Must haves: Lambrusco, Parma ham, Prosciutto, Parmigiana cheese, caprino cheese!…read more You're welcome!

I got to Parma around noon and while walking around stumbled onto this beautiful masterpiece of a…read morerestaurant. If you come to Parma you have to have prosciutto and you have to have Parmesan and that is exactly what I did. I ordered a warm panini with a huge amount of prosciutto and melted Parmesan. It was so simple yet so perfect. I accompanied it with a excellent glass of glass of the local sweet 'Malvasia Dolce. This was probably one of the best lunches I had in my entire Italy trip and also one of the cheapest. I finished it off with a tiramisu and an espresso. My favourite part of not only the restaurant but Parma is the lack of tourists. I was the only none Italian in the restaurant and there were practically no tourists in the city. A very welcome change from more touristic areas like Venice and Florence.

Wine and Cured Meat before Dinner!…read more I love the casual vibe of Enoteca Tabarro. Here you are welcome by the Owner/Server with a happy smile. He even did a mix platter for us with Prosciutto and Salami (7€). Menu is simple. But I enjoyed how simple it is. Though in Italian only. Grab a seat or just stand by one of the barrels at the front entrance. Open till late.

Lovely wine bar, perfect for some streetside glasses and a bit of cold cuts.read more

Delicious squid first plate and BBQ pizza. Beautiful music playing, terrific service. My husband…read moreand I enjoyed lunch here on a sunny day before heading to our next destination.

Stumbled upon this place while looking for a hotel room, and wow! It was absolutely delicious. We…read morehad Parmesan risotto, asparagus pasta with Parma ham, and a bottle of Prosecco for dinner. Then finished off the night with dessert; passion fruit gelato with fresh strawberries and chocolate ganache... The wait staff was extremely friendly and attentive, and they spoke English when we our Italian was lacking. If you ever in Parma, pay this place a visit.

spacious, kitschy bar that was unfortunately empty when we arrived; including behind the counter!…read morewe actually almost left, but a charming guy came running out from the back and apologized as they were preparing dinner next door. good thing that we stayed because they had an extensive wine list and we received a free plate of pickled goodies for happy hour! we also ordered a plate of 5 cheeses, which turned out to be a little too much in addition to the complimentary happy hour snacks. still, they were delicious; two parmesans and 3 blue cheeses with honey and a couple walnuts. our server kept chatting us up even as more patrons arrived, and kept us company. would have liked to try some of the hot food as well; maybe next time!

Nice spot in town, located in the very centre of Parma. If you like wine and you are new in town…read morethis is def a place to check out. Specially during summer.

A lovely place for dinner! It was about 10 minutes away walk from the main area of Parma but worth…read morethe walk. The restaurant is located in a piazza below the street along with a supermarket. The service was excellent. Our servers could speak English so that helped us. A seating area and a bar are on the piazza. The area was heated. A large grill was also outside with a someone grilling meats. We sat inside at a long communal table. It had an old school Italian trattoria vibe. It was softly lit. We ordered the Lambrusco since it is the local Specialty. We were surprised that it came in a good sized bowl rather than a wine glass We actually thought it was soup lol The Lambrusco is much different in Italy. It has a light effervescence and is well bodied. The Tortellini in beef broth is also a local dish. The broth was Ric with a lot of beef flavor. The tortellini had a beef filling. It was delicious. We had pumpkin and a cheese ravioli. Both were delicious. For the entree I had the beef. It was excellent. It was very tender and had a rich gravy on top of potatoes. The roasted onion and tomato added a delicious flavor.

BEWARE AMERICANS VISITING PARMA - I just received a ticket in the mail for $84 for supposedly…read moredriving through a ZTL. Seriously? We pulled into Parma on the way to Milan to fly back to America and I paid to park in a parking garage and now 6 months later I'm getting a ticket in the mail? This is how you treat tourists spending money in your country? That became a very expensive lunch. We enjoyed our experience at the restaurant and would keep the 5 stars, but YOUR CITY ruined it and we will never come back or recommend to our friends to visit PARMA.

Excellent meal! The staff was super nice and thankfully spoke some English. The Tagliatelle with…read moreragù was flavorful and well portioned. The beef meatballs were well spiced and the salsa verde was an excellent accompaniment. I do recommend this charming unpretentious restaurant.

Went there for a simple meal, what we received was so much more. I can not even begin to state how…read moregreat the food was. I would highly recommend trying if you are in Parma.

This place was on the short list of "must try in the area" provided by our Booking.com host…read more Just a few steps from our place, Officina Alimentare is a neighborhood gem -- warm, inviting, and deeply rooted in Parma's food culture. The seasonal menu offers dishes that highlight local ingredients and traditions. We loved settling into the cozy outdoor tables and enjoying plates that were both rustic and refined. Here's what we ordered: *Local cured meet selection *Fried polenta with black guanciale *Green Lasagna w salsiccia *Pasatelli w crunchy bacon A great spot for anyone wanting an authentic, delicious taste of Parma.

Visited on a very hot day. The food was very good. I appreciated the server splitting the…read moretortellini en brodo in 4 for each sharing and coming up with two Lambrusco to try by the glass.

Popular with locals & tourists alike. Great food & not so expensive for what it is. Shared a ham &…read morefried bread starter, 2 mains, drinks & coffee for €60 even. Reasonable I thought.

This is a TikTok famous dinner spot in Parma, so my husband and I thought we'd try to get in…read morewithout a reservation on a Thursday night. We got seated right away! The prosciutto was best I've ever had. The risotto was so full of Parmesan. It was delicious. We got a bottle of the house Lambrusco, and it was amazing. It's a very cute traditional Tuscan restaurant inside. Nice clean bathroom. My only sad bit was about staff. Our server was not at all happy about us not being able to speak Italian. She was nice, but it was forced. I always feel so inadequate when I have this happen, and I felt bad for not being able to understand and was then uncomfortable the rest of the meal. I wish English wasn't so universal so I would have been required to learn other languages. I wanted to be able to understand her!

Came here last Sunday for dinner. Requested a resy by texting via WhatsApp and received a quick…read moreresponse. Probably easier to squeeze us in b/c I requested for an earlier reservation around 7:30. (Yes, that's early compared to local tradition). Cocchi in Parma delivered an extraordinary dining experience. The asparagus flan was outstanding, the torta fritta paired perfectly with the tasting of traditional cured meats, and the veal with mushrooms was incredibly tender and flavorful. The anolini in brodo was pure comfort, especially with fresh Parmigiano added tableside. Dessert was also served tableside, and both options we tried were amazing. Throughout the meal, superior service from our 2 servers, the owner and all around elevated everything. Cocchi is celebrating its 101 year anniversary! A truly memorable evening--exceptional food, warm ambience, and impeccable hospitality!

We stopped in Parma for lunch and had been recommended this restaurant. This place was fantastic! I…read moreloved the ravioli dish we had ordered. The eggplant was also so great!! Service was great, restaurant was clean, great meal. *Definitely recommend calling to make a reservation!