Osteria Virgilio In Parma

04/04/2026: Excellent cuisine, an explosion of flavors. Extremely friendly staff. A place worth revisiting and highly recommended.

26/03/2026: This restaurant has undoubtedly been one of the most talked-about in Parma in recent years (in a good way, of course), and a few weeks ago I understood why. The key words I found, from the location to the menu, were: simplicity and authenticity. The location is very intimate (there are only a few seats inside, so reservations are required well in advance), with an intimate, elegant atmosphere and soft lighting. It's ideal for a quiet dinner. The wait staff was truly kind, ready to offer advice and pamper you from the moment you sit down until the end of the meal. The menu is truly refined and focused on the pure exaltation of the finest ingredients. What struck me most is that there are no rules, no classifications or labels such as appetizer, first course, or second course; you choose the order in which you prefer to dine (in my case, I started with the second course and then continued with the first). I also really appreciated the simplicity of their approach, as if to convey that not many words are needed to describe their dishes; you have to try them. I had the quail (cooked perfectly, it's impossible not to mop up the sauce) and the spaghetti alla chitarra with game sauce (also excellent, the pasta was sublime, and the game was delicious). To finish, a banana dessert with guarana, if I'm not mistaken. Another thing I appreciated, and one I'd personally never seen, was that for some dishes there is a "standard" version and a "small" version (smaller in both portion and price). Personally, I really appreciated this because the portions are generally generous, allowing you to try multiple dishes without feeling too heavy. What I appreciated most was being surprised from start to finish; nothing is taken for granted, and it makes you realize how much thought goes into every single dish. Prices are absolutely in line with many other restaurants in Parma, but still completely justified given the work behind this wonderful project. We'll be back!