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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-04-07

Parmesan cuisine is full of variety. First and foremost, the city has given its name to several prized dairy and meat products, the highlights of which are undeniably Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese) and Parma ham. As in the rest of Italy, meals are accompanied by local high-quality wines such as the reds Colli di Parma and Lambrusco, or the whites Sauvignon and Malvasia.

The real autochthonous queens of the kitchen are the so-called "rezdore", all the grandmothers and mothers who can make real Parmesan dishes the tradition way. If you don't know anyone from here, you can taste local specialties in the numerous restaurants and trattorias, or as part of culinary tours around the city.

Parizzi

Parizzi

Parizzi is one of the most refined restaurants of the city, offering both classic and innovative dishes. Specialties of the house include homemade pasta and fresh beef tartare. But if you have no budget limits and you want to live a very unique experience, you can book the chef table — an exclusive dinner with the chef in person at your table preparing your meal right in front of you.

Inkiostro

Inkiostro

Chef Salvatore Morello brings an air of innovation to Parma's culinary scene. His years of working working abroad made him embrace a more experimental approach in his work. You will be pleasantly surprised by the pasta and vegetable dishes. Pair them with the excellent selection of wine, or go for something less conventional like beer or sake, or tea.

La Greppia

La Greppia

La Greppia is a refined restaurant that's all about regional tradition. Fresh pasta and desserts prepared by the owner personally. His cuisine is based on ancient local recipes from the court of Maria Luigia d’Asburgo — Napoleon's wife and Parma's Duchess — revised and adapted to contemporary taste and products.

Cocchi

Cocchi

Cocchi is an easygoing eatery serving typical Parmesan cuisine. It is particularly famous for its mixed boiled beef, tortellini with broth and homemade pasta. Thanks to these specialties the restaurant gained an excellent reputation, which has accompanied it since 1925.

I Tri Siochett

I Tri Siochett

I Tri Siochett is a rustic restaurant, located in the countryside just outside Parma. Try some Italian specialties served by the attentive staff, dishes like salami and cold pork meats with torta fritta (fried savoury dough) and tortelli alle erbette (pasta parcels filled with ricotta cheese and leaf beet) are not to be missed.

Trattoria Corrieri

Trattoria Corrieri

Despite the word "trattoria" in its name, Trattoria Corrieri is actually a very modern and elegant restaurant, located in the city centre of Parma. This popular restaurant attracts a wide range of clientele eager to try local specialities such as torta fritta and cappelletti. To go with your delicious food, pick a fine wine from the private cantina of the restaurant.

Pepèn Parma

Pepèn Parma

Pepèn is the perfect place to try some real Italian street food. According to the tradition, here panini and pies are filled in abundance and the portions are rich. It is mostly frequented by locals, which makes this place very crowded at peak times, but the service is always quick.

Trattoria Ai Due Platani

Trattoria Ai Due Platani

Trattoria Ai Due Platani is located at a few kilometres from the city centre. This restaurant offers a wide range of traditional Italian dishes all made with fresh and high quality raw materials. If you are planning to visit this restaurant at the weekends, a reservation is recommended.

Ristorante La Forchetta

Ristorante La Forchetta

La Forchetta is a classy restaurant right in the centre of Parma. The cuisine mirrors Parmesan tradition, with a touch of elegance and modernity. When dining here, the customers are pampered by highly professional staff ready to satisfy every requests.

Trattoria del Tribunale

Trattoria del Tribunale

Located in the ancient city of Parma, Trattoria del Tribunale is the ideal place for a romantic dinner with an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. The strength of its Italian cuisine is the accurate choice of top quality ingredients supplied by local farmers.

Ristorante 51/A

Ristorante 51/A

This elegant restaurant is located inside the Farnese Hotel (Best Western Group). Its expert chefs offer both local and international cuisine, perfectly presented and served with professionalism in the spacious room that host up to 150 people.

Africa Due Pizzeria

Africa Due Pizzeria

Located in the centre of Parma, Africa Due is the ideal place for all the enthusiasts of ethnical cuisine but also for those who are looking for Italian cuisine. This restaurant truly offers a wide variety of cuisines: everything from Eritrean specialties to delicious pizzas and traditional Italian cuisine. Excellent vegetarian and vegan dishes available, too.

Ristorante Gallo D'Oro

Ristorante Gallo D'Oro

The restaurant Gallo D'Oro is located in the city centre, right behind Parma's main square Piazza Garibaldi. It is a renowned traditional tavern with ancient vaults and informal ambience where to relish traditional Italian flavours, perfect for any occasion.

DOC The Beef Club

DOC The Beef Club

If you would like to try the Italian version of a juicy hamburger, this is the perfect choice. Doc Beef Club serves varied meat cuts in a stylish venue, but the real king here are the burgers. Indeed, you can choose one from the wide menu or you can ask for a customised burger, according to your preferences. In any case, you won't be disappointed!

Ca'Pina

Ca'Pina

Ca'Pina is a restaurant serving traditional Italian specialties. It is located in an amazing country house just outside Parma. The passionate and friendly staff is committed to give you a great dining experience. Perfect for festive days thanks to its special menus made ad hoc for any occasion.

T-Bone Station

T-Bone Station

This steak-house is located in the Barilla Center mall. It is a typical American diner that serves grilled meat, chicken, hamburgers, wraps and varied cakes as dessert. If you don't have much time, the eatery offers special take-away options, as well as the possibility to order your meal in advance on its website.

OEnopolium

OEnopolium

OEnopolium is specialised in typical dishes from Pontermoli area (Tuscany). Here, you can taste peculiar specialties as “testaroli al pesto” (Tuscan pancake pasta with pesto), vegetable pie and the traditional "sgabei" which is a sort of fried dough with cold cuts and cheese. Choose the perfect wine pairing to complement your meal.

Sorelle Picchi

Sorelle Picchi

Sorelle Picchi restaurant is the evolution of the historic deli Rosi. Initially famous for its ham — the best on the market — only later the deli was transformed into a top quality restaurant serving the best dishes of local tradition. Witness raw ingredients transforming into culinary masterpieces thanks to the open kitchen. Takeaway service and deli are available on the spot.

Pizzeria Scio

Pizzeria Scio

It is virtually a crime to visit Italy and not taste real Italian pizza. One of the best pizzerias in Parma is Scio. Here, you will be welcomed by a familiar ambience and affordable prices, just as Italian custom dictates! Your gluten-avoidant friends will love creamy burrata with Parma ham.

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