10334-108 Street (780)-990-0404
Dave’s Selection
Dave’s Selection
The sign and outdoor fireplace stoked our imaginations but
the Parlour’s interior failed to live up to its namesake. Once inside, the
ceiling was vaulted enough to accommodate a loft. The main level featured a
wood-fired pizza oven. Otherwise, the tall tables and open bar felt more like a
lounge than a parlour. Maybe if we had ventured up to the second level, we
would have enjoyed the atmosphere a little more. The appetizers, on the other
hand, were fantabulous. Bree: carpaccio, Dave: meatballs, Angela: cauliflower
fritto… delicious, scrumptious, delectable… these appetizers alone were worth
visiting the Parlour again and again. So too was the wine. The Sandhill Pinot
Gris went down so smooth a second bottle was ordered. Now to describe the main
course. Bree’s excitement for the signature Parlour pizzas was quickly cooled
by the Gamberi which sucked royally (in her exact words). Dave dove into the
spaghettini and meatballs. This variation on a classic dish was okay but
definitely not memorable. Angela was pumped to be in an Italian eatery so she
ordered the lemon prawn linguine. There was a lot of pasta but not a lot of
flavour. All in all, the entrees were a bit of a let down. In no particular
order, the desserts were the lemon tart, the chocolate torta and a
coconut/mango gelato. Of the three, the gelato was the best but you can’t go
wrong with Pinocchio. Time to wrap it up! Although this wasn't the best Dinner
Club experience, getting together before the holidays was just what we all
needed.
