Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Modena.

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Osteria Francescana

Order The tortellini in 36 month Parmigiano Reggiano sauce and the Jazz Duck.

Osteria Francescana in Modena is Massimo Bottura's three Michelin star dining room on Via Stella, built on a tasting menu of reworked Emilian classics.

L'Erba del Re

Order The tortellini in capon broth and the Modena style tagliatelle ragu.

L'Erba del Re in Modena is Luca Marchini's one Michelin star dining room on Via Castelmaraldo, a nine table restaurant built on historic Emilian recipes.

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Hosteria Giusti

Order The tortellini in capon broth and the fried cotechino with Sorbara zabaione.

Hosteria Giusti in Modena hides behind the centuries-old Giusti delicatessen on Via Farini, a four or five table lunch room Adriano Morandi opened in 1989.

La Masseria

Order The stuffed peppers and the wood grilled meat selection cooked over live embers.

La Masseria in Modena's Marzaglia frazione runs an Apulian kitchen from an 18th century mill, a Michelin Guide address for stuffed peppers and grilled meats.

Patrizia

Order The tasting menu built around that season's theme, taken at the central chef's counter.

Patrizia in Modena is Tommaso Zoboli's counter-driven dining room near the Ghirlandina, a Michelin Guide address whose menu changes with the seasons.

Antica Moka

Order The tasting menu courses finished with the restaurant's own Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale.

Antica Moka in Modena runs tasting menus built around its own aged balsamic vinegar, served in elegant rooms inside a former early 1900s schoolhouse.

Locanda in San Francesco

Order The tortellini in Parmesan cream and the ricotta and spinach tortelloni.

Locanda in San Francesco in Modena serves classic Emilian tradition and fresh fish inside a historic palazzo hotel on Rua dei Frati Minori in centro storico.

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Fine Dining in Modena, FAQ

Where should I eat fine dining in Modena?

Editor picks in Modena include Osteria Francescana, L'Erba del Re, Al Gatto Verde, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.