around the room there appeared to be many regulars. If we venture that way again we will go in the summer to sit on the patio.

Finally tried this place and boy have I been missing out. The restaurant itself has nice decor and…read moreso clean you could practically eat off the floor. The food is fantastic! Beef Stroganoff (I held the sour cream) was to die for, best I think I have ever had. We will def be back!

A friend was visiting from out of town and this was one of the places I thought would be unique for…read moreher to visit. We shared the loco moski, paprikash sandwich, and a side of bacon wrapped tots (good option if you just want 2 and not the full appetizer). While the bacon wrapped tots are famous from Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, I actually liked the loco moski and paprikash sandwich more. The loco moski is a fun combination between a loco moco but with pierogi, and I like that the peppered gravy wasn't too rich. The paprikash sandwich was also a great combo of chicken, sausage, peppers, cheese, paprikash, on lightly crispy bread. Parking available as free street parking--though you may have to circle to find parking since it's near the Christmas House. Staff were nice and efficient. The place does feel a little tight in terms of space with less lighting, but there's still plenty of seating and what matters to me more is good food. Overall, great place to try local food. Would get the loco moski and paprikash sandwich again.

This place is a one stop shop for many Cleveland classics both original and vegan versions…read more My pre-trip research brought this place to my attention. I wanted to try the pierogi and the Polish boy and the KRAUT and having an extensive beer menu doesn't hurt either. Friendly neighborhood watering hole literally on the corner and basically across the street from the a Christmas story house allowing you to eat within eye sight of the leg lamp. I wanted basically everything from the menu that came vegan (spoiler alert there are tons and tons of things) but gastric space comes at a premium on vacation so we settled on the fried cheese. I was very excited to see the Polish boy (and vegan option no less) I didn't have much of a choice. GF ordered the vegan pierogi platter with vegan kielbasa on a bed of kraut. Firstly the fried cheese was head and shoulders above any mozz sticks or anything of the sort that I have had in memory. The breading is seasoned and crispy and heaven on earth. The cheese is PIPING. Like you will burn yourself if you, like me, have no patience. The accompanying tomato sauce is also steaming. So good. The Polish boy was also in a league of its own. Love that they have a vegan version. What a combo. Probably one of Cleveland's most important community contributions. We ordered the latkes to go and they were orgasmic. What a special place.

We came here for lunch after a trip to the zoo. I planned to order cheesesteak , but instead found…read moreavocado tacos and empanadas on the menu. What a good choice those were! The ingredients in the tacos were unbelievably fresh and they came with a generous amount of lime wedges to squeeze on top. I had a chicken empanada as well, which was amazing. The atmosphere was perfectly family friendly, clean and inviting. Very reasonable prices, and our waitress was kind and attentive. Locals are lucky to have this joint, and vacationers are lucky to find it, making the name so appropriate!

For the cost to be really high I expected the food to have high standards and was greatly…read moredisappointed. The food had a rubbery texture. The order did not come as described in the menu. We will not be returning back for at least food perhaps drinks as the atmosphere, decor and music were nice.

Although they're currently in between menus, everything we tried was genuinely delicious. I ordered…read morethe ethnic platter which, if you know the area, means kielbasa, pierogies, sauerkraut, plus a side of cabbage and noodles. My nephew went with the chicken paprikash, and both meals came with a fresh side salad. There was plenty of parking, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and easygoing. We both agreed we'll definitely be back to check out the new menu and spend some time unwinding on their beautiful patio. Because if there's anything better than summer in Cleveland, it's a Cleveland summer spent on a nice patio.

Pretty bad experience here. Neither staffing nor inventory was sufficient for the first Fish Friday…read moreof the year. The kitchen was on a significant wait and they were out of coleslaw, pierogis and any of the craft beers they had on tap. The service at the bar was spotty. Friendly, but hard to track anyone down to order. We were eventually informed that they were out of pierogis about 45 minutes after we ordered them. The fried walleye was fine, but not good enough to have invested nearly two hours there. They gave us a fish & chips dinner to replace the missing pierogis and the bartender offered to buy us our next round, but at that point we just wanted to go home.

Visited The Oak Barrel for dinner recently. When we arrived, it was quiet and empty, which was…read moreideal. When we were seated, our waitress brought us some cold water in glasses and gave us menus. I felt like trying some bourbon, so I requested Larceny. There were a lot of tasty looking options on the menu, but I ultimately settled on salmon. My wife requested cod, and my son requested the rib dinner. The ambience of the place was nice. The waitress was friendly and there was a car show outside, which was cool. It didn't take long for our food to be cooked. My fish was hot off the grill, had a wonderful crispy finish, and was cooked to my specification. The salmon was delicious, as were the mashed potatoes it was served on. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and delicious as well. I was craving more. Everyone enjoyed their meals and with great service, we agreed that this could be a place we visit when we're in the area. Great stuff!

I went to this location with coworkers for our Employee Appreciation Dinner and I had the wings…read more. I really did like them. They're delicious. Also, there is a slight "kick" but definitely bearable. The calamari was good as well. We sat on the patio and regretfully, I didn't go inside (too full) but overall, I'm willing to visit again as I stay relatively close.

We love Rally's and have been living in an area without a Rally's for 11 months…read more So when I saw this Rally's during a trip to Para, I had to stop for lunch. We stopped by for big Buford combo. The staff was very nice and made sure our orders were made correctly. Best fries in the fast food game, one of the best burger too.

Service was horrible ai assistant and drive thru worker were unresponsive. My fries, burger, &…read morechicken sandwich were all cold, greasy, & old.