Sosta Emiliana is a trattoria restaurant in Centro Storico, Modena.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Piazza XX Settembre 21, 41121 Modena
Osteria di Modena Rossi cooks tortellini in broth and fried gnocco opposite the Ducal Palace on Piazza Roma in central Modena, open every day of the week.
OrderTortellini in brodo followed by fried gnocco with cured meats.
TipAsk for a window table looking onto Piazza Roma and the Ducal Palace facade.
Vecchia Pirri has run its osteria, trattoria and pizzeria on Via Prampolini in Modena since 2001, serving handmade pasta, cotoletta and grilled dishes.
OrderTortellini in brodo and the Bolognese style cutlet.
TipThe dining room fills with regulars, so booking ahead is worth doing on weekends.
Trattoria Aldina in Modena runs as a no reservations canteen above the Mercato Albinelli, a lunch only table for tagliatelle since the 1970s.
OrderThe tagliatelle al ragu, made with pasta hand rolled that same morning.
TipLunch only, no bookings and a shared single table; arrive before 12:15 for a seat.
Osteria di Modena Rossi cooks tortellini in broth and fried gnocco opposite the Ducal Palace on Piazza Roma in central Modena, open every day of the week.
OrderTortellini in brodo followed by fried gnocco with cured meats.
TipAsk for a window table looking onto Piazza Roma and the Ducal Palace facade.
Trattoria Urbana Gnock and Roll serves gnocco fritto and crescentine near the Porta Nord district of Modena, open for lunch and closed on Sundays.
OrderGnocco fritto with crescentine and a mixed cured meat board.
TipKitchen hours are short, so arrive for lunch rather than a late dinner here.
Pizzeria I Portici bakes pizza for dinner only on Viale Buon Pastore in southern Modena, a neighbourhood spot for takeaway or a sit down table.
OrderA classic margherita or a stuffed calzone from the wood oven.
TipDinner only, so plan an evening visit; takeaway saves the wait on busy nights.
Vecchia Pirri has run its osteria, trattoria and pizzeria on Via Prampolini in Modena since 2001, serving handmade pasta, cotoletta and grilled dishes.
OrderTortellini in brodo and the Bolognese style cutlet.
TipThe dining room fills with regulars, so booking ahead is worth doing on weekends.
Ristorante Pizzeria Saliceta grills meat and bakes pizza beside the Saliceta San Giuliano sports ground in Modena, open every day of the week for dinner.
OrderGrilled meat platter or a wood fired pizza with gnocco fritto on the side.
TipThe hall gets loud with big groups, so ask for a table near the veranda if quiet matters.
Trattoria Aldina in Modena runs as a no reservations canteen above the Mercato Albinelli, a lunch only table for tagliatelle since the 1970s.
OrderThe tagliatelle al ragu, made with pasta hand rolled that same morning.
TipLunch only, no bookings and a shared single table; arrive before 12:15 for a seat.
