The story
On Via dei Farnese, 1881 Macelleria Equina has long been a fixture of Parma’s culinary identity. This traditional horse butcher shop earns its 4.7-star reputation through unwavering commitment to quality and fresh ingredients, offering an authentic, no-frills taste of local street food culture.
Its signature *Panino con Carne di Cavallo Cruda* highlights the butcher’s craft. Creator Giuliacrossbow calls it “far better than the more famous Pepen.” Another reviewer, Franchino Er Criminale, praised the *Pesto di Cavallo* for its excellent bread and quality meat, though noted it was a bit heavy on the mayo. Whether for locals or visitors, this historic shop delivers a flavor-forward experience rooted in Parma’s traditions.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
The star is the horse meat pesto, a bold and tender dish that defines this spot. Reviewers celebrate the rustic, carnivorous warmth of the whole experience.
“This is a tartare of horse meat, seasoned with oil, salt, pepper, and lemon, served in a small bun with lettuce and a lot of mayonnaise. The bread is perfect for this sandwich, it's fresh from the baker and toasted on the griddle. The meat is top quality, well seasoned, but there's too much mayonnaise — it covers the flavor of the horse meat. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, it's a great sandwich, but I wouldn't go higher because of the mayo.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered 1881 Macelleria Equina. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale, Giuliacrossbow
A great spot for a classic horse meat sandwich, with excellent bread and quality meat, though a bit heavy on the mayo.
Dishes mentioned
Pesto di Cavallo
This is a tartare of horse meat, seasoned with oil, salt, pepper, and lemon, served in a small bun with lettuce and a lot of mayonnaise. The bread is perfect for this sandwich, it's fresh from the baker and toasted on the griddle. The meat is top quality, well seasoned, but there's too much mayonnaise — it covers the flavor of the horse meat. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, it's a great sandwich, but I wouldn't go higher because of the mayo.
A historic horse meat shop in Parma that makes an excellent raw horse meat sandwich, better than the famous Pepen according to Giulia.
Dishes mentioned
Panino con Carne di Cavallo Cruda
This is a classic sandwich with mayonnaise, fresh lettuce, raw horse meat, toasted bread, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. They squeeze a bit of lemon on top. The mayonnaise is quite abundant, but I can still taste the fresh, raw horse meat. I love the choice of fresh lettuce for these raw meat sandwiches. I do my little trick of tasting the raw meat on its own — what a pleasure. I expected a smaller sandwich. Compared to Pepen, this is on another level. The bread is completely different, much better. Simple, good, effective. It cost exactly €10.
