I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina modenese in Modena

07/05/2026: For 35 euros per person I was very satisfied even if at the beginning it was not very clear that the menu was fixed and without the possibility of choice... very friendly and attentive staff

02/05/2026: We were passing through Modena on a road trip and were simply looking for a place near the highway to grab a quick lunch before heading back. We stumbled upon this "osteria," and upon arrival, we were greeted by the owner in front of a charming farmhouse. It's a shame that from there, more of a show than a meal begins. The owner immediately begins with long, nostalgic tales about the inn's past, the supposed excellence of the cuisine, and the fact that the menu was "designed specifically for the day." It's a shame that reading other reviews is enough to realize that the menu is practically always the same: the narrative seems part of a charade designed to sell authenticity where there is little authenticity. The real problem is that here, the customer doesn't order: the owner decides. We tried several times to ask for certain dishes and were continually interrupted or corrected, with inappropriate comments about how "we eat badly." After much persuasion, they finally brought us what we had asked for, almost as if they were doing us a favor. The famous "handmade" tortelli are honestly not the least bit convincing: all perfectly identical, industrial in appearance, and above all, hard and of mediocre quality. Some of us ordered meatballs with mashed potatoes that were completely bland, flavorless, and even visually unappealing. Meanwhile, the rambling monologues continued about the history of the place and the supposed special May Day menu, which clearly wasn't special. We skipped dessert. The coffee, billed almost as a gourmet experience simply because "they make it," was awful and not even a noteworthy espresso. The icing on the cake: a cherry wine that was simply undrinkable. Another unpleasant experience at the register, with problems paying by card and a completely unjustified bill: around €30 per person despite not ordering full menus, with some people eating only one dish and not even having coffee. Honestly, I struggle to understand how this place gets five-star reviews. More than a tavern, it seems like a play built on stories, fake tradition, and highly questionable quality. One of the worst gastronomic experiences I've ever had in Emilia Romagna.