Terrific Takeout: Paprika Our Coverage Sponsored by Fresh Origins
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Opened since 1999, Paprika was acquired by the current owner, Savr Zaraev, in 2013. We were delighted to make his acquaintance, and he may be the only person we know from Mongolia. Paprika is the eighth restaurant that Savr has owned, and his illustrious culinary history began when he was 19 years old in Moscow, where he worked until he was 34. Savr owned seven Japanese restaurants in Moscow in the past, and Paprika is his inaugural venture into New York's culinary business. Paprika serves Northern Italian cuisine and they now serve lunch, not just dinner. Peachy Deegan does like meatballs, and the meatballs made at Paprika are lamb meat balls with brussel sprouts, finger potatoes and pecorino cheese, shown above. We really enjoyed the brussel sprout participation in this dish; it was unique.
We love how so many green salads exist in Manhattan! During every review we aim for a green salad, and the Insalata di Avocado was just wonderful! Avocado is very trendy right now-a very hot food figuratively-and it added a nice dimension to the mesclun and asparagus. The black truffle dressing was another laudable component.
All pasta at Paprika is made on premises we are told. All ingredients are fresh-nothing is frozen.
We love lobster ravioli, and we suggest you befriend the Ravioli di Aragosta at Paprika. It's joined by red and yellow cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano and lemon zest. Also, is is attractively presented.
Peachy is a fish person, and she chose Dorado for her entree, and it came with a lovely side of spinach and mushrooms.
Paprika is Terrific Takeout!
