It was born from the passion of three friends for the flavors of Emilia, who turned to organic producers and small artisans for their ingredients. The cuisine is straightforward, featuring fresh pasta, torta fritta, and meat-based main courses.

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The hotspot in Parma: a stylish bistro in the city center, run by young chefs, that goes beyond traditional local cuisine—without denying it—offering a modern 2.0 approach, as in the garganelli with ragù. The wine list is noteworthy.

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A safe haven for lovers of good food and, above all, fine drinks: local dishes—including tasting options—and an encyclopedic wine list that brings themed events to life. Another highlight: the cheeses.

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A timeless osteria with a kitchen. A sure choice for those who love cured meats and a snack paired with a glass of Lambrusco. The atmosphere is very simple, lively, and mostly frequented by locals from Parma.

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One of Parma’s most established trattorias, approaching 70 years of activity. The cuisine focuses on high-quality ingredients, attentive to tradition, yet always with a personal touch. The wine cellar offers plenty of room for enjoyment.

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Awarded a star for 40 years, it is Parma’s quintessential restaurant, thanks to the skill of chef-owner Marco Parizzi and his wife Cristina. Tradition is respected, but it’s even more exciting to try eclectic, refined dishes such as the guinea fowl in a nut crust with potatoes, spring onions, and mushrooms.

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From the flamboyant Terry Giacomello to the calm Salvatore Morello, who, drawing on his international experience, offers a cuisine that embraces a wide variety of recipes and products, all united by great finesse, style, and originality. The wine cellar boasts 900 labels.

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The sanctuary of tradition, attached to Hotel Daniel: in two cozy, rustic rooms, it offers typical Parmigian cuisine. A must-try are the cured meats and the Parmigian-style stuffed veal tip. The wine cellar is notable.

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Market-driven cuisine, featuring a small selection of dishes offered in three tasting menus of three, five, and seven courses. You can also order à la carte, choosing from specialties of land, sea, and tradition. Two standout dishes: chicken salad and pappardelle in a cacciucco and oyster sauce.

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The trattoria of the locals, lively and full of cheerful diners, with an abundance of Emilian wines. Generous platters of cured meats, ciccioli, and torta fritta, along with tagliatelle and cappelletti. Hard to resist the trio of tortelli before moving on to the meat dishes.

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The famous small sandwich shop in the historic center. Specialties include the horse meat sandwich with pesto, meatball sandwiches, pizza, and artichoke tart.

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A restaurant run with passion by a young couple, lovers of fine wine and simple food. The wine cellar is carefully curated, with attention also to craft beers, and the cuisine—both hot and cold—showcases local products.

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A sandwich shop in Parma’s historic center, open for over 30 years, offering a wide variety of sandwiches and some specialties, such as the Pesto Primavera—thick-sliced white bread with raw horse meat ground fresh, topped with chopped fresh vegetables and mayonnaise; the Crociato, a Parmigian-style kebab with classic Arabic bread filled with shredded pork, grilled vegetables, onions, and various sauces; and many more.

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A place offering sandwiches and dishes made with traditional ingredients and a touch of creativity. You can sit down or simply enjoy your food “tra l’uss e l’asa” (on the doorstep). Some of the specialties include: cotechino available all year, boiled meat or tongue with red or green sauce, mixed meat meatballs, pork cheek braised in Lambrusco, and anolini in broth.

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The wine bar is part of the Arci Circles and offers a wide selection of Italian wines, which can be paired with traditional and Tyrolean dishes, bruschette, and platters of cured meats and cheeses. Bacco Verde is located inside a stone tavern with wooden tables in a typical Tyrolean style.

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A cuisine based exclusively on certified organic ingredients, freshly prepared every day. The term Bioenergetic was created to describe dishes that provide energy and nutrients to face the day with vitality. Healthy food, but above all delicious, with nothing to envy from traditional cuisine.

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The restaurant offers a wide selection of burgers made from organic farm-raised meat, veggie burgers, craft beers, dishes from America and Italy, and street food.

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The restaurant offers homemade focaccias and pizzas, cured meats, local wines, and beers.

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