Parma

I can keep it to myself no longer. I have a confession to make. From time to time on a lazy sunday I drive down to Cheshire’s leafy suburb of Knutsford and frequent this authentic gem of an Italian. In fact I’ve been doing so for a while.
First of all, and I know I’m always dwelling on this but I stress once again my dislike of restaurant or bar chains. They have no personality and no history. I also dislike Italian/​Thai/​Indian/​Mexican restaurants being run by people pretending to know about or love food from those countries. Owners who lack a genuine love, care and attention for their food.
I’m delighted to announce therefore that this particular establishment is indeed owned and passionately run by the Dellapina family (Who are, as you’ve probably guessed by the name Italian). I was lucky enough to meet one of the owners Marco Dellapina few years ago at the deli counter and remember fondly a lengthy chat about Italian football and food. I have been a fan of the place ever since, safe in the knowledge that I’m in good Italian foodie hands.
Unfortunately I don’t get to go as often as I used to when I worked in close proximity to Knutsford. However I can report that their claim that the Italian Pizzas are the best in the UK does carry some weight. I’d love to genuinely test this theory one day by visiting A LOT of Italian restaurants across the country.
I will be posting an update to this review after my next visit once I have some photos. But for now fellow Unilocaleeps, know that it exits. Go, go yonder and discover the delights of Parma Knutsford.