Francescana at Maria Luigia In Modena

Serata splendida con Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking. Subito dopo le elezioni USA a discutere tra imprenditori, economisti, wealth managers accompagnati dai piatti più iconici dello Chef Bottura.

Comer en Francescana at Maria Luigia fue lo más destacado de nuestro mes - largo viaje a Italia. El servicio, la comida, el vino y las historias de la creación de platos en Osteria Francescana hechos para la noche de toda la vida. Cada uno de los nueve platos y maridajes de vinos aportaron nuevos sabores y sensaciones a nuestros paladares. Tuvimos la suerte de tener a Massimo Bottura y Lara Gilmore compartiendo su pensamiento sobre los platos y mezclarse con los huéspedes. Si eres un amante de la gastronomía y te gustaría disfrutar de la cima de la alta gastronomía de clase mundial, ¡reserva Francescana en Maria Luigia lo antes posible!

If you never been… You must go!!!

Unreal experience. Gorgeous property , amazing staff, delicious food. Chef has made this place feel like home to all guests. Highly recommend everyone and anyone to experience Casa Maria. Perfect stay. Thank you !!

This review is about DINNER (we didn't stay at the hotel). Well, a lot to be said, only gave 4 stars because I found the service lacking for the price point and the experience a bit "all over the place". Would've loved a different journey and more care in the pampering, but I guess thats what you get when there's so many ppl. First, the food is amazing of course. It's the best Massimo Bottura's dishes (the ones that made him famous and the best sellers in Osteria Francescana). So you get a 3-Michelin star menu in a different setting (amazing one) away from the crowds at Francescana (good luck getting a reservation!). Casa María Luigia was the same price but easier to get a seat, and I think, a better space. The wine pairing is expensive but worth it. Get it. If you're splurging already, go with it, also wine by the glass is waaay more expensive and a bottle for the different dishes would be lacking. Also the whole experience is over 3 hours, so... Having said that, we booked and got there on time. No one greeted us or even directed us to the place the dinner was, we kinda infered from where all the tourists were standing. And at 7 sharp they formed a queue and started checking names on a list (felt awkward since it's already paid and couldn't find my name at first, it's like going to an event and not being on the list). Also, why? There were like 30 minutes when they could've greeted and checked who you were. That felt awfully impersonal. At last you go in and get seated randomly in communal tables with 7-8 other people. That was good because we got to know other interesting couples. But the salon is cold and a bit tight for so many ppl, my guess is they crowd it as much as they can. The concept is good though, they maitre d' explains every 3 dishes and you can go check out the open kitchen (no actual cooking is happening but they do have some mounting and impressive pieces of equipment). Wine is served and explained at the table. Damian hirst art decorates the walls. So, why 4 stars? They maitre suggested we left a tip (paid online 2 months in advance, but got the wine tasting last minute so I paid for that there, everyone else just left with no bill and there were no tips requests. Of course I did not leave anything, hard to believe Mr Bottura does not pay his staff very well). A tour on the property would've been nice. We had to go out between courses with no explanation or invitation. The welcoming was terrible. Maybe a little water at least? Service was slooooow... It was supposed to be 3 hours, it was close to 4. Around 20 minutes between some courses. In summary: great experience and food and wine. Go go go, but be aware that it is not cheap and the service was lacking ($550 per person should get a more personalized and kind experience, no?). The property is beautiful and full of art, gardens and Massimo's touch. Amazing. Would've loved to stay there for one night (maybe next time, it's around $3500). Would hope that when we get back -just loved Modena- they do improve these little things. Maybe trying the other 2 new spots on the property (that the staff also did not mention or encouraged to visit).