What to order at L'Archivio, Enoteca con Cucina

Signature drink
Spritz
Editor tip
Reviewers single out the Spritz and the salumi and cheese boards; the kitchen runs until close most nights.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar and enoteca
Price€€
NeighborhoodCentro Storico
HoursDaily 18:00-02:00
Signature drinkSpritz
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Food program: Salumi and cheese boards, tapas

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Location

Address: Corso Duomo 13, 41121 Modena

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