Parada,

7001 Sunne Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

"Presentation of the food is consistent, very elegant, vibrant, and exquisite! I took my girlfriend out for an early Valantines Day dinner, and it was super special. The waitress came over and added a candle to our table, checked up on us ever so often, and received service with a smile. The only thing I want to address is that the restaurant is small, and it can get a bit too noisy. If having a conversation, it can get muffled because of everyone around."

"Very nice Peruvian restaurant in Walnut Creek, California. It is a simple but welcoming setting. The food offerings are delicious and quite authentic."

"A solid take on Peruvian food. The Good: - Good cocktail selection with some interesting and unique options like the margarita flights, which we enjoyed. (Some of the margs were sweet, so avoid the flight if you're not into sweet drinks.) - Our server was attentive from start to finish, even as things got busy. - The food overall was solid. There were a couple dishes we would have done without in hindsight, but nothing we had was bad or great in my opinion. (Lomo Saltado was good and the seafood dish that reminded me of a cioppino was decent as well. The lamb and lentils dish and some of the empanadas were a miss for us.) - Covered outdoor seating to go along with indoor seating. The Not So Good: - The restaurant setup is modern and has potential, but it felt a bit cramped indoors and the music was so loud that it was difficult to have a conversation at our table of 3 without raising our voice substantially. - There were only two single stall bathrooms (1 men and 1 women). Not the end of the world, but make sure you have decent bladder control if your going during a busy period, because you may be waiting in line. Overall, I'd encourage others to give it a try. Dining out is a subjective experience and nothing about my experience would prevent me from recommending this place. In all honesty, it would not be my first choice recommendation for a Peruvian meal out, but it is a solid option. Food: 4/5 Drinks: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Overall: 4/5"

"Maria was a wonderful bartender and server! She was attentive, congenial, and didn't seem at all inconvenienced when she had to confer with the chef a couple times. Would highly recommend sitting in her section! The cebiche was fairly pricey (especially since you have to purchase the chips separately) at $32, but good with gorgeous presentation. The homemade chips were interesting to try! I liked them. The sweet potato fries weren't anything special, but a nice option if you want something more familiar for $9. The menu is fun and appealing! The service is fantastic! The chef is helpful! One thing to be aware: their menu is not allergy- friendly. No restrictions or options are denoted, so be aware you will likely have to have your server ask all your questions on your behalf, if the chef is in. Nearly every item has gluten with a high probability of cross-contamination if left out, so not recommended for anyone sensitive. Overall: spendy for the quantity/ quality, but beautiful presentation and still tasty. Worth a visit if you don't have food restrictions! Ask for Maria."

"I came to display because I was craving Hispanic food that were similar to my Dominican heritage. When I got there I was nicely greeted by the staff, the food came our quick and let me tell you it was super delicious. I would have ate all the food but I got full so quick. I also got desert but I got it to go. The desert was also amazing. I had a really nice time there."