Stacey D.

Quintaesencia exceeded every expectation! The food was absolutely phenomenal, every dish was beautifully prepared, flavorful, and clearly made with care and attention to detail. What impressed me even more was how well they handled our large group of 21 people. Coordinating a party that size is no small task, but the staff made it look effortless. The service was outstanding from start to finish; friendly, attentive, organized, and accommodating throughout the entire evening. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers both exceptional food and exceptional service, especially for a group our size. Quintaesencia knocked it out of the park. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Pira K.

We met up with some friends while we were in the area and would have never guessed that this restaurant was here!! They gave us some popped corn(?) that was an addictive appetizer. We ordered some fried plantains topped with various meats and a loaded fries. The loaded fries were my favorite thing I had that night! For the main I ordered steak with chimichurri and potatoes and this was delicious also. Staff was super friendly and we had a great time!

Eileen O.

Who would have known a fine dining restaurant exists in Parma? Growing up here, I haven't seen too many ethic restaurants and through the past 5-10 years, they are slowly popping up. Our Quintaesencia experience was amazing! Our service by Sonia was delightful and she was the definition of great customer service. Being it our first time, she suggested a few popular dishes and we ordered the Empanadas Colombianas, Lomo de Cerdo, Churrasco con Chimichurri, and Passion Fruit juices to go along with our food. Let me tell ya, the dishes were honestly all cooked to perfection and tasted SOO GOOD! The Empanadas came out pipping hot and the meat (beef and chicken) were filled with flavor. The Lomo de Cerdo (pork chop) was super tender and the sweet glaze was a perfect pair with the meat and the mashed potatoes. The Churrasco con Chimichurri (steak) was cooked right to medium and was very juicy and tender. So good that I didn't really want to share haha. The dishes are a little more on the expensive side, but I think it is well worth it! Can't wait to come back to try other dishes.

Nicole V.

A restaurant with a kind, knowledgeable staff AND delicious food!! We tried 8 tapas for our table of 4, plus the churros with ice cream. Each dish tasted like it was made from scratch. The price was more than fair ... if you cook at all you understand what it costs to make meals with actual ingredients.

Jun L.

I have worked in Parma for approximately eight years - this is by far the most underrated hidden gem in the city! This tapas bar has been open for a year or two now, but I recently only started visiting after a work event. I came back for the full menu before I left this review. Everything we had was well flavored - and truly gives you a sense of authentic Venezuelan food. The service is exceptionally attentive. They do host private parties as well and worked nicely with our coordinator for the event. I would highly recommend this tapas bar - a must try in little old Parma!

Alison F.

This place is a fantastic Parma gem! The food was so tasty, clearly very fresh and hot upon arrival. Also I have to note that the steak (which we ordered medium rare) was cooked to perfection! The tapas style menu is perfect for sharing. My husband and I shared three dishes and were satisfied: 10/10 on presentation, 10/10 on flavor and 9/10 on our "fullness" after our meal. I feel like this place would be even better with a small group of friends where everyone could order 1-2 tapas plates and then share amongst the group. I can't wait to go back and taste more dishes. The ambiance of the restaurant was quaint, clean and inviting. For a new restaurant, I didn't get that "empty" or "unfinished" vibe that I often get with the decor in a brand new space. The service was excellent as well. The young boy at the host stand was eager to greet us with a smile and was very polite. The server was also very friendly, informative and prompt. She even explained some of the menu inspiration and offered us a suggestion when asked. The food also felt like it came out pretty quickly. Overall, we were impressed and will be back!

Grace I.

i went here last night for dinner and everything was so delicious! the staff was very friendly and helpful with questions i had. i ordered the meatballs as an appetizer and while they were good, i wish they were a little more tender. i got the grilled chicken entree and it was so delicious, just wish i had more than 4 potatoes lol. the lemon dessert was so good! not too tart like a lot of lemon desserts can be. i will definitely come back as i live in parma. cute spot for a date night. i liked the music and the decor. the patio is fabulous!

Sue C.

Had a very enjoyable meal last night and like everyone else has said, this is a hidden gem in Parma. I had the ceviche and my son had nachos Both were very flavorful. The braised pear dessert was delicious too. The young lady who waited on us was super helpful and sweet. I definitely want to come back to try more as there is a lot on the menu.

I NEVER leave reviews ... but wow! The food was amazing and the drinks were just as good.

Daniel O.

Fantastic, as always! This place is so underrated, it should be a crime! Their food is AMAZING! The staff is friendly, attentive, and welcoming! Such a great idea to have a "Tapas" restaurant here in town, that combines the amazing cuisine of South America, with a Spanish flare! Per the owner, who always sits with us at the end of the night, this is called "Hispanic American Fusion". There are so many different flavors and influences involved in the menu, with a heavy Venezuelan and Peruvian influence, but in a Spanish tapas twist!

I forgot to share my Google review on here from 3 weeks ago: My husband and I came here on Saturday night for dinner. Our server was Andrea: what a kind and beautiful soul! She was friendly and made everything so seamlessly easy and comfortable. We shared plates of fish tacos, grilled octopus and empanadas. WOW. All of our dishes matched with the environment provided by Andrea: authentic and seamlessly coordinated. The food + flavors just.went.together. I love sauces with dishes, and they were all paired so well with the delicious fresh food. Definitely coming back!!! Update: spoiler alert, we went back and took pictures this time. This time we had Camilla serving us, and what a sweet girl! She gave us more popular recommendations. This time we both got the fish tacos, and shared a plantain dish with monchego cheese + honey, and my husband got a steak/potato/salad dish (I forgot the name!), as well as a spicy mezcal cocktail with jalapeno in it. Every damn dish that comes out of that kitchen is absolute fire! As spectacular as the first time we went!! My husband said the steak melted like butter in his mouth, and the plantains shocked me how delicious they were with the cheese+ honey pairing. I told my whole family about this place because of what a gem I feel like we found. I'm shocked it isn't more packed on a Friday evening! Go in, you won't regret it!!!!

Excellent food! First time there. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

A new, different, interesting Tapas restaurant in Parma. Prices on par with other, similar restaurants. Caribbean flair and decor. We tried three tapas, all very good. Service was friendly , helpful, and competent. The Q signature cocktail ( a splurge) will put you in the Caribbean vibe in no time. We definitely enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning