Must-see restaurants in Parma

  • Ristorante Cocchi

    Parma

    You'll need to venture across the river to Oltretorrente for a traditional Parmigiano experience untainted by the city's influx of culinary tourism…

  • Borgo 20

    Parma

    A father-son team has taken over from a formerly starred Michelin chef at this wonderful contemporary bistro in the city centre, but the concept – and,…

  • Ciacco Lab

    Parma

    This experimental farm-to-table gelataria wants nothing to do with additives, preservatives, hydrogenated vegetable oils, added fats or starches, and…

  • La Greppia

    Parma

    La Greppia is hallowed ground for the kind of Emilia-Romagna gourmands who know their ragù from their bolognese. Sticking tradition and modernity in the…

  • Pepèn

    Parma

    Prepare to battle the throngs of locals that crowd into this buzzing little sandwich shop, where panini get piled high with prosciutto di Parma, cheeses…

  • Oven

    Parma

    Parma's best pizzeria is this hip hotspot in Oltretorrente started by young upstarts from Campania. It's all about authentic pizza napoletana and trendy…

  • Osteria dello Zingaro

    Parma

    Hidden behind the cathedral is this local favourite, a modern bistro clinging to traditional ways. It's most famous for its horse meat (a Parma speciality…

  • Trattoria del Tribunale

    Parma

    Run the gauntlet of ham slicers and waiters gouging lumps of parmigiano reggiano and settle in for a memorable meal. Start with a plate of Parma ham,…

  • Officina Alimentare Dedicata

    Parma

    Fiercely local and organic, this farm-to-table bistro, owned and operated solely by women, is on to something special: its primi menu offers tortelli…

  • Gallo d'Oro

    Parma

    Young camerieri (waiters) operate meat slicers, slide dexterously between tables and plonk down plates of ravioli and veal done all ways (all of them good…

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