A true Roman osteria in the heart of Modena!
I found authentic and genuine cuisine, bringing the true flavors of Roman tradition to the table. The tonnarelli alla carbonara is simply fantastic!
I also truly appreciated the atmosphere: intimate, refined, and elegant, with a touch of originality provided by the many Roman-themed paintings on the walls, making the space even more distinctive and pleasant.
The staff is friendly and always available. A special mention goes to the delightful Ornella, always smiling, ready to offer advice with humor and passion, and capable of honoring the "supreme art" of serving food.
A place where you eat well, feel welcomed, and breathe in an authentic Roman atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Antonio Dammiano
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24 Luglio 2026
10,0
A Modenese evening with a craving for Roman cuisine, fully satisfied! Top-notch dishes and smiling service. I leave with a full stomach and heart. The fried peach dessert was fantastic, insane!!! Well done, well done, well done!!!
P.S. Open in Bergamo 🙏🏻
andrea gualdi
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13 Luglio 2026
10,0
You should read this: I spent the past 8 months across Italy for work, I spend my days in hotels and airbnbs in every corner of the country. When you spend this many months eating at restaurants 2 things occur, 1: you start to get a little “ciccione”, and 2: you begin to notice 99% of the places you eat at are good, but also same-same. It’s really rare to find a place that makes you take notice after the first bite…. But this restaurant is special. It’s not fancy, it doesn’t have any diamonds awarded to it by a French tire company (although it should)…. It has something better, that little something special, that delicate magic you can’t quite put your finger on. Somehow, time after time they manage to put food on the table that reminds us that food is for the soul. Personally, I recommend the carbonara, the way they are able to make it rich and cheesy without being too salty is rare, and the way they sear the pork so that its tender, yet perfectly crispy on the outside is that subtle brilliance that very few restaurants can achieve… So why do they only have a 4.2 star rating you might be wondering?… Simple, it’s a Roma style kitchen in the heart of Modena, so ignore the deceptive ratings and go and have one of the most soul satisfying dining experiences of your life.
D W
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18 Giugno 2026
10,0
Great food, we had some very good pasta carbonara. The portion size was perfect.
Yohann Chct
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16 Giugno 2026
10,0
Had a great meal here tonight. Food was delicious, service friendly, nice wine by the glass. Great little Osteria.
Marie W
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27 Maggio 2026
10,0
Delicious food and excellent service. I'll definitely be back.
Elvinda Krasenski
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11 Maggio 2026
10,0
Let's start with a fundamental premise: courtesy, careful selection of ingredients, and the finished product are EXCELLENT. Every dish evokes Rome, perfect from appetizer to dessert in flavor, balance, and portion size. I've tried several in Emilia in search of the flavors of my hometown, and I can say, without a doubt, that Osteria Romana is the absolute best. We've tried everything from artichokes Jewish-style, to zucchini flowers, carbonara, tonnarello alla vaccinara, lamb chops, and sautéed chicory.
I can't recommend Osteria Romana enough!!!
However, in all honesty, I must voice a thought: modern trends have sought to restore dignity (as if it were missing from the start, a misconception) to the concept of Osteria, ennobling it with preparations and prices that are outside of its tradition. Sometimes simple things should be left simple: Osteria calls for tradition, simplicity, home. And the prices must be in line. Some very reasonable dishes are accompanied by others that are decidedly out of proportion (cover charge €4.50, a simple rigatoni with tomato sauce for a child €16, amaro €8, 2 courgette flowers €10) which, despite the excellent food, leave a bitter taste in the mouth once the bill is paid. The delicious abbacchio scottadito (€28, a generous and crunchy portion), the cicorietta (€8), and the carbonara (€17-18, depending on the pasta shape) are all just right. A cup of strawberries with sugar and lemon (€9) is out of proportion.
The extensive menu also includes variations on traditional dishes with truffles (from appetizer to dessert €25-40), which are also out of proportion. I wanted to ask if it was white truffle (I don't think so), but I was so captivated by the kindness of the hosts that I couldn't.
In conclusion, it's worth it... there's not much you can do about it. But the price tag leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, weighing much more than €8.
Alessio Castellucci
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27 Aprile 2026
6,0
A bit expensive, appetizer, first course (without wine), second course and dessert: €40. Bucatini alla amatriciana is a bit heavy. But I recommend it.
Matteo Manfredini Psicologo Psicoterapeuta
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12 Aprile 2026
8,0
I returned to this Modena osteria for the third time on a Friday evening.
Crostino with porchetta di Ariccia and supplì as appetizers, delicious. Followed by tonnarelli alla carbonara and cacio e pepe, both delicious.
I felt like I was in Rome, both for the place and the authentic flavors.
Attentive service and no waiting.
A wonderful experience, highly recommended!
Giulia Rossi
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09 Aprile 2026
10,0
Head over heels.... Everything was delicious... thanks for the culinary experience. Honestly... it was awesome. Super romantic location.
Davide Bignardi
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08 Aprile 2026
10,0