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Parallel

Restaurant Bar Spanish restaurant

One of the Top rated Spanish restaurants in Amsterdam


Address

Overtoom 495-497, 1054 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.parallel.amsterdam

Contact

+31 20 891 5803

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (806 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 4 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: nice (11) menu (10) Spanish (10) dishes (10) good (9) time (9) tapas (8) great (8) recommend (7) wine (7)
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  • 3/5 Junseok Chae (. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited here twice. Once in last November and once in this February. My first visit was really pleasant. Unfortunately, my second visit was a bit disappointed. The number of menu was decreased and the taste was a but worse than last year. Because I was really satisfied with their bread and paella, so it’s sad to hear that these menus are not available any more.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Adriana García F. 5 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Spanish fusion restaurant. The atmosphere is elegant and romantic and the waiters explained with care every dish. I was a bit surprised with some flavours because it’s not the typical Spanish food that you would find in a tapas restaurant in Spain. It’s a more elaborated cuisine with pinches of Asian cuisine, like their octopus with kimchi or their tempura aubergine with tahini. The desserts were also based on Spanish food but something I had never tried, their crema catalana and the flan was good but I think I prefer the traditional version.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreas Michalis L. 7 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Very nice tappas place. Location is very good when its a nice sunny day! Service is very attentive, friendly and polite. The food was very nice! Everything had nice flavours and cooked with love (maybe the seafood paela needed better plating, but taste wise it was spot on). An amazing Sangria as well :) definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura 9 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    The food is amazing every time I go. The menu changes with the season, so there's always something new to try. The wine menu is extensive, but I do recommend their sangria. Service is great and a lovely intimate atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sh l. 2 years ago on Google
    The menu has changed a lot recently. My pictures were taken in November of 2021, so the dishes in my picture might not be available. Paella was really good. Corncob is highly recommended. They were really above my expectation. Berenjena and bread were good as well, but they were not my best. The atmosphere was really great so I really enjoyed dinner time there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris H. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here on a recommendation and we all really enjoyed it. Most of the dishes were really tasty, especially the gambas, cod, octopus, and the corn/mango dessert (sounds weird, but trust me)🌽🥭 If you like white wine, I recommend the Menade Verdeja, which is one of the cheaper wines, but doesn’t taste it 👌🏽 The vibe is a vibe and the restaurant has a nice evening energy. Gave 4/5 stars as the waitstaff seemed a bit rushed, maybe a bit understaffed for a Friday evening. Otherwise, can recommend 👍🏽
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kevin4r 7 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Cozy Spanish cuisine inspired restaurant. If you like to share food and try new things this is a good place to stumble upon. We were 6 people and ordered 12 dishes and it was enough to feel satisfied without being full.

  • 5/5 Ashley 4 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    First time here while visiting the city and we stopped at this place for dinner while taking a stroll through the city. I highly recommend! The ambience was great, and service was fantastic! Our waiter made great recommendations and the entree were filling without being overwhelming. We left satisfied- not hungry, but not stuffed. From the taste, you can tell that they use fresh ingredients- down to the bread. 10/10 recommend and we may be back before heading out.

  • 5/5 Madeleine M. 1 month ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    This was a great tapas experience with diverse and delicious plates. Also paired with an extensive wine list and attentive service - it was a nice evening and would highly reccomend.

  • 4/5 Bojan 1 month ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Lovely Spanish tapas place. The atmosphere was nice and the staff took their time to explain the dishes and give good recommendations. Still, I found some of the dishes to be somewhat of an odd flavor profile - La Malagueña in particular. On the other hand, the Iberico cheek with coconut béchamel was an interesting twist.

  • 5/5 Xiaoling T. 1 year ago on Google
    #A mouthful taste of long lost childhood# Hi Parallel, Thanks so much for the incredible treat on 12/23. We wished to have four stomachs so we could order everything on the menu. Best tapas since my last trip in Barcelona. We were very impressed especially by the octopus tentacle and the Gambas. The Antarctic krill you used just brought me back to elementary school - the time when mom was able to hunt those precious shrimps from her seafood vendor, a rare yet unforgettable treat. Valentin and Jose served us - very welcoming and knowledgeable about what goes onto the table. Muy bien!

  • 5/5 Deniz E. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a great surprise as the previous concept was very basic but we were tipped by a friend! The food was not only lovely but also innovative, giving the Spanish kitchen a novel bite. Our waiter José was also absolutely amazing, he knows how to make guest feel at home and he advised some super and fitting wines per tapas course. We are surely coming back. But I need to lose the weight from tonight first...

  • 4/5 Patricia E. 1 year ago on Google
    Good atmosphere and relaxed decoration. The music was a bit loud, probably because we were close to the speaker. Staff was very nice and professional. There is a little tin with olives on each table, complimentary from the house that are really tasty. The food was good and surprising, nice portions to share and be able to try different options from the menu. Very wide menu of Spanish wines.

  • 4/5 Aar B. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food; dishes are larger than your regular tapas. Good wine list too.

  • 5/5 Dean K. 1 year ago on Google
    Special applause to broad selections of wine menu. Food is delicious, giving not only Spanish but a Latin American vibe.

  • 5/5 Patricia Ubago S. 9 months ago on Google
    We’ve been before at Parallel and honestly WOW. They keep serving amazing fresh food, the anchovie, ceviche, paella, top. Special mention to the guys serving in the terrace, you get a very Spanish feeling by the way they welcome you, explain the dishes with enthusiasm and eagerness, they know about wines and offer suggestions. We’ll definitely come back again. Good job!

  • 5/5 Lebriz E. 11 months ago on Google
    Loved the way how they made Spanish food experience in a different way. All dishes were amazing but our favorites were octopus, codfish and crema catalana. Definitely a place to visit again! Service quality, speed and attention of waiter were also significant.

  • 5/5 Simon W. 4 months ago on Google
    Really great experience. The food was very creative and we were all surprised about several things we were eating - fine dining quality. The service was excellence, they really explain what each dish is about and are quite passionate about what they are doing.

  • 4/5 Alina D. 1 year ago on Google
    Good atmosphere and friendly service, tasty food and interesting combinations. The food was beautifully explained to us and very nicely presented. However, the service was slooow and we had to ask again for our wine and our second bottle of water never arrived (the time between dishes was also extremely long, they did apologize for it and we were having a nice time chatting so didn’t mind too much).

  • 4/5 Amanda Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Atmosphere is really great and intimate and the waiters are friendly. The croquette was my favorite. I wish they still had their paella on the menu because that’s what I initially came for. But trying the rest of the menu was still worth it!

  • 5/5 Xiaomeng Y. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    It’s not my first time here but still feel excited and satisfied. It all started with those warm and friendly bartenders and waiters. Iberico jamon as good as ever; cheese platter tastes COLORFUL 🫶 excellent combination; also recommend the ceviche which impressed me with the tasty source. Also, I will try different wine every time I come here.

  • 3/5 martina s. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice tapas place!! Staff really friendly but main dish, tuna, was not really good… As tapas place is nice for the starters, but a bit too expensive for the other dishes: the jug of sangria is 32 euros for example


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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