Restaurants: there are hundreds of them in Parma and in the area - most of them quite good.
You should not be disappointed with the following places. Remember that good restaurants means early booking!
We've also noted when we've found a restaurant to be particularly child-friendly.
Favorites are highlighted below.
1. Italian cuisine in ParmaYou should not be disappointed with the following places. Remember that good restaurants means early booking!
We've also noted when we've found a restaurant to be particularly child-friendly.
Favorites are highlighted below.
2. Italian cuisine outside of Parma (Trattorie, Agriturismi)
3. Pizza
4. Ethnic Food
5. Home Delivery
6. Food shopping
Good "foodie" restaurant guides include: L'Espresso (see below), Slow Food, Michelin.
1. Italian Cuisine in Parma:
Typical
-Trattoria Corrieri, via Conservatorio 1, for traditional Parmesan meals (homemade style)
-Hosteria Da Beppe, via Imbriani 51B, simple restaurant but good choice of risotto.
-Trattoria del Tribunale, vicolo Politi in the center (recommended by locals)
-Trattoria del Ducato, via Paganini (recommended by locals, approved by us)
-La Forchetta, Borgo San Biagio 6, new and improved (2013)
-Sorelle Picchi, Via Farini, now with new "sandwich" restaurant
-Osteria del Gesso
Less Typical
-Euricide, strada Rota Ligneres (near the fiera), wide selection on the menu, has a garden and
small park for children.
-La Gatta Matta, borgo degli Studi 9, inventive Italian cuisine
-Cocchi - via Gramsci 16/A - "bollito" and more
-Mentana 104, Via Mentana 104, one of our favorites - good food, lovely atmosphere
-Borgo20 (excellent specialty pizzas and creatives dishes)
-Operaviva, fish restaurant in the Oltretorrente
-Meltemi, fine fish restaurant in P.zle Carbone (Via Sauro)
High End
-La Maison du Gourmet
-Al Tramezzo, via Alberto del Bono, v good high end cuisine (fish or meat)
style)
-Inkiostro, via San Leonardo (high end)
-Parizzi (Michelin star restaurant in Parma).
For a more "continental approach" in the center:
DOC for good burgers
F.I.S.H., via Maestri, great fish menu (small portions, high quality); low-key approach
Ten, via N. Sauri, good sandwiches and salads.
T-Cafe' is nice for a quick bite or a coffee in the center.
2. Italian Cuisine Outside of Parma:
-AI DUE PLATANI, about 10 minutes outside the city. If you can get a reservation, don't miss the chance to eat here!
Good Sardinian food in an old farmhouse near the Fondazione Magnani Rocca.
-I Tre Schiocett: good food, one or two non-typical plates, nice trattoria. Run by very friendly younger guys. Nice for a Sunday lunch with kids.
-Le Viole: restaurant with very good quality food. Run by two sisters from Friuli so you may find some of their regional cuisine on the menu in addition to the usual Parma fair...and definitely on the wine list.
-Trattoria Beccofino, Monticello Terme: Nice outside garden and tiny playground. The food
wasn't bad and the owner was really friendly.
-Podere Miranta, Gaione (near Collechio): Small outside place, interesting menu. Somewhere between a restaurant and an agriturismo. Located near the Taro River Park, so makes a nice day trip.
Other "big" local names:
-Da Romeo, Via Traversetolo, 185, Localita Botteghino
-Parma Rotta, Strada Langhirano, 158, Parma
-MasticaBrodo, Castello di Torrechiara
-Antichi Sapori, Gaione - very fine trattoria dining
-Osteria delle Vigne, Varano, usually packed, tortelli revisited
-Bar Trattoria Fontana, in the Langhirano hills. Small restaurant set up in an old house in a hamlet. Traditional fare, super low-key atmosphere, good food.
-Lo Scalocchio - one of our faves, simple dishes with a delicate twist (tortelli di artemisa, farro with vegetable and flowers). If you're out near Traversetolo, take a taste! Castione dei Baratti.
Agriturismi - Farm food and space to play:
-La Longarola: Agriturismo in Lesignano dei Bagni. Excellent food, animals, area for kids to play. Right near the Molinazzo pools. Personal Fave!
-Agriturismo Montebaducco, Salvarano di Quattro Castella (RE)
Largest Donkey Farm in Europe. You can visit the animals and then have lunch there.
-Agriturismo La Sera di San Prospero - Cute little agriturismo close to the city
-Podere Cristina: Fantastic agriturismo near Lesignano Bagni. Call before going. There are animals on the property and a "KM 0" approach. Fixed Menu (but kids can get pasta).
-Agriturismo Al Vigneto: Barbiano di Felino. Incredible view of the pianura...on a clear day you can see across to Verona!
-Azienda Agricola Le Colline della Luna, Medesano.
-Agriturismo La Broncarda: eat to your heart's delight and then take a dip in their pool.
Additional agriturismi recommended for children:
Il Cielo di Strela (Compiano)
Agriturismo Al Fagiano (Selva di Bocchetto)
Ca Dal Bras (Berceto)
Il Gelso (Traversetolo)
Le Cascatelle (San Nicomede)
La Collina del Sole (Varano Marchesi)
3. Pizza
We recommend:
-Pizzeria Al Petitot, Strada Torelli (the number one "Napolitan" pizza in Parma)
-Rossopomodoro, Barilla Center (always good for a reliable pizza, pasta, or large salad)
-Pizzeria Orfeo, via Carducci 5, good pizzas too, but avoid Wednesdays and Saturdays because of the street market (also home delivery and some outdoor seating in V.le Rustici)
4. Ethnic Food
We've recently (9/2013) learned about a fun eating experience in Parma!
Not a staple of Parmigian life but...for lack of better choice, we recommend:
"American"
-America Grafitti, Parma Retail Center, heard not-so-great things about their burgers, but supposedly they do lunch and there's place for kids to play
French:
-DOC Burger House, best in town, Borgo Piccinini, 7/a
-MEET Hamburger Gourmet, via XX settembre, 8 - organic and vegetarian burgers.
-Hamburgeria Eataly, Barilla Center. Mixed reviews. Children's play space.
-We're personally not big fans of T-Bone at the Barilla Center, but we've heard Roadhouse Grill (right of the A1 highway) has decent food and is always open.
Indian:
-Sri Ganesh, via d'Azeglio 79
Food slightly overpriced compared to offer.
--Maharaj Express, 0521.238829/328.2881476 (delivery)
-Curcuma Ristorante, Viale Piacenza 19
Japanese:
-Gainen, via Mantova (They have recently opened a sister restaurant in the city center)
-Koi, via Mentana 8
By far the 2 best Japanese restaurants we've tried in Parma for food quality. At Koi the lunch menu (menu fisso) is excellent value for money.
-Shibuyu, viale Milazzo, 35 (run by a very friendly Chinese family)
-Zushi, Sushi's always fresh, European chain (and they deliver too!).
Mexican:
-Hot Chili in Reggio Emilia which is a cute place, food quite average.
-Avocado Mexican Express, via Zarotto 20/A. Mixed reviews. CLOSED??
-Heard Ritual in Via Mentana isn't v good.
Lebanese:
Lebanese Restaurant! in Fidenza
Sardinian:
-Sa Marjoga, borgo Garimberti
OK, so it's still Italian food, but here it's practically "foreign".
Vegetarian:
Aprite Sesamo
The restaurant itself is behind the station and looks like any other trattoria inside but they do a fantastic lunch delivery service (you order via email in the morning), the food is very good, and the owner is quite nice. They often offer vegan dishes as well. Worth a try!
La Pentola Magica (in Via Pini, you need a car to get there)
Vegan food that's good to eat too. All chilometer zero and homemade. We love Anna!
Mangia La Foglia
Organic food, take-away with a few seats. Delicious and they offer cooking classes too.
Festa di Rapa
Similar to Mangia La Foglia. Found in Via Farini.
Jaki
Small, tasty vegan restaurant in Via E Casa
We've also tried a couple other Argentine and German restaurants in Parma but they're not much to
Please share your good (or bad...) addresses in the comments or send a mail to parmamia@gmail.com
5. Home Delivery (Consegna A Domicilio)
Home delivery is not overly present in Italy but here are a few options in Parma:
- Pizzeria da Tonino: delivers quickly, begins early (from 6 pm), and usually arrives warm. You can order round individual (super-filling) pizzas or big square slices. Tel: 0521244504
-Orfeo: said to be one of the best pizzas in Parma. Tel: 345.1301222
-La Divina del Poeta - strada Farini, 92/a Tel: 0521 207210. V good delivery pizza, starts early!
-La Vela, via Montanara
-Zushi: good quality chain sushi. Tel: 0521237557
-ApriteSesamo: excellent vegeterian (and vegan) dishes, available at lunchtime. Tel 0521 270274
-Rosticceria China Express: average Chinese food but reliable delivery service. Tel: 0521273505
-Piadina Romagnolo: Sandwiches on piadine etc Tel: 0521 247144 (2,20 Euro per delivery)
-Maharaj Express: Indian delivery 0521.238829/328.2881476
There are also other chain pizzerias, kebab restaurants...which deliver. Look under "consegna a domicilio Parma" on Google search.
https://www.justeat.it/domicilio/parma JustEat is a great home delivery service!
Good "foodie" restaurant guides include: L'Espresso (see below), Slow Food, Michelin.
1. Italian Cuisine in Parma:
Typical
-Trattoria Corrieri, via Conservatorio 1, for traditional Parmesan meals (homemade style)
-Hosteria Da Beppe, via Imbriani 51B, simple restaurant but good choice of risotto.
-Trattoria del Tribunale, vicolo Politi in the center (recommended by locals)
-Trattoria del Ducato, via Paganini (recommended by locals, approved by us)
-La Forchetta, Borgo San Biagio 6, new and improved (2013)
-Sorelle Picchi, Via Farini, now with new "sandwich" restaurant
-Osteria del Gesso
Less Typical
-Euricide, strada Rota Ligneres (near the fiera), wide selection on the menu, has a garden and
small park for children.
-La Gatta Matta, borgo degli Studi 9, inventive Italian cuisine
-Cocchi - via Gramsci 16/A - "bollito" and more
-Mentana 104, Via Mentana 104, one of our favorites - good food, lovely atmosphere
-Borgo20 (excellent specialty pizzas and creatives dishes)
-Operaviva, fish restaurant in the Oltretorrente
-Meltemi, fine fish restaurant in P.zle Carbone (Via Sauro)
High End
-La Maison du Gourmet
-Al Tramezzo, via Alberto del Bono, v good high end cuisine (fish or meat)
style)
-Inkiostro, via San Leonardo (high end)
-Parizzi (Michelin star restaurant in Parma).
For a more "continental approach" in the center:
DOC for good burgers
F.I.S.H., via Maestri, great fish menu (small portions, high quality); low-key approach
Ten, via N. Sauri, good sandwiches and salads.
T-Cafe' is nice for a quick bite or a coffee in the center.
2. Italian Cuisine Outside of Parma:
-AI DUE PLATANI, about 10 minutes outside the city. If you can get a reservation, don't miss the chance to eat here!
-Castello di Varano di Melegari,
Great food but on the expensive side. Worth the visit!
-Mariella, Fragno, Frazione di Calestano
Great food but on the expensive side. Worth the visit!
-Mariella, Fragno, Frazione di Calestano
If you're looking for great quality/price and a superb wine list in a very down-to-earth setting, you can't get any better than this. Every year it receives top recognition in the Slow Food guide. Mariella is wonderful and Fragno is famous for its unique truffle. Her husband also owns a wine & record player shop in the center of Parma in Borgo Onorato - excellent wines and champagnes.
-Mariposa, MontechiarugoloGood Sardinian food in an old farmhouse near the Fondazione Magnani Rocca.
-I Pifferi, Bosco di Carrega, Sala Baganza
Good food in beautiful location. Great place in the summertime with kids as it has outdoor seating and a large enclosed lawn right behind the restaurant. We recommend the gnocchi with apple curry if you don't mind the heavy cream and are looking for a new taste experience!
-Le Viole: restaurant with very good quality food. Run by two sisters from Friuli so you may find some of their regional cuisine on the menu in addition to the usual Parma fair...and definitely on the wine list.
-Trattoria Beccofino, Monticello Terme: Nice outside garden and tiny playground. The food
wasn't bad and the owner was really friendly.
-Podere Miranta, Gaione (near Collechio): Small outside place, interesting menu. Somewhere between a restaurant and an agriturismo. Located near the Taro River Park, so makes a nice day trip.
Other "big" local names:
-Da Romeo, Via Traversetolo, 185, Localita Botteghino
-Parma Rotta, Strada Langhirano, 158, Parma
-MasticaBrodo, Castello di Torrechiara
-Antichi Sapori, Gaione - very fine trattoria dining
-Osteria delle Vigne, Varano, usually packed, tortelli revisited
-Bar Trattoria Fontana, in the Langhirano hills. Small restaurant set up in an old house in a hamlet. Traditional fare, super low-key atmosphere, good food.
-Lo Scalocchio - one of our faves, simple dishes with a delicate twist (tortelli di artemisa, farro with vegetable and flowers). If you're out near Traversetolo, take a taste! Castione dei Baratti.
Agriturismi - Farm food and space to play:
-La Longarola: Agriturismo in Lesignano dei Bagni. Excellent food, animals, area for kids to play. Right near the Molinazzo pools. Personal Fave!
-Agriturismo Montebaducco, Salvarano di Quattro Castella (RE)
Largest Donkey Farm in Europe. You can visit the animals and then have lunch there.
-Agriturismo La Sera di San Prospero - Cute little agriturismo close to the city
-Podere Cristina: Fantastic agriturismo near Lesignano Bagni. Call before going. There are animals on the property and a "KM 0" approach. Fixed Menu (but kids can get pasta).
-Agriturismo Al Vigneto: Barbiano di Felino. Incredible view of the pianura...on a clear day you can see across to Verona!
-Azienda Agricola Le Colline della Luna, Medesano.
-Agriturismo La Broncarda: eat to your heart's delight and then take a dip in their pool.
Additional agriturismi recommended for children:
Il Cielo di Strela (Compiano)
Agriturismo Al Fagiano (Selva di Bocchetto)
Ca Dal Bras (Berceto)
Il Gelso (Traversetolo)
Le Cascatelle (San Nicomede)
La Collina del Sole (Varano Marchesi)
3. Pizza
We recommend:
-Pizzeria Al Petitot, Strada Torelli (the number one "Napolitan" pizza in Parma)
-Rossopomodoro, Barilla Center (always good for a reliable pizza, pasta, or large salad)
-Pizzeria Orfeo, via Carducci 5, good pizzas too, but avoid Wednesdays and Saturdays because of the street market (also home delivery and some outdoor seating in V.le Rustici)
-Ristorante Pizzeria Al Tramonto, Via Traversetolo, 161/a - Botteghino (super pizza - you can order to take away. They have a specialty pizza called "Primavera" with arucola/rocket, sweet balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese on top: out of this world!). You can order separate pizzas or "by the meter" with different toppings.
-La Vela, Zona Montanara, Great pizza similar to Al Tramonto. Friendly atmosphere but often a bit noisy. They have a Gluten-Free oven.
-Da Luca, Via Mentana (high-crust and low-crust pizzas)
-Don Alfonso, Via Emilia in front of Barilla center
-San Martino, End of Via Solferino, super thin-crust pizza, kid-friendly
-San Marte, thin pizza, family-run business, outdoor seating in the summer.
-Pizzikotto, new pizzeria near Parco Bizzozero. Outdoor seating, good pizza (thick to thin crust).
For delivery pizza, see below.
-La Vela, Zona Montanara, Great pizza similar to Al Tramonto. Friendly atmosphere but often a bit noisy. They have a Gluten-Free oven.
-Da Luca, Via Mentana (high-crust and low-crust pizzas)
-Don Alfonso, Via Emilia in front of Barilla center
-San Martino, End of Via Solferino, super thin-crust pizza, kid-friendly
-San Marte, thin pizza, family-run business, outdoor seating in the summer.
-Pizzikotto, new pizzeria near Parco Bizzozero. Outdoor seating, good pizza (thick to thin crust).
For delivery pizza, see below.
4. Ethnic Food
We've recently (9/2013) learned about a fun eating experience in Parma!
Not a staple of Parmigian life but...for lack of better choice, we recommend:
"American"
-America Grafitti, Parma Retail Center, heard not-so-great things about their burgers, but supposedly they do lunch and there's place for kids to play
French:
-Tutti Frulli, via Mistrali 6, is run by a French-Italian family and perfect for a quick lunch with French classics of family cooking such as (real) quiche lorraine, (authentic) croque-monsieur and (very good) homemade pastries.
Greek:
-Atmosfera, Borgo San Biagio (Ital-Greco)
Hamburgers:Greek:
-Atmosfera, Borgo San Biagio (Ital-Greco)
-DOC Burger House, best in town, Borgo Piccinini, 7/a
-MEET Hamburger Gourmet, via XX settembre, 8 - organic and vegetarian burgers.
-Hamburgeria Eataly, Barilla Center. Mixed reviews. Children's play space.
-We're personally not big fans of T-Bone at the Barilla Center, but we've heard Roadhouse Grill (right of the A1 highway) has decent food and is always open.
Indian:
-Sri Ganesh, via d'Azeglio 79
Food slightly overpriced compared to offer.
--Maharaj Express, 0521.238829/328.2881476 (delivery)
-Curcuma Ristorante, Viale Piacenza 19
Japanese:
-Gainen, via Mantova (They have recently opened a sister restaurant in the city center)
-Koi, via Mentana 8
By far the 2 best Japanese restaurants we've tried in Parma for food quality. At Koi the lunch menu (menu fisso) is excellent value for money.
-Shibuyu, viale Milazzo, 35 (run by a very friendly Chinese family)
-Zushi, Sushi's always fresh, European chain (and they deliver too!).
Mexican:
-Hot Chili in Reggio Emilia which is a cute place, food quite average.
-Avocado Mexican Express, via Zarotto 20/A. Mixed reviews. CLOSED??
-Heard Ritual in Via Mentana isn't v good.
Lebanese:
Lebanese Restaurant! in Fidenza
Sardinian:
-Sa Marjoga, borgo Garimberti
OK, so it's still Italian food, but here it's practically "foreign".
Vegetarian:
Aprite Sesamo
The restaurant itself is behind the station and looks like any other trattoria inside but they do a fantastic lunch delivery service (you order via email in the morning), the food is very good, and the owner is quite nice. They often offer vegan dishes as well. Worth a try!
La Pentola Magica (in Via Pini, you need a car to get there)
Vegan food that's good to eat too. All chilometer zero and homemade. We love Anna!
Mangia La Foglia
Organic food, take-away with a few seats. Delicious and they offer cooking classes too.
Festa di Rapa
Similar to Mangia La Foglia. Found in Via Farini.
Jaki
Small, tasty vegan restaurant in Via E Casa
We've also tried a couple other Argentine and German restaurants in Parma but they're not much to
write home about!
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Some of the best in the province:
Stella d’oro in Soragna (15.5/20)
Antica Corte Pallavicina in Polesine Parmense (15/20). There is also a caffeteria (follow the sign "antiche cantine").
Galù in San Secondo (15/20)Please share your good (or bad...) addresses in the comments or send a mail to parmamia@gmail.com
5. Home Delivery (Consegna A Domicilio)
Home delivery is not overly present in Italy but here are a few options in Parma:
- Pizzeria da Tonino: delivers quickly, begins early (from 6 pm), and usually arrives warm. You can order round individual (super-filling) pizzas or big square slices. Tel: 0521244504
-Orfeo: said to be one of the best pizzas in Parma. Tel: 345.1301222
-La Divina del Poeta - strada Farini, 92/a Tel: 0521 207210. V good delivery pizza, starts early!
-La Vela, via Montanara
-Zushi: good quality chain sushi. Tel: 0521237557
-ApriteSesamo: excellent vegeterian (and vegan) dishes, available at lunchtime. Tel 0521 270274
-Rosticceria China Express: average Chinese food but reliable delivery service. Tel: 0521273505
-Piadina Romagnolo: Sandwiches on piadine etc Tel: 0521 247144 (2,20 Euro per delivery)
-Maharaj Express: Indian delivery 0521.238829/328.2881476
There are also other chain pizzerias, kebab restaurants...which deliver. Look under "consegna a domicilio Parma" on Google search.
https://www.justeat.it/domicilio/parma JustEat is a great home delivery service!
Gastronomic Adventures
-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here;
Also, a bit of a drive, but La Macchia Tonda takes you away from everything...except good food!
-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here;
Also, a bit of a drive, but La Macchia Tonda takes you away from everything...except good food!
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