Meltemi

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Meltemi – Seafood Restaurant in Parma | Michelin Recommended

A Wind from the Sea

Meltemi takes its name from the fresh summer wind that, in Greek myth, was a gift from Apollo. In a quiet corner of Parma, this seafood restaurant channels that same breezy elegance. The philosophy, as the restaurant puts it, is about evoking “the dreamy wind of myth” through the delicate flavors of fish, the pleasure of good wine, and the peace of the surroundings. Chef Jean Pierre Pastor leads the kitchen, crafting a menu that celebrates the sea with precision and restraint.

The Art of Crudo and Pasta

The menu at Meltemi is firmly rooted in the Italian tradition of pesceria – a fish-focused dining experience. Raw preparations are a highlight: carpaccio of branzino, tartare of ricciola, and a composition of Sicilian red shrimp with green apple purée and pomegranate gel. The pasta section shows equal care, with pappardelle tossed with red shrimp, raw and cooked, on a passata of yellow datterini tomatoes and burrata, or tagliolini with scorpionfish, lightly spicy. A dish of black cod with celery root velouté, foie gras, and black truffle speaks to the kitchen’s ambition beyond crudo.

Recognition

Meltemi’s consistent quality has earned it a Michelin Recommended distinction, a nod to its refined seafood cooking and inviting atmosphere. Whether for a lunch of crudo and a glass of Franciacorta or a dinner of pasta and grilled fish, the restaurant delivers a taste of the coast in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. The service is attentive, the setting calm – a place where the mythic breeze feels close at hand.