Taverna del Castello ★ 4.0
Taverna del Castello sits below Torrechiara's frescoed castle south of Parma, feeding prosciutto-country walkers on the village's stone lane before the climb.
Signature: Prosciutto di Parma, Tortelli d'erbetta, Torta fritta
Order: Prosciutto di Parma aged in the hills you can see from the door.
Tip: Park in the small lot below the village and walk up. Pair lunch with the Castello di Torrechiara, the best-preserved castle in the province.