Upper In Modena

Modena's historic market. If you Google "things to see in Modena," after the Ferrari Museum, this market will pop up. A market where you can find any food (and only food), along with small restaurants stacked one above the other, where you can eat face-to-face with other diners. So if you're looking for privacy, look elsewhere. Almost all of them offer Emilian cuisine, so a wide variety of pastas and classic main courses. I recommend it as a stop; you won't find the chaos of Ballarò, but you'll find a very authentic atmosphere. The only downside is the wait; if you can get there before lunchtime, you'll be able to eat in a decent amount of time; otherwise, you'll need a lot of patience and a lot of thought. I don't think you can book. The prices are typical for an "average" restaurant. Recommended.

Very crowded during lunchtime, clean and well stocked, but the prices are definitely very high.

Characteristic market, with the possibility of eating typical products

Market in the center of Modena. Very lively, with a number of very nice restaurants. The food is excellent. Highly recommended.

Neat, but only for shopping. It's not like other markets where they interact with you, encouraging you to explore and buy. Lots of pasta and deli items, but we weren't sure which ones were worth buying.

For us Modenese, it's a must... at least on Saturdays, we're happy to pop in... you can find everything there without the stress of parking and the crowds at the supermarket... lots of local products...

For food, I recommend finding a restaurant just outside the market.

Food market located in the heart of Modena. Wide selection of fresh and aged produce. There's also a bar and restaurant.

Market in the heart of Modena! The highest quality you can find in Modena.

A local market hall with a large selection of products for everyday use and for your return trip. Communication is easy, even in English, but the stands are fully stocked with Polish.