Ristretto In Modena

Stumbled on this little gem in Modena, it was close to where we were staying. The food was outstanding, every bite, we both had the tortellini in pana & parmigiana, I had the Pranzetto, so tasty, even for a salad. It was the meal I had been searching for for 2 weeks.

Great lunch, lovingly prepared with top ingredients. Very nice waiter who gave good recommendations. The tartare di manzo (handcut) was beautiful, pickled red onion - ansjovis and mustard to spice it gave great tasting sensation. Scallops nice as well. Then came beautiful lamb for my husband who loved it. I had the spaghettone which was a fantastic dish, raw red shrimp tartare on spaghetti was a revelation. Accompanied by a nice bottle of red wine advised by the waiter. And the dolci were also great. We sat outside as weather was nice, but inside looks great as well! Thanks for a memorable lunch guys!!

Very well-kept place. Truly excellent food. I'll definitely be back to eat there 🌸✨

We read somewhere that if you can’t get a reservation to Francesca, you should eat here. This place is delicious! We had the paradelle with ragu, their “special” pasta, a fish tartare, and their fried seabream with green beans and the custard with blackberry sauce. The ragu was slightly salty, but my kiddo loved it and devoured the entire bowl. I don’t care for the raw tuna and shrimp in top of the special pasta, as I didn’t think it added much to the pasta. However, I love the el dente-ness of the pasta and the sauce. There was so much flavor and depth. Easily one of the best pasta dishes of my life. I thought the seabream with crushed pistachio with green beans was delicious! And the custard was amazing! Not overly sweet and very creamy. It was so good, we had to order another one to share.

Beautifully presented dishes with layered flavors that far exceed the simple menu descriptions. Elegant and relaxed atmosphere, with attentive service. Great dining experience.

Welcoming place. Professional and friendly staff. The dishes are beautifully presented and delicious. If you're looking for a trattoria and large portions, this isn't the place for you. However, if you're looking for innovation and a fresh take on tradition, it's definitely worth a try. The prices are reasonable for the quality and service.

Very nice restaurant, although it is in a secluded place, it is worth finding it. Very nice service, quiet place, delicious food. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to eat well in Modena.

Amazing tortellini. Friendly staff and quick service.

Beautiful hidden gem at the heart of Modena, few steps from the Cathedral. Service is amazing and everything we tried was wonderful that we had to go back at another day. The wine portfolio is excellent try the Albana wine only found in this region and the Romagna Sangiovese, the Tortellini with Parmesan cream, Pappardelle with traditional Ragu, the roasted suckling pig, and the Burger are delicious. Definitely a place to keep in mind when we are back to Modena.

Locale elegante, situato in vicolo Coccapani dove ammirare una delle prospettive più belle della Ghirlandina di Modena. Ottimi piatti consigliati con sapienza dal personale, e una carta di vini veramente interessante. Da provare almeno una volta lo spaghettone e il polpo con patate. Consigliato per una cena di livello.