Where to stay in Modena, for the food
Chef reads the best lists and what reviewers say, and tells you how far each hotel is from dinner.
‹ Every part of ModenaCentro storico
The arcaded old centre by the Duomo and Piazza Grande. You can walk to the Albinelli market, Hosteria Giusti and Archer. Mind the ZTL traffic zone and book a garage.
The food: Aldina, Bar Schiavoni and Mercato Albinelli at breakfast, Hosteria Giusti and L'Erba del Re for lunch and dinner, Bloom for gelato, Archer for aperitivo.
Chef's hotels in Centro storico
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Rua Frati 48
A 16th-century palace with 30 rooms, a wellness area, an American bar and the Locanda in San Francesco restaurant serving Modenese dishes and fresh fish.
Phi Hotel Canalgrande
A historic residence a few steps from Piazza Grande and the Duomo, with a garden and garage on request. A short walk to Gelateria K2 and Menomoka.
From: Phi Hotel Canalgrande, Taste Bologna, where to stay in Modena
Hotel Cervetta 5
Katie Parla's pick, on Via Cervetta next to Mercato Albinelli, with a breakfast of homemade cakes and pies.
Or pick another hotel in Centro storico
21 of Chef's places are a 15-minute walk from Centro storico. Chef looks for hotels in Centro storico first. Chef picks hotels the way he picks restaurants: from the best lists, and what reviewers say.
Where to eat in Centro storico
All 21 of Chef's places a 15-minute walk away, nearest first.
- ArcherBar · order Natural wine with cheese2 min
- MenomokaBreakfast · order A cappuccino from the specialty-coffee list2 min
- Ristorante Da DaniloRestaurant · order Bollito misto with mostarda3 min
- L'Erba del ReOne Michelin star (Michelin Italia 2027)4 min
Hosteria GiustiClassic · order Tortellini4 min- Trattoria AldinaFamily-run · order Tortellini in brodo4 min
- Osteria ErmesFamily-run · order Passatelli in brodo4 min
- Bar SchiavoniCounter · order The five daily panini from midday4 min
- Trattoria Pomposa al Re GrasClassic · order Lasagna verde al forno4 min
- Mercato AlbinelliParmigiano Reggiano · order Parmigiano cut to order at the cheese stalls4 min
- Salumeria GiustiParmigiano Reggiano · order Parmigiano4 min
- Caffè del CollegioBreakfast · order Gnocco fritto and a cappuccino4 min
- Bottega Mamma PugliaApulian bottega · order A puccia salentina4 min
- PattySmash burger · order The Emiliano burger with Parmigiano crunch4 min
- Trattoria Il FantinoClassic · order Tigelle and gnocco fritto with salumi5 min
Osteria FrancescanaThree Michelin stars (Michelin Italia 2027); 50 Top Italy 2026 best restaurant in Italy, Grandi Ristoranti6 min- Bar TiffanyBreakfast · order Gnocco fritto with salumi6 min
- Mon CafèCafe · order A small sandwich with a glass from the wine list6 min
- Antica Pasticceria San BiagioBakery · order Torta Barozzi7 min
- Trattoria TagliatellaTagliatelle al ragù · order Tagliatelle al ragù classico7 min
- MOLTO Enoteca TipicaLambrusco · order A glass from a researched list9 min
Sources: Taste Bologna, where to stay in Modena, Katie Parla, Modena guide
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