13/09/2025: 🌟 Rave review of La Locanda di San Dalmazio (MO) 🌟
If you're looking for an authentic corner of Emilia, where tradition is not only respected but celebrated with love, then La Locanda di San Dalmazio is a must-see. Here, the cuisine is entrusted to a true Resdora, a custodian of ancient flavors and expert gestures, who transforms simplicity into excellence.
🍝 Standing ovation lasagna: layered with surgical precision, rich but never heavy, with a home-made ragù and a velvety béchamel sauce. Every forkful is a hug.
🥟 Translucent tortelloni: the pastry is so thin that the filling can be glimpsed like a jewel. The pesto inside is fresh, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. A masterpiece of craftsmanship.
🍥 Tortellini, tiny yet monumental in flavor: small treasure troves of flavor, served in a clear, deep broth or with cream, reflecting hours of patience and dedication. A tribute to the purest Emilian cuisine.
🍽️ Gnocco fritto, light as a cloud: thin, crispy, not greasy, perfect paired with local cured meats or enjoyed on its own. It's so good it deserves a return just for that.
👵 A familiar and authentic atmosphere: the setting is that of a mountain inn, rustic and welcoming, where every detail exudes tradition. Signora Emilia, the cook and soul of the place, welcomes you with a sincere smile and an old-fashioned courtesy.
🍷 Local wine, homemade desserts: Lambrusco pairs every dish with gusto, while the tart and chocolate salami round out the meal with sweetness and nostalgia.
📍 A place like this is not easy to find: it is a hidden gem in the Modena hills, where you eat like at your grandmother's, but with the precision of haute cuisine that needs no frills.
18/08/2025: The fried dumplings are delicious and the owner is very kind.