Osteria dei Servi

Can't fault this place - perfect trad Parma fare, jolly atmosphere, service excellent. I came by myself and ordered Tagliolini with Culatello (lovely) sluiced down with a glass of Ribolla Gialla. Secondo was tartara cavallo with giardiniera, which was my first time trying that particular meat. A perfect match for the Morellino di Scansano. Before the dishes came, I was greeted by a trencher of freshly baked bread and salami. Needless to say I made short work of the lot! I didn't book. I turned up at 2pm on a Monday and the place was packed with locals. Food so good doesn't last long in these parts ...

Superb experience. Beautiful place, amazing staff, excellent traditional food and incredible meat cuts. Mattio, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your smile and great service!

We spent one month traveling throughout Italy, from Rome to Florence to Milan, and the most authentic meal of the entire trip was right here in Parma. The food was simply incredible, prepared with the kind of care and flavor that remind you why Parma is world-famous for its cuisine. Every dish tasted true to its roots and far exceeded our expectations. The service was excellent. The staff were warm, professional, and attentive without being intrusive. As with much of Italy, the dining style allows you to enjoy your meal at your own pace. If you need something, just give a quick wave and they are right there for you. We loved that balance of attentiveness and respect for the dining experience. The restaurant is currently rated 4.5 stars, but it truly deserves to be between 4.8 and 5.0. Between the outstanding food, the welcoming service, and the relaxed atmosphere, this was easily one of the best meals we had during our travels. Absolutely amazing restaurant and a must-visit in Parma.

Very busy on a Monday evening in September, noisy loud with 30 min wait between pasta and meat course. Generous portions but size over quality. Lots of truffle shavings over pasta but couldn’t tell it’s truffle! Fillet very over cooked. Pork copa - tender but a huge 2 inch thick boiled pork liberally sprinkled with vinegar ? Loud shouty waiter and big party groups.

My husband and I had dinner here while in Parma and wow it was delicious. We loved how they started us off with the little packed bread and salami and cheese, it was all so good! We got a half liter of the house red and it was fantastic. We each started off with a pasta dish and decided to share a meat dish based on the recommendation of the waiter, who was spot on, it was PLENTY of food, there is no way I’d have been able to eat my own. I ordered the pappardelle with wild boar ragu which was very flavorful and delicious. My husband started with the tortelli with truffle, Parmesan, and asparagus and said his was also really fantastic. We then decided to share the Rosa dei Parma (also called Rosa dei Servi on the menu, apparently they have an old menu and a new menu but it is the same thing). I can’t begin to describe how good this was. It truly showcases the foods Parma is known for, Parmesan cheese and prosciutto de Parma, and also the steak that this restaurant specializes in. Every bite was a burst of flavor in my mouth. We ordered the Susana cake for dessert which was good but nothing to write home about, and they brought us each a shot of limoncello which was very good. Given all the food we got, we couldn’t believe how reasonably priced the meal was and we left very full and happy. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is in Parma.

We spent one month traveling throughout Italy, from Rome to Florence to Milan, and the most authentic meal of the entire trip was right here in Parma. The food was simply incredible, prepared with the kind of care and flavor that remind you why Parma is world-famous for its cuisine. Every dish tasted true to its roots and far exceeded our expectations. The service was excellent. The staff were warm, professional, and attentive without being intrusive. As with much of Italy, the dining style allows you to enjoy your meal at your own pace. If you need something, just give a quick wave and they are right there for you. We loved that balance of attentiveness and respect for the dining experience. The restaurant is currently rated 4.5 stars, but it truly deserves to be between 4.8 and 5.0. Between the outstanding food, the welcoming service, and the relaxed atmosphere, this was easily one of the best meals we had during our travels. Absolutely amazing restaurant and a must-visit in Parma.