Parche

This restaurant is truly a little gem of Colombia in Oakland. The service was genuinely nice and welcoming, even though I could tell they were a bit short staff and they still handled everything with grace. I absolutely loved the presentation and flavor of the salmon ceviche. It was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully plated. I also ordered an espresso martini; it was good, but I personally missed that little touch of Baileys to make it perfect. The décor is colorful, lively, and full of personality it really adds to the whole experience. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is because my steak arrived slightly cold. However, it's nothing they can't improve, and I'm definitely willing to give them a second chance very soon. Thank you, Parche team see you soon!

Food is delicious. Place is very nice. Service is great. Here is everything we tried and our rating: - Sweet potato gnocchi : very flavorful! The eggplant and hazelnut sauce base is creative! Solid 5/5 - Empanadas: must try. We ended up ordering 2 rounds of these. The frying makes it a little heavy but the taste and the aioli dip are divine. 6/5 …awesome! - Tumaco ceviche: interesting acidic flavors. The crispy plantain chips were the highlight for us. 3/5 …the acidity wasn’t hitting right but it’s still really good. - Carpaccio: the sweet tangy sauce makes this really nice. 3.5/5

Beautifully decorated with local Columbian history and traditions on display in a modern, upscale way. Staff is as amazing as the number of times they use the word. Food is craveable and leaves you planning a return visit halfway through the meal. I appreciate when chefs can add a twist to traditional meals without losing the core foundation of it, the essence of the experience and the flavors. So well done, Chef!

My socks are all the way in Berkeley because they were KNOCKED off. The depth of flavor and creative surprises of sweet and savory in these dishes was like finding a new religion. A truly joyous culinary experience. Our queen Jackie was so wonderful and served us up some lovely recommendations. Celery root is now a staple in my home kitchen. Thank you. 🙏

The short rib shareable was incredible. The drinks were good though I didn’t know exactly what I was ordering. The atmosphere was so cool - glad we stumbled upon this place!!