What to order at La Masseria

Must order
The stuffed peppers and the wood grilled meat selection cooked over live embers.
Editor tip
The frazione of Marzaglia sits about halfway between Modena and Reggio Emilia; closed Mondays and from 4 to 31 August.
CuisineMediterranean
Price€€
NeighborhoodFrazioni
HoursTue-Sat 12:30-14:00 and dinner; Sun 12:30-14:00; Mon closed; closed 4-31 Aug
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OrderThe tortellini in 36 month Parmigiano Reggiano sauce and the Jazz Duck.

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