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Best Italian food near Modena, Province of Modena, Italy
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Modena. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Known for its medieval history, its auto-making prowess (as home base of both Ferrari and Maserati) and its famous balsamic vinegar, Modena is a treat for visitors of all ages. The 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral of Modena, with its spectacular Ghirlandina bell tower (under restoration until the end of 2010), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just outside of town (and next to the car maker’s factory) in Maranello is Galleria Ferrari, dedicated to the brand and Italian motor racing industry.
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10. Osteria Francescana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2333 reviews
Reviewed By MariaT390
It pains me to give this review. After pulling up 2 computers and a cell phone and waiting in a que for 6 hours, we finally scored a table for 2 in September to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We planned our whole trip around this one meal. Perhaps our expectations were too high, especially following Chefâs Table and other food porn programs. Maybe it was because Chef Massimo wasnât there and the staff is not as âonâ as when he is around. We donât know. What we did find was a very stiff staff. There was no interest in us as patrons, no outside conversation just rushed through, often unintelligible, descriptions of each dish. And as we had the tasting menu, so that happened over 12 times. We also chose the wine pairings and found a heavy on the sweet white wine selection and we had to double up 3 times! For the price of the pairings, more than many meals alone, we found that pretty shocking. The food itself was very good, but not mind blowing. There was nothing that transported us in the the mind and world of Chef, nothing that gave us pause as something extraordinary. We had a better meal all around, at a small restaurant in Parma. (La Filoma) And finally I will be selfish and bitter, there was no acknowledgement of our anniversary even though I noted that in my reservation and no one asked at the restaurant. Petty for sure, but for the cost, time and effort to get there, we were sorely disappointed. If the food hadnât been as good, I would have given it a 2 star rating.
9. Trattoria Il Fantino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2554 reviews
Reviewed By Chillango
We loved this Trattoria, very local and a bit ârusticâ, what makes the flair of this place. The wine selection is a bit limited (Lambrusco or normal) but this didnât bother us at all. Food amazing with big portions. Nice the free digestives at the end.
8. Ristorante Vinicio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By sirtk
We chose to eat here because it was close to our hotel and from the map looked like we could walk to it. And the reviews looked good.When we got there we found it to be in a very ordinary location on a busy main road with no footpath, so we had to take the car anyway.It has its own carpark. As we entered the restaurant we went past a large function room which was in use, but the restaurant entrance was quite nice and the greeting most welcoming. We were given a glass of presecco and some crostini while we ordered. I noticed that the prices seemed very reasonable.Starters looked OK - my lobster spaghetti was very tasty, if a bit rustic. My wife's prawn confection was fine, though apparently lacked flavour. We both had prosciutto-wrapped rabbit fillet. It ate as if it had been pre-cooked and kept warm, which I would think odd as a fillet of rabbit can be pan-fried in just a few minutes. Accompaniments of potato and courgette were massively overcooked, watery and tasteless and the balsamic dressing was unremarkable. We had a very nice Pinot Noir from the Sudtirol. We declined desserts so the waiter brought us a plate of excellent petit fours - a nice touch.During our meal, the very loud band in the function room started their set and there was a procession of people from the function walking to and from the toilets past the open front of the restaurant. Some unsupervised children burst into our room at one point.All in all, it has some of the touches of a classy restaurant and service was engaging and professional. However, the quality of the food was really disappointing, somewhere just below the standard of an ordinary local trattoria. And the function room is a problem if you just want a quiet dinner.
7. Bottega Mamma Puglia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By intothemike
We enjoyed amazing food here in a relaxed setting as well as delicious wine, all at a very reasonable price.We managed to be seated outside immediately after coming from the Mercato Albinelli, service was friendly and menus were available in Italian and English. The food here is that of Puglia rather than Modena, but is so good that Bottega Mama Puglia is well worth a visit.
6. La Punta Macelleria & Bistrot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By energy_eto
The 5 x 15 x 5 (Factors x Items x Scale) Experience Review® describes a review according with an expected (what we were looking for) experience: daily lunch or dinner, gourmet lunch or dinner and an aperitif or drink. The expected experience may influence the review. Major clear explanations are in brackets.Introduction- Expected experience: gourmet lunch or dinner- Menu: cold cuts, hamburger and sparkling wineBriefly Experience Review Nice idea but undefined delivery (sometimes you feel as eating with the que of the butcherâs shop), unbalanced prices and a feeling of a cold service (âdo you really like that wine?â). Food is good but not excellent and too much expensive.The 5 x 15 x 5 (Factors x Items x Scale) Experience Review®1 Location1.1 Atmosphere âââââ (sometimes you feel as eating with the que of the butcherâs shop)1.2 Cleanliness âââââ (sometimes the butcher prepare you dishes itself mixing the two things with same hands â¦)2 Food2.1 Base quality, raw materials âââââ (cold cuts really on the average)2.2 Love for territory âââââ (nothing special)2.3 Menu âââââ 2.4 Innovation âââââ3 Wine3.1 Base quality âââââ3.2 Sparkling choice and quality âââââ (mainly trade labels but over the average)3.3 Innovation âââââ (see above)4 Personnel4.1 Professionalism âââââ (feeling of a cold service)4.2 Food passion âââââ4.3 Wine passion âââââ5 Price5.1 Absolute âââââ5.2 Quality ratio âââââ (at the end you are in a butcherâs shopâ¦)Have you find useful this 5 x 15 x 5 (Factors x Items x Scale) Experience Review®? If yes, please leave your feedback below. Thanks much!
5. Hosteria Giusti
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By mjmccoymd
Typical Emiliana cuisine in a lunch-only, four tables total, wonderfully executed gem. The gnoccho fritto are so light and puffy, amazing! The pasta is a perfect example of great execution and âdressed, not drownedâ.The only slight miss from my perspective was panna cotta that was, to me, too firm (though with wonderful flavor).
4. Mitomato
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
Taglieri con mozzarella di Bufala Dop e affettati emiliani( tra cui crudo di Parma),Parmigiana di melanzane vegetariana, Gateau di patate, Saltimbocca napoletano e Pizza con farina di tipo1, SALTIBURGER: panini maxi con impasto della pizza e Hamburger di
Reviewed By dvkremk
We stopped by for an early dinner (5pm) since we had skipped lunch while touring the two Ferrari museums. We were greeted warmly - and enjoyed their air conditioned dining room. I really liked my eggplant Parmigiano. They bent over backwards to enhance the Italian / English communication gap. Lovely hosts.
3. Antica Moka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1686 reviews
Reviewed By DoingItOut-there
We absolutely loved this restaurant, we suggest making a reso straight away, don't hesitate. We did two different tasting menus with wine pairings. This allowed us to try the different flavors. The price was very good considering the quality of both food and wine and they were very generous with the wine. If only we lived closer, we would definitely go often. TripAdvisor is bang on with the reviews, go before the waiting lists become too long!
2. La Corte - Calici e Sapori
We look forward to seeing you at "La Corte", an old restored farmhouse immersed in the quiet of the Modena countryside where it will be possible to savor excellent wines directly from the cellar, grilled meat specialties, homemade pasta and traditional cu
Modena Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Modena
1. Maxela Modena
Overall Ratings
4 based on 495 reviews
At Maxela's, the ingredients are the stars of our creative menu that feature a mix of genuine flavors that are typical of Italian cuisine and Mediterranean tradition. In addition to our tender and juicy meat selections, seasonal first courses, charcuterie
Reviewed By jodathegreatjedi
Even if I went there with my best friend, I would suggest this restaurant even for couples.Small place, few tables, nice service, great steaks and we had the Scottona red wine (allegedly made for them by a famous Italian winery) that worked very well with our food.One of the best places in Modena for stakes, the price is right for the overall experience
