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    Pepèn

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Italian
    Open 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jewel Y.

    My Parmigiano friend took me to this historic paninoteca specialized in "Lo Spaccaballe" (Literal meaning is hysterical, lol. Check your dictionary!) which is a sandwich with roast beef, tomatoes, mayonnaise, spicy sauce, chili pepper, & lettuce and "La Carciofa" (savory pie with artichoke and cheese). There is always a long line outside and you can't really sit down to eat (it's more like a take-out deli) but it's worth the wait. I personally prefer the nearby "Da Walter"' for panini but Pepen makes pretty tasty sandwiches. If you are a Juve fan, don't let the chef find out because he'll make your sandwich extra spicy!!!

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    Eva K.

    Pepèn was our saviour when the whole Parma was having their riposo and there was no food in sight. This place was tucked in a side street and was rather invisible from the outside until you went inside where it was packed with locals having their lunches standing, Italian style, while conversing animately with the sandwich shop workers. It's probably one of the local joints that Parmanites (is that correct?) frequented since there were more locals than tourists as far as we could see. We were probably as obvious as Hansel & Gretel lost in the jungle because we didn't know where to start or whether there was a menu anywhere (there was, on the wall). So we ended up asking recommendation on what to order - and we got the famous Spaccaballe and a ham and cheese (which in Parma means prosciutto & parmigiano sandwich - none of those pinkish industrial ham and yellow cheese, thank you!) and two white wines on a glass. Sandwiches were delicious, prices were so low, we were happy. Everything was right in the world again. So if you happen to be in Parma and don't know where to go for light bites or stuck in riposo time like we did, make sure you go visit Pepèn.

    Rolo C.

    I truly don't know if I can tell horse tartare from beef tartare, but Pepèn is famous for their Pesto di Cavallo sandwich, so horse it was. Worth the wait at this popular place filled with locals who know food well. Pay at the counter on the right, and then get your food at the other counter on the left. The only option they offered, in English, was "spicy?". I said yes, spicy, and boy was this a good sandwich! I ate in in a few quick seconds standing outside the shop with a dozen others doing the same.

    N T.

    Definitely great sandwiches, a lot of choice, it's always full of happy local people and it's a pity there isn't one like this near my home in Germany. Highly recommended!

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    Very nice sandwich with good ingredients. Worth a lunch stop and be sure to get there before it closes at 2:45pm

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    Fantastic quick food with an Italian flair. Great staff, inexpensive food and great tasting sandwiches.

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    I truly don't know if I can tell horse tartare from beef tartare, but Pepèn is famous for their Pesto di Cavallo sandwich, so horse it was.

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    Osteria dello Zingaro - Bread, fresh made, wine, breadsticks

    Osteria dello Zingaro

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.3 km

    We were referred here by a Parma local who was born and raised here. There were four of us. You…read moreneed a reservation since it is very popular. We all loved our food! Light fresh made pasta w seasonal ingredients. I had roast beef and grilled vegetables. My friend let me taste the spinach and parmesan cheese ravioli - so great! We all loved our food!! Service and friendliness was top notch and they helped us w ordering. They have an English menu online. Italian menu in the restaurant. Clean, hospitable, welcoming and amazing food. Also prices are very reasonable

    This past month, we were traveling in Italy. We looked for restaurants for a meal in the evening…read morein Parma. We were lucky to get a reservation. We were greeted by friendly staff and escorted to our table. Both Italian and English menus were available. The restaurant is small and nicely decorated. Bread and breadsticks were given. We ordered a bottle of wine and checked out the menu. Our server was nice and helped us with choosing food items. The first course was Antipasto dello Zingaro. ( Cold meats ) Our second course was Tortelli di Erbette. (Ravioli stuff with spinach and Parmesan cheese) which was the best Ravioli we have ever had. Next was new meat for us to try. HORSE MEAT. Tris di Cavallo. Presented 3 ways. RAW. Roasted and Tartare. We liked the first two. But the Tartare was not for us. This dish came with roast potatoes. The restaurant got busy during our visit. I would recommend making a reservation. The decor was fresh and clean. With many Italian fixtures. The noise level was low when we visited, but sure, it could be higher on the weekends. We highly recommend a visit or two.

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    Corale Verdi - Huge portions of pasta as primi course - recommend ordering one to share! Very tasty.

    Corale Verdi

    4.7(3 reviews)
    0.6 km

    Incredibly authentic and local Italian cuisine at this off the beaten track spot. Food was…read moredelicately made. There's a clear commitment to care and quality here. I had the pumpkin gnocchi with truffles - they were perfect. Also tried the pasta fagioli, which was delicious as well (reminded me of my grandmother's!) The tiramisu was light and creamy. I'd go back again and again! The wait staff were so kind as well. I do not speak Italian and was fumbling through using Google translate and they were very patient and gracious. (Note: the menu is in italian so you'll need to translate it if you don't speak the language). We were also given plenty of time to sit and chat and enjoy a leisurely meal. No rush to leave. I loved this restaurant and highly recommend it!

    Parma oh Parma, is it even possible to eat badly here? I don't think so! I got this recommendation…read morefrom a friend and I am so happy I did because it was a great first taste of the city. VERy simple, and I mean 1980's restaurant style in Italy. It was all grannies and Italian families on the Saturday that we were there. The place is bigger than it looks, with an outside garden and main dining room. The kitchen is bustling with Italian ladies who look like they were born making fresh pasta, which I loved. The menu offers typical favorites like prosciutto (we are in Parma!) torta fritta which are pillows of fried dough so good you'll eat them all. We followed that with two heaping (huge portions) of pasta, I got a ravioli stuffed with herbs and cheese and covered in a parmigiana, which was very light (satire). There is a guy with a bollito cart (boiled meats) that was kind of hilarious, I mean how many times in your life are you going to see some dude carting around a selection of meats in broth from table to table, that's Italy. We ordered the house lambrusco which frankly sucked but house wine can do that, my recommendation get a bottle. Awesome experience, very old-school, I'd wager this place is a bit of a find among locals. I wouldn't recommend this for a romantic date because of the bright lighting but they are very dog-friendly, in fact I think they preferred our dog over us. Ginger wins them all..

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    Corale Verdi - Lemon sole fried in butter. Yum.

    Lemon sole fried in butter. Yum.

    Corale Verdi - The fabulous rosa Parma - Filet of beef rolled up with cheese and Parma ham in a delish sauce.

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    The fabulous rosa Parma - Filet of beef rolled up with cheese and Parma ham in a delish sauce.

    Osteria dei Servi - Tortelli di erbette

    Osteria dei Servi

    4.3(11 reviews)
    0.4 km
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    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.

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    Osteria dei Servi - Lingotto di polenta fritta con formaggio e ragù di cinghiale.

    Lingotto di polenta fritta con formaggio e ragù di cinghiale.

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