In a town with so very little to offer in terms of a sit down, delicious meal, D'Parma in Winthrop is a hidden gem. Well worth a drive in for those in the surrounding towns craving a true North End Italian restaurant without having to battle the authentic North End parking crisis. If you like shellfish, then you'll find perfection in the Dimare Risotto. The shell fish is always cooked just right and as long as you remember to stop off at the local liquor store and grab yourself a bottle of red wine to accompany your meal, ($3 corking fee), your meal couldn't be more perfect. With this in mind, the decor is homey - but can get a bit dark. Hopefully they invest in some table lamps or tea lights. Yet, even with the relative darkness of the restaurant... or the army of baskets hanging all over the ceiling... this place is a hit every time. read more

This is a popular Italian restaurant for many Winthropians. I know, because I lived here and many of my friends are from here. That said, I think it's overrated. We love the fact that it's BYOB and there's a liquor store across the street, but the food is mostly underwhelming and low-quality. We went with two other couples on a busy Thursday evening. We ordered several apps and entrees for dinner. For six adults, the total bill was around $145. Not bad. You're not going to find any homemade pasta dishes here, but you'd at least hope that the food is all well seasoned, but they were all inconsistent. My ziti Alla Matriciana and eggplant meatball app were very delicious but my wife's gnocchi "quatro" formaggi was so bland that, after I took one bite, I wanted to spit it out. It was like dipping gnocchi in warm milk. She was pouring grated cheese just to add some "salt" to the dish. Our friend's pasta dish wasn't great either. The taste was off. Overall, if you're looking for a fun atmosphere Italian restaurant where you don't have to spend too much money on alcohol, this is a good spot. If the kitchen produced consistently well-seasoned dishes, I think this would be a great restaurant. read more

Still good food and fun place to go! Tonight I got the frutti di mare which was packed full of mussels, exactly what I was hoping. A heaping pile of warm crusty bread was a perfect addition to the cold night (and many jugs..yes jugs of wine). The service was quick and friendly, and there was julienned basil atop the dish (for those of you who claim they didnt have a shred of herb). Prices have gone up a lot, and hopefully they see that they should go back down soemtime, but overall its the same 4 star experience for me. read more

"What was I thinking" I pondered this after leaving this unique place. A week ago I had just enjoyed the best marsala ever at one of their competitors and then i ordered it here and it did not measure up. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was a damn good chicken marsala, just not as good as the competition. The food was excellent, far better than most other Italian places. I needed to try this place out because my friends always recommend. I am glad I did. The dining room resembles a small-scale Rainforest Cafe (Burlington Mall) and the staff is very nice! Highly recommended! read more

Update to answer the question: thank YOU! It was a great night. For desserts - we had the Limonata Truffle, the Coppa Straciatella (hazelnut sundae), tiramisu, and Coppa spagnola (cherry sundae) - all got rave reviews and the ones I tried (lemon and hazelnut) were amazing! read more

Best*****Gnocchis*****ever D'Parma salad is addictive BYOB is a +++ !!! read more

Excellent. I had the Veal Saltimbocca and it was great. Others with me had a mushroom dish, and risotto. They also did an excellent job of putting together a meal the vegan in our group. Highly recommended. read more

First time we went to this restaurant we ordered mussels appetizer was terrible old and stinky And my wife ordered fruity de mare everything was little neck and mussels old and stinky we did didn't complain but never again will return to this restaurant. read more

I know the reviews are all over the place, and there's a good reason. This is a pretty polarizing establishment. I should say, before my wife and I moved in together she lived very close to this place, so we're a bit more biased than others. This place is a family style Italian restaurant. You're not going to find 4 or 5 star fare here. The portions are large, the food is heavy and the decor is...eclectic at best. Lots of old wood, horsehair plaster and a giant tree growing in the middle of the place. When I went, I got an Italian sub- which came on toasted bread, which puzzled me. I also asked for hot peppers and they gave me sweet banana peppers. Despite this, it was pretty delicious. I have had their risotto in the past and liked it very much. The service wasn't much to speak of, with long pauses and lack of post-meal delivery check in. As with anyplace in Winthrop, this place is dry, so BYOB. Not sure if there is a corking fee. So, if you're looking for down-home style over the top Italian where the locals eat, this is your place. On a weekend night, this place is packed to the brim with laughing people with full bellies, it's that kind of place. If you're looking for an upscale or authentic experience, or somewhere to bring a date for a more romantic atmosphere, I say keep walking. read more

Took me awhile to remember this place enough to actually write a review but now that I am on here, I feel it is my duty to steer other foodies away from terribly overrated food and lousy service. DParmas came highly recommended. My husband and I are fans of Jevelis so we though another family owned Italian restaurant would be a good choice. WRONG Saturday afternoon. Place is almost empty. HUH??? Decor is cheesy but so is Jeveli's. I'm here for the MANGIA!!!! We ordered the antipasto meat plate as an appetizer. Veal Marsala and Veal Parm. The app never shows up? Waitress is a complete scatterbrain. We don't complain though. Just figure we'll save 10 bucks on the bill. The Marsala should have been on the dessert menu. Sweet does not properly describe the flavor. Sauce was thin with no body to it. I asked to HOLD the mushrooms but there were still bits swimming in the most unappetizing Marsala sauce.. Total disappointment. My husband's veal parm was mediocre at best and he NEVER complains. The tomato sauce tasted medicinal, the cutlet had no flavor and the cheese was over browned. We did not even ask to take the food home and the waitress did not even ask why.. Though she did argue with us that she brought our appetizer when the 10.95 charge showed on the bill. To the point that she asked the kitchen to confirm that they had, in fact, made the plate (Which they said they hadn't) We will not be returning and my mom wants to go to the one in Eastie for her birthday. I may need to bring a Whopper in my purse to allay the hunger. (And it'll taste better!) read more

We went to D'Parma after waiting an hour to get into Rosetti's a couple blocks away. Rosetti's has always been a favorite in Winthrop with delicious food. I had never been to D'Parma before, but some people I was with had eaten there. It was great. Also a BYOB (like Rosetti's - which is good!), and the food is also very good. I would say that Rosetti's is just a tad better than D'Parma in terms of food quality, but I would eat at either restaurant ANY day. Started my meal with a salad and I enjoyed the Shrimp Grill over baby spinach, which was delicious. Several others at my table enjoyed the Fruitti D'Mare Pasta and couldn't say enough about it. I'll definitely be back to D'Parma! :-) read more

Ordinary is a good word to describe the food here. The menu options are ordinary, the food tastes, and is presented, in an ordinary way. The bread is almost tasteless. My dish was gnocchi. The tomato sauce was tasty, but the gnocchi themselves were bland and tasted old. My friend ordered a pasta dish with seafood on top. There was a decent amount of assorted seafood on the plate, however, the mussels tasted bad, and there's no excuse for that. The place itself is cute and has a cozy ambiance. I like how it is a small, locally run restaurant. But the food is just too below average to bother going there. read more

D'Parma is certainly a hidden gem. My partner and I have been here plenty of times and the food has always been superb. We always order our favorite dishes from start to finish- stuffed mushrooms, lobster raviolis, and the coppa pineapple dessert. We've also tried the eggplant rolls in a tomato sauce which is exquisite! and the linguine frutti di mare is delicious with the perfect amount of seafood. The side salad with this amazing balsamic dressing is mouth watering too! Not only is the food great, the service is awesome, on top of the BYOB! This is the one of the best places to go to make you feel as if you're in Little Italy. I highly reccommend visiting D'Parma for a romantic dinner, a girls night out, or even for a casual family dinner! read more

Had the take out here on several occasions and will definitely continue to do so. My only complaint is the lack of parking because it seems packed in peak hours and when you're trying to just pick up your order. It could be a bit of a hassle The Veal Parmigiana is my favorite. read more

The frutti d' mare is unbelievable. The white sauce and the red sauce are both good but I would recommend the white sauce dish. They give you generous amount of seafood in this dish it is really worth the price. Tons of to go orders and people coming and going the whole time, I can understand why. read more

D'Parma Restaurant - The frutti d' mare, a must! - Italian Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

This place is nothing to write home about, took my grandmother here once and right off the bat she complained she could not read the menu because it was so freakin dark in there. (I could barely either) The food was OK, haven't been here in about a year and don't feel the need to step back in again. read more

I've been coming to D'Parma since 99 (I miss the location on Hanover St immensely (side story: One of the cooks at the Hanover location also used to work at Northeastern's dining hall when I went to school there. It was nice seeing a friendly face welcome me when I showed up for a meal. I was sad when that location closed. Also loved the free parking across the st) Fast forward 16 years later...). I recently ate here last Wednesday; it's been a few years but I was happy to see that not much has changed when it comes to the menu. I consider this to be the best Italian food I've ever eaten. I'd rather eat here than any other establishment in the North End. From taste to portion size to price, I'm not sure there's many other restaurants that can stand up to this quality of Italian meal. Honestly, I don't know how you can possibly have a negative experience eating here. I see people below giving 2 stars while complain about the restaurant closing at 10 (seriously??) or 2 stars while praising another restaurant 15 miles away. But I'd like to see someone on here give this place 2 stars while ordering the Veal SALTIMBOCCA. Thinking about it makes my taste buds go mad. I'd also highly recommend the DParma Salad for a lighter (maybe for lunch) meal. This will forever be a favorite establishment of mine. read more

Based on one recent visit here, I would gladly return. D'Parma is a classic neighborhood Italian restaurant that isn't stuffy or formal. This isn't where you go for classic gourmet authentic regional Italian food. This is the type of place where you go for well-executed Italian-American classics, with a few surprises thrown in on the menu. It is the type of place where the chicken parm is good (I know, I tried it), the pasta is plentiful, and the sauce is delicious. No, it probably doesn't come from a local organic farm where the tomatoes were hand-picked, but it is still satisfying and makes you smile. I know several people who have been there on several occasions and haven't had a bad meal. Being BYOB, it makes for a great deal - the prices are reasonable, you get a plentiful serving of quality Italian grub, and you can choose the wine you want from the liquor store across the street. Perfect! read more

This placed was pretty packed on a Wednesday night and it's obvious why. The atmosphere is great, small and cozy. It's BYOB which is a def plus. Have been back multiple times since and plan on coming back again. read more

D'Parma is a local treasure. If you're in the neighborhood, it is a great place to eat. The food is well priced and you can bring your own wine or beer. The tomato sauce is delicious, not sure what some of the complaints below are about. The gnocchi, risotto, and pretty much any plate with chicken are all great. It is the perfect little restaurant to meet up with family or friends when you are in Winthrop. read more

D'parmas has been my favorite for over 15 years. Delicious dinners, subs, appetizers and more. Always great service.

spinach chicken dinner. I'm so obsessed. The lobster ravioli is good too. I liked a couple of the desserts I tried...Cool atmosphere...very close to my bfs... everything comes out in a timely manner. read more

The food was more like a 4.5 to a 5. I also loved the atmospheres. I will be back soon. Great service and coat was also noteworthy. I had the eggplant parm while my friend had chicken parm. This was only after trying the stiffed mushrooms. I will no2 upgrade my rating to 5! read more

Considering you're in the random land of Winthrop, this wasn't half-bad. They serve a ton of bread at the start, but they have a weird tasting oil at the table. The appetizers were pretty good and everyone's pasta looked great. Pretty cheap, too. read more

The best thing I like about D'Parma is that we didn't get a corking fee for the bottle of wine we brought in ourselves. I've been to places that charge up to $20 for a corking fee, so free was a very welcome change. The decorations have been revamped a little, and it shows. There is a nice tree surrounded in stringed lights with the lights threaded through some lattices up the cieling. The food we ordered was a lobster ravioli and the linguini with the frutti di mare. I liked both well enough to go back if I'm ever in the area, which is hardly ever. Was it my favorite food ever? Not so much, but it was A-OK. Our waitress was wonderful and friendly. And we had a great time. I would gladly come back and try their other dishes, maybe there's something else more my style. read more

My wife and I were visiting Winthrop and went to the D'Parma restaurant to try out the meatball sub (recommended by a neighbor). The service was excellent as was the sandwich. There was a nice atmosphere and a 'no rush' attitude from the staff. Luckily, we had good food everywhere we went during our stay but were able to go back to D-Parma twice more before leaving town. The Sausage sub was also outstanding and my wife loved the salad (with fresh-made mozzarella and grilled peppers). read more

Great little place! I'm new to the area and I decided to stop in here because I was pretty hungry from walking around. I loved it! So glad I made the choice to eat here. Ordered the lobster ravioli which was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. Portions are really good for the price too! I'll be back and I'll bring others with me! read more

Great Italian and BYO. Great combo. Why does Winthrop have so many BYO's? The Chicken Saltimbocca is outstanding - Alfredo sauce, not wine, but excellent none the less. read more

When D'Parma Winthrop first opened it was a hit. Food was unbelievable all at a reasonable price. The last few years I feel this place keeps getting worse. I just got a Chicken Parm and Linguini for take out and it was awful. Stingy on the cheese and sauce, pasta was white and watery at the bottom. No sauce is just the worst. Just called to voice my opinion and the person on the phone insisted he put enough sauce on the plate. For now on it's just D'Parma Salads with Prosciutto. That's the best they have going for them and it's hard to mess up./ read more

Nice atmosphere. My husband I enjoyed his mussels in red sauce but my cajun stuffed mushrooms were not so stuffed. Meat from the sauce was placed in the mushrooms after being cooked. My husband's steak porcini was awful. Terrible cut overcooked with thin sauce. He requested it rare and the server said well. We both told her rare and she said well again before realizing he said rare. It came out well. My baked gnocchi dish was ok, not as expected. Between main course and dessert we were forgotten about. Dessert course was very disappointing. The cannoli tasted like the ricotta had turned and the tiramisu was all lady fingers. Won't be back and don't recommend. read more

I moved within walking distance of D'Parma not long ago and it quickly became our go-to Italian place. BYOB is nice and I personally like the slightly frigid air conditioning for summertime dine-in. I've had several meals that I found flavorful and fulfilling. I've had generally fair to positive experiences in terms of service. Take-out has been consistent, too. Prices seem fair, although I was a little put off that the prices are almost never what is printed on the menus. I've enjoyed their eggplant parm and mushroom rizotto quite a bit. I agree with the reviewer who said everything here swims in cream sauce. I'm actually a fan of their sauces, but I do stress it's not for everyone, especially if you prefer your pesto or carbonara more to the oily side than heavy/creamy. Frutti demare was a tasty, solid meal, but not epic. Gnocchi was good. I think my initial flare for the place has fizzled a bit after countless dine-in experiences. Not that I've ever had a bad experience here. This was a no-brainer 5-star favorite place after my first couple visits, but I'm finding myself less impressed with each new item I try and the consistently underwhelming staff. read more

Been to D'Parmas a few times since living in Winthrop. When my friend and I dined it, service was good. Wait staff was nice and courteous. Food is okay. My boyfriend and I usually get the tortellini alfredo. I've never have any complaints about it, but my boyfriend, who's been here a lot more than I have, has said the food has gone down hill. He does however love the garden salad, the dressing that is. He absolutely loves it. He says he could drink it. I too find the dressing very appetizing. The oil they serve for the bread seems like it's bit on the spicy side. I like spice, but to be in oil meant for bread is a little too much for me. I prefer the oil they use in the East Boston location. One little complaint... it is dumb and silly, but still... I find it silly that they charge you if you ask for oil to take home but you can go crazy with it if you dine in. Like I said, it's a stupid little complaint, and I don't even like the oil, but it's one thing I noticed. read more

This is one of my favorite local spots, I usually order the eggplant parmesan in pink sauce and fall in love with it more every time. I've tried a variety of their plates and always leave satisfied. The staff is also great, they are attentive and looking for ways to make your experience delightful. Its a great place to go with friends, family or a date. You can also bring your own wine! Major plus! read more

Delicious delicious food and super friendly staff! I had the linguini Frutti D'mare! Our appetizer was the prosciutto mushrooms!

Great BYOB place..nice atmosphere and very reasonably priced. I live about 3 blocks away and I'm a regular. Favorites The bread and oil on the table!! Eggplant Rollitini Antipasti de la Casa Chicken Parm. Tiramisu Very good subs!!! ....Steak and Cheese is their best. (sorry no Steak and Cheese subs after 4pm..they say it takes up too much grill space) If you're sick of waiting for a table at Rosetti's try this place...you'll save a buck and the food is good and so's the service. read more

So good! I love this restaurant. The food is really good. It's homey, friendly, great service, and BYOB/W. I've been here several times in the past few months and have had consistent quality and service. It is a great neighborhood restaurant for either a quick/simple bite or a full sit-down meal. I will continue going back over and over! read more

i went there tonight it is the most rude place i have ever been to service was bad we waited for our food for an hour every one was getting served but us the rude girl did not even come to us and said what was wrong bad choice on my part i walked out there loss i go to high end places never again in this dump no cheap food is worth this we ended up at lunas in east boston ma better food better services can not come close will tell all my friends read more

I order chicken Marsala and I put it so they can remember who I am to I order food the service he was giving me on the phone it was like he was trying to get rid of me and when I go there after 30 min to pick my food they give my food away to somebody else after a hard long day of work and going to my favorite place now I fully lost interest of D Parma and I will let my peers know because it's been the same guy with the same attitude , I really do t know why was he trying to get rid of me when it's raining out cloudy and there's nobody in the restaurant read more

I stayed in Winthrop for a couple of days and wanted to try this place because I love Italian. Unfortunately it was soooo busy, my friend and I decided for take out. When we went to pick up the food you see how busy it was. Several people were waiting to be seated because all the tables were unavailable. The setting of the place is very nice, and perfect for any type of gathering; a date, dinner, lunch, etc. Now onto the food. I ordered the lobster ravioli. Let me tell you, it was so delicious. I don't have anything to compare it to because it was my first time having lobster ravioli, but I can say that my first time having it was a good experience. The sauce was so rich and delicious. Next time I'm in the Boston area, I'm definitely coming back, and hopefully for a sit-down lunch/dinner. read more

This is a nice neighborhood restaurant. It's intimate with a pleasant atmosphere, I like the white lights on the indoor trees. One of the best aspects of this place is that it is BYOB. You get to bring what you like to drink and it keeps the bill down! Conveniently, there is a liquor store right across the street, so you don't need to plan ahead. We were seated, greeted, and served quickly. The server brought out bread and oil right away, which I enjoyed. Then I had a salad, which was small, but I liked it. It had a creamy dressing on it that was tasty I had grilled shrimp over spinach. Your choice of three pastas is offered as a side dish. I asked for garlic oil on my pasta and was told, of course I could have that. Shrimp and spinach are two of my favorite foods, but the spinach was raw as in a spinach salad, which seemed a little odd to me as a dinner entree. Typically, a shrimp entrée is served with cooked spinach, but I decided to try this. If it was meant to be more of a spinach salad with grilled shrimp, then I think there should have been more vegetables included. Anyway, it was a healthy dinner. read more

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