I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Modena

04/01/2026: I've been coming to this restaurant for many years and can say without hesitation that it's my favorite restaurant in Modena. A welcoming atmosphere, excellent cuisine, and impeccable service. Rita is a great sommelier and always knows how to recommend the right wine; Emilio, with his delicacies, always manages to spoil us. The wine cellar is truly top-notch. Highly recommended.

03/01/2026: Very nice, well-kept, clean restaurant, professional and attentive service, excellent food!! Compliments

22/11/2025: Refined venue, very kind staff and excellent food

09/11/2025: good cuisine, but very meat heavy, not very diverse. the interior of the restaurant is catastrophic, very bad lighting, glaring all the time during the dinner. also quite loud and echoing.

12/01/2026: A fantastic discovery in the heart of Modena's historic center, in a charming little square. The elegant, well-lit setting and attentive, professional, and very friendly staff make this a truly delightful experience. The dishes are visually stunning, but the tasting experience confirms the haute cuisine, which is further enhanced by the chef's special touch. We enjoyed the green tagliolini with saffron sauce, tuna ragù, pine nuts, and sultanas. The "Zelmira Nest" is a must-try, a triumph of flavor! The desserts are excellent, served in elegant bowls. We'll definitely be returning to this fantastic restaurant.

12/01/2026: My partner and I ate yesterday after a long break, and unfortunately, the quality of the food has deteriorated. The appetizer was quite good, but the octopus 🐙 was cooked in so much oil that we both felt terrible that night. The nausea hasn't gone away yet. It was too heavy and you could really smell the fried food. I'm sorry, but in a restaurant that's not as cheap as this one, they should pay more attention to the quality of the food.

14/01/2026: I came here on a whim. Excellent service and very good food. I'll definitely be back. Mille Grazie!!!

27/12/2025: We always choose this place when we want a good fish dish, excellent service and exquisite dishes.

08/02/2026: We're finally here! After four years of fantasizing about the magnificence of the place, I can confirm that the 300 km round trip from Brescia to Modena was truly worth it. The owner was extremely kind and helpful, the atmosphere was truly pleasant, and the food was superb! Top marks. One small flaw, perhaps, was the speed of service, but this was justified by the fact that the place was packed and there were only two staff, excluding the kitchen staff. The dishes were truly flavorful and delicious. The prices reflect the quality.

01/02/2026: Delicious food. Impeccable service. Very kind owner and fair price. The only issues to address are...the dining room is perhaps too small and noisy, although the reason is that it's fully booked...in fact, the food is very good. The wait between the appetizer and the main course was a bit long. We'll definitely be back.

11/01/2026: Super fantastic! Beautiful restaurant, decorated with photos and memorabilia of famous people and Formula 1 items, especially Ferrari. I took my boyfriend there for his birthday and he was so happy. The waiters made us feel right at home. We had a great time. And the bill was fair for what we ordered. We'll be back soon.

10/01/2026: Tourist trap. We arrived with no menu, no prices, and the waiter wasn't very friendly. He offered dishes without mentioning prices or anything. Then the bill arrived, and it was astronomical for stomachs that weren't very full. Tourist trap.

21/02/2026: I strongly advise against this place, not so much for the overall quality, but for the owner's unacceptable attitude. We were a group of four adults and a child. After ordering and consuming the first bottle of wine, the second had a noticeable sour note. When we politely reported the problem to the waiters (who, unlike the owners, were very kind), the owner intervened. Instead of handling the criticism professionally, he responded in an arrogant and condescending tone, insisting that the wine was perfect and treating us with extreme condescension. Although the bottle was eventually changed, the atmosphere became tense due to his rudeness. The worst came when it came to the bill: after paying €150, we asked for a civilized discussion to explain our disappointment. The owner's response was a literal: "I don't care, you can leave." It's incredible that a customer is treated this way after having duly paid the bill. Even if the food is sufficient, the human side and hospitality are zero. Never again.

21/02/2026: Let me start by saying that we live in downtown Modena and that it's been a while since we last dined at Taverna dei Servi. This evening, we decided to return. The four of us sat down and ordered: so far, everything was fine. We started with a bottle of Arneis, which we drank while waiting, and then with our first courses. When the second courses arrived, we ordered a second bottle, a Müller Thurgau. When the waiter returned to the table to ask if we liked the wine, I politely pointed out that it wasn't convincing: the classic primary aromas were already missing on the nose. Looking closer at the bottle, I noticed the 2022 vintage—we're talking about 2026—and politely asked if it could be changed, inviting the waiter to taste it. After tasting it, the waiter agreed to the change. Meanwhile, the second courses arrived, but the new wine was slow in arriving. After a few minutes, the owner showed up, claiming that he thought the wine was fine and that there was nothing wrong with it. This situation greatly annoyed me and the other diners. I tried to explain that Müller Thurgau is a wine generally enjoyed young and that a four-year-old bottle can taste tired, but the owner continued to reiterate his position. The question naturally arises: why bring the wine to the table and ask for an opinion if you won't accept criticism? Personal opinions aside, a change without discussion would have avoided unnecessary tension. On the way out, after paying, my wife tried to calmly express her opinion, but the owner replied that if we didn't like his offer, we could go elsewhere. An attitude we found truly unprofessional. Final bill: €140 for four people for three first courses, two second courses, and two bottles of wine. A shame, because the dinner was ruined by the owner's arrogant attitude. We won't be returning and, unfortunately, we feel we have to advise against Taverna dei Servi.

24/01/2026: Welcoming and "cuddly" place, they gave a little something to the kids. The chef appreciates the customers mopping up the bread, which is really unavoidable.

24/01/2026: Had a very good lunch and very good food, excellent staff and I highly recommend it

27/12/2025: Excellent food and a very kind host. We'll be back.

21/09/2025: Everything was excellent! Highly recommended.

31/01/2026: Typical restaurant, precise and attentive waiters, not too long a wait, and good food. We'll be back.

15/01/2026: The food and drinks are top-notch, worthy of a 5-star restaurant, and the service is also excellent. The only downside is the veranda upstairs; it's not up to par with the rest of the place.

15/11/2025: The sea where there's no sea. Refined and elegant, this beautiful restaurant makes you forget you're not near a beach. The dishes are generously portioned and focus on bold flavors and unique pairings. The display case featuring the catch of the day is beautiful.

02/09/2025: In my opinion, the best seafood restaurant in Modena and its province. The restaurant feels like being on a ship, with huge portholes instead of simple windows. The food is out of this world, with always the freshest fish. Not to be missed.

12/12/2025: We chose this wonderful restaurant for our work group's Christmas dinner. We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the service, and the professionalism of the waiters. Congratulations and best wishes! Merry Christmas

16/10/2025: Positive, nice place, fair prices

17/01/2026: We're greeted with a "It's not like there are any Juventus fans or anything like that at the table, is it?! I'm fine with the joke, but they want to be an exclusive, high-class restaurant, sponsoring Modena football club, etc., so I expect more serious service. That said, I ate a €50 fish menu. I've never had such a bad meal, not even in a cafeteria in an industrial area. Flavorless fish, smelly mussels, no decent dishes, not even the fried food. Never again, a disappointment.

03/01/2026: After we made a mistake with our order, they offered us the wrong dish, very kind

15/11/2025: We went there for lunch with our family and three kids after visiting the Ferrari museum. The restaurant is top-notch...the dishes are plentiful and exceptional...we had the tigelle and gnocco fritto specialties. Definitely an excellent choice for those looking for a restaurant in the Maranello area. Highly recommended...we'll definitely be back...the owners are kind and helpful. The staff is also excellent.

22/09/2025: We were passing through and stopped for lunch, so I can only comment on the food: we had a great time, excellent food, good wine, and a very refined and pleasant atmosphere. A small mix-up with a dish was resolved in a polite and brilliant manner. I highly recommend it.

10/02/2026: Quick and high quality service, very tasty food

07/02/2026: A large restaurant right next to the city center. The service is friendly, and you can communicate in English. As for the food, there are some tasty options and others that are average. We opted for the gnocchi, pizza primavere, chicken breast, carbonara, and pasta with lime sauce. The pizza, gnocchi, and chicken breast were really tasty, but unfortunately, the pasta wasn't—it was bland. Furthermore, the price for pasta with lime sauce was a bit steep at 15 euros. I expected something much better.