Francescana at Maria Luigia In Modena

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Stayed here for two nights in late July. Amazing property, full of art and gorgeous design. Staff are attentive but cool and casual - perfect for the setting and a good fit for the type of stay you’ll have here. Our room had beautiful exposed beams, and a restored features which were subtly integrated into design. The pool, gardens and Massimo’s garage/gallery/gym are all lovely to spend time in. Don’t sleep on the open house kitchen with snacks and beverages but make sure to save room for breakfasts, which are probably the start of the show and amongst the best you’ll ever have. Just go, you won’t regret it.

Rarely you find a place of this caliber. Food is exceptional as expected but the entire place is refined , decorated with an elegant touch . The service by anyone we met (at least 10 different young people) were excellent and without over doing it - they were just there to make our time a positive experience ! We got lucky as Massimo Bottura stopped by and talk to us for 10 min and Lara was there the next day, busy with her own things but I made sure to compliment both on a refined establishment they catered allowing people like us to collect another few unique experiences !!

Outstanding. Must see the car and Moto collection

Beautiful, world class experience. Food was as exquisite as shown on the show. Ofcourse every bite is magic. Massimo was there the whole time and explained us all dishes.

I am not usually given to reviews but am moved to post this one for two reasons: first, because it was the best meal of my life; second, because I can’t let the previous two reviews stand. The menu is a sort of “Bottura’s Greatest Hits” combined with a few current numbers - and what hits they are! Extraordinary inventiveness, concentrated flavour and moreishness on plate after beautifully crafted plate. Some - like “Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano in Different Textures and Temperatures” - are a paradox of subtlety and power. Unforgettable. The evening was presented by an enthusiastic and friendly staff and made even better by the fun table we shared with delightful folks from the US. Perfect.

Never experienced something like this. Like Massimo's meals, the experience is perfectly balanced between luxury and authentic warmth. Lara's presence just makes everything that much more special. Would recommend and go back in a heart beat.

Beautiful structure… immersed in a fantastic garden with swimming pool