Academia Barilla is the premier culinary center that is exclusively dedicated to the art of Italian gastronomy with its core mission of safeguarding traditional Italian food products from imitations,developing and supporting the Italian food arts through culinary training that fosters innovation and creativity among chefs in Italy and abroad, promoting and raising awareness of Italian gastronomic culture around the world through events, initiatives and publishing

Experience Italy with Academia Barilla

Academia Barilla is the premier culinary center that is exclusively dedicated to the art of Italian gastronomy with its core mission of safeguarding traditional Italian food products from imitations,developing and supporting the Italian food arts through culinary training that fosters innovation and creativity among chefs in Italy and abroad, promoting and raising awareness of Italian gastronomic culture around the world through events, initiatives and publishing

Academia Barilla is located in Parma, Italy, a city which has always been considered one of the most sophisticated and civic cities in Europe. The locals thrive on the city's opera, theater, art and the celebrations that take place in public squares and private homes.

Dedicated to the art of cuisine and culture, Academia Barilla offers authentic Italian products, cooking courses and cultural education, which embodies the best of Italian gastronomic heritage. The culinary center stands on the grounds of the original Barilla pasta factory and the campus includes: a luxury hotel, Paganini Concert Hall, a world renowned gastronomic library, cafes, restaurants and cultural venues.

Parma is the perfect home based from which to explore other popular cities in Italy, like Florence, Venice and Milan. Lover of food and wine take advantage of Parma's proximity of Chianti, Barolo and Valpolicella. Nearby Ferrara, Bologna and Modena indulge those with an appetite for fine food. Traveler with a passion of breathtaking views and landscape will appreciate Parma's proximity to Cinque Terre and Lago di Garda. All of these locations share Parma's love of La Dolce Vita and can be easily reached from Academia Barilla.