Vecchia Pirri is a trattoria restaurant in Centro Storico, Modena.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Via Francesco Prampolini 8, 41124 Modena
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.
Il Fantino keeps a time worn dining room on Modena's Via Donzi, a casual trattoria for gnocco fritto and tortelloni with butter and sage most days.
OrderThe gnocco fritto with a plate of cured meats to start.
TipEvenings are closed Sunday and Monday; portions run generous so pace yourself before the pasta course.
Accademia by Italo is a casual pizzeria ristorante on Modena's Via Modonella, family run since 1980, with pizza served well past midnight most nights.
OrderA wood fired pizza from the long-running family oven.
TipThe dining room was fully renovated; expect a lively crowd on weekend nights.
Al Tramezzino has sold pizza al taglio on Modena's Piazza Grande since way back in 1987, a casual counter set right beneath the Ghirlandina tower.
OrderA slice of pizza al taglio, cut fresh from the day's trays.
TipTables face Piazza Grande; ingredients are sourced daily from the Albinelli Market.
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.
Il Fantino keeps a time worn dining room on Modena's Via Donzi, a casual trattoria for gnocco fritto and tortelloni with butter and sage most days.
OrderThe gnocco fritto with a plate of cured meats to start.
TipEvenings are closed Sunday and Monday; portions run generous so pace yourself before the pasta course.
Accademia by Italo is a casual pizzeria ristorante on Modena's Via Modonella, family run since 1980, with pizza served well past midnight most nights.
OrderA wood fired pizza from the long-running family oven.
TipThe dining room was fully renovated; expect a lively crowd on weekend nights.
Cucina di Quartiere - Trattoria in San Faustino is a neighbourhood kitchen on Modena's Via Giardini, plating handmade pasta at casual prices.
OrderThe handmade tortellini in broth, a daily kitchen staple.
TipClosed Sundays; quieter and cheaper than an equivalent centro storico address.
Al Tramezzino has sold pizza al taglio on Modena's Piazza Grande since way back in 1987, a casual counter set right beneath the Ghirlandina tower.
OrderA slice of pizza al taglio, cut fresh from the day's trays.
TipTables face Piazza Grande; ingredients are sourced daily from the Albinelli Market.
