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Parma Cucina Italiana, San Diego, CA

Parma Cucina Italiana

4.8
4.8
119 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Known for the Best Lasagna in San Diego, Parma Cucina Italiana is a charming and cozy family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Historic Hillcrest.

Our traditional Italian cuisine is inspired by generations of home cooking, fresh ingredients, and simple presentations. Our specialties originate from Northern Italy. The must try lasagna is decadent layers of Bolognese and béchamel sauce. Or try our tortellini with cream and prosciutto, or our pappardelle pasta tossed with slow braised short rib and porcini mushrooms.

We have an extensive wine collection with wines from the best regions of Italy. And an Italian meal wouldn’t be complete without our homemade desserts. We suggest tiramisu and profiteroles alla nutella.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–21:30 Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Celso
  • Catering
    Good food is an essential part of any event - let us do the catering and make it one to remember. See our website for more details www.parmaitaliankitchen.com
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome restaurant buy-outs or partial buy-outs for parties up to 45 people.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Cross Street
    University and Robinson
  • Parking details
    Parking available in the area.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Offers

  • Weekend Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 15:00 - 17:30,Sat - 15:00 - 17:30
    Deals on Drinks + Eats Saturday & Sunday 3pm - 5:30pm Dog Friendly Patio

    Weekend Happy Hour photo
  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 16:00 - 20:45
    30% off all bottles of wine on Wednesday

    Wine Wednesday photo

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parma Cucina Italiana offers an authentic Italian experience with "best lasagna ever" and "fresh, hand-made pasta" that "melts in your mouth." Guests appreciate the warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive service. While some noted slower service during peak times, the overall dining experience is highly praised for its delicious dishes and friendly staff.
119 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Tucson13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. I really enjoyed the experience.

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  2. Jonathan VIP

    Portland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Of all the Italian joints in all the world and San Diego this is the one I prefer to walk in every time. They treat you like family and the food is so good you may as well be at Nonna’s.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best lasagna ever!! Best staff as well!! Feels like family.

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  4. Kevin

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They always make it right. We ordered the 4 cheese gnocchi in cream sauce for our 7yo and didn’t know one of the cheeses was blue cheese. Of course, my 7 yo was not digging the sour pasta. Parma management swooped in and remade it wo blue cheese and saved the day. Thank you, Parma, for another great dinner!

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  5. Lori VIP

    Washington DC36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oh, the food! Absolutely delicious, delicate, hand-made pasta with fantastic flavor-layered meat sauces. The lasagne was served HOT, unlike so many restaurants who don't bother to make sure they've properly (re)heated a dish before letting it out of the kitchen. Sooooo good!

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  6. Brenda

    Baltimore1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing and the restaurant was super cute but my tummy was a bit upset after. I had a seafood based plate.

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  7. kim VIP

    San Diego30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the very friendly and great service vibe. Their saffron sauce is to die for and their lasagna hands down is the best in all of San Diego!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh pasta, amazing dining experience! Roberta is the essence of an amazing evening at Parma. The owner is also so kind and the atmosphere can be enjoyable to anyone whether with friends family or a romantic date!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Great food, staff is friendly, menu is classic and everything I’ve had there has been excellent.

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  10. Gina VIP

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian restaurant. Servers are direct from Italy. It was so fun to talk with them about where in Italy they are from. The food was amazing. I had the special (sea bass), two people in our party had the lasagna and the fourth person had tortellini. Every dish was delicious. We enjoyed two bottles of wine and lemon sorbetto for dessert. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Parma Cucina Italiana offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Parma Cucina Italiana also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 543-0049.

Parma Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Parma Cucina Italiana

3850 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    University and Robinson
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–21:30 Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available in the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Celso
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Good food is an essential part of any event - let us do the catering and make it one to remember. See our website for more details www.parmaitaliankitchen.com
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome restaurant buy-outs or partial buy-outs for parties up to 45 people.
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