Welcome to Parma, a city renowned for its world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, and rich cultural heritage. Nestled in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, Parma is a food lover’s paradise, offering authentic food tours, cheese factories, and ham producers. Beyond its gastronomy, explore the stunning Parma Cathedral, Teatro Regio, and historic palaces. Whether you’re visiting for the cuisine, art, or local traditions, Parma promises an unforgettable experience.
Culatello di Zibello DOP is the most prized of Parma’s cured meats — richer and more intensely flavoured than Prosciutto di Parma, produced in small quantities in the fog-prone lowland north of the city. Eating it well means finding the right address: a place that sources from serious producers, slices it correctly, and serves it […]
Where to Eat Culatello di Zibello: Parma City and the Bassa Parmense Read Post »
Parma is famous for its cured meats and aged cheese — culatello, prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano — but the city also has a strong tradition of everyday street food. Pepèn, in Borgo Sant’Ambrogio 2, is the best-known expression of that tradition: a tiny panini shop that has been feeding locals for over 50 years and regularly
Pepèn in Parma: The Legendary Panini Shop and Street Food Institution Read Post »
Most visitors to Parma stay in the city and travel out to producers by day. The farm stay works differently: you base yourself at a working agriturismo in the Parma countryside, 30 minutes south of the city in the Apennine foothills, and meet the cheese makers, ham curers, and balsamic producers on their own ground.
Gourmet Farm Stay Near Parma: Cheese, Ham and Balsamic in the Countryside Read Post »
An experience-led guide to Parma’s most respected restaurants. Parma is one of Italy’s most important food cities. Located in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, it is internationally renowned for Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, handmade pastas, rich broths, and a culinary culture shaped by centuries of tradition. While good food is easy to find in Parma,
Best Restaurants in Parma: Where to Eat in Italy’s Food Capital Read Post »
The Worst Place on Earth (If You Are a Pig) In the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, the pig is so revered that an entire month of festivals is dedicated to celebrating pork and its many gastronomic expressions. This devotion is hardly surprising. Pork is the raw material behind some of Italy’s most prized food products,
Novemberpork Festival in Parma Read Post »
Parma is internationally known as the birthplace of some of Italy’s most famous exports: Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, and legendary automotive brands such as Ferrari and Maserati. Yet the cultural legacy of Parma extends far beyond food and engines. One of the greatest composers of all time, Giuseppe Verdi, was born
The Verdi Festival in Parma Read Post »