Best Dining Experiences in Parma 2025

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 94.41

Escape the crowds and discover Calestano, a charming medieval village in the hills near Parma. In our family home, you’ll enjoy a hands-on cooking class that’s warm, personal, and 100% Italian. Together we’ll make fresh ravioli and tagliatelle using seasonal, organic ingredients from our garden. Want to make it extra special? You can add local black truffle. After cooking, we’ll sit down to a full Italian meal: homemade antipasti, your pasta dishes, local wine, and a sweet finale with my signature tiramisu. Expect stunning countryside views, a relaxed family vibe, and maybe a visit from Cesare and Cindy, our friendly cats. No car? No worries — optional transport from Parma makes everything easy. More than just a class, this is a slice of real Italian life. Come cook, eat, and laugh with us in the heart of the Food Valley.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 178.06

Do you like dogs? Do you like hikes? Are you a foodie? Then you have found the right experience for you! Tempted? :) Live a 3-hour experience on the Parma hills (in Valmozzola) and become a truffle hunter for a day, guided by Flavia and her two truffle dogs. At the end of the hunt an amazing truffle lunch (or dinner) prepared by Mamma Laura will wait for you, so that you'll also join a Truffle Food Tour (vegetarian and vegan options are also available). As you arrive you will be welcomed by our truffle dogs Trilli, Maya and Ludo, hard workers and also part of our family! We'll start the hunting from our truffle farm and continue into the surrounding woods. Immersed in the nature of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines (we are 1 hour drive from the amazing Parma Food Valley, 1 hour drive from La Spezia/Cinque Terre and 1:30 drive from Milan), our dogs will lead you to the truffles, which you'll dig out with your own hands. Depending on the season, we can find black summer truffles or fall truffles. The truffle hunting can last between an hour and an hour and a half (it will depend on how much we manage to find!) and will end with a lunch (or dinner) depending on the start time. You'll taste our truffles (the very fresh ones you'll find with the dogs) and our homemade truffle products, all freshly cooked by "chef" Laura :) It will be a one in a lifetime and unforgettable experience with locals, we promise! :) The perfect experience for dog lovers, hikers and foodies! It's also possible to arrange a pickup service from the railway station Solignano or Berceto upon request for max. 4 people. For more than 4 people please contact us. You need to take a train to Solignano (if you are travelling, for example, from Parma/Modena/Bologna central station) or to Berceto (if you are travelling from La Spezia or Cinque Terre). You can check train timetable from Parma to Solignano or Berceto. Pickup service is also possible from Parma City Centre at an extra cost. We are looking forward to meeting you! :)

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 161.33

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 93.21

Beautiful experience to discover the most famous wines of the Parma hills. The Winery is located in a very pleasant panoramic position and is surrounded by vineyards from which the typical Emilian wines are produced. The visit starts from the vineyard where some hints will be given about the history of the grapes and the agricultural estate. At the end there will be a tasting, where it will be possible to combine the wines with other typical local products.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 173.28

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Parma dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included. You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Parma recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 173.28

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home,  learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 94.41

Visit a Prosciutto di Parma producer for an exclusive tour, where you'll discover the traditional methods of curing this world-renowned ham. Enjoy a guided tasting of Prosciutto di Parma, perfectly paired with a selection of fine local wines for an authentic gastronomic experience.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 101.58

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Cremona treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 86.04

Guests are guided through the magical journey of vinegar, exploring the cellars where wooden barrels impart the unique character and rich taste to balsamic vinegar. During the visit, stories and traditions related to this prized condiment are shared, explaining the importance of patience and dedication in achieving perfection. The visit culminates with a guided tasting, in which participants can taste different varieties of Modena balsamic vinegar, appreciating their aromatic nuances and complex taste profile. The experience provides not only a deeper understanding of the production process, but also a unique opportunity to savor and appreciate one of Italy's gastronomic treasures.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 101.58

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and  taste authentic Parma recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with  drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from Emilia Romagna cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 125.48

Your day in Parma is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of  five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Parma , Emilia-Romagna

From $ 173.28

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.