Il Filatoio is a brunch brunch spot in Centro Storico, Modena.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Via De' Bonomini 61/63, 41121 Modena
Brunch Republic brought English-style brunch to Modena's Largo di Porta Bologna, serving pancakes, avocado toast and eggs Benedict every day of the week.
OrderPancakes, avocado toast or eggs Benedict, with vegan options available.
TipWeekday service starts at 07:00, an hour earlier than the 08:00 weekend opening, with vegan options marked on the menu.
Juta on Via del Taglio in central Modena runs its Juta Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00, in a bar that stays open well past midnight.
OrderThe weekend Juta brunch plate with eggs, pastries and coffee
TipWeekday hours start only at 18:00, so the weekend late-morning brunch is the one daytime sitting.
Balzac Bistrot serves breakfast and brunch on Piazza Grande in Modena, with French pastries, erbazzone and cappuccino at tables facing the Ghirlandina.
OrderErbazzone and a pain au chocolat with a cappuccino at the outdoor tables.
TipBreakfast starts at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 at weekends; the site calls the Sunday brunch especially popular, so arrive early for an outdoor table.
KEIK All Day Kitchen brought brunch to Modena in 2013 and still serves it daily, with vegan and gluten-free options on Via Canalino near the centre.
OrderPancakes with eggs and bacon, red velvet cupcake
TipIt serves brunch dishes all day, not just mornings, so a late-afternoon pancake stop works too.
Brunch Republic brought English-style brunch to Modena's Largo di Porta Bologna, serving pancakes, avocado toast and eggs Benedict every day of the week.
OrderPancakes, avocado toast or eggs Benedict, with vegan options available.
TipWeekday service starts at 07:00, an hour earlier than the 08:00 weekend opening, with vegan options marked on the menu.
Casa Maria Luigia, Massimo Bottura's 18th-century estate in Modena's San Damaso, hosts a Sunday brunch with live music open to non-residents.
OrderSeasonal Emilian brunch spread
TipOvernight guests get priority, so day-trip brunch reservations should be made well ahead.
Juta on Via del Taglio in central Modena runs its Juta Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00, in a bar that stays open well past midnight.
OrderThe weekend Juta brunch plate with eggs, pastries and coffee
TipWeekday hours start only at 18:00, so the weekend late-morning brunch is the one daytime sitting.
Balzac Bistrot serves breakfast and brunch on Piazza Grande in Modena, with French pastries, erbazzone and cappuccino at tables facing the Ghirlandina.
OrderErbazzone and a pain au chocolat with a cappuccino at the outdoor tables.
TipBreakfast starts at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 at weekends; the site calls the Sunday brunch especially popular, so arrive early for an outdoor table.
KEIK All Day Kitchen brought brunch to Modena in 2013 and still serves it daily, with vegan and gluten-free options on Via Canalino near the centre.
OrderPancakes with eggs and bacon, red velvet cupcake
TipIt serves brunch dishes all day, not just mornings, so a late-afternoon pancake stop works too.
