“ Absolutely amazing meal and menu. I booked this reservation for my partners birthday (6months ago) and the meal lived up to our expectations! We decided to do the chefs menu and order some a la carte options on top (we have big appetites so we were confident we could finish everything). We ordered the famous 5 stages of parmigiano and who dropped the lemon tart and we are so glad we did! Everything from the service to when you first enter in to all the waiters explaining the meals was perfect. We had a sommelier come to our table and also pick out an amazing bottle of wine for us as well. Massimo even came out and visited every table to chat a bit and take a picture with us! I’d highly recommend to anyone thinking about visiting- it’s pricey but worth if if you enjoy fine dining! Thank you for the experience! ”

“ What can one say? I’m speechless. Second visit and it was as incredible as the first. The menu may change but the outcome is the same. Food orgasm, mental flashbacks of childhood smells and tastes, a five star service without feeling oppressed. This is the foodie’s holy grail. Oh and i have a third visit booked. I wonder what they will offer in 6 months’ time. ”

“ My husband & I visited Osteria Francescana on September 2024, it has been a dream of ours as we continue to travel around the world and visit renowned restaurants. First, it was not an easy task to get a reservation. Second, we came in a season where the menu was representative of different parts of the world & it was different but beautifully crafted. We did not opt for the wine pairing, but we were recommended amazing glasses of wine. Ambience and service was very pleasant and the highlight was Chef Massimo making his was around to say hello to the tables. Modena is beautiful and I recommend you spend a day there as well. ”

“ Dining at Osteria Francescana is an experience that transcends the idea of a traditional meal. From the first amuse-bouche to the final surprise, every dish is a story — full of creativity, tradition, and emotion. The tasting menu we enjoyed was a thoughtful journey. Dishes like “Brodo in Bloom” and “La Cipolla Sogna il Caviale” immediately set the tone: refined, imaginative, and deeply rooted in Italian memory. The presentation was exquisite, with artistic plating and playful elements throughout. Each course showed Bottura’s unique ability to transform humble ingredients into masterpieces. “Nella Foresta” and “Mare Nostrum” stood out as highlights, both visually stunning and full of layered flavors. The Jazz Duck: Improvvisazione sull’Anatra was rich and soulful, perfectly matched with an excellent Italian wine pairing (we especially loved discovering the Prünent Nebbiolo from Valli Ossolane). Desserts like Gelati and Surprise, Surprise! closed the experience with fun, nostalgia, and technical brilliance. Beyond the food, the service was outstanding — precise but never stiff, always attentive without being intrusive. Every member of the team contributed to making us feel both special and at ease. Osteria Francescana is not just a restaurant; it’s a place where food becomes art, memories are created, and dining reaches its highest expression. If you have the chance, it is absolutely worth the journey. 5 stars, without hesitation. ”

“ Dining at Osteria Francescana was nothing short of extraordinary. This 3-star Michelin gem in Modena truly lives up to its reputation. My experience began with the prix fixe menu, where one of the highlights was the legendary "Parmesan 5 Ways" dish. It was absolutely spectacular, showcasing the versatility of Parmesan in ways I had never imagined. The dining experience itself felt like a beautifully orchestrated journey through flavors and textures, allowing us to savor each course with anticipation. Every dish told a story, and the presentation was a work of art. The attention to detail was impressive, and it was clear that each ingredient was carefully selected for its harmony with the others. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, pairing each course with wines that complemented the flavors perfectly. This level of service made the evening even more memorable. Overall, Osteria Francescana exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a culinary adventure that artfully combines tradition with innovation, this restaurant is a must-visit. I can't wait to return! ”

“ These days, a lot of fine dining feels totally out of touch with the real world. But Osteria Francescana is different. It’s real. It’s a reminder that food can still mean something deeper. Chef Massimo Bottura isn’t just a genius in the kitchen — he’s one of the most humble, inspiring people we’ve ever met. Every dish he and the team sent out was a message, a conversation about everything we take for granted. Every plate was insane in flavor, but it also hit you in the heart. It was a quiet rebellion against excess, a reminder that nothing should be wasted, and everything has value. The kitchen runs almost completely zero-waste. Ingredients are sourced hyper-locally, and you can feel the respect for every farmer, every fisher, and every piece of the chain. And despite the three Michelin stars, the global fame, and the massive respect he gets he spent more time talking about his community soup kitchen projects around the world than about himself. That says it all. We left not only feeling full and tipsy with amazing wine pairings but also super inspired. Meeting Massimo was a reminder that you can be at the very top of your game and still stay grounded, kind, and completely focused on what matters. Our family is beyond grateful to have had this experience. We’ll be carrying it with us for a long time. ”

“ We got the last minute call from reservations team that we get a table. The restaurant is in the old town well decorated but dark( even in lunch). 12 courses 350 per person is ok for 3 Michelin. Service is Perfect but lack of human touch. We tried the 30 years anniversary menu. Tbh I was expecting more and have been wanted to come here but most of the dishes were flat. They were good but of 1 from 12 gave me wow factor. So it is nice to go but not wow for me and my partner . Massimo (head chef) came and say hello and tell story of many dishes to every table ( this was so nice to hear) I think if the service also tell a bit story will also be very interesting ( they were quite rush when explaining) in conclusion not no.1 world best restaurant in my view. ”

“ Amazing experience, the staff is amazing and make sure you have a good time. I would say the wine pairing is a must do to extract the the most out of the experience. Our experience started with a portion of grissini, they arrive fresh and warm. They are so good that I could eat that the whole night. The sommelier offered us a glass of sparkling wine from the region as an aperitif, that glass was amazing. After that we started the experience, the first dish is called panned e aqua, paired with a Sake-Yuzu. The first bite of the dish didn't give me much, but once I got the first sip of the sake, on that moment I noticed if we didn't ordered the pairing the experience would be very different. The dish mixes textures with panned gratato, breadcrumbs and creamy oyster and some seaweed. The flavours popped with the wine, the mix of textures and flavours did the right balance. Second Course, brodo in bloom and three small bites. A onion and caviar dish, a pizza frita and very fresh Herby bite. The stars of that for me were thr broth, that was complex and light Providing a deep experience on flavour. The pizza frita was a master piece, tha flavours over the simplicity was amazing with a pop in your mouth with the cheese inside. The onion bite was very light and balanced, was my wife's favourite. The last one, very fresh, lots of herbs that create a unified flavour in your mouth. The wine, such unique wine that I can't describe the smell of it. I've asked the sommelier and he describes as: "the smell of the sea wind in the morning with dome apricots" Next dish, with the same wine. Was La Contadina. A dish with aspargus and some dark greens. The dish was so aromatic and flavoursome. This was one of the highlight of the night. The aromas that relies when you bite the greens was something that I can describe as unique. Now the Mare Nostrum, this is one of the dishes that push the socre down of the experience. The dish is a interesting texture experience, with "plastic" on the dish. Doing a challenge on what we have in the ocean. Flavour was nice, mix of textures and charcoal. But what destroyed the experience was that one of the pieces of the the seafood was rubbery. That just destroyed the whole experience of the dish for me. My wife said her was ok. Next dish, pasta e fragility. This one the pairing shines again. A dish that would be OK, was turn into a nice flavour combination. Instead of wine here we hade a local beer. Making that pairing amazing. The challenge here is to find what is bean, what is pasta. Good experience, nice visuals. La genovense, our pasta dish. That pasta dish was very well executed, flavour, texture and aroma. That is what I was looking for. The dish is a construction of freshly cooked pasta and yesterday pasta. And the sauce, THE SAUCE!! The only thing that was missing was bread to clean the plate. Now, the main course. The Jazz of the Duck. That was a very nice surprise to cook the duck with some Japanese infusion and inspiration. Massimo creates a katsobushi of duck. The dish comes with bread, whole wheat, natural fermentation. The duck breast with the sauce. A salad and a crispy bite of the katsobushi on top. That was amazing, just not as amazing as the secret second part of the dish. It was a savory panetonne, that thing... my God... that was delicious. Now the first dessert, fast bees slow honey. I'm not a big fan of sweets in general. But the complexity and combination of flavours with a crispy of bay leaves with honey. That created an amazing experience. The next one, another dish that make me feel the execution wasn't quite right. Thus dessert was to show the sunset on Sicily. The dish should have the flavours of lemon, coffee and almonds. The flavour of the lemon was so intense that I could not taste the almonds. And almost disappeared the flavour of the coffee. This the experience lost another point. The Gelati to close the night, and the last bite the duck strikes again. Each gelato provided another great experience. Amaxing, two things let it down that is why 4 stars. ”