Province of Modena, Italy
Discover Osteria Francescana in Modena, offering artfully plated Italian dishes with tasting menus, upscale ambiance, and refined dining experiences.
4.5 / 5
Guest rating
2,826
Reviews
Fine Dining Restaurant
Cuisine
Province of Modena
City
€100+
Price level
Opens at 12:30 PM
Osteria Francescana is a fine dining restaurant located in Modena, Italy, renowned for its artful presentation of meat and fish dishes. The venue offers both à la carte and tasting menu options, focusing on innovative takes on Italian cuisine. The intimate setting encourages a slow, focused dining experience lasting around four hours.
The restaurant’s atmosphere is quiet and upscale, blending romantic and trendy elements that appeal to a primarily tourist crowd. It features wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms, along with private dining options. Lunch and dinner are the main dining occasions, both requiring reservations for those planning to visit.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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When Osteria Francescana is open during the week.
Opens at 12:30 PM
Central Province of Modena, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Osteria Francescana.
What recent guests say after dining at Osteria Francescana.
Based on 2,826 guest reviews
AyAm
May 29, 2026"Lovely experience, with fantastic food and staff. The menu is interesting and diverse, with many great dishes, but also a few that did not match our taste. For a very special occasion, I think it may be well worth the expense. I think the title of “best in the world” can lead to over blown expectations; I would suggest coming with just expectations for unique and well thought out food, and enjoy the experience. Came for lunch, and the whole thing was about 3.5 hours long"
Chad McKinney
May 25, 2026"An elegant and amazing experience. The ambience was terrific. The staff were beyond prepared and extremely knowledgeable from wine and food combinations to the dishes themselves. Chef Massimo Bottura of Modena, Italy has created an incredible menu that is detailed and really encapsulates Italian cuisine. After the meal he introduced himself to our table and gave us insight on his dishes he has created. It was a wonderful experience getting to meet him. There is a reason this is a 3 star Michelin restaurant. I 100% recommend you reserve a table if you are in the area."
Marina Chen
May 23, 2026"Incredible dining experience. We had one vegetarian tasting and one normal tasting menu and both of us were blown away by the taste, the beauty, and the creativity of the dishes. The service was 100% (which goes without saying), and the atmosphere was incredible. My favorite part of dinner (outside of the food) was walking into the dining room through an intense red hallway being greeted so warmly by the staff. I feel so lucky my husband and I were able to come here and enjoy this once in a lifetime meal."
Matt Fussy
May 02, 2026"Been wanting to visit Osteria Francescana for a long time and finally got the chance to visit. The staff from the moment we walked in were friendly and accommodating. They were professional and friendly, what you’d expect at a three star Michelin restaurant. The food was incredible, every plate was beautiful, like art and tasted incredible. You have to savor every bite to fully experience the flavors chef Bottura wants to convey. Chef Bottura came out and talked with every table. The conversation was very personal and very different from other three Michelin experiences we’ve had. This is our second Best of the Best restaurant, the other being The French Laundry and this equals in experience. We hope to try it again, it’ll definitely be a meal we will never forget."
Common questions about Osteria Francescana and helpful details for visitors.
Reservations are recommended and generally required, especially for lunch and dinner services to secure a table.
The restaurant offers onsite dining with table service for lunch and dinner but does not provide takeout.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available alongside a variety of meat and fish dishes.
The venue includes wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms to accommodate guests with mobility requirements.
Dining experiences typically start at around €100 and above, reflecting the fine dining nature and menu offerings.
A private dining room is available for guests seeking a more secluded experience during their visit.
Paid street parking options exist nearby, but no dedicated parking lot is provided on-site.
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