The story
Fast and Good, a kiosk-style sandwich shop situated along the river in Parma, offers a convenient stop for those seeking a quick taste of local street food. The menu focuses on casual staples, most notably the Torta Fritta con Prosciutto Crudo, which pairs traditional fried dough with slices of prosciutto. It serves as a straightforward option for visitors already exploring the area who want a bite that reflects the city’s culinary heritage.
However, the experience may not warrant a dedicated journey for serious food enthusiasts. Creator Giuliacrossbow sampled the signature fried dough and found the offering to be merely decent, specifically noting that the prosciutto quality felt comparable to supermarket standards. While the shop delivers exactly what one expects from casual Parmese street food, the general consensus is that the experience feels somewhat unremarkable and overpriced for the category.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
At Fast and Good, the single standout is the Torta fritta con prosciutto crudo, praised for its crisp, warm simplicity. Reviewers describe the overall vibe as satisfyingly straightforward and delicious.
“This is basically gnocco fritto, but they call it torta fritta here. The dough is like gnocco fritto, but they say this is better. It's fried in lard, as per tradition — no oil, that's why you don't smell frying when you walk by. It's crunchy, it crackles. A bit heavy, but it does what it's supposed to do. The dough is nice and crispy. He stretched it on the spot. It's very dry and flat in flavor. The saltiness comes from this Parma ham. It's good, it does its job. But I think it's a bit too expensive — €10 for this. The ham tastes like supermarket Parma ham, not a top-quality one. It's very salty. For €10 I've had more substantial, more studied sandwiches.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Fast and Good. Most active: Giuliacrossbow
A kiosk in Parma serving fried dough with Parma ham, decent but overpriced according to Giulia.
Dishes mentioned
Torta Fritta con Prosciutto Crudo
This is basically gnocco fritto, but they call it torta fritta here. The dough is like gnocco fritto, but they say this is better. It's fried in lard, as per tradition — no oil, that's why you don't smell frying when you walk by. It's crunchy, it crackles. A bit heavy, but it does what it's supposed to do. The dough is nice and crispy. He stretched it on the spot. It's very dry and flat in flavor. The saltiness comes from this Parma ham. It's good, it does its job. But I think it's a bit too expensive — €10 for this. The ham tastes like supermarket Parma ham, not a top-quality one. It's very salty. For €10 I've had more substantial, more studied sandwiches.
