Modena · Italy
The Modena food cheat sheet
One page from Chef Amazing · November 2026
The dish to eat
Small pork, prosciutto, mortadella and Parmigiano parcels cooked in clear capon broth.
Best at Hosteria Giusti, Centro storico. Get: Tortellini in brodo at lunch
Five places, and what to order
- Osteria Ermesfamily-run · Via GanacetoGet: Passatelli in brodo, tagliatelle al ragù, roast chicken
- Bar Schiavonicounter · Mercato AlbinelliGet: The five daily panini from midday, or gnocco fritto and coffee at breakfast
- Trattoria Pomposa al Re Grasclassic · Via Castel MaraldoGet: Lasagna verde al forno, calzagatti and ricotta, chocolate salami
- Trattoria Tagliatellafor tagliatelle al ragù · Via MasoneGet: Tagliatelle al ragù classico, or with porcini in autumn
- Acetaia Marchifor aceto Balsamico Tradizionale · About 4 km from the centreGet: A tour of the barrel attic and a tasting
The market
Covered market. Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh pasta, balsamic
In season this November
Porcini mushrooms · Cotechino, bollito misto and tortellini in brodo
How it works here
Tip: Not expected. Check for coperto or servizio on the bill; otherwise round up or leave a few euros.
Book: Book dinner a day or two out (weeks for the famous places); bars and pizza al taglio are walk-in.
When locals eat: Lunch 12:30-2:30pm, dinner from 7:30pm; kitchens close between.