Parea is our go-to Greek restaurant now. The most original thing they serve is the beet root hummus which was gobbled up before we thought of taking a picture. The beet root hummus has the the same texture and flavor of regular hummus but with a slight beet tang and bright purple color. Tonight, I got the scallops with zucchini instead of the paired orzo. My wife got the Souvlaki with lemon potato wedges instead of the pair fries. Both meals were delicious! Parea has an assortment of Greek wines, liquors and beers you might want to check out. Service is attentive and excellent. When you are thinking Greek, think about giving Parea a shot! read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Souvlaki served with potato wedges. - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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We came for the first time tonight for magical dining and we really enjoyed it. The restaurant has tall ceilings and seems very spacious. The bar area is cute and makes you feel like you're in Greece and my drink was garnished with a Greek flag. The food came out fairly quick for a party of six. We especially loved the presentation of the saganaki (they light it on fire table side), lamb shank, and baklava. The only real negatives were that the server seemed to make a big deal of anyone ordering nonalcoholic drinks, one of the ceiling panels in the women's restroom would look like it was going to fall out every time the door closed, and the parking is rough (which is really more due to the area). read more

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On a whim, my wife and I decided to give Parea a shot for dinner. The experience was mediocre at best. The saganaki was flavorless, the octopus that was served to me was ice cold in the middle but yet burnt on the outside. The menu is lackluster, missing the great varieties of authentic Greek food. The items I did try were bland, or the presentation was so bad I didn't bother to taste it. I did comment to the waitress about my octopus, she went and got the manager. He offered to "take it back and heat it up"; as if serving me a piece of Frozen thawed out octopus that was burnt already could be salvaged by putting it on the grill longer. I was already grossed out and sent it back. On the way home I actually stopped and got dinner at Little Greek; which was a thousand times better. My review is for the general public. I do not have any interest in what could be improved at Parea; and I have no intention of returning. So no response is necessary. read more

We decided to try this place at noon on a Friday. We were the only ones there and severely underdressed. The atmosphere reminds me of an upscale Olive Garden with the brick walls but it has Greek photos everywhere and is very airy and open with the windows. We had outstanding food. The dip was amazing. The flaming cheese plate was a little small and I feel like they didn't give you enough pitas to get all the dip so we had to ask for more . Our other greek dish was great. Everything was fresh and very favorable. Obviously with how things are everything was kinda expensive but we will be coming back! Our server was also amazing :) read more

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They are friendly and welcoming. The place is spacious. You don't feel crammed in. The design ia Greek themed. Our waiter was fabulous! They have a good Magical Dining menu. The Sangria is a little on the weak side. Happy hour is half off drinks. The food is fresh. The Saganaki was too liquidy. The hummus was tasty. The lamb shank was too spicy. The chicken breast was garlicky. The beef souvlaki was well seasoned. The Portokalopita was great. The Loukoumades were good. The rice pudding was so delicious. read more

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Last night I stopped in for dinner. It was my second visit, I forgot to take pictures on my first visit so I waited to do a review. The restaurant is very pretty with a good amount of outdoor seating if you are so inclined. The wait staff is very attentive, drinks were refilled without needing to ask for them. I was checked on but not intrusively. But what brought me back was the food. I started with calamari which had the perfect amount of light breading. It was served with a grilled half lemon which I squeezed onto it and added a nice smoky tartness to it. It also came with a garlic solo which was tasty but I preferred the lemon flavor. The pita bread is well seasoned not just bland. But for me it was the Greek village salad and a skewer of flame grilled chicken. Lots of cucumbers tomatoes and olives with a fantastic dressing and a big chunk of feta. The chicken was perfectly seasoned with a slight char on it. It was a perfect hot summer night meal in a beautiful setting read more

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Loved the decor and layout! Very flexible to accommodate different party sizes. Ordered the white and red sangria. I personally like the red better than the white. Wifey liked the white better than the red so it worked out. The white sangria had more of a moscato, Zinfandel type of taste to it. Wife ordered the chicken Santorini which was delicious!!!!!!! I would definitely comeback for that dish. I ordered the chicken tata which is basically a Greek chicken parm. As a heads up, it comes with pasta but the menu does not say what kind of sauce is on the pasta. Pasta came out with red sauce (which I don't fancy) but I can't blame the waitress because I didn't ask. That's on me. Even though they should be more thorough and inform you or ask if red sauce is ok. Either way, it didn't ruin our night. We will definitely come back and make sure to ask better questions Service: greeted and sat down with so much grace and attention. Waitress was ok. It almost seemed like she was in a rush to get out of there. When I did bring up the sauce thing there wasn't any attempt to fix the matter again which I was ok with bc I'll take the blame for not asking. Will try to come a little earlier and hope for better service read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Chicken tata - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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Greek restaurant in downtown Maitland. The service was incredible- the server walked us through the menu and provided great recommendations. The spinach pie we had as an appetizer was perfect. The spinach was creamy and the dough was buttery and flaky. The moussaka was also excellent. Everything came out hot. The. Moussaka had a unique cinnamon taste in the bechamel which made the dish so unique. read more

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4.5 Stars Parea was great! We came here with my book club and had a fantastic time. Great discussions, amazing food, and yummy food -- we couldn't ask for better. The cocktails here are well made; I got the Karpouzi and the watermelon juice was super fresh. For my main, I had the lamb chops which were perfectly cooked. I loved the seasoning and how tender they were. Anastasia was a fantastic server, and was super attentive. The ambiance was a little dark, but I loved the modern Mediterranean decor and vibes. read more

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I didn't know that Parea was created by the same owners as Bosphorus! I have been dying to go here ever since I saw they have a dirty martini with feta stuffed olives. I love a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, but have never seen one with feta. Holy smokes, it was perfection. I honestly just came for the martini but I will never say no to cheese, so I ordered the saganaki. Chef's kiss. We arrived a little after 8 pm and it wasn't crowded. The inside of the restaurant was so beautiful and well lit. Everyone working was so nice and Jason at the bar really took care of us. I wish they offered brunch. I would love to come here on Sundays after visiting the Maitland Farmer's Market. read more

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My wife and I shared the Saganaki and grilled octopus for our appetizers. They were both wonderfully flavorful. For my entree I ordered the Lamb Chops -- which I think were the most generous portion I'd ever received from any restaurant. They weren't over-seasoned, and didn't taste "lamby"... just really perfect, and the meat was very soft, and not too fatty. My wife ordered the chicken Souvlaki and it was moist and tender, and nicely flavored. Our server was very attentive, but not bothersome by any means. She had some good recommendations for dessert and was knowledgeable about their menu. Ambiance: it was like we were back in Athens! There was Greek music playing in the background, and it wasn't blaring, it was really at a nice decibel level. When we arrived at 5p, there were maybe 3 other tables occupied. But when we finished at 6p we were astonished to see it so busy inside! On this cold night in central Florida, the great turnout was a testament to the excellent dining experience and only confirmed that even poor weather conditions couldn't keep the crowd away from this place. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Had the most wonderful experience at Parea. It's a newer restaurant where the outpost used to be and I love hoe they've redone the interior to be so much more inviting and a classy Greek twist. The food was EXCEPTIONAL. I got the branzino which came with a lemon linguine and we also got the Greek chicken which was fantastic and packed full of garlic and flavor along with potatoes that just melted in your mouth. The service was also phenomenal and although elevated I feel the pricing was fair. Will definitely be back! read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Branzino with lemon linguine - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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Always yummy. Cooked to perfection. Their lemon potatoes are one of my favorites. Chicken was not dry and the dill sauce was a great addition read more

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Stopped in for magical dining. Although if there are 4 or more of you they do a family style year round that is the same $40 price so don't sleep on that! The beetroot hummus was colorful and flavorful. I actually really enjoyed it because it was different than any hummus I've had before! The lamb skewers were great, the fries would have been better as rice or orzo but they were ok. I loved my rice pudding dessert. The topping of nuts and honey really helped add to the flavor! The manager was around, the server was attentive I will for sure go back! read more

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From the same owner of the Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine mini-chain comes Parea Greek Taverna. After dining numerous times at Bosphorous and in this instance Parea, not only do both restaurants share a common Mediterranean heritage but they also both provide guests a superior culinary and service experience. Upon entering the establishment you feel as if you've been invited to someone's personal home. The employees and management certainly treated us like family and continuously made sure everything was to our satisfaction. We started off with Hummus Trio which was comprised of Beetroot, Red Pepper, and Regular Hummus with a never-ending supply of warm freshly-made Pita Points for dipping...YES! This was followed by the Octopus grilled over an open flame...DOUBLE YES! You could really come out contented by ordering just these two openers but, the menu is filled with so many standout items. I can't say no to a Lamb Shank... and Parea's offering was slowly braised and served with Orzo. My guest decided on the Branzino, grilled and served over Linguine Again, both dishes were incredibly delicious and cooked perfectly. As to dessert, I opted for something I've never ordered before which were the Greek Donuts known as Loukomades. Unfortunately, these were overcooked and dry...but as I indicated previously, being we were family, the manager readily took the item off our bill and instead we selected the Baklava. The Baklava had a rich buttery flavor and the optimum sweetness balance. FOR THE WIN! I look forward to returning soon...in the meantime...OPA! read more

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Parea I understand is the latest from the Bosphorus family, and it's definitely the standout in my view. The experience feels upscale without being out of reach for most people and the service is fantastic with even the managers connecting with guests. The menu meets the elevated vibes presented, and while cost may be on the higher side it does come off as reasonable. My visit was to catch up with a friend so we were just sharing apps and drinks. We decided to go the "Meze" collection and from a cost and taste perspective I highly recommend this for anyone looking to try different dips. You get a nicely portion sampling of 6 pre-selected items. I wish it came with more pita as you will find yourself ordering more to be able to enjoy everything but the pricing for pita I felt was reasonable ($2 for 12 pieces). We also enjoyed white anchovies, my first time with this type of appetizer. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and seeing the different orders coming out of the kitchen (including tableside flamed cheese - Sagsnaki) and I would definitely be curious to return to try other items. If you're seeking well-crafted Greek menu in a lovely environment, Parea is definitely with a visit. read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Obligatory bathroom photo. - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

We came in for lunch and had a good experience. The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff were very friendly. For appetizers, we got the mezze trio, which came with beet, red pepper, and original hummus and pita. All were delicious and fresh. We got the saganaki, which was lit table side. It was savory and amazing. For my entree, I got the lamb pita with lemon potatoes. The lamb was tender and the pita was well constructed with veggies and tzatziki. I also got a spanakopita. It was buttery with a good ratio of filling. All of the food was really good, but could have been hotter. The wait for food was a little long, it well worth it. read more

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Such a great neighborhood spot. The food is delicious, they are generous with the tzatziki and pita. The interior is also really pretty and calming. Everytime we have gone the service is always really kind and attentive as well. I will definitely keep going back! read more

My family and i visited Parea to celebrate two birthdays - my moms' and mine. It was my first time there and everything from the space to the food was delightful. I'm a huge fan of greek and Mediterranean food; everything was fresh and flavorful. I ordered the beet and feta salad with a chicken souvlaki skewer and tzatziki. My family got an array of traditional dishes and everything looked great...moussaka, pastitsio, and spicy feta and tzatziki with pita to start. The spicy feta was one of my favs. The service was great. The server was very attentive and pleasant. We ordered three desserts...all amazing. Still not sure why my mom had both birthday candles on her dessert but it's fine....one for her bday and one for giving birth to me. A+ all around. read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Beet and Feta Salad with Chicken Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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My husband, our friend, and I visited recently and were absolutely blown away by how incredible everything was! We shared all of our dishes, which made it even more fun to try a variety of flavors. We started with the Horiatiki salad, Dolmades, and the Octopus appetizer, all were fresh and perfectly prepared. For our mains, we had the Santorini Chicken (my personal favorite!) and the Shrimp Mykonos, which was just as delicious. The service was impressively fast without feeling rushed, we were in and out in about an hour. Overall, an amazing experience and we highly recommend! read more

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Parea has definitely become one of my favorite spots. So happy they're in the neighborhood. Best happy hour around with the best bartender... looking at you, Jason! The food is outstanding. So fresh and delicious. The space is beautiful... open and clean. Great place for a quick happy hour, a celebration dinner or a meet up with friends. We even host our book club there now! Outstanding staff all around. read more

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I finally had the chance to try out Parea today. Problem is now I am going to want to go frequently, everyone I encounter there's was very friendly from the host to the bartender. I had the chicken Santorini and it was delicious, it's a creamy lemon chicken with potatoes portion was perfect enough for lunch and dinner. Highly recommend. I will definitely return. read more

Love Parea! Great location in Maitland, and excellent service every time! It is so pretty, clean and new inside. I love the openness and how the decor matches the cuisine and overall vibe. The food is very good too! Nice, delicious variety with cocktails as well. Last time I went we got 3 humuses to try, the classic, roasted red pepper and beet root. All three were tasty! The whole Bronzino and linguine is a favorite. I also really enjoyed the shrimp Mykonos. The Moussaka is noted as a favorite, but it's not mine. If you're going Greek, you have to get the baklava, very good! We will be sure to come back. read more

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This place definitely checked all the boxes! My friend and I had dinner here tonight and decided to sit at the bar and get a few appetizers as our meals. We ordered a little bit of everything and every single item was outstanding. The decor and work they put into this place is beautiful. Jason, our server/bartender, was phenomenal. He was efficient, friendly, and helpful. Plus multiple other staff members interacted with us as well. Definitely one of my new favorites! read more

Great atmosphere at Parea! We started with the Meze collection. A sample of all six app items. All very good. The spicy feta is full flavored and tad bit salty. We then enjoyed the octopus and crispy zucchini. Both very good. Also shared the beet + feta salad with a chicken and lamb skewers. To finish, we enjoyed the baklava and the rice pudding. Our server was attentive and friendly. Definitely worth visiting for an enjoyable evening. Enjoy the photos below. read more

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Went here for Mother's Day with my mom and family. They had a Filet Mignon 25 dollar special and it was very good, a little bit on the smaller size but good. Chicken on the souvlaki was a bit dry though. The service was TOP notch, my mom drinks diet coke super fast and her glass was NEVER empty. I forget the name of the waitress that helped us but she was so so good! read more

Stopped by for the first time after seeing their name and menu on the Magical Dining list. Walking in the restaurant smells very clean and the space is pretty open inside too which I was nice. We were greeted immediately and seated right away. I opted for the spanakopita which was good, lamb souvlaki which was a generous serving, and for dessert tried the portokalopita or orange cake. I deviated from my usual baklava to try the orange cake and while the first bite surprised me by the fresh orange taste, I found myself still thinking about baklava. Our server was very kind and the restaurant was able to accommodate an allergy at the table. A lot of places pre-marinate items but we were happy to find out it wouldn't be a problem here and he was able to order pretty much whatever he wanted. This was a great meal and I can see us stopping by again. Gotta try their baklava after all! read more

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We really enjoyed our first experience at Parea! The restaurant itself is stunning and I am obsessed with the cut-out bar shelving and design. When you walk in, you immediately feel like you've been transported to the Mediterranean. We didn't have a reservation, so we were seated at a high top booth in the bar area. Our server was very knowledgeable and told us about their happy hour specials since it was still HH (4-6pm daily). Omg they have INCREDIBLE happy hour deals! All of their cocktails are half off and they actually have some really great signature drinks on their menu -- one of them being a dirty gin martini with feta stuffed olives... for $5.50 on happy hour. Um yes please! I had 2 martinis before happy hour ended and they were fantastic. Now on to the food. My husband and I shared a couple appetizers, including the grilled octopus and saganaki (Greek cheese flamed tableside -- OPA!) Both were delicious. The octopus was tender & cooked perfectly. For our main dishes, my husband got the cast iron moussaka (lamb and beef, eggplant, & béchamel baked like a casserole in a skillet) and I got the shrimp Mykonos (butterflied shrimp, garlic, and lemon with orzo). Wow, those shrimp! They were big with a light, crispy char and had an amazing flavor. I really enjoyed my dish and I'd definitely get it again. We ended up taking our dessert to-go, but we just had to try the portokalopita (phyllo orange cake) which hit the spot later on. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by Parea and look forward to returning soon -- especially for happy hour! read more

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Absolutely delicious dinner and great service!! More people need to be enjoying lunch or dinner here because if you aren't you are for sure missing out!! We started with the grilled octopus, which was cooked to perfection! I missed the picture, but a great size for the $16 price tag! We will definitely be eating that staple every visit!! The lamb shank was tender and huge and the branzino had a crispy outside and cooked so soft and perfect! Even the pasta side dish had a great sauce and flavor!! Highly recommend for any happy hour, date night or group outing as they have a lot of large tables to accommodate!! read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Lamb Shank - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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Awesome Mediterranean food, they have the Pulpo that is out of this world. Everything is so good, we love taking people here when we are visiting. read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

The Santorini chicken was amazingly delicious. The service was quick and attentive. The vibes were definitely family friendly and the offer a menu for 4 or more. Overall a great experience. We chose to come here for our 23rd wedding anniversary to try something new and it did not disappoint. read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Santorini Chicken - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

My husband and I went to Parea on a Sunday night at 6:30p and it was pretty busy! We made a reservation, so fortunately there was a table available for us. The venue is a large space that is beautifully designed -- takes me back to being in Greece! The staff were very warm and welcoming. Our server, Anastasia was attentive, offered great suggestions and was really friendly while being professional. We ordered appetizers that came out pretty quickly. The saganaki is flambed right by your table and enhances the authentic meditation ambiance. The food was delicious and the wine selection was small but only filled with fabulous wines. Dessert were good as well. Although I Ubered, there seemed yo be ample parking for anyone driving there. Will definitely recommend! read more

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Ever since Maitland Center built its retail space at the corner of Horatio and 17-92, I felt that an upscale, Greek restaurant would fit nicely in the building's design, and we also didn't really have any upscale Greek restaurants in the Maitland/Winter Park areas. When we heard the news that the team behind Bosphorus was planning a Greek concept for the space, we began counting down the days. We love Bosphorus! Parea Greek Taverna soft opened the week we visited, offering the vast majority of its new menu. Our group of four was warmly greeted as we admired the interior decor and Greek music. It felt like we'd left Orlando and stepped into the tavernas of Mykonos and Athens. We've been to Greece four times over the past few years, admiring their cuisine, culture, architecture, and the Cycladic design we love so much. The space does a great job of capturing the warm, family feeling while incorporating various familiar elements of Greek decor and theming. Jessi was our server, who was very attentive and helpful throughout our whole experience, and spoke Greek with us along our journey which we loved. We ordered various cocktails that we enjoyed (Garden, Karpouzi, Not Today Hades, and the Greek Sangria), along with the tzatziki and tirokafteri dips with warm pita bread. The tirokafteri, a spicy feta dip, was the big hit for everyone at the table. Don't worry, it's a mild spice...not super hot. They didn't have the skordalia dip this time (a delicious garlic dip made with small bits of potatoes), but might bring it back in the future. For salad we had to try the classic Horiatiki (traditional Greek village salad), and the calamari. Both were delicious. The horiatiki was done so well and had a perfect vinaigrette on it. I hope this doesn't change at all, because it was quite literally what we know and love about Greece! For our main course, we ordered the Chicken Souvlaki, the Lamb Shank, the Cast Iron Moussaka, and the Chicken Tata. Everything was really great, and generous portions. The Chicken Tata was similar to a chicken schnitzel and had a side of pasta. (Here's a little secret for you since you've read this far: scoop a little bit of the tirokafteri dip onto the pasta to give it a kick. It's amazing!) We ended our meal with some Mastiha (a sweet digestif that's much better tasting than Ouzo; you must try it if you haven't), and the Portokalopita (an orange cake) that were both great. There are still so many menu items we want to try like Phyllis' Potatoes, Pastitsio, Greek Tea, Saganaki, Spanakopita, Beefteki, Tiropitakia, and more. It's so exciting to see authentic Greek brands like Alpha, Mythos (the beers of Greece), Skinos and more. The beauty and hospitality of Greece has arrived to Maitland, and we're so happy! We'll be back very soon. I can't wait to see lunch options in the near future. I'm praying for fries inside gyros, galaktobouriko, and maybe some Cretan options. read more

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The food is really, really good! Our server was the best and and everything was explained when we questioned. We'll definitely go back! read more

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Great food and great service. We especially liked the spicy feta, tzatziki, and the Greek Fries. While a little loud, the ambiance is nice and tries to be a modern Greek tavern. read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Appetizers - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

Great new spot in maitland. The restaurant is beautiful, great service and the foods fantastic and not overpriced read more

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Owner argued with me after my pregnant family member was served alcohol after ordering a non alcoholic drink because the alcoholic version and nonalcoholic version had the same name. The server did not ask to clarify and did not ask for an ID, so obviously no one knew until it was already too late. We told the server that maybe the name should be changed. She mentioned this to management. When no one came out to apologize, I sought to make the recommendation to them that they should better distinguish the two drinks and give them different names so that the same mistake doesn't happen to other people with health limitations in the future. Many restaurants are adopting this approach to different their nonalcoholic and alcoholic menu so I didn't think much of my comment. Somehow, the owner, Tom Kopatsis became EXTREMELY defensive and argumentative at this suggestion. He began by saying that it was not the restaurant's responsibility to ensure they were getting alcoholic vs nonalcoholic orders correct (uhm?) He then went as far to say that the mistake was actually OUR fault. (When no other alcohol was previously ordered at this side of the table?) I was genuinely seeking to prevent the same accident in the future and to help the business avoid any lawsuits or community accidents. I was extremely disturbed that my attempt to helpful was met with being berated by the owner. Everyone involved thought that it was nonalcoholic **** read more

Our time at Parea was amazing great ambiance and food was extremely tasty and halal. Our server Eduardo made our experience even more enjoyable. He was extremely attentive and gave us some great recommendations. We will definitely be back read more

Food, service and ambiance are excellent. We had to change our reservation 3 times because it keep growing and they were extremely accommodating read more

Parea Greek Taverna - Appetizer hummus plate ..easily feeds 4 as perfect appetizer for the Greek experience - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

I went a few weeks ago and would definitely return. The server was great and let us visit, but was very helpful and there when we needed her. read more

Parea Greek Taverna - The Chilean Sea Bass was very well prepared. - Greek Near Me - Maitland, Florida

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