Sfoglia Rina Restaurant
Authentic Casual Local
Sfoglia Rina
Bologna (Santo Stefano)
$$
Sfogline at work since 1963, pasta to eat or take home
Restaurant
Pepèn
Parma's legendary panino counter, daily board, perpetual queue
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
A tiny standing-room paninoteca off Borgo Sant'Ambrogio that has fed Parma since the 1950s, born to feed crowds leaving the Teatro Regio. The board changes every morning: the Carciofa tart of ricotta, Parmigiano and artichoke sells out first, the Spacca Balle roast-beef panino is the workhorse, and the cavallo crudo with raw horse is the local rite of passage. No tables, no fuss, only a queue worth joining.
Editor's Tip
Go early before the Carciofa runs out; cash, standing only, and embrace the chaos.
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 20
View 0
Food 78
Value 100
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Pepèn, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Pepèn?
Pepèn is located in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Borgo Sant'Ambrogio 2, 43121 Parma PR.
What is Pepèn best for?
Pepèn is especially popular for Lunch, Friends, Groups.
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