Osteria Virgilio — Restaurant in Parma

We are here both nights in Parma. The first night was so delicious, that we couldn’t risk a meal not living up to this. We started with the 30 month Parma which was melt in mouth amazing. For mains, I got the ravioli with ricotta and spinach. The Parmesan cheese on top was outstanding. Hubby had the meatballs, which were so good- I got the next night. The service was amazing, we don’t speak great Italian and the owner not great English but he gave us wine tastings and put so much effort into us understanding the menu and specials as well as pairing the cheeses to the wines of the region. Was a...

This Osteria was recommended by our hotelier and we were not disappointed. We sat outside on a lovely night and had excellent service by the waiter. We ordered a nice bottle of wine from Emilia Romagna and were not disappointed. It was a nice surprise when we were brought a complimentary small plate of Reggiano Parmigiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Our order came out promptly but not to rush us. My wife and I each had a primi and secondo and were pleased with the size and quality of the portions. Although just a humble osteria, we would certainly return here if...

While reservations are strongly recommended, we were lucky to get a table for two on a weekend night in September.

Service was prompt, and the staff were very attentive to our needs. Shortly after seating us, our server gave a quick explanation of the menu items, including the day’s specials.

The food was exceptional — true comfort food that made us feel genuinely happy as we ate. It warmed us up on a cool evening. We’re not usually big on desserts, but since the meal was so good, we decided to try one...