Locanda in San Francesco is an italian fine-dining restaurant in Centro Storico, Modena.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
8h 30m
Discover how Prosciutto Ham is produced, visit a Parmigiano cheese factory, explore the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, dive into Ferrari world on a day trip w...
Guided tour · 6h 30m
Experience the authentic Food Valley of Modena with visits to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, and a traditional Prosciutto di Modena producer.
9 hours
See how local Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic, and wine are produced on this guided tour with hotel transfer from Bologna or Modena. Visit the Ferrari Museum and have lu...
Address: Rua dei Frati Minori 54, 41121 Modena
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.
OrderThe tortellini in 36 month Parmigiano Reggiano sauce and the Jazz Duck.
TipReservation requests go only to the reservation inquiries email on the restaurant's contact page; requests sent to its other addresses are not considered.
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.
OrderThe tortellini in capon broth and the Modena style tagliatelle ragu.
TipThe tasting menu leans on historic Emilian dishes while a second carte covers the chef's newer plates; book ahead for dinner.
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.
OrderThe tortellini in capon broth and the fried cotechino with Sorbara zabaione.
TipLunch only, Tuesday to Saturday, with a short seasonal carte; read the booking policy on the Hosteria's site and book well ahead.
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.
OrderThe tortellini in 36 month Parmigiano Reggiano sauce and the Jazz Duck.
TipReservation requests go only to the reservation inquiries email on the restaurant's contact page; requests sent to its other addresses are not considered.
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.
OrderThe tortellini in capon broth and the Modena style tagliatelle ragu.
TipThe tasting menu leans on historic Emilian dishes while a second carte covers the chef's newer plates; book ahead for dinner.
Al Gatto Verde in Modena is Jessica Rosval's one Michelin star kitchen at Casa Maria Luigia, cooking live fire dishes from the estate's own farm produce.
OrderThe Fassona Piemontese beef and the Smoked Meat Carrello, a tasting of house-smoked meats.
TipThe restaurant sits inside the Casa Maria Luigia country house in San Damaso; book well ahead for a table over the open fire.
Franceschetta 58 in Modena is Massimo Bottura's Michelin Guide bistro on Via Vignolese, pairing Emilian staples with playful contemporary small plates.
OrderThe tortellini in Parmigiano Reggiano cream and the aged pancetta with mostarda.
TipBook a few weeks ahead online; the short wine list gives Lambrusco a full page and pairs well with the tasting menus.
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.
OrderThe tortellini in capon broth and the fried cotechino with Sorbara zabaione.
TipLunch only, Tuesday to Saturday, with a short seasonal carte; read the booking policy on the Hosteria's site and book well ahead.
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.
OrderThe stuffed peppers and the wood grilled meat selection cooked over live embers.
TipThe frazione of Marzaglia sits about halfway between Modena and Reggio Emilia; closed Mondays and from 4 to 31 August.
