Parro

Parro embodies everything a great city restaurant should be: welcoming, distinctive and consistently exceptional. On Dominion Road, chef-owner Gleber Chaparro has created an intimate neighbourhood dining venture where the open kitchen is very much part of the experience. Drawing on his Brazilian roots and influences from Spain and Italy, Chaparro’s cooking is centred on freshness, flavour and beautifully considered combinations of ingredients. Seasonal New Zealand produce is treated with precision, whether simply grilled over charcoal or transformed into something more delicate. Fish is a particular highlight, appearing raw in a white gazpacho or cooked to absolute perfection over the open grill. There is a sense of confidence and restraint to the menu with each dish allowing quality ingredients to shine. Warm, genuine hospitality completes the experience, making Parro feel both relaxed and refined. It is this combination of thoughtful cooking, strong identity and consistency that has quickly established Parro as one of the area's favourites.