Parma is always an amazing experience. The food: always consistently delicious. And I e yet to try a dish I don't like (hard to say that about a restaurant). But even better is the service. Not only is Elena a Fresno treasure, constantly walking the restaurant, delighting guests.... But Scott will blow your mind with how welcome he makes you feel. Best bartender/server around! read more

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Quaint place that transports you to your own nonna's house for dinner. The place is nestled away in quiet spot for intimate gatherings and parking is great We did the three course meal which was a perfect way to try three different items off the menu. First entree was HOUSEMADE pasta!! Again let me repeat, house made pasta no other words are needed Second entree was just as amazing, chicken was Yums and I couldn't fit any more veggies into me And the best for last, hold on to your chonies for this one... the house made desserts were so good I didn't even get a chance for a pic, it stood no chance the second it landed in front of me!! The owner was extremely lovely and cute, trying to play wit my son (2) . It is a must try spot in Fresno ! read more

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What a disappointment:( I really wanted to like it .... But absolutely no flavor no seasoning on the meat ... what the heck... for the cost... absolutely not ‍ read more

The pasta is great. The gnocchi is pillowy and light Service might be the best in Fresno as the Staff is very attentive. I'm not a desert person but these are what I would order. Feels like what Italy would serve... Very elegant feel . read more

First time at Parma last night. The service was fantastic, and the food was amazing. We shared Chef's Choice 1 and 2. This gave us a few different items to try. We had pumpkin ravioli with sage butter and pasta with bolognese sauce as a couple of our dishes. We also had steak with potatoes and vegetables. Sounds like a lot of food, but it was honestly a perfect serving. For dessert, we had créme brûlée and lemon mascarpone cheesecake. Both were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Add in the service- much of it from the owner, who is a beautiful Italian woman who treats everyone like family- and it made for a wonderful evening out to celebrate our 33rd anniversary. We were so busy enjoying ourselves, we did not take any pictures of our food. Although there were several parties enjoying dinner and a glass or two of wine, it was a low hum of conversation and we were able to easily talk at our table. There is outdoor seating as well. Go. You won't be disappointed! read more

Cozy Italian restaurant with amazing traditional dishes that are presented beautifully. Service is always quick, staff are all so professional and the owner is such a sweet lady. With the open kitchen you are able to see your dish being prepared from start to finish with the freshest ingredients and pasta made in house. No reservation needed if you are dining for one but if not i do recommend calling ahead for a reservation. Restaurant bar area is more relaxed especially on weekdays. Side note the restrooms are decorated quite nice which is always a nice a touch, perfect for pics! As for what i ordered: Spicy pasta 100/10 - nice tender pasta with the perfect amount of spice Lambrusco wine 10/10 - great dessert wine for all the sweet tooth's out there Complimentary Bread and butter service is also great and presented well! read more

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Every time we dine here it's a great experience. The service is attentive but not pushy (hard to find!) and I very much appreciate being able to enjoy lingering over a glass of wine or espresso. The northern Italian cuisine is spot on. I love the antipasto platter, each time we get it there is something new to enjoy with old favorites. Not your American style over-sauced pasta but true authentic northern dishes. The carpaccio is by far the best I've had outside of Italy! read more

Parma - Beef Carpaccio Alla Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

The food is AMAZING! So fresh and definitely homemade. And the service is impeccable. We will definitely be back! Side not: We ate outside and it was beautiful. read more

Parma - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

Mm mmm mm!! I've been here a handful of times and it's such a nice ambiance and true Italian experience. The service is great and the owner does her best to greet each table. When I come I always order a sampler platter, pasta, wine and a sweet dessert. If you're looking for an authentic Italian restaurant, this spot is for you! read more

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We have been here a handful of times and the food and service is always superb. The owner is a sweetheart and checks on her guests. I really want to give a shout to the AMAZING chicken entree. It's hard to nail chicken, and they've done it. Super well seasoned and flavorful. Even the breast was well above expectations, super moist. We also had the duck pasta on our last visit, and that had me singing its praises. For an upscale restaurant, it's not pretentious in feel, which makes for a nice date night spot. We can't wait to be back. read more

Tonight was a Family Celebration ! The Food was outstanding . Very Authentic Italian food. It was all very fresh. The portions were very generous and it was outstanding from beginning to end. We can't wait to go back. The service was also great ! Everyone wax nice and attentive . Thank you Parma ! Juli , Larry and Nick Solaegui read more

Loved everything about Parma! Really made me feel like I was back in Italy. I always order the escargot and tagliolini with bolognese.

El mejor restaurante italiano de fresno.!! El ambiente se siente como si estuvieras en Italia, los meseros siempre atentos, la comida deliciosa y llena!! Vale la pena el bill read more

Amazing food, you can tell the pasta is handmade. Service was great, we had a reservation and were sat immediately, and were instantly and consistently served bread and topped off our water. I recommend the lasagna, super rich, flavorful, and filling, not like any lasagna you've had before. Tortellini is yummy as well, portion is just a little on the small side. I definitely recommend Parma if you want an authentic Italian experience for reasonable prices. read more

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We recently went to Parma's for a birthday celebration. We enjoyed drinks at the bar before being seated at our table on the patio. Our server was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and the servings are a good portion. Enough so that we were able to share our pasta. If you haven't visited Parma's it's a must. Sitting on their patio you feel like you're out of town enjoying a fantastic meal. read more

Pretty quiet on a Tuesday evening. We did not need a reservation. We loved that. The food came out so beautifully. And the owner came out to greet us and brought us our first course. I think it's best to come with a few people to a lot of people so you can get to try all the dishes. We ordered the risotto and spicy chicken. It was so darn delicious! read more

Parma - Risotto Creamy Porcini mushroom or lemon and asparagus risotto - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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This place has some of the best food in the valley. I'll be honest, the service can be bad at times. We have went 4 or 5 times and had the best service in this last visit. That doesn't matter though. The food is that good. The meat tray is incredible, like unbelievably good. My wife and I spent the entire night debating what was the best thing on the tray. I had a good glass of wine, we sat outside and the weather could not have been any better. All in all, a great evening. read more

Parma - I don't remember the name, but this is the meat tray for 2 and the tagliolini bolognese. - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

High quality, fresh pasta and excellent meat selection. Truly authentic Italian food. Excellent service as well.

Service was incredible. Very friendly. The portions were very filling. My daughter and I could have definitely shared. Flavor was on point and tasted very authentic. (Lasagna was a little overcooked but flavor was really good) They didn't bring everything out all at once... My daughter got her pasta first, then I got my meal about 5 minutes later and my husband didn't get his entree until 10 mins. later. I got my lasagna then got my steak. I had to let them know when I was ready for my steak. The complimentary bread and butter was nice to have. The butter tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge uncovered for too long though. My husband and I shared my plate while he waited for his... Not sure if that's they how they normally bring it out. One meal per person at a time every few minutes at the same table.... I felt bad that he didn't get his dish at the same time as when my daughter and I got ours. We definitely didn't want my food to get cold while waiting for his food. I didn't like how the tables were placed. It felt really crowded. We were sitting right in front of the door that went out to the patio so I felt like I was just in the way of the servers. My husband called a few days ahead to reserve a table and that's the table we got :( read more

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Thank you Elena and staff for best italian food experience in fresno/clovis area! Warmest greeting from Elena herself. Her staff has been obviously well trained to provide the best service under her. Sitting in the patio was so nice. Thank you, will definitely be back... John & Rebecca read more

Beautiful lil restaurant! Came here as a party of 10 for a birthday dinner and it was a great experience! Service was great!!! Our waters were consistently refilled, our appetizer plates were switched out immediately, and they had great recommendations for wine! We weren't sure what wine to get so they let us taste a lil bit to see if we liked it, which was so gracious. We even brought our own cake and they lit up candles and cute the cake into slices for us! So thoughtful. We were started off with a charcuterie board of different appetizers: bruschetta, italian bean salad, spinach salad, quiche, mozzarella and tomato, and a sausage (?) overtop some polenta. They were delicious! My personal favorite was the meat dish that I believe was sausage as well as the quiche! For the main entree, I got their Agnolotti di Vitello and it was pretty good. It didn't come out as hot as I was expecting, but the flavor was still good. My boyfriend got the Gnocchi di Patate with gorgonzola sauce and that was super tasty! It was piping hot, a great texture, and the cheese sauce was extremely decadent. My dad had got the lamb and that was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly! Though we brought our own birthday cake, our party couldn't help but dabble in their desserts. These were arguably the stars of the night! We got their Torta di Limone e Mascarpone (lemon cheesecake) and their Bavarese ai Frutti di Bosco (berry mousse) and both of these were to DIE FOR! The lemon cheesecake is easily the best cheesecake I've ever had and the berry mousse was incredible. Such a great experience! read more

Parma - Agnolotti di Vitello - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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My friend made a reservation for dinner and I literally cannot wait to come back!! I didn't get a good look inside, but the exterior dining area where we were was absolutely gorgeous, especially at night. Service is easily a 5/5. I didn't catch the name of our server, but everyone that came by our table was super friendly & welcoming! I got the Bolognese Gnocchi. Portion size wasn't that filling, but the pasta itself was excellent. Even plating looked great! For dessert, we got the mousse. It was on the thicker side and very rich and filling! We ordered two, but I think just one would've been enough for the three of us. I will say that so far, this is my favorite spot to get mousse in Fresno/Clovis! read more

Parma - Gnocchi di Patate - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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My bf called 3 weeks in advance for a reservation for Valentine's Day. The only time slots available were 8pm and 8:30pm and he reserved at 8pm. We arrived on time and it was busy as expected. We were seated in the back room and it was pretty tight. We sort of felt like sardines... like we could grab the food off the next table's plate, lol. We were provided table bread with butter. The butter was cold and hard to spread on the bread. We ordered the Antipasti Misti $34 for two to start. It was a wonderful array of appetizers from a spinach apple salad, 2 types of bruschetta, 2 types of quiche, a warm bean salad, caprese, and polenta. The tomato bruschetta was one of the best I've tasted! The tomatoes were flavorful, acidic, and the crostini was soft yet toasted perfectly on the outside. I loved the variety. We enjoyed some more than the others. Overall, it was a great start as we waited for our main entrees. It took awhile. We finished our appetizers and surprisingly, tables next to us, seated after us got their entrees before us. The boyfriend ordered the Filetto di Manzo $60, (filet mignon with potatoes and roasted vegetables). I ordered the Tagliolini $25 (fettuccine noodle w/ a spicy tomato sauce). My noodles felt a bit undercooked, it had more of a bite than al dente. The bf's potatoes were the highlight of his dish. I am not sure what they're called, but we were blown away at how it was made. It was like a block of thin accordion potatoes, topped with a sour cream dressing. The bf enjoyed his entree. The steak and veggies complimented each other well. Just a bit pricey overall. It felt like home style Italian cooking, with high end prices. They fell a little short on service. We're glad we got to try it given many rave reviews, yet it wasn't a hit for us given the price point for the quality of food and experience. We also learned that we're at the age where 8pm for dinner reservations after a long week of working is just too late for us, lol. read more

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Came here for dinner on Tuesday and it was delicious. Walked in at 6:00pm and we were instantly seated. We ordered a bottle of wine and each did the chefs course #2. I love the strawberry mousse and we also tried the lemon cheesecake. I do prefer the previous strawberry glaze on the dessert over the caramel, however it was still enjoyable. I never switch it up for the pasta as the gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce is scrumptious! Scott was our waiter for the night. The wine he recommended went splendid with our meal and his service was great! read more

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Out for a lovely holiday dinner with friends. Chef Elena and her staff are so friendly, welcoming and professional. We felt well taken care of. Full house on a Thursday in December, but we called in reservations. Very clean with tasteful bistro decor. We were served bread, butter and bread sticks as always. Ordered a nice bottle of Italian wine, Lumache alla Bourguignonne (escargot), Insalata do Spinaci, Lasagna alla Parmigiana and Pappardelle all' Anatra (duck). Each dish was delicious. Large portions... leftovers tonight! Thank you for a lovely evening. read more

Parma - Pappardelle alla Anatra (duck) - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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From the moment you enter Parma you are greeted by Elena the Chef and Owner that graciously goes to each table welcoming her guests and checking on your meals. She takes pride in her Northern Italy Parma region inspired menu and the house made pasta made from scratch daily! I have been coming here since it was at the first location almost 20 years ago. Parma opened in 1999. Tonight we started with Antipasti Misti ($34) Crostini, prosciutto melone (the cantaloupe was so fresh, sweet and juicy, not woody and hard), caprese, frittata, quiche, and Italian bean salad, eggplant medallions and spinach salad. Also tomato bruschetta and peach bruschetta (we thought they were yellow tomatoes at first but the peaches were so fresh and sweet!) absolutely delicious! For the main we had Insalate di Quaglia ($24)- Grilled quail with arugula and Pecorino cheese served with grilled polenta and balsamic reduction. Filet ($58)- served with duchess potatoes and spinach Parma style. Unfortunately the filet came out well done and not medium rare temperature as requested and also came with prosciutto wrapped, but we requested it to be plain and medium rare. We informed the waiter who immediately recognized the mistake and took it back to refire! It took a long time to come back so it was awkward that both meals weren't served at the same time. Elena came by to reassure that it was being corrected. The whipped potatoes that came with it were creamy and delicious. The spinach was also well seasoned and tasty. Special of the Month- Petto d' Aratra- Smoked Duck Breast For dessert: Bavarese al Frutti di Bosco ($11)- Wild Berry Bavarian mousse served with berry sauce Mousse al Cioccolato con Salsa Chantilly- Belgian chocolate mousse served with chantilly From the ambiance to the courteous well dressed staff to the incredible quality of everything on the menu, Parma Ristorante should be at the top of your list if you are looking for the ultimate spot for a Valentines Day dinner or any romantic date night. It's no wonder that Parma Ristorante has received ten California Restaurant Association awards, including "Best Italian Restaurant" and "Most Romantic". read more

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We went for dinner on a weekday and it was pretty busy ! We were seated near the kitchen and it was considerably loud. Service was impeccable and personable. We enjoyed all of the appetizers and entrees. They have a good wine collection to pair with the classic Italian menu. However, I would not advise to customize the existing menu items too much. Special recommendations: Chicken parm Ambience: 3/5 Service: 5/5 *** Food: 4.5/5 read more

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great food and amazing customer service. everyone was so kind and attentive, always checking in to make sure we were doing okay. highly recommend!" read more

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We went to Parma expecting the best. Food was some of the hottest I have ever received. Service even though not very busy (6:00pm) was average. Flavor good. PORTIONS VERY GENEROUS. Problem was temperature inside. 100 degrees outside, inside to hot to enjoy. Owner (Super nice, the best) brought a fan. Not good enough, they explained not enough air conditioners, deal with landlord and get it fixed. I hate to give a poor rating but meal was not enjoyable. Sad. PRICES GOOD. read more

Old Asian guy was rude. The sign said it opens at 5:30pm and reopening July 8th. it was 5:35 and we were standing outside the door in 96 degree weather. The guy came up to the door, looked at us, unlocked it and walked away. Not even a, "sorry we opened a bit late welcome in", "do you have reservations, how can I assist you?" We were dressed nice, ready to have a great time but felt ignored, and I felt that was unnecessary, I'm not spending my money there to be treated like that. Maybe you'll have better luck and try it out. This was my experience. read more

Had an amazing time celebrating my best friend's son's graduation from college. Got together with their friends and family and enjoyed a wonderful time laughing, reminiscing, and enjoying great food, wine, and impeccable service! Always love coming here...the food is excellent! read more

Parma - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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I came to Parma for an event with a large party. The service was attentive throughout the night. The array of food was fantastic especially the pasta dishes as the pasta is handmade and fresh. Memorable dishes for me include the tortelli di Zucca (pumpkin filled tortelli), tagliolini, and the pan-seared chicken. Everything was delicious! read more

This little hidden gem is a treat if you want something different in Italian food. The owner is gracious and it's nice to see her go table to table greeting her diners through the night. The menu has some nice options. You have the usual appetizers, entrees but they also have chefs choices. There you can choose are able to have a nice sample of their appetizers, a pasta of your choice and you can also choose a dessert. I would recommend this if you have never been and you are what to choose. I went with the Tortellu di Zucca. This was pasta filled with pumpkin with a brown butter sage sauce. It was delicious and not over filling. Dessert was my favorite crème brulee. The restaurant is nice as it as a bar area and dining area and also an outside patio. Every nice place to get dressed up and celebrate an occasion or just simply have a drink or nice dinner. We had a very lovely dinner. read more

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As I entered Parma, the aromas reminded me of my Italian grandmother's kitchen. Oh so good. The food was wonderful and authentic. The service was fantastic, the owner also makes her way around the restaurant to say hello and thank the patrons. An outstanding experience all around! read more

I love this place! Great food, nice ambiance and amazing service. My mentor teacher introduced this restaurant to me over 15 years ago and I have been coming here over the years. The pastas are made fresh and the owner is super sweet and friendly. She always makes her rounds to each table to welcome customers and make them feel at home. read more

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Treated my sister to her 80th birthday dinner for our first visit to Parma. I don't think we could have made a better choice. Great, friendly service. We were treated as if we were family. Delicious food, well prepared and lovingly presented. My sister loved it and so did we! Looking forward to returning someday. read more

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Elena organized a wedding rehearsal dinner for our group of 37. She met with us personally on two occasions with warmth and professionalism. Her recommendations, organization and execution were stellar. Could not have been more perfect evening. The service, menu and food quality was outstanding! read more

Service is always hot and miss. No consistency. The food is very good. The food may not be what most people are used to, but it is high quality. The prices are high, but it is worth trying. read more

Finally got the chance to dine here and the most impactful feature of my experience was the service...from my entrance until I left..Top-notch. Excellent food, great ambiance, and overall one of my new favorites. read more

Parma - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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Love the little shopping center this place is in. All feels very cozy and high end. All the servers wear yellow shirts with blue ties, which is a nice touch. Our server was extremely attentive from the start, making sure we had our drinks filled and everything was good. I got the pumpkin tortellini and my boyfriend got the veal tortellini. Both came in a rich brown butter sauce, with mine being more sweet and his being more savory. Both were absolutely delicious. Only complaint was that we wanted more! The servings of the tortellini aren't huge, but it looked like some other dishes had bigger portions. We will definitely be back to try some other options for one of our date nights! read more

Parma - Tortelli di Zucca - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California