Hands down, the best meal ever eaten in Italy over many years. This is a tiny restaurant with one woman serving and a genius guy cooking everything to order by himself in the kitchen. Started with culatello and Parmesan cheese board with torta fritta. Delicious....Next was the pasta with Felino (local) salami and leeks. This was nothing short of sublime. The main dish was guanciale (pork cheek) stewed in a wine sauce, which had cooked so long it was practically in shreds and was also, sublime. The grilled veggies were yummy, too. A classic desert of tiramisù ended the meal. If I could have gone back there to eat the exact same meal again, I would have. Put this at the very top of your list on ParmaMore

Enjoyed an outstanding lunch at Antica Osteria della Ghiaia. Started with two antipasti dishes: a wonderful salad consisting of thinly sliced fennel and sweet blood oranges, the “tagliere” plate consisting of a selection of local salumi, cipolline onions, and a fried bread that was heavenly....Next, we enjoyed two primi piatti: the anolini soup (the local version of tortellini in brodo) and a generous portion of risotto with asparagus and crispy guanciale. Excellent food, good service and reasonable prices. Can’t ask for anything more.More

Intimate, cosy and with excellent service and food, Antica osteria della ghiaia was a great discovery for me. The place has been there for long but with different management and chef, and the current outfit is truly good. The torta fritta with wholemeal flour was...a pleasure, accompanied with the usual great cold cuts from Parma. Pasta and meat dishes well prepared and with a personal touch, starting from the local tradition but not sticking to it. Very polite service and correct prices. Recommended.More