Osteria La Piola In Modena

For 35 euros per person I was very satisfied even if at the beginning it was not very clear that the menu was fixed and without the possibility of choice... very friendly and attentive staff

I've been to Osteria la Piola in Modena several times and have always had a great time, thanks in part to the warm hospitality of Claudio, a perfect, friendly host. The hotel behind the inn is also very interesting, a former brothel with an old-world, D'Annunzio-esque charm. I highly recommend it!

A truly unique osteria. Good, healthy food, unexpected flavors, and interesting stories. Must try.

Homemade Italian you won't get everywhere.

An interesting stop for a refreshment break. Good food, excellent value.

Very entertaining; the owner tells various anecdotes about the osteria. The food was very good and plentiful. The osteria is always worth a detour from the motorway.

In a restaurant world rushing toward aesthetic minimalism and the ceremonial silence of starred establishments, this osteria is an explosion of life and truth. The beating heart of the place is its manager, a man who inhabits the dining room with the awareness of someone guarding a last outpost. In times of rising prices and standardization, staying open isn't a business; it's an act of daily resistance. He moves between the tables with a precise mission: to defend the authenticity of the dish. While elsewhere they sell you abstract concepts, he delivers the land to you, calling every purely Emilian product by name and asserting the pride of never having bowed to fashion. If you're looking for foam, symphonies of the woods, spherification, and flavors faded by excessive technique, look no further. If you're looking for a unique experience to savor with a dip into the past, then this is the right place. Word of a Venetian

We stopped by chance at this osteria, located near the Modena Nord highway exit. Despite the fixed menu due to Easter Monday, we were able to enjoy high-quality traditional Modenese dishes. The place truly exudes the charm of times gone by. A delightful stop! The owner is truly friendly. Highly recommended for those who love savoring traditional dishes in historic locations!

Easter lunch 2026. First time at this old tavern, almost by chance, but an experience worth trying. The set menu features traditional dishes. If you're looking for sophisticated, modern dishes, don't go. If you want to step back in time, with the host telling you the history of the place and the famous people who passed through, it's worth a try. The ambiance will also transport you back in time. Recommended.

Well, what can I say? This is a real Osteria! As soon as we entered, we were greeted by Claudio, the owner. The menu doesn't just tell you what the dish is, it tells the story behind it, and as explained inside, there are a few authentic dishes with an unparalleled flavor. Inside, you can also find some really interesting anecdotes that make the short wait a pleasant moment of general knowledge (I enjoyed it so much I had it as a gift). I had the pleasure of eating the Easter menu: you know that saying "I save the best part for last"? Impossible!!!!! From the kitchen, each dish comes out better than the next: starting with the minestraccia, followed by the engineer's tortellini, Signora Gianna's meatballs, and zampone with mashed potatoes, concluding with a sweet polenta cake. The icing on the cake, however, are Claudio's anecdotes about his old friends... like Dalla and Ferrari. It started as a pleasure, ended as an honor. I'll be back.