Pasha Mezze Grill — Restaurant in Parsippany-Troy Hills

What a gem this place is!! Had a girls night out and wasn't sure where to go, so my friend suggested Pasha Mezze, as she and her husband love this place. I can see why!! The food is outstanding (ordered the Grilled Branzino) and it's BYOB, which is great if you want to do your wine or beer and save your dollars for dessert/enjoy a more economical tab! The ambience is chic and exhibits tasteful art and decor in a warmly lit "minimalist Mediterranean" style. I love the hardwood floors- it's an innovative break from the traditional Tuscan or coastal style tiled flooring often seen in restaurants featuring this type of cuisine. The service is friendly and we were warmly welcomed and seated right away when we arrived. I can't wait to go back and try another dish and dessert! Oh my gosh and the bread is sooooooo delicious!! The restaurant is on par with comparable Morristown or Montclair venues! Think Morristown but sans pretension (not to insult Motown- I like it and worked there for years but let's be real.....it's cool to get away from some of the affected culture nestled in its enclaves and perched at some its more glib brick and mortar eateries). Pasha was hopping by the time we left!! Reservations are recommended but the restaurant's policy is that they always save space for walk-ins!! There are two dining rooms. Such a shining...

Made reservations for 5 people on Saturday night to celebrate my wife's birthday. She was flying home from a business trip and her flight got delayed. I called Pasha Mezza last minute to see if they could push back our reservation time. They accommodated us without any issue. I think 5 stars was earned right there. We were greeted warmly when we arrived and our server Molly brought over warm pita and a dipping oil which was wonderful. We ordered the hummus and the tzatziki as appetizers which was enough for 5 people to share, ok the hummus was so good we should have ordered two. The skirt steak is melt in your mouth delicious as was the Branzino fillet. So much nicer as a fillet than dealing with a whole fish. The roasted veggies that come with them are awesome. Roasted carrots. green beans, brussels sprouts. The mashed potatoes that came with the steak were great too. We also had the Lamb Skewer and Pasha burger which were delicious too. Everyone was more than happy with their choices. Pasha Mezza Grill is a great addition to our downtown area and look forward to eating...

Pasha Mezze Grill is a very solid Turkish restaurant with a lot of space and great food. There is more than enough space for social distancing so you can really feel comfortable dining here if that is a concern. For our entrees, we got the Falafel Platter and the Beet Kale Salad. The Falafel Platter comes with your choice of any two cold mezzes and obviously some delicious pita bread. I got the Hummus and Grape Leaves! This was the perfect amount of food to leave space for the most important part, DESSERT! For dessert we got Kunefe (top in photo) and Almond Pudding (bottom in photo) with some flavorful tea. You really can't go wrong with warm, sweet cheese ever (kunefe)! The ice cream on top is definitely a nice touch, especially as it starts to melt a little and the flavor mixes in to the Kunefe....