Best of Modena
The best sandwiches in Modena
Start with Franceschetta58 in Via Vignolese, just outside the walls for the zuppa inglese with lemon custard and Alchermes sponge, Antica Pasticceria San Biagio in Via Emilia Centro for torta Barozzi and torta delle rose and Trattoria Tagliatella in Via Masone for zuppa inglese, torta di Vignola or mascarpone with amaretti. Here are all 7, with what to get at each.
- Franceschetta58Via Vignolese, just outside the walls · Tortellini in brodo
Get: The zuppa inglese with lemon custard and Alchermes sponge
2foodtrippers: possibly the best zuppa inglese on the planet.
- Antica Pasticceria San BiagioVia Emilia Centro · bakery
Get: Torta Barozzi and torta delle rose
Torta Barozzi has been on sale here since 1900, per 2foodtrippers.
- Trattoria TagliatellaVia Masone · Tagliatelle al ragù
Get: Zuppa inglese, torta di Vignola or mascarpone with amaretti
Each dessert is 5 euros, according to Scatti di Gusto.
- L'Insolito BarViale dell'Autodromo 35, Parco Ferrari · Bar and tavern
Get: Tigelloni farciti, with lardo and grana
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Where is the best sandwiches in Modena?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Franceschetta58 (Via Vignolese, just outside the walls), Antica Pasticceria San Biagio (Via Emilia Centro) and Trattoria Tagliatella (Via Masone). All 7 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Franceschetta58, get the zuppa inglese with lemon custard and Alchermes sponge. At Antica Pasticceria San Biagio, get torta Barozzi and torta delle rose. At Trattoria Tagliatella, get zuppa inglese, torta di Vignola or mascarpone with amaretti. At L'Insolito Bar, get tigelloni farciti, with lardo and grana.
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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