Which Winthrop Restaurant Is Better: Alia or D'Parma?

Alexa P. wrote:
I like Alia Ristorante way better than D'Parma, too. The food is fantastic and I like Alia's look and vibe too...very comfortable atmosphere.
(Posted on 10/9/07)

Foodlover wrote:
I totally agree that Alia is the better restaurant. The food is incredible and reasonably priced. The cold calamari salad is the best I've ever had.
(Posted on 10/20/07)

kelly76 wrote:
I have to agree with your friend. I ate at Alia's a few times this past month and every dish we had was perfect. And the place is really nice and comfortable too. I have no idea why people even consider waiting in line at D'Parma's when they have a much better option a few feet away.
(Posted on 11/5/07)

Eats123 wrote:
I agree that Alia is way better than D'Parma. I've eaten at both places, and Alia is superior; the food is fantastic and reasonably priced, the atmosphere is amazing, and the service is great. I'd go as far as saying that Alia is the best restaurant in the area! Yum, yum....
(Posted on 11/13/07)

Jeanmarie wrote:
Alia's is the best secret in Winthrop. IT should be the BEST RESTAURANT in Boston. Food is fresh, authentic, great variety, good prices, and the customer service is outstanding. The owners are humble and ready to please. I hope they stay that way, Rosetti's used to be that way, but now that they are busy, the friendly, caring atmosphere has disappeared. D'Parma and Rosetti's WATCH OUT. Kudos to the owners of Alia's....
(Posted on 11/20/07)

Riley wrote:
I'll go as far as to say that Alia and D'Parma aren't even in the same category. Alia is the better restaurant by far. We go there a few times a month and the food is consistently incredible and the place is very comfortable, well decorated too. Service at Alia is always friendly and we never feel rushed no matter how busy they get. My favorites are the chicken saltembocca and the calamari with spicy red sauce - best I've ever had. Alia is worth a trip to Winthrop (we live in Cambridge).
(Posted on 2/20/08)

leiman wrote:
q bueno es dparma.
(Posted on 2/23/08)

Marcella wrote:
The food at Alia is the best. Even the dipping oil (which I think is Moroccan) with olives they give you with the warm bread is out of this world. You can literally taste how fresh every ingredient is and I just love how cozy this place feels. I wish the owner well because he is such a nice guy and makes everyone feel welcome.
(Posted on 2/28/08)

SpaghettiSauce wrote:
Rossetti's is much, much better than D'Parma. Have never been to Alia, but will check it out.
(Posted on 5/1/08)

Dan wrote:
As Riley said, Alia is in another category. The food carefully prepared, the setting comfortable, and a gracious host who understands the meaning of welcoming guests in for a delightful evening. Unique in Winthrop for the food, ambiance, and company. A must try that will become a must return, if not your only choice in Winthrop.
(Posted on 7/3/08)

love food wrote:
D'Parma's has gone way down since Hector spends all his time in his new East Boston restaurant. food has been horrible lately.
(Posted on 7/18/08)