Reviews for Parma Cucina Italiana in San Diego, CA
Great food and service. Bumped into this place while walking down the street and didn't disappoint.
While so many small local owned restaurants were lost to COVID, Parma had never lost it's charm and appeal. While the original... owners have moved back to Florence, Italy, it's new part owners have maintained the same spectacular, personable service. We aregreeted with a hug and their genuine, warm gratitude. Dinner tonight was the seafood risotto and as always, was preparedexcellently! Read more
This place was a pleasant surprise. I had never been here before but glad I tried. The staff was very nice and the food was oh... so good. Started with bread and a saucer of oil and balsamic for dipping. It's a small thing but I do love my bread and the oil& vinegar was portioned just right. The main dish (pictured and forgive me but I don't remember it's name) was a plate of divineflavor. I have not had a meal so delicious in a long time. The place was small and quaint. It was like a good meal in anItalian home. I highly recommend stopping by for dinner. I can't wait to go back and try more items from the menu. Read more
Pesto Linguine Shrimp Scampi fresh pasta and large shrimp. Flavor was not overpowering yet proper sauce thick texture. Sea... bass special plentiful two large filets with a tomato accoutrement, very tssty and filling. Tiramisu was excellent very lightsmooth and creamy not overly sweet. Outdoor table seating. Service was good, checked on us regularly. But almost too much foottraffic between 2 tops near the restaurant and larger party tables near the curb. For some reason a lady ran several timesbetween a store and somewhere farther down the street right through the table rows. Very distracting seating arrangement wherepedestrians are walking constantly right by your table. Glanced indoors and the decor seemed slightly contemporary and simple Iprefer the outdoor seating atmosphere seemed more Italian restaurants genuine. Would visit again. Read more
Dinner with family and friends. Total price for 10 people was $470 including tip with a bottle of wine and 4 appetizers. Food... was good, we tried to eat everything but the appetizers were too good so the college kids took the leftovers home. Read more
This is the third time I visit Parma Cucina Italiana and I definitely will be back again, again and again. The food is beyond... delicious. Roberta, the Italian girl is the best waitress ever, even the owner came to say Hi ????. Definitely a place you wantto be back. ???????????????? Read more
The best meal we had while in San Diego! So fresh, high quality, and delicious. Service was amazing. Cannot stop thinking about... this meal! Read more
Not vegetarian friendly & overpriced for unflattering vegetarian option. I ordered a caponata and a linguine with pesto sauce.... Caponata was flavorful. Vegetarian options = regular dishes without the meat & with no price adjustment. Street parking was hardto get, I ended up paying for my parking. The staff recommended me to get linguine with pesto with shrimp but without theshrimp, and I paid the original price of $22.95 for this dish. I thought this was overpriced for mediocre pasta with pestosauce. I noticed a lot of the supposed homemade pasta was in broken pieces, most noodle "pieces" were about 2-4" long. For a $23plate, I was expecting my linguine to be long and not broken. The reasoning the staff gave was because the kitchen twisted thenoodles. If this was the quality of the twisting, my feedback was either the kitchen wasn't doing it right or if they can't doit right, then don't twist it. Service was great though. The staff was attentive and friendly. Read more