Osteria Francescana In Modena

A - M - A - Z - I - N - G experience

Best of the best for the top50, 3* and green * Michelin, Top50 Italy best restaurant. The osteria Francescana is a winner takes all in the word of gastronomy. The expectations are high and for what it concerns me are met. I won’t discuss decore, service and such things.That said, the Osteria has now a changing menu with some staples a la carte. We took the full menu (travel through Italy) and added the 5 forms of parmigiano and oops I dropped the lemon tart, 2 of massimo more iconic plates. More than that would be way too much. We opted for bottles of wine instead of pairing. The pairing offers too many things i didn’t like to have with my meal (beer, liquors, sparkling sweet wine). Our lunch at the Francescana hit all the points. Most courses are brilliant and perfectly executed and plated. There’s playing with food but without exaggeration (what for example you can find more in the Nordic fine dining scene). Not every plate was a hit though, the ditalini didn’t make it for everyone at the table. The Adriatic Sea and the ravioli with rape, bagna cauda and truffle where also below expectations, I feel there was a chance missed there. I know those flavours very good and I think they could have been valorised differently. Of course Italians and people that lived for long in Italy live the experience differently. We’re extremely happy with the choice of adding the staples from the classic Franciscans menu because they are absolutely fantastic and there’s a reason with that menu Bottura conquered so many palates in the world. Little tip: Casa Maria Luigia doesn’t have the official stars and prices but offers the Francescana experience. And with more classic dishes. It’s an informal setting, with everyone seated together and i think right now is even a better experience than the Osteria itself. Another tip is you can order half portions, that’s very useful if you want to try extra flavors without having to eat that much. To wrap it up, is it the best restaurant in Italy? Or in the world? Debatable, so many things like sponsor and advertisement play a role here. But is it worth the hype and would I say is a must if you’re into fine dining? Yes, absolutely yes.

Exquisite service, creative food presentation, excellent wine pairing.

Osteria Francescana is a pilgrimage every foodie needs to make and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The amount of creativity behind the menu is absolutely incredible and the way Chef Massimo plays around with concepts shows the immense skill in the kitchen. The restaurant itself is beautiful with excellent service to match. My only slight suggestion would be to have a bit more protein in the tasting menu otherwise loved it overall.

such a fun and playful culinary experience.

I wanted to thank you for the fantastic experience, usually as a family it is difficult to fully enjoy a lunch or dinner out due to my mother's celiac disease, but today we managed to live a unique and unforgettable experience all together. I thank you infinitely for what you have given to my family and in particular to my mother, and I am sure that we will return in the future to relive this fantastic cuisine and service. Thank you so much, see you soon

Very high expectations and according to my taste and opinion widely respected... the best dinner of my life so far. Tasting menu where you can appreciate the raw materials, the research and the concept of the Chef. An unforgettable dinner.

I work in the sector and for this reason I don't usually leave reviews, I consider talking to people the most important thing. However, I would like to leave my comment at Osteria Francescana. Our experience began the day before with Michele "accompanying" us by telephone to the restaurant, describing the most convenient parking to reach the restaurant. From the boy who opened the door for us, to another boy who accompanied us to the exit, a unique experience that always made you think "I understand why he is one of the best in the world". Superlative dishes, top wine pairing, attentive but discreet staff (very young staff) and the chef who in his words transmits the zen that is found in every plot of his restaurant. Compliments. Best birthday of my life. Thanks to the whole team.

What can I say, it is no coincidence that it has been awarded twice as the best restaurant in the world. A journey around the world, to discover flavors and aromas.

Unforgettable. When art is authentic it reaches all types of audiences, experts or not. All it takes is a pinch of curiosity and the success of the trip is guaranteed. Thanks to Massimo and all his incredible staff.