Since opening in January 2012, Parma Trattoria & Mozzarella Bar has carved out a cherished place in Louisville, Colorado. Born from the passion of Italian-born owner Emilio Perna Ruggiero, this elegant yet welcoming trattoria brings the authentic tastes of Parma—a famed culinary city in northern Italy—to the Rocky Mountain region.
Emilio’s journey spans decades and continents. With more than 12 years of experience at Enoteca, Acqua Pazza, Pane e Vino in Boulder—and even stints in Italy’s finest food and wine circles—Emilio never lost his dream of running his own restaurant. That dream materialized alongside chef-partner Silvio Cuomo, with a shared vision to offer traditional Italian dishes and a carefully curated wine list rooted in Emilia-Romagna’s rich culinary legacy …