Antica Corte Pallavicina In Polesine parmense

An exciting experience (not just gastronomic). Enchanting place (on the floodplain), extremely fascinating historic building renovated with skill, comfortable rooms capable of making you dive into history and make you feel like a true aristocrat. The inebriating scent of cured meats and cheese wafts up from the cellars (a must-visit). High-level cuisine capable of combining territoriality, quality, technique and substance. Excellent welcome and helpfulness also from the host Massimo Spigaroli. The cooking class organized for guests who can try their hand at cooking of undoubted skill is truly interesting and educational.

I was there for dinner, an impeccable experience, great courtesy and helpfulness from the whole team. In particular, thanks to Giorgio for the tour of the court and for his great professionalism

The whole context is simply fantastic

At first me and my fiance wanted to express our most warming appreciation to the whole team of Antica Corte Pallavicina. You made my birthday dream come true, both in direct (amazing decoration of the room, by the request of my beloved fiance) and indirect meaning (the level of service, knowledge of all the details, readiness to help on any request). When you pass the gates of the relais, you immediately feel the calmness and such a magical atmosfere around. A separate paragraph I should give to the Michelin restaurant. We were in love starting from the butter. It had the taste of childhood, when your grandmother put a fresh creamy butter on a fresh bread. We had shivers. Well, if we start so good, you might understand that the continuation was even better. I should be sincere, comming here, I wasn’t expecting THIS level. The place is worth a second star. One more time. Huge respect for all the people working here. And for the people working for the restaurant and hosteria. Guys work until late night, but you can see them fresh and ready to service you in the early morning for breakfast.

Home of the Culatello, the more precious Ham than Parma Ham, antique historical location, few charming rooms, a Michelin 🌟 Restaurant, but also a more simple but tasty Restaurant and an audio tour through the Culatello museum in the antico borgo

I gave my boyfriend a weekend at the Antica Corte Pallavicina for his birthday. Despite a small misunderstanding, the court staff proved to be professional, friendly and helpful, especially Eva who personally took care of our booking. The room was welcoming, spacious and characteristic, equipped with everything necessary for our stay. The courtyard is immersed in nature and surrounded by animals (cats, cows, peacocks) and it was pleasant to walk around after visiting the very interesting Culatello Museum. Before dinner we were offered a guided tour of the cellars, then we were accompanied to the restaurant. The tasting menu was a true journey into local flavors and the very young waiters were exhaustive in explaining every single course, strictly accompanied by wines of their own production. For us it was a unique experience of total relaxation that took us to a dimension where worries vanish and the calm of nature takes over.

We didn't stay but just had dinner. Top restaurant, top menu, top quality, somewhat so-so service, a lot of effort but not up to par, in my opinion, with a starred restaurant. They are young and will grow…

A unique and overwhelming experience, a culatello that makes you dream and excellent wines paired with each course

Un pranzo di Natale assolutamente “ortodosso” improntato ai piatti classici del territorio, a partire da un culatello che ha fama ormai mondiale. Il posto è piacevole e il personale gentile e attento. La gran quantità di persone presenti ha allungato eccessivamente i tempi della cucina, anche se la buona compagnia e l’occasione speciale hanno aiutato a tollerare la lentezza del servizio.

We stayed here for two nights while visiting the Parma area. The relais is absolutely lovely. You can feel the attention that the owner gave to every single detail. I do not eat red meat or pork, but still enjoyed the restaurant and tour of the culatello. We ate both nights in the Michelin star restaurant and were absolutely blown away by the food. Everything is grown or produced right on the property. It’s a beautiful place and perfect for two nights.