Quaint place that transports you to your own nonna's house for dinner. The place is nestled away in quiet spot for intimate gatherings and parking is great We did the three course meal which was a perfect way to try three different items off the menu. First entree was HOUSEMADE pasta!! Again let me repeat, house made pasta no other words are needed Second entree was just as amazing, chicken was Yums and I couldn't fit any more veggies into me And the best for last, hold on to your chonies for this one... the house made desserts were so good I didn't even get a chance for a pic, it stood no chance the second it landed in front of me!! The owner was extremely lovely and cute, trying to play wit my son (2) . It is a must try spot in Fresno ! read more

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Cozy Italian restaurant with amazing traditional dishes that are presented beautifully. Service is always quick, staff are all so professional and the owner is such a sweet lady. With the open kitchen you are able to see your dish being prepared from start to finish with the freshest ingredients and pasta made in house. No reservation needed if you are dining for one but if not i do recommend calling ahead for a reservation. Restaurant bar area is more relaxed especially on weekdays. Side note the restrooms are decorated quite nice which is always a nice a touch, perfect for pics! As for what i ordered: Spicy pasta 100/10 - nice tender pasta with the perfect amount of spice Lambrusco wine 10/10 - great dessert wine for all the sweet tooth's out there Complimentary Bread and butter service is also great and presented well! read more

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Loved everything about Parma! Really made me feel like I was back in Italy. I always order the escargot and tagliolini with bolognese.

We have been here a handful of times and the food and service is always superb. The owner is a sweetheart and checks on her guests. I really want to give a shout to the AMAZING chicken entree. It's hard to nail chicken, and they've done it. Super well seasoned and flavorful. Even the breast was well above expectations, super moist. We also had the duck pasta on our last visit, and that had me singing its praises. For an upscale restaurant, it's not pretentious in feel, which makes for a nice date night spot. We can't wait to be back. read more

High quality, fresh pasta and excellent meat selection. Truly authentic Italian food. Excellent service as well.

Mm mmm mm!! I've been here a handful of times and it's such a nice ambiance and true Italian experience. The service is great and the owner does her best to greet each table. When I come I always order a sampler platter, pasta, wine and a sweet dessert. If you're looking for an authentic Italian restaurant, this spot is for you! read more

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El mejor restaurante italiano de fresno.!! El ambiente se siente como si estuvieras en Italia, los meseros siempre atentos, la comida deliciosa y llena!! Vale la pena el bill read more

Amazing food, you can tell the pasta is handmade. Service was great, we had a reservation and were sat immediately, and were instantly and consistently served bread and topped off our water. I recommend the lasagna, super rich, flavorful, and filling, not like any lasagna you've had before. Tortellini is yummy as well, portion is just a little on the small side. I definitely recommend Parma if you want an authentic Italian experience for reasonable prices. read more

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Pretty quiet on a Tuesday evening. We did not need a reservation. We loved that. The food came out so beautifully. And the owner came out to greet us and brought us our first course. I think it's best to come with a few people to a lot of people so you can get to try all the dishes. We ordered the risotto and spicy chicken. It was so darn delicious! read more

Parma - Risotto Creamy Porcini mushroom or lemon and asparagus risotto - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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We recently went to Parma's for a birthday celebration. We enjoyed drinks at the bar before being seated at our table on the patio. Our server was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and the servings are a good portion. Enough so that we were able to share our pasta. If you haven't visited Parma's it's a must. Sitting on their patio you feel like you're out of town enjoying a fantastic meal. read more

great food and amazing customer service. everyone was so kind and attentive, always checking in to make sure we were doing okay. highly recommend!" read more

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This place has some of the best food in the valley. I'll be honest, the service can be bad at times. We have went 4 or 5 times and had the best service in this last visit. That doesn't matter though. The food is that good. The meat tray is incredible, like unbelievably good. My wife and I spent the entire night debating what was the best thing on the tray. I had a good glass of wine, we sat outside and the weather could not have been any better. All in all, a great evening. read more

Parma - I don't remember the name, but this is the meat tray for 2 and the tagliolini bolognese. - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

As I entered Parma, the aromas reminded me of my Italian grandmother's kitchen. Oh so good. The food was wonderful and authentic. The service was fantastic, the owner also makes her way around the restaurant to say hello and thank the patrons. An outstanding experience all around! read more

My friend made a reservation for dinner and I literally cannot wait to come back!! I didn't get a good look inside, but the exterior dining area where we were was absolutely gorgeous, especially at night. Service is easily a 5/5. I didn't catch the name of our server, but everyone that came by our table was super friendly & welcoming! I got the Bolognese Gnocchi. Portion size wasn't that filling, but the pasta itself was excellent. Even plating looked great! For dessert, we got the mousse. It was on the thicker side and very rich and filling! We ordered two, but I think just one would've been enough for the three of us. I will say that so far, this is my favorite spot to get mousse in Fresno/Clovis! read more

Parma - Gnocchi di Patate - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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My bf called 3 weeks in advance for a reservation for Valentine's Day. The only time slots available were 8pm and 8:30pm and he reserved at 8pm. We arrived on time and it was busy as expected. We were seated in the back room and it was pretty tight. We sort of felt like sardines... like we could grab the food off the next table's plate, lol. We were provided table bread with butter. The butter was cold and hard to spread on the bread. We ordered the Antipasti Misti $34 for two to start. It was a wonderful array of appetizers from a spinach apple salad, 2 types of bruschetta, 2 types of quiche, a warm bean salad, caprese, and polenta. The tomato bruschetta was one of the best I've tasted! The tomatoes were flavorful, acidic, and the crostini was soft yet toasted perfectly on the outside. I loved the variety. We enjoyed some more than the others. Overall, it was a great start as we waited for our main entrees. It took awhile. We finished our appetizers and surprisingly, tables next to us, seated after us got their entrees before us. The boyfriend ordered the Filetto di Manzo $60, (filet mignon with potatoes and roasted vegetables). I ordered the Tagliolini $25 (fettuccine noodle w/ a spicy tomato sauce). My noodles felt a bit undercooked, it had more of a bite than al dente. The bf's potatoes were the highlight of his dish. I am not sure what they're called, but we were blown away at how it was made. It was like a block of thin accordion potatoes, topped with a sour cream dressing. The bf enjoyed his entree. The steak and veggies complimented each other well. Just a bit pricey overall. It felt like home style Italian cooking, with high end prices. They fell a little short on service. We're glad we got to try it given many rave reviews, yet it wasn't a hit for us given the price point for the quality of food and experience. We also learned that we're at the age where 8pm for dinner reservations after a long week of working is just too late for us, lol. read more

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Thank you Elena and staff for best italian food experience in fresno/clovis area! Warmest greeting from Elena herself. Her staff has been obviously well trained to provide the best service under her. Sitting in the patio was so nice. Thank you, will definitely be back... John & Rebecca read more

Service was incredible. Very friendly. The portions were very filling. My daughter and I could have definitely shared. Flavor was on point and tasted very authentic. (Lasagna was a little overcooked but flavor was really good) They didn't bring everything out all at once... My daughter got her pasta first, then I got my meal about 5 minutes later and my husband didn't get his entree until 10 mins. later. I got my lasagna then got my steak. I had to let them know when I was ready for my steak. The complimentary bread and butter was nice to have. The butter tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge uncovered for too long though. My husband and I shared my plate while he waited for his... Not sure if that's they how they normally bring it out. One meal per person at a time every few minutes at the same table.... I felt bad that he didn't get his dish at the same time as when my daughter and I got ours. We definitely didn't want my food to get cold while waiting for his food. I didn't like how the tables were placed. It felt really crowded. We were sitting right in front of the door that went out to the patio so I felt like I was just in the way of the servers. My husband called a few days ahead to reserve a table and that's the table we got :( read more

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Came here for dinner on Tuesday and it was delicious. Walked in at 6:00pm and we were instantly seated. We ordered a bottle of wine and each did the chefs course #2. I love the strawberry mousse and we also tried the lemon cheesecake. I do prefer the previous strawberry glaze on the dessert over the caramel, however it was still enjoyable. I never switch it up for the pasta as the gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce is scrumptious! Scott was our waiter for the night. The wine he recommended went splendid with our meal and his service was great! read more

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Out for a lovely holiday dinner with friends. Chef Elena and her staff are so friendly, welcoming and professional. We felt well taken care of. Full house on a Thursday in December, but we called in reservations. Very clean with tasteful bistro decor. We were served bread, butter and bread sticks as always. Ordered a nice bottle of Italian wine, Lumache alla Bourguignonne (escargot), Insalata do Spinaci, Lasagna alla Parmigiana and Pappardelle all' Anatra (duck). Each dish was delicious. Large portions... leftovers tonight! Thank you for a lovely evening. read more

Parma - Pappardelle alla Anatra (duck) - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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From the moment you enter Parma you are greeted by Elena the Chef and Owner that graciously goes to each table welcoming her guests and checking on your meals. She takes pride in her Northern Italy Parma region inspired menu and the house made pasta made from scratch daily! I have been coming here since it was at the first location almost 20 years ago. Parma opened in 1999. Tonight we started with Antipasti Misti ($34) Crostini, prosciutto melone (the cantaloupe was so fresh, sweet and juicy, not woody and hard), caprese, frittata, quiche, and Italian bean salad, eggplant medallions and spinach salad. Also tomato bruschetta and peach bruschetta (we thought they were yellow tomatoes at first but the peaches were so fresh and sweet!) absolutely delicious! For the main we had Insalate di Quaglia ($24)- Grilled quail with arugula and Pecorino cheese served with grilled polenta and balsamic reduction. Filet ($58)- served with duchess potatoes and spinach Parma style. Unfortunately the filet came out well done and not medium rare temperature as requested and also came with prosciutto wrapped, but we requested it to be plain and medium rare. We informed the waiter who immediately recognized the mistake and took it back to refire! It took a long time to come back so it was awkward that both meals weren't served at the same time. Elena came by to reassure that it was being corrected. The whipped potatoes that came with it were creamy and delicious. The spinach was also well seasoned and tasty. Special of the Month- Petto d' Aratra- Smoked Duck Breast For dessert: Bavarese al Frutti di Bosco ($11)- Wild Berry Bavarian mousse served with berry sauce Mousse al Cioccolato con Salsa Chantilly- Belgian chocolate mousse served with chantilly From the ambiance to the courteous well dressed staff to the incredible quality of everything on the menu, Parma Ristorante should be at the top of your list if you are looking for the ultimate spot for a Valentines Day dinner or any romantic date night. It's no wonder that Parma Ristorante has received ten California Restaurant Association awards, including "Best Italian Restaurant" and "Most Romantic". read more

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Elena organized a wedding rehearsal dinner for our group of 37. She met with us personally on two occasions with warmth and professionalism. Her recommendations, organization and execution were stellar. Could not have been more perfect evening. The service, menu and food quality was outstanding! read more

Beautiful lil restaurant! Came here as a party of 10 for a birthday dinner and it was a great experience! Service was great!!! Our waters were consistently refilled, our appetizer plates were switched out immediately, and they had great recommendations for wine! We weren't sure what wine to get so they let us taste a lil bit to see if we liked it, which was so gracious. We even brought our own cake and they lit up candles and cute the cake into slices for us! So thoughtful. We were started off with a charcuterie board of different appetizers: bruschetta, italian bean salad, spinach salad, quiche, mozzarella and tomato, and a sausage (?) overtop some polenta. They were delicious! My personal favorite was the meat dish that I believe was sausage as well as the quiche! For the main entree, I got their Agnolotti di Vitello and it was pretty good. It didn't come out as hot as I was expecting, but the flavor was still good. My boyfriend got the Gnocchi di Patate with gorgonzola sauce and that was super tasty! It was piping hot, a great texture, and the cheese sauce was extremely decadent. My dad had got the lamb and that was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly! Though we brought our own birthday cake, our party couldn't help but dabble in their desserts. These were arguably the stars of the night! We got their Torta di Limone e Mascarpone (lemon cheesecake) and their Bavarese ai Frutti di Bosco (berry mousse) and both of these were to DIE FOR! The lemon cheesecake is easily the best cheesecake I've ever had and the berry mousse was incredible. Such a great experience! read more

Parma - Agnolotti di Vitello - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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We went for dinner on a weekday and it was pretty busy ! We were seated near the kitchen and it was considerably loud. Service was impeccable and personable. We enjoyed all of the appetizers and entrees. They have a good wine collection to pair with the classic Italian menu. However, I would not advise to customize the existing menu items too much. Special recommendations: Chicken parm Ambience: 3/5 Service: 5/5 *** Food: 4.5/5 read more

Parma - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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Old Asian guy was rude. The sign said it opens at 5:30pm and reopening July 8th. it was 5:35 and we were standing outside the door in 96 degree weather. The guy came up to the door, looked at us, unlocked it and walked away. Not even a, "sorry we opened a bit late welcome in", "do you have reservations, how can I assist you?" We were dressed nice, ready to have a great time but felt ignored, and I felt that was unnecessary, I'm not spending my money there to be treated like that. Maybe you'll have better luck and try it out. This was my experience. read more

Service is always hot and miss. No consistency. The food is very good. The food may not be what most people are used to, but it is high quality. The prices are high, but it is worth trying. read more

I came to Parma for an event with a large party. The service was attentive throughout the night. The array of food was fantastic especially the pasta dishes as the pasta is handmade and fresh. Memorable dishes for me include the tortelli di Zucca (pumpkin filled tortelli), tagliolini, and the pan-seared chicken. Everything was delicious! read more

Had an amazing time celebrating my best friend's son's graduation from college. Got together with their friends and family and enjoyed a wonderful time laughing, reminiscing, and enjoying great food, wine, and impeccable service! Always love coming here...the food is excellent! read more

Parma - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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I love this place! Great food, nice ambiance and amazing service. My mentor teacher introduced this restaurant to me over 15 years ago and I have been coming here over the years. The pastas are made fresh and the owner is super sweet and friendly. She always makes her rounds to each table to welcome customers and make them feel at home. read more

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This little hidden gem is a treat if you want something different in Italian food. The owner is gracious and it's nice to see her go table to table greeting her diners through the night. The menu has some nice options. You have the usual appetizers, entrees but they also have chefs choices. There you can choose are able to have a nice sample of their appetizers, a pasta of your choice and you can also choose a dessert. I would recommend this if you have never been and you are what to choose. I went with the Tortellu di Zucca. This was pasta filled with pumpkin with a brown butter sage sauce. It was delicious and not over filling. Dessert was my favorite crème brulee. The restaurant is nice as it as a bar area and dining area and also an outside patio. Every nice place to get dressed up and celebrate an occasion or just simply have a drink or nice dinner. We had a very lovely dinner. read more

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Finally got the chance to dine here and the most impactful feature of my experience was the service...from my entrance until I left..Top-notch. Excellent food, great ambiance, and overall one of my new favorites. read more

Parma - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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Treated my sister to her 80th birthday dinner for our first visit to Parma. I don't think we could have made a better choice. Great, friendly service. We were treated as if we were family. Delicious food, well prepared and lovingly presented. My sister loved it and so did we! Looking forward to returning someday. read more

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I've been going here for a while, I love the Asian guy, the woman who greets you the minute you walked in, and they're always busy! Parma offers a delicious taste of Northern Italy. I started with the escargot, served with toasted bread rich, buttery, and perfectly prepared. For the main course, I had the Tagliere di Parma, a generous platter for two with prosciutto, salami, mortadella, cooked Parma ham, Parmigiano cheese, and a mix of fried bread, grilled polenta, and focaccia. It was flavorful and beautifully presented. Great customer service, beautiful atmosphere, and they make you feel welcome. read more

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It pains me to have to give this establishment such a bad review but if negative stars were possible there wouldn't be a number to describe just how horrible the service was, I had called to schedule a reservation for 7pm, upon arriving we were sat a table underneath their covered canopy patio in which we were then moved because they had a party of seven scheduled and they needed the extra space so we were seated right outside their glass door where we then waited an hour before they gave us the bread and bread sticks, one of the waiters who was waiting other tables approached us and asked if anyone's came to get our drinks to which my partner and i replied no he was very helpful and brought our glass of wine and took our order for our appetizers, however the group of "seven" that we were moved for turned out to be a white couple that was a party of two, upon receiving our appetizers we were swarmed by flies and they got into our food, the tables behind us where also seated and had gotten their food before we ever even got ours, it's crazy to think such a fine establishment could discriminate but it's not impossible for my partner and I have experienced what might be the worst service ever read more

Parma - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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Amazing restaurant!! After coming back from a two week vacation in Italy, this place is as close as it gets to authentic Italian cuisine. First and foremost, the ambiance is amazing. We sat on the patio which is very romantic and the perfect choice for an anniversary. Second, the service was phenomenal. Our waiter Michael was flawless and checked up on us very often. The owner, Elenor, is so kind and sweet. She curated a special vegetarian appetizer for my wife which meant a lot to us. The food is delicious and overall, you can't go wrong coming here if you want a special, Italian meal. read more

Love the little shopping center this place is in. All feels very cozy and high end. All the servers wear yellow shirts with blue ties, which is a nice touch. Our server was extremely attentive from the start, making sure we had our drinks filled and everything was good. I got the pumpkin tortellini and my boyfriend got the veal tortellini. Both came in a rich brown butter sauce, with mine being more sweet and his being more savory. Both were absolutely delicious. Only complaint was that we wanted more! The servings of the tortellini aren't huge, but it looked like some other dishes had bigger portions. We will definitely be back to try some other options for one of our date nights! read more

Parma - Tortelli di Zucca - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

I can honestly say I believe this is a new personal favorite Italian restaurant in Fresno and I can't believe it's taken me this long to visit. For starters, Service is AMAZING. So attentive, so polite. No complaints whatsoever. Food is AMAZING. I went with a fan fav, the tortellini di zucca and it was to die. No wonder it's one of the most popular dishes on the menu. My two friends did the gnocci, one did the Gorgonzola and the other bolognese, both were so delicious, I would forsure order in the future. Great general atmosphere, very intimate and cozy vibe. I had reservations for a Thursday night and it was very busy, which I love to see for a local business. Such a nice first experience l, definitely lived up to the hype, can't wait to be back. read more

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Service and food here are very good when done well, but they're hit and miss, imo... Too bad. This place could be outstanding. I like that they were brave and left pizza off the menu. I also like the authenticity of the dishes, which could be fabulous if consistently executed well. I'd like to see them cycle to a seasonal salad for winter rather than keep caprese on the menu year round. Tomatoes off season can be gross. I'd also like to see less focus on garnishing the plates and more focus on seasoning the dishes correctly. And please take the microwaved lasagna off the menu altogether. read more

Just celebrated my birthday and Parma is by far the best service and food we have had in a long time. Elena, the owner, had the most inviting presence and love of her handmade food. The patio had a calming and lovely ambiance. Our favorites were the veal ravioli, gnocchi and pesto pasta (you can add in the Italian names). We will definitely be back! read more

Parma - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

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Parma has been our go to restaurant for 16 years now since we moved from New York City to Madera in 2009. We have dined there hundreds of times and enjoyed every visit. Craving authentic regional Italian food? We go to Parma. Special occasions? We go to Parma. Friends come in from out of town? We go to Parma. A romantic night out? We go Parma. Proprietor Elena Corsini Mastro brings her culinary wizardry to all the dishes she knew from her youth in Parma Italy and adds her personal interpretations to each. She personally greets you as you enter and spends the rest of the evening bending over backward to maker certain everything is as you want it. While she is best known for her original pasta creations (which are all unique) her meat dishes are delicious and generous, her sides are a delight and her in-house desserts are exquisite! Even the bread that is immediately delivered to your table is fantastic. While we typically go Friday nights, we dined there most recently 2 nights ago celebrate an anniversary and our night could not have been lovely, fun, relaxing and delicious. We cannot recommend Parma more highly And hope to meet you once you become a regular also! read more

The service was incredibly personal. The owner was very involved in the customer experience. The food was absolutely delicious. Incredibly fresh and very handmade. I would absolutely recommend Parma and I will be coming back and hopefully bringing friends!! read more