Fontana In Calestano

Tonight I went to dinner at Fontana in this beautiful village of Calestano; my son-in-law spoke highly of it. The location was very pleasant, the service was kind, efficient, and friendly. I wanted the cappelletti in brodo (good), and I tried the pizza with provola, fiordilatte, and speck. I have to say, their pizza is good: light and well-leavened, with quality toppings. Then for dessert, I ordered the crema catalana. It's a sin of gluttony that I happily indulge in, and it's hard to find. Finally, it's the real crema catalana with cinnamon; many people pass off crème brûlée as a substitute. The prices are fair for the location and the quality of the dishes. I'll gladly return.

An evergreen! Visit regularly for the right level of happiness.

An elegant and welcoming place. Very good pizza, crispy and unlike any other. Qualified, friendly, and very helpful staff. Wide selection of wines and quality dishes. Recommended and will definitely return.

Excellent pizzas in a rustic and fresh, yet chaotic, atmosphere in the center of the village.

Very good food, excellent service. One of the best places to dine in summer to escape the heat.

excellent pizza, even the traditional dishes are excellent, well-prepared and very good

Every time we make the trip from Parma to Calestano, this is where we end up—and not by accident. Albergo Ristorante Fontana is our go-to when we want to escape the city and just breathe, eat ridiculously well, and sit in a place that feels like a dream carved out of a Tuscan movie set. We had lunch on the veranda, tucked in the lush garden with a light breeze gently rustling the trees—perfect doesn’t even begin to cover it. The food? Elegant, seasonal, and built around the star of the area: tartufo. I started with the verdure spadellate con tartufo, a dish that somehow made vegetables taste luxurious. Then came the tagliolino con gambero e tartufo, which I would happily eat every weekend for the rest of my life—delicate, fragrant, and just indulgent enough without being heavy. Finished with the gelato gourmet della casa alla vaniglia, which was anything but basic. Silky, rich, and clearly homemade. Service is warm and genuinely welcoming—these are people who care about what they’re serving and how you experience it. The place itself is full of quiet grandeur: part historic hotel, part modern gourmet restaurant, all set in what feels like a hidden mountain village. We come here often, and it never disappoints. If you’re anywhere near Parma, make the drive. You’ll be glad you did.

The cuisine (truffle specialty) and pizza are excellent, using high-quality ingredients. The service is friendly, precise, and attentive. Torta Antica is a spectacle.

Alla ricerca di qualche grado in meno, abbiamo provato questo ristorante su consiglio di amici e non siamo rimasti delusi. Abbiamo ovviamente scelto di cenare all’esterno nell’ampio spazio sul retro. Moltissimo personale, giovane ed efficiente. Abbiamo scelto di cenare col menù alla carta provando anche alcune specialità con tartufo a nostro parere veramente ottime!! Vorremmo provare al più presto anche la pizza, perché ne abbiamo viste passare e avevano un aspetto veramente invitante!! da provare assolutamente il loro gelato gourmet!! Non propriamente economico ma prezzi giustificati dalla qualità.Animali ben accetti.

Accoglienza al ristorante negativa: sia all'arrivo che per pagare il conto bisogna aspettare, cercare addirittura il personale.., e questo in un giorno infrasettimanale ! Piatti ben cucinati con eccellente materia prima ma servizio scadente e svogliato (mai lo stesso addetto, nessuna presentazione od offerta dei piatti). Sterminata la carta dei vini, conto un po' caro, nel complesso locale molto, troppo sopravvalutato.