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
The pasta dishes aren't very generous... They'll put 60g of pasta at most. Prices are high. What a shame!
Ramona Viglione
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22 Marzo 2026
6,0
The dishes are good, but not in keeping with tradition.
As a Roman, I was a bit disappointed with the presentation of the dishes. The saltimbocca with cheese inside is "not worth seeing"!
The price is exorbitant. Note the €4 cover charge and €11 for dessert.
paolo toffanetti
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15 Marzo 2026
6,0
If you can't go to Rome for a nice plate of carbonara, amatriciana, or even puntarelle—this is the place to be! Literally mouth-watering!
Ana Sturza
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11 Marzo 2026
10,0
The only Roman osteria outside the
Lazio region recognized in Italy!
Excellent aperitifs and first courses.
Rafael Bervicato
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08 Marzo 2026
10,0
I came here for dinner by chance, and I have to say I was pleased. Let's start with the location, which is very, very small: beautifully decorated, perhaps a little stuffy, but nice. As for the food, I had two appetizers: the bruschetta with porchetta, which was out of this world, and the supplì, which was very good. Then I had the carbonara, which was also excellent. Finally, I thought the price was fair.
Rocco22
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06 Marzo 2026
8,0
Osteria Romana in the center of Modena
Everything was perfect.
We'll definitely be back.
Massimo Cesari
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27 Febbraio 2026
10,0