Gelateria Pomposa is a street-food stop in Centro Storico, Modena.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Via del Voltone 16, 41121 Modena
Bar Schiavoni has run stand number one inside Modena's Mercato Albinelli since 1931, its sandwiches known nationally for unusual combinations.
TryPanino with cured meats
TipIt began as a Piazza Torre drinks kiosk before moving into the market; ask the counter for the day's combination.
Il Chicco d'Oro under the portico of Via Francesco Selmi has sold fresh pasta and rosticceria to Modena since 1968, unchanged in style since.
TryFresh pasta and rosticceria plates
TipThe workshop is visible from the counter, with the original 1960s equipment still turning out pasta by hand.
Diecigusti scoops artisan gelato near Modena's old centre, using Piedmont hazelnuts, Bronte pistachios and reduced-sugar natural recipes daily.
TryArtisan gelato
TipIt also bakes its own focaccia and takes Glovo orders, so it works for a snack beyond just gelato.
Gelateria K2 has scooped gelato under the arcades of Corso Canalgrande in Modena since 1969, its original 1971 shop sign still hanging outside.
TryArtisan gelato
TipThe recipes and equipment date to its founding, so classic flavours outshine the seasonal specials.
Bloom on Modena's Piazza Mazzini scoops gelato from classic tradition to seasonal fruit, plus semifreddo cakes and viennoiserie pastries daily.
TryArtisan gelato and semifreddo
TipIt runs a loyalty app and monthly themed events, worth checking before a family visit.
PizzALTaglio sells pizza by the slice to eat standing up or take away on Modena's Piazza Mazzini, open from mid-morning until late in the evening.
TryPizza by the slice
TipThere is no seating inside, so slices are best eaten standing in the square or on the move.
Bar Schiavoni has run stand number one inside Modena's Mercato Albinelli since 1931, its sandwiches known nationally for unusual combinations.
TryPanino with cured meats
TipIt began as a Piazza Torre drinks kiosk before moving into the market; ask the counter for the day's combination.
Il Chicco d'Oro under the portico of Via Francesco Selmi has sold fresh pasta and rosticceria to Modena since 1968, unchanged in style since.
TryFresh pasta and rosticceria plates
TipThe workshop is visible from the counter, with the original 1960s equipment still turning out pasta by hand.
Diecigusti scoops artisan gelato near Modena's old centre, using Piedmont hazelnuts, Bronte pistachios and reduced-sugar natural recipes daily.
TryArtisan gelato
TipIt also bakes its own focaccia and takes Glovo orders, so it works for a snack beyond just gelato.
Gelateria K2 has scooped gelato under the arcades of Corso Canalgrande in Modena since 1969, its original 1971 shop sign still hanging outside.
TryArtisan gelato
TipThe recipes and equipment date to its founding, so classic flavours outshine the seasonal specials.
Bloom on Modena's Piazza Mazzini scoops gelato from classic tradition to seasonal fruit, plus semifreddo cakes and viennoiserie pastries daily.
TryArtisan gelato and semifreddo
TipIt runs a loyalty app and monthly themed events, worth checking before a family visit.
PizzALTaglio sells pizza by the slice to eat standing up or take away on Modena's Piazza Mazzini, open from mid-morning until late in the evening.
TryPizza by the slice
TipThere is no seating inside, so slices are best eaten standing in the square or on the move.
