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The best pasta in Modena
Start with Osteria Francescana in Via Stella for tagliatelle al ragù, ordered à la carte, Franceschetta58 in Via Vignolese, just outside the walls for tortellini in brodo of capon, or in Parmigiano cream and Trattoria Aldina in Via Albinelli 40, opposite the market for A quick plate of tortellini in brodo. Here are all 7, with what to get at each.
- Osteria FrancescanaVia Stella
Get: Tagliatelle al ragù, ordered à la carte
Katie Parla says to skip the tasting menu and order the ragù.
- Franceschetta58Via Vignolese, just outside the walls · Tortellini in brodo
Get: Tortellini in brodo of capon, or in Parmigiano cream
2foodtrippers ate both versions here and praised the deep-flavored cream.
- Trattoria AldinaVia Albinelli 40, opposite the market · family-run
Get: A quick plate of tortellini in brodo
Mes Prestiges: loved for its tortellini in brodo and its small bills.
- Osteria ErmesVia Ganaceto · family-run
Get: Tagliatelle al ragù
Sprinkled with Parmigiano and served in a room of locals at lunch.
- Hosteria GiustiCentro storico, via Salumeria Giusti · classic
Get: Tortellini in brodo, rolled and filled by hand
Katie Parla and Mes Prestiges both put its tortellini among the best in the city.
- Trattoria TagliatellaVia Masone · Tagliatelle al ragù
Get: Tagliatelle al ragù classico, or with porcini in autumn
The name says it. Plates are about 11 euros per Scatti di Gusto.
- Trattoria BiancaVia Spaccini, outside the centre · Cotechino and bollito misto
Get: The carrello dei bolliti, then cream gelato with warm marasche
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Where is the best pasta in Modena?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Osteria Francescana (Via Stella), Franceschetta58 (Via Vignolese, just outside the walls) and Trattoria Aldina (Via Albinelli 40, opposite the market). All 7 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Osteria Francescana, get tagliatelle al ragù, ordered à la carte. At Franceschetta58, get tortellini in brodo of capon, or in Parmigiano cream. At Trattoria Aldina, get A quick plate of tortellini in brodo. At Osteria Ermes, get tagliatelle al ragù.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Modena: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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