Osteria delle Vigne In Varano de' melegari

07/07/2025: Amazing homemade food and lovely people. We served by the owner who had is photos of him and his wife on the walls. He spoke English too.

03/07/2025: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A little gem in the heart of Parma: Il Rigoletto di Antonella e Fabrizio in B.go Ronchini. We had the pleasure of having lunch in this delightful little restaurant in the heart of Parma's historic center and the experience was simply memorable. From the phone call for the reservation - highly recommended - the owner conveyed kindness, precision and great love for his work and for his restaurant. Once we arrived, we were welcomed by a small and cozy environment (about 25 seats), with attention to detail: pleasant air conditioning, well-spaced tables, impeccably clean bathroom. The service begins with an appetizer of excellent Sani Franco ham, accompanied by a good house Lambrusco. To follow, unforgettable artisanal tortelli: the orange ones with caramelized peel are a real surprise for the palate, and the parmigiana herb ones with green pasta are a tribute to tradition. We also tried a tasty pork shoulder in a sweet and sour ginger and lemon sauce, served with baked potatoes: a balanced dish full of character. The menu was inviting to try the excellent selection of cheeses, but we put it off until our next visit. The wine list is quality, even if smaller than in the past — as the owner tells us — but you can still feel a lot of passion and expertise even on the beverage front: “otherwise there is still a lot to have fun with wine,” he tells us with a smile. The place is enriched by splendid artistic photos, with the owner and his wife as subjects: a personal and poetic touch that tells a story. A highly recommended experience. We will definitely be back, also because — as the owner confesses to us — the well-deserved rest is approaching by 2026… and we don't want to miss the opportunity to relive such a special dinner. Thank you so much for the welcome, the quality and the humanity.