What a view of the Baptistry and Duomo. Menu was in English so we did not know what to expect. The…read moreservice was cordial and friendly very helpful picking out an amazing dinner. I went with the cantelinni which was very light and refreshing. We split the house salad and bottle of Parma wine which was very tasty. Overall all the markings of a tourist trap that delivered a solid meal and we highly recommend

Great food and ambiance. The servers were attentive and friendly. Was recommended by the desk staff…read moreat the hotel.

Most of the year this town is full of people. It's one of the most beautifully restored towns in…read moreItalia. But come late fall it can be a ghost town. We walked around this ghost town in a gentle mist on a dark evening in the late fall and it was full of ghosts. It was eerie, empty and awesome. We were alone and nobody was there and nothing was open....that is until we saw the lights on at this taverna. We walked in, no ghosts, but a friendly woman instead. I'm glad we found this place. It was mushroom week, and many funghi specialities were available. We had mushrooms, mushroom pasta with truffle on top, and more mushrooms. One of our best meals in Italia! Nice local wine too. And as the night wore on, more and more people came in and ate dinner. This definitely became the hot spot in this ghost town. Wonderful place. We will definitely come back whenever in the area again. Castell Arquato is amazing. Definitely worth the drive from Milano.

This place is great - we were lucky as town was tourist free when we came. The food was great and…read moretortellini were excellent along with everything we had - do not miss this place!

The night we stayed in Parma before going on to Milan, we ate at Dal Pescatore, a 3 star Michelin…read morerestaurant of many years. The meal was superb and one can see how the restaurant earns the three star honor each year. Early for once, we arrived before they were open and went for a short drive in the countryside where this lovely restaurant is nestled. Returning at the correct time, the gates were open and we parked and took the short walkway to the entrance. This is a family affair and you are made to feel like family from the time you enter. We were seated in their lovely dining room and then spent the next several hours enjoying a multi-course tasting menu. Some of the dishes of note--the parmesan crisps, the two terrines, the foie gras, the two pastas, the frog legs, roast duck, and then some lovely desserts. A large tray of mignardises was brought so we each could have one of each type. Service was exceptional and as I noted in the beginning, we were treated as if we were dining with family we knew for years. Before leaving, I went to get a photo of the chef and he insisted that the photo include the four of us along with his two brothers. For me, this was our best meal in Italy and it ranked with two others as being evenings to remember!

EXCELLENT service beyond all expectations!! We arrived early…read morebefore the restaurant even opened and Mrs. Santini (one of the Chefs) greeted us warmly and led us into the garden to wait until it was time to be seated. She brought us a plate of prosciutto and crackers and water while we enjoyed the lovely garden area. Such Italian hospitality at its best! When it was finally time to go to our table, we were ushered in by the waitstaff dressed in tuxedos, setting the tone for an elegant atmosphere. Throughout our meal, all members of the Santini family personally approached our table to greet us, welcome us, and thank us for being there. We felt like special guests! Now onto the food. We started with an appetizer of tomatoes composta which was spectacular!! Next we enjoyed some pasta before cheese and dessert. Everything was solid and of high quality. When it was time to depart, the entire family ushered us out and waved goodbye. Such a lovely and warm dining experience that we won't forget!

amazing spread every time I go. The aged pork it's taken through an extensive 3 to 5, and even…read moreseven year process, where they use traditional and consortium based processes to curate the meats. Upon completion of the curing process, they export it to a variety of different countries. The pork from the Parma region is one of the best I've ever had. If you ever have a chance to visit this place, the workers are by far one of the best assets. They walk you through the tour of the catacombs, where the pork ages, and has been utilizing this process for the past 7 to 8 generations. The workers are super knowledgeable and cater to their customers needs. The ambience is quaint and inviting.

Wonderfully master crafted dinner! The staff was beyond generous and kind (even courteously…read moreindulging our lack of Italian!). Best meal we have had yet in Italy on our trip and we hope to make it back here again someday. Thanks to the Al Vedel staff for an enjoyable experience.

We spent several days at the hotel and restaurant La Vecchia Quercia during our recent trip to…read moreItaly... magnificent place! This is a very small hotel (villa) and restaurant in the middle of the beautiful Italian countryside is over the top great. The owner and his wife (the chef) have this a spectacular place. Breakfast and dinner were fabulous, we never had lunch there due to daily road trips. The rooms are super comfortable and totally up to date! Every morning included cappuccinos and eggs/bacon made to order. The several events/meals we had there were amazing... super fresh, made to order, and delicious! They have a fabulous wine list/cellar, some of the best wines in Italy, and very generous with pours! Highly recommend La Vecchia Quercia for a night, a meal, a vacation!

I came with my friend to Parma for the first time and we ate here for lunch on a Sunday. We were…read moreseated right away without waiting. Atmosphere was slightly formal with table clothes and nice plating. Bread and water were served. The food came out pretty quickly. The portions were exactly right so we could eat all of it. I got the pumpkin gnocchi which was very delicious. It was soft and retained the potato flavor, very different than gnocchi I've had in America. The pumpkin sauce was rich and creamy, and the truffle on top added a very light earthy flavor. Some of the best gnocchi I've ever had!

Delicious food and superb service!!! The restaurant is beautiful. Our host was gracious, polite and…read moremade us feel welcomed.

Fantastic. This place is fantastic !!…read moreit is placed on a busy highway side, with trucks blazing by every second of every hour of the day - and to be honest, had it not been for the warm recommendations we had gotten to go here, I would never even had looked at it - I would have just past by, like 1000 others each day, at 80 km/h. you need to book a table, even on a monday evening - why... because its fantastic, REALLY good. we both had some of the best meals in Italy here - the price was great compared to the quality - and the wine was great :)

We enjoyed trying this highly recommended classic Parma restaurant featuring the gastronomic…read moredelights of Parma. This includes tasting their famous tartare with 3 types of meat - pork, beef and horse. They use condiments like mustard, capers, salt and lemon to add flavor. Personally, I didn't like the pork, it was kind of oily. The others were delicious. We also had an antipasto with various sliced meats although I didn't catch the name of the various salumi - it was excellent. And, I didn't try the Parmagiano since I don't eat milk based cheese. I also had fresh pasta - delicious! The wait staff was ok. Not the most friendly but maybe they are not used to English speaking tourists, not sure.

This place is a gem. Food is exceptional and not over-complicated. The Parma hams and cheeses are…read morethe best you can find, served with perfect compliments. Wild boar parpadelle was unreal. And then they have these unreal delicacies...all for a very reasonable price. Soooo perfect! Can't wait to return.