The Surprising Spot With North Dakota’s Best Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is a staple at most Italian restaurants across North Dakota.

Many of us North Dakotans affectionately know this is "chicken parm."  Whatever you call it, it is comfort food to the core. Chicken, breaded with the perfect seasoning and pan-fried to perfection. Plop it on a plate of spaghetti noodles, with marinara sauce, and some parmesan cheese (the more the better), and you've got yourself a meal.

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Not only will you find chicken parmesan at fine Italian restaurants across the state, but even some of the steakhouses or other family diners will occasionally offer chicken parm on their menus. You can also find the sandwich version of this dish at many diners, including pizza places across North Dakota.

Some of my favorite chicken parmesan dishes and sandwiches in Bismarck.

I love the chicken parm at the Walrus. I'm also a fan of Bistro 1100, Jimmy V's, and the Old 10 Bar & Grill, but my ABSOLUTE favorite in Bismarck-Mandan has to be the chicken parm at the Olive Garden. It literally melts in your mouth.

What about North Dakota? Who's got the best chicken parm in the state?

I ran across an article from Chowhound, the "Handsdown Best Chicken Parmesan in Each State", and the spot for North Dakota, I have never heard of. And, for good reason, it's pretty brand new. It's been open since 2025.

Introducing Ziti's, located in The Lights, in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Ziti's is located at 3150 Sheyenne Street, in The Lights, in West Fargo, North Dakota. Maybe you have attended a concert inside The Lights before? Ziti's is family-owned and operated. Ziti's has been receiving great reviews online so far, including their chicken parmesan sandwich. Next time you head out to the Fargo area, Ziti's might be worth a look if you're craving some chicken parm.