Agriturismo I Tre Colli -Rubbiano-

This restaurant occupying an old post house that dates back to the time of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, lies amid the verdant landscapes of the Parco Regionale dei Boschi di Carrega, just a kilometre outside the village of Sala Baganza. This stunning setting is the backdrop for typical dishes from Parma, such as Nonna Lina’s herb tortelli served with melted butter and parmesan cheese. In summer, dine alfresco in the cool, shady garden.

Nestled among the hills of Felino, amid the lush greenery of the Parma countryside, this trattoria in Barbiano has long been a point of reference for those in search of authenticity and the flavours of another age. The cooking of the Leoni family celebrates local tradition, drawing upon recipes handed down from grandmother Erminia and interpreted with care and deep respect. Among the most iconic dishes stands the delicious rabbit alla cacciatora: already boned, enveloped in a tomato sauce fragrant with aromatic herbs, it represents at its finest the substance and richness of Parma cuisine. Not

The determined and enthusiastic young owner of this restaurant graduated with a literature degree before giving in to her passion for food. She swapped her pen for a ladle and now creates delicious local specialities such as braised veal cheeks, alongside dishes from Pïacenza and Mantua, such as pisarei (a type of gnocchi) and sbrisolona cake.

Park in the small car park close to the village, then make your way on foot to this restaurant, admiring the village’s beautiful stone houses along the way. Inside the restaurant, the service is informal yet professional, while the cuisine served on the first floor includes emblematic local specialities such as tortelli alle erbette (stuffed pasta with herbs) and local salumi (including Parma ham). The wine list boasts a good selection of local and Italian wines – finding a label to suit your taste and budget will not be a problem!

A historical palazzo in the town center has been given new life after its purchase by a local entrepreneurial family, who also bestowed their name upon it. Just steps from the heart of Italy’s famed food valley, it now serves as a refined hospitality venue: the ground floor hosts a bar and bistro, while upstairs are elegant spaces devoted to gourmet cuisine. Tasting menus are available, with dishes also offered à la carte, alongside an extensive and well-curated wine list. The upper floors feature intimate, stylish guest rooms, designed in the same reassuring style that runs throughout the bui

Situated in attractive countryside where the plains give way to rolling hills (a perfect destination for a Sunday outing), this simple yet well-kept trattoria serves all the usual traditional local specialities. The typical fresh pasta and the desserts are all home-made.