Osteria Francescana
Massimo Bottura's three-Michelin-star restaurant, twice named the World's Best Restaurant, reinventing traditional Modenese dishes with a creative twist.
Located in the old town at Via Stella 22. The interior is simple and elegant, displaying contemporary art from Bottura's collection. The dishes draw on the traditions of Modena and Emilia-Romagna and reinterpret them with a light, playful touch. Signature creations include “Eel Swimming Upstream on the Po,” 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano broth with tortellini, and a hot and cold English soup dessert. The tasting menu, “I’m Hungry! I’m Hungry!,” costs about €350, with wine pairing an extra €240 or so, though à la carte ordering is also available. Reservations can only be made on the official website within fixed windows several months ahead, and slots go very quickly. If you can't get a table, try its sister restaurant, Franceschetta 58.
Opening hours
Lunch 12:30–15:00, dinner 20:00–22:30; advance booking on the official website required
Nearby sights
- Osteria Francescana
- Galleria Estense (Palazzo dei Musei)
- Mercato Albinelli
- Modena Cathedral & Piazza Grande
- Palazzo Comunale, Modena
- Ghirlandina Tower
- Ducal Palace of Modena
- Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti