Food Shopping In Parma – A Walking Experience in Italy’s Food Valley

Food Shopping in Parma: The Best Delicatessens and Gourmet Shops

A practical guide to exploring Parma’s food culture on foot.

If you want to explore the culinary soul of Parma, one of the most enjoyable ways is simply by walking through the historic centre. The city is compact, elegant, and rich in high-quality food shops, making it ideal for independent gourmet exploration.

Many visitors choose a guided food experience in Parma to better understand what to look for, how products differ, and where locals actually shop. Today, many producers operate their own boutiques in the city centre, meaning you do not need to travel into the countryside to buy excellent food before heading home.

This guide fits naturally into a broader visit — for practical tips on organising your stay, see our main hub: How to Plan Your Trip to Parma.

Casa del Formaggio

As the name suggests, Casa del Formaggio is a paradise for cheese lovers. The shop carries an excellent selection of local cured meats and cheeses, including Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello, Salame di Felino, and the rare Spalla di San Secondo, a true local specialty.

You will also find multiple ageing styles of Parmigiano Reggiano, alongside cheeses from other Italian regions. Fresh pasta such as tortellini, tortelloni, and tagliatelle is available ready to cook — ideal souvenirs for food-focused travellers.

Antico Forno Ferrari

Antico Forno Ferrari is a family-run bakery known for its traditional breads and limited opening hours. It operates only in the morning, reflecting an old-school approach to baking.

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The bakery produces fragrant loaves using white, wholemeal, and spelt flours, with simple ingredients and slow methods that preserve flavour and texture.

Salumeria e Gastronomia Dall’Olio Mauro

This classic delicatessen offers a broad selection of local cured meats, cheeses, and ready-made dishes. Here you can buy Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano at different stages of ageing, depending on your taste preferences.

The shop also sells freshly prepared foods such as lasagne and tagliatelle, as well as cakes, desserts, wine, coffee, and everyday grocery items — making it both a gourmet stop and a practical one.

L’Angolo del Parmigiano

L’Angolo del Parmigiano specialises in the products that made Parma famous: cured meats, cheeses, wine, and regional delicacies. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to explain differences in ageing, production methods, and flavour profiles.

Pasticceria D’Azeglio

No food-focused visit to Parma is complete without stopping at a traditional pasticceria. Located a short walk from Parco Ducale, Pasticceria D’Azeglio is an elegant cake shop offering both sweet and savoury options.

Guests can enjoy pastries outdoors on the terrace, paired with wine or champagne from the well-curated cellar.

Enoteca Drogheria Viani

An iconic wine and spice shop, Enoteca Drogheria Viani stocks a wide range of local and international wines, as well as craft beers. It also functions as a traditional Italian drogheria, selling pantry staples such as flour, sugar, pasta, sauces, and household items.