I loved it that it was so quiet on the day we visited so I was able to have a good look at the courtyard and took nice selfies 😻😸

Great experience to get to see this. My colleague was taking me around after dinner to pass some time- from the US and we have nothing of this historical value. The incorporation of the town around it now being restaurants and such is nice- I'm sure during the day is even more lively and beautiful!

Fantastic historic castle (moat and all!) that still contains all the original furniture and fixtures, including weaponry and armors. Ideally, visit when the weather is cooler because the interior can get pretty hot in July (which is when we visited). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the guided tour: the docent made the castle's history come alive with plenty of historical info and many anecdotes about the castle inhabitants over the centuries...quite amazing, including the vicious plot against the Sanseverina noblewoman(don't want to spoil it here, but she is an important character in Stendhal's novel "The Charterhouse of Parma"). He is probably the most knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide I have ever met. Last but not least, this castle hides a pictorial gem by the great Parmigianino, created at the Age of 19 before he was catapulted to fame. Do not miss!

We visited this castle on a Saturday in November, so it was closed and we couldn't go inside. But the square around the castle is lovely and there are cute trattorias where you can have a coffee or a spritz.

Amazing castle view with a lake around that has live fish in it. Truly beautiful I highly recommend. Although under repairs.

Great tour, the guide was very passionale and kept things interesting with jokes. Remember to check the time slots for the tour as they may change.

Beautifully preserved and definitely worth the minor detour on route to Parma.

(Translated by Google) Nice but I thought better, wonderful place but not many exhibitors and not much variety, for example, almost total absence of playing cards and toys, signs, memorabilia... at the San Donato market, horrible location but you can find everything (Original) Bello ma pensavo meglio,posto stupendo ma non tantissimi espositori e non molta varietà,per esempio,quasi totale assenza di carte da gioco e giocattoli,insegne,memorabilia...al mercatino di san donato,location orribile ma si trova di tutto

(Translated by Google) The Fontanellato antiques market, active for more than thirty years, remains among the most interesting in Northern Italy. The objects proposed by the exhibitors are of good quality. The possibility of visiting the Rocca is intriguing... the food and wine offer on offer is limited. To Majora Marco (Original) Il mercatino dell'antiquariato di Fontanellato, attivo da più di trent'anni, resta tra i più interessanti del Nord Italia. Di buona qualità gli oggetti proposti dagli espositori. Intrigante la possibilità di visitare la Rocca ... scarsa la proposta enogastronomica offerta. Ad majora Marco

(Translated by Google) Many "stands" along the arcades and the street, in good weather it is very nice to wander around calmly looking for something vintage. It's a shame they don't ban smoking where there are people....it stinks (Original) Molti "banchi" lungo i portici e la strada, con il bel tempo è molto carino girare con calma cercando qualcosa di vintage. Peccato non vietino il fumo dove c'è gente....che puzza

(Translated by Google) The market deserves...so much...beautiful. (Original) Il mercato merita.....tanto...bellissimo.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful...full of truly beautiful objects... (Original) Meraviglioso...pieno di oggetti veramente bellissimi...

(Translated by Google) A beautiful experience. (Original) Un esperienza bellissima.

Amazing food! We ordered an antipasto plate, all in the best quality. And the tagliolini al ragú de culatello were delicious! And all served with heart warm. Definitely, we are coming back!

Best Pasta ever!

We had dinner at this restaurant and were not happy with the food and service. 1. The pasta was not good.. i mean on italian standard it was really not good. 2. The service was AWFUL. For an example at the start of dinner the waiter offered us complementary tutto fritti that we accepted. Then they included that in the bill and said that it was supposed to be charged for and the waiter we spoke to has gone home. 3. I am not kidding but there was a treebranche (5cm) in one of the tortellinni that my wife bit into. You can’t make this stuff up… and they did not even say sorry when we pointed it out. FYI if you are planning to have a good meal in Fontanellato - stay away from this place :)

Local cuisine in a typical restaurant, placed in the city center! Everything lovely, only a bit noisy, but ok!

What else !?

Super

Excellent!

(Translated by Google) Small theater with stalls and boxes in the center of the historic village of Fontanellato. Happy programming. Worth visiting. (Original) Piccolo teatro con platea e palchi al centro dello storico borgo di Fontanellato. Buona programmazione. Da visitare.

(Translated by Google) Small but beautiful, furnishings redone not exactly in style with the era of the building but still comfortable. (Original) Piccolo ma bello, arredamenti rifatti non proprio in stile con l'epoca del fabbricato ma comunque comodi.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful neoclassical style theater equipped with all the necessary comforts, excellent view even from the second floor, perfect acoustics. (Original) Bel teatro in stile neoclassico dotato di tutti i confort necessari, ottimo visuale anche dal secondo piano, acustica perfetta.

(Translated by Google) Small theater but very comfortable. Recently restored, it is the place of a well-kept season. (Original) Teatro di piccole dimensioni ma molto confortevole. Restaurato recentemente, è luogo di una stagione curatissima.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful provincial theatre...I visited it a few days ago on the occasion of a jazz concert....Fortunately, the Fontanellato Theater is a theater that still...acts.... (Original) Bellissimo Teatro di provincia...l'ho visitato alcuni giorni fa in occasione di un concerto jazz....Il Teatro di Fontanellato per fortuna è un teatro che ancora....recita....

(Translated by Google) A very small but very welcoming theater fans of spectacular things (Original) Un teatro molto piccolo ma molto accogliente fan delle cose spettacolari

(Translated by Google) Small but beautiful. Interesting shows and good organization. (Original) Piccolo ma bello. Spettacoli interessanti e buona organizzazione.

A truly wonderful and Blessed Church. If you have faith request the right and it will be done in the name of the Blessed Marry .

(Translated by Google) I recommend a visit. Very beautiful church, also because you can ask the Madonna for special graces (Original) Consiglio una visita. Chiesa molto bella, anche perché alla Madonna si possono chiedere grazie particolari

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (both inside and out) sanctuary in the center of this beautiful town represented by the Madonna of the Holy Rosary who listens to and welcomes all prayers. (Original) Bellissimo (sia dentro che fuori )santuario nel centro di questo bellissimo paese rappresentato dalla Madonna del santo rosario che ascolta e accoglie le tutte le preghiere.

(Translated by Google) A Sanctuary dedicated to the BLESSED VIRGIN of the ROSARY, calling it beautiful is an understatement. Reconcile prayer and meditation before this Wonderful Madonna. Atmosphere of serenity and peace. (Original) Un Santuario dedicato alla BEATA VERGINE del ROSARIO, definirlo bellissimo è poca cosa. Concilia la preghiera ed il raccoglimento davanti a questa Madonna Meravigliosa. Atmosfera di serenità e pace.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful sanctuary 20 minutes from Parma. We visited on a weekday, and thanks to Father Giovanni's hospitality, we visited the nearby fortress in addition to the sanctuary. A wonderful experience. (Original) Un bel Santuario a 20 minuti da Parma. Siamo stati in un giorno feriale e grazie all'accoglienza di Padre Giovanni oltre al santuario abbiamo visitato la vicina rocca. Una bella esperienza.

(Translated by Google) The Sanctuary, which rises outside the historic center, is based on a pre-existing oratory dedicated in 1397 to San Giuseppe and donated by the Marquis Galeotto Lupi of Soragna to the Dominican friars, invited to Fontanellato by Veronica da Correggio - widow of Giacomo Antonio Sanvitale – so that they could assist the population of the village. The first nucleus of the sanctuary was built in 1514. After the sacking of 1531 and the demolition of 1543, the temple and the monastery were rebuilt, dedicating them to Saint Joseph. Only after the Council of Trent was the cult of the Madonna promoted with the title of "Queen of the Holy Rosary" which still attracts numerous pilgrims. Dominican Rosary Movement in Fontanellato Faithful to the mandate which, as Paul VI reminded us in the "Marialis cultus", sees "the sons of Saint Dominic, by tradition guardians and propagators of such healthy devotion", near the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Fontanellato - and under the special protection of Mary - the headquarters of the Dominican Rosary Movement is located, the official body of the Dominican Fathers for the promotion, diffusion and care of Marian and Rosarian devotion throughout the territory of Northern Italy. The site has the richness of a Marian and Rosarian portal.🕍👍😀✋.Thank God 🙏 (Original) Il Santuario, che si eleva al difuori del centro storico, è basato su di un preesistente oratorio dedicato nel 1397 a San Giuseppe e donato dal Marchese Galeotto Lupi di Soragna ai frati Domenicani, invitati a Fontanellato da Veronica da Correggio – vedova di Giacomo Antonio Sanvitale – perché assistessero la popolazione del borgo. Il primo nucleo del santuario venne costruito nel 1514. Dopo il saccheggio del 1531 e la demolizione del 1543 venne ricostruito il tempio e il monastero dedicandoli a San Giuseppe. Solo dopo il Concilio di Trento viene promosso il culto della Madonna con il titolo di "Regina del Santo Rosario”  che richiama tutt’ora numerosi pellegrini. Movimento Domenicano del Rosario a Fontanellato Fedeli al mandato che, come ci ricordava Paolo VI nella "Marialis cultus", vede "i figli di Santo Domenico, per tradizione custodi e propagatori di così salutare devozione", nei pressi del Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario di Fontanellato - e sotto la speciale protezione di Maria - si trova la sede del Movimento Domenicano del Rosario, l'organo ufficiale dei Padri Domenicani per la promozione, la diffusione e la cura della devozione mariana e rosariana in tutto il territorio dell'Italia del Nord. Il sito ha la ricchezza di un portale mariano e rosariano.🕍👍😀✋.Grazie a Dio 🙏

(Translated by Google) On Monday in mid-September, returning from Romagna, we stopped to visit the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Fontanellato, built in neo-Baroque style at the end of the 1400s. The monumental neo-baroque façade, entirely made of white marble, is preceded in the middle by a large portico, raised on four pillars. Inside there are valuable chapels, the presbytery and the naves. (Original) Lunedì di metà settembre, rientrando dalla Romagna, ci siamo fermati a visitare il Santuario della Beata Vergine del Santo Rosario di Fontanellato, realizzato in stile neobarocco a fine 1400. La monumentale facciata neobarocca, interamente realizzata in marmo bianco, è preceduta nel mezzo da un ampio porticato, innalzato su quattro pilastri. Al suo interno pregevoli cappelle, il presbiterio e le navate.

Wonderful service, wonderful food. Felt very at home at this place. Got very lucky to meet Tony the pup after our delicious lunch ❤️

try the parma ham 32 month and the surprising unique 12h parmigiano ! will be back !!

One of the best selection of cold cuts we ever had. The guy explained about each piece of cut and how it's made. Each cheese was explained as well. Really great place and great service.. And not less important in this area he speaks great English.

Very good restaurant very tourist friendly and explained what every meet is for example which part... The prices were really really good and the waiters were very very nice and welcoming. Also it was one of the best restaurants I've ever been to because the food was very delicious

Delicious meal and wonderful service

The service was great. They do have an English menu. The Parmesan Cheese Wheel board was amazing. The Parmessn Ravioli was good.

Under a quiet porch, this small venue is the best for a great snack or lunch. Kind, friendly and careful service. Gorgeous assortment of delicious local cured meats: Culatello, Gran Culì, Coppa, Spalla Cruda, Spalla Cotta, Strolghino (the best Strolghino ever, in my opinion) and more. Not to mention some very good Parmigiano. Lambrusco and craft beer from a local brewery make for a very tolerable drinks offer, perfectly matched to the food.

Nice local restaurant. Amazing pizza, best I ever had for a great price! Menu not being available in english only added to the atmosphere.

Visiting Fontanellato to see my father's POW camp (now an asylum) we stumbled accross this delightful restaurant opposite the Rocca Santivale. After a delicious lunch we decided the visit was a highlight of our entire holiday. So welcoming, such great value, such fresh ingredients - and all this in Italy's gastronomic heartland. Highly recommended.

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(Translated by Google) A lovely place to eat, right in front of the fortress! The cured meats were really good, as were all the mushroom dishes! There wasn't a children's menu, but they made us pasta with tomato sauce anyway. Besides the cured meats, I particularly enjoyed the fried porcini mushrooms, and the risotto was also delicious. The staff was very friendly, the restaurant wasn't crowded, and we were served quickly. One of the girls (I think the owner) was very kind, and asked us several times how our lunch was going and if she could help us. Recommended if you're in the area! (Original) Un bel posto in cui mangiare, proprio di fronte alla rocca! I salumi erano davvero buoni così come tutte le portate con i funghi! Non era offerto menù bambini, ma ci hanno preparato comunque della pasta al pomodoro. Oltre ai salumi ho particolarmente apprezzato i porcini fritti, anche il risotto buono. Il personale era molto gentile, il ristorante non era affollato e ci hanno servito velocemente, una ragazza (credo la proprietaria) molto gentilmente più volte ci ha chiesto come proseguiva il pranzo e se poteva aiutarci. Consigliato se vi trovate nei dintorni!!!

(Translated by Google) We stopped at this place by chance for dinner, thinking it was a typical Emilian trattoria. Upon entering, we were greeted by a small, well-maintained space that clearly shows years of loyal service. We were surprised to discover that, yes, they offer traditional dishes, but with a Neapolitan twist. So we decided to order a pizza and an appetizer while we waited. Overall, I give it a passing grade; the pizza was good, as was the appetizer, but everything was a bit... too much. The dough isn't bad, especially when the pizzas are brought to the table, but it's a bit too thick (a matter of personal taste), and it makes it difficult to finish the pizza. Good service, friendly, helpful, and smiling staff—a plus for them. The music is nice, not intrusive. (Original) Ci siamo fermati casualmente in questo locale per cena pensando fosse la tipica trattoria emiliana. Una volta entrati ci accoglie un ambiente non troppo grande, sufficientemente curato e che denota gli anni di onorato servizio. Scopriamo con sorpresa che sì, propongono piatti della tradizione ma accostati ad un menù partenopeo. Decidiamo così di prendere una pizza e un antipasto nell'attesa. Nel complesso do la sufficienza, la pizza era buona e così anche l'antipasto ma tutto un po'... Troppo. L'impasto non è male, soprattutto appena portate le pizze al tavolo, ma risulta un po' troppo spesso (gusto personale ci mancherebbe) e sul finale rende difficoltoso terminare la pizza. Servizio buono, personale gentile disponibile e sorridente, un voto in più per loro. Bella la musica, non invadente.

(Translated by Google) We were there today with two guests who were coming to Emilia for the first time I can't say I made a good impression, quite annoyed by the waiting times and preparation of the dishes 1 star for the location, 1 for the cold cuts platter Zeppolette immersed in salt, burnt grandmother's meatballs, tortelli immersed in butter of a granite heaviness and seasoned fried food and above all if I spend 16 euros on fried food I would like to have more than a couple of shrimp (especially without intestines) and less burnt Really disappointed and a salty bill! When you enter a place, the bread basket makes the place, look at ours! (Original) Ci siamo stati oggi con due ospiti che venivano per la prima volta in Emilia Non posso dire di aver fatto bella figura abbastanza seccato per tempi di attesa e preparazione dei piatti 1 stella alla location 1 al tagliere di salumi Zeppolette immerse nel sale polpette della nonna bruciata i tortelli immersi nel burro di una pesantezza granitica e frittura condita e sopratutto se spendo 16 euro di frittura vorrei avere più che un paio di gamberetti (soprattutto li vorrei senza intestino) e meno bruciati Davvero deluso e conto salato! Quando entri in un locale il cestino del pane fa il locale guardate il nostro !

(Translated by Google) I can only thank and congratulate the owner of the restaurant for the kindness and concern she showed us today, also apologizing 1000 times if some dishes had not yet arrived, but with all the seats present it was normal. Excellent food, nice place facing the Rocca. Friendly and helpful staff, good prices, for 3 people around 30 euros each (charcuterie platter, 1 starter, 1 first course and 2 slices + 2 bottles of water). Absolutely recommended and thank you for your hospitality. (Original) Non posso che ringraziare e fare i complimenti alla proprietaria del locale per la gentilezza e premura avuta nei nostri confronti oggi, scusandosi inoltre 1000 volte se qualche pietanza ancora non era arrivata, ma con tutti i coperti presenti era normale. Cibo ottimo, locale grazioso fronte la Rocca. Personale gentile e disponibile prezzi buoni, per 3 persone circa 30 euro a testa (tagliere di salumi, 1 antipasto, 1 primo e 2 tagliate + 2 bottiglie di acqua). Assolutamente consigliato e grazie per l'ospitalità.

Small Cafe sort of restaurant/ Deli with fresh Parmagiano/ Tortollini/Parma Ham. The taste of these fresh products locally made was so much different as when I buy it in Zürich or elsewhere. Very friendly and authentic owner and service

Super!

(Translated by Google) We had lunch today for four of us...the mixed platter of cured meats and parmesan was spectacular! Accompanied by an excellent torta fritta! For first courses, we had tortelli with herbs, pumpkin, and fried bacon cubes! Everything was excellent! The owner was truly kind and friendly! (Original) Abbiamo pranzato oggi in 4 persone..tagliere misto di affettati e parmigiano spettacolare! Accompagnato da un ottima torta fritta! Come primi piatti abbiamo preso i tortelli alle erbette, alla zucca e dei cubi di guanciali fritto! Tutto ottimo! La proprietaria veramente gentile e simpatica!

(Translated by Google) Fantastic experience! I went to this shop for lunch with my husband and everything was fantastic. The atmosphere was just like a shop, the food was excellent and the service was impeccable. Very kind waitresses but the 5 stars go above all to the kindness, friendliness, friendliness and professionalism of the owner. Absolutely a place to return to try the local products of Parma (Original) Esperienza fantastica! Sono stata in questa bottega per pranzo, insieme a mio marito, ed é stato tutto fantastico. L’atmosfera era proprio da bottega, il cibo ottimo e il servizio impeccabile. Cameriere gentilissime ma le 5 stelle vanno soprattutto alla gentilezza, cordialitá, simpatia e professionalitá della proprietaria. Assolutamente un posto in cui ritornare per provare i prodotti locale di Parma

(Translated by Google) Xalumeria is a delicatessen and restaurant that, with its simplicity, perfectly represents the authenticity and culinary culture of Emilia. Discovered for the 4 Ristoranti program, it has never lost its focus on quality, diners, and good food. It's a journey, an experience. Highly recommended. (Original) Xalumeria è una salumeria con cucina, che con semplicità rappresenta a pieno la genuinità e la cultura culinaria dell’Emilia. Scoperta per il programma 4 Ristoranti, non ha perso nel tempo l’attenzione alla qualità, al commensale e al buon cibo. È un viaggio, un’esperienza. Assolutamente consigliato.

(Translated by Google) Small and well-kept place. The owner is very courteous and kind. The menu is not very extensive, which indicates that the products are absolutely sought after. Account slightly below average. I absolutely recommend the parmesan anolini. Perhaps the ham on the starters was a little too fatty but it's a tolerable shame. Only 1 beer available but that can be accommodated as the place is also a shop. Strictly homemade desserts (Original) Locale piccolo e ben curato. La proprietaria è molto cortese e gentile. Menu non molto vasto, indice che i prodotti sono assolutamente ricercati. Conto leggermente sotto la media. Consiglio assolutamente gli anolini al parmigiano. Forse un po' troppo grasso il prosciutto degli antipasti ma è un peccato passabile. Solo 1 birra disponibile ma può starci essendo il locale anche uno spaccio . Dolci rigorosamente fatti in casa

(Translated by Google) Truly a fantastic place! Very good food, made with love and good ingredients, the atmosphere is really pleasant, as is the service. We ate a Fontanellato cutting board with raw ham, coppa, salami and fried gnocco, fantastic. Then classic lasagna with ragù and with pumpkin and sausage super! Highly recommended, truly a genuine place to spend a nice lunch! We will definitely be back! (Original) Veramente un posto fantastico! Cibo buonissimo, fatto con amore e con ingredienti buoni, l’atmosfera è veramente piacevole, così come il servizio. Abbiamo mangiato un tagliere Fontanellato con crudo, coppa, salame e gnocco fritto, fantastico. Poi lasagne classiche con ragù e con zucca e salsiccia super! Consigliatissimo, davvero un posto genuino dove passare un bel pranzo! Torneremo sicuramente!