Oenopolium In Parma

We stumbled upon it while exploring the city center. And fortunately... there were few people, and the food, both on and off the menu, was decidedly rustic, traditional, and inviting. The owner was polite, informative, and attentive to hospitality without being intrusive.

We walked in without a reservation, and the girl seated us right away, and indeed, the place had several empty tables. It's a shame that the wait for the order (half an hour) and then for the service was incredibly long. An hour and a half for a testarolo with pesto and a vegan rigatoni, and obviously we didn't order anything else.

We found this restaurant somewhat by chance and had a great time. The service was quick and attentive, and the staff was kind and friendly. The dishes lived up to expectations; the cured meats and cheeses were exceptional, as were the first courses, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The specialty coffee made in the moka pot was a welcome treat. We felt welcomed and pampered. Congratulations! Recommended!

What can I say? A wonderful discovery. We were passing through on our way back from Bologna, and to break up the journey, we decided to stop here in Parma for a stroll and a delicious meal. And here we found just that! Excellent food, excellent service, and a truly friendly and passionate waitress/cook (she made the desserts herself, and they're delicious!) The place is very well-kept, and the food is truly tasty. The four of us had the mixed cured meats and cheese selection as an appetizer. We also had a liter of Sangiovese. Then we had two trios of tortelli, a potato tortello, a cavolo nero soup, and three desserts that only the waitress could describe with the passion she made us imagine. We spent €79 in total, for four of us, with excellent service in a beautifully appointed setting. The only thing I can say is: if you're in Parma and want to eat well, go eat here! Truly excellent. Lastly, it's best to book, especially on Sunday lunchtime.

Back again from Oenopolium 🥰 It was a pleasure, as always, the food, the wine, and the hospitality of the wonderful Sandra and Sofì. A round of applause to Giovanni. Thanks for everything. See you soon, Amelia, Francesco & Francesco 🧡

Excellent Lunigiana cuisine, perhaps a little expensive

A slice of Lunigiana cuisine right in the center of town. The dishes are excellent, the portions generous, and the prices extremely fair. The staff is truly friendly and engaging. Every dish, from appetizer to dessert, won us over.

An experience that will remain in my heart forever. From the welcome to the food, to the liqueur they offered: everything was simply wonderful. A stunning place in the historic center of Parma, where the owner and her girlfriend Sofia filled us with love, kindness, and excellent food. The dishes were delicious, fragrant, flavorful, and plentiful. Each course speaks to its origins, from Lunigiana, Tuscany, and Emilia. The cecina... exceptional: the best I've ever eaten! So caught up in our love for food and the desire to try everything, we lost ourselves taking photos. PS: The chestnut soup is AMAZING. It was so abundant that we couldn't finish it, but the owner gave it to us in her own container. A gesture that says it all. A place truly worth a visit. Thank you so much, Sandra and Sofia ❤️ you were brilliant!

The restaurant is located on a side street in the heart of Parma's historic center, but that doesn't mean it goes unnoticed. My friends and I noticed it right away. We were greeted exquisitely; we were at our limit due to lunch time, but the woman running the place was extremely kind and allowed us to sit despite the tight schedule. That said, the generous, top-quality dishes transported us to tastes, aromas, and flavors you don't often experience. Everything was delicious and decidedly unique for Parma. The recently renovated restaurant is pleasant and warm, and the descriptions of each course were poetic. Highly recommended; my friends and I will definitely be back. A wonderful culinary experience.

What can I say, perfection! I went there today with my partner for lunch. We had chestnut patties accompanied by a wonderful pecorino cheese, pumpkin tortellini, and an extraordinary peposo. Very kind and perfect in every way. Thank you so much from me and my partner.