Accademia by Italo is a pizzeria restaurant in Centro Storico, Modena.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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...
8h 30m
Dive into production of Parmigiano Reggiano, learn about Lambrusco wine, explore Ferrari Museum, visit a vinegar factory, and have lunch at a Modena farmhouse on a day...
7 - 9.5 hours
Experience a day trip with transfer to witness the production of Parmigiano cheese, explore the Ferrari and Lamborghini Museum, visit a vinegar factory, and a delightf...
Address: Via Modonella 11, 41121 Modena
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.
Pizzeria La Lanterna in Modena has fired sourdough pizza since 1969, tucked under an overpass with a short, well chosen list of craft beers.
OrderThe Diavola with spicy sausage sauce and the Cacio e Pepe with crisp pancetta.
TipOpen Thursday to Sunday evenings only; the dough uses organic stone ground flours.
Terra Mia Modena fires contemporary Neapolitan pizza on Via Emilia Est, with a dedicated gluten free kitchen and late weekend closing hours.
OrderA classic Margherita or the seasonal special from the wood fired oven.
TipAsk for the dedicated gluten free kitchen if that matters; no reservations needed midweek.
Cucina di Quartiere - Trattoria in San Faustino sits on Modena's Via Giardini, a family kitchen plating handmade tortellini and tagliatelle.
OrderThe handmade tortellini and whatever fresh pasta the kitchen rolled that morning.
TipClosed Sundays; the neighbourhood setting keeps prices lower than the centro storico equivalents.
Lo Stalliere in Modena occupies a converted stable near the Modena Nord tollbooth, plating calf liver and gnocco fritto with cured meats daily.
OrderThe calf liver with caramelised onions and the gnocco fritto with mixed cured meats.
TipA covered terrace seats extra guests; closed Monday evenings, otherwise open most nights.
Franceschetta 58 in Modena is Massimo Bottura's Michelin Guide bistro on Via Vignolese, pairing Emilian staples with 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.
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.
