Emilia–Romagna Restaurants
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1. Enoteca al Brindisi
$ | |Ferrara is a city of wine bars, beginning with this one (allegedly Europe's oldest), which opened in 1435—Copernicus drank here while a student in the late 1400s, and the place still has an undergraduate aura. The twentysomething staff pours well-chosen wines by the glass, and they serve cappellacci di zucca (pasta stuffed with squash) with two different sauces (ragù or butter and sage). Those in search of lighter fare might enjoy any of the salads or the grilled vegetable plate with melted Pecorino. Perfectly dusty wine bottles line the walls, and there are wooden booths in another small room for those who want to eat while they drink. No reservations.
Via Adelardi 11, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, 44121, Italy0532-473744Known For
- Set menus at great prices
- Characterful interior
- Full of locals, students, and visitors
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and 1 wk in late Jan. -
2. L'Oca Giuliva
$$ | |Food, service, and ambience harmonize blissfully at this casual but elegant restaurant inside a 12th-century building. The chef shows a deft hand with area specialties and shines with the fish dishes. If they have the chestnut ice cream, don't miss it. There are two tasting menus, and a terrific cheese plate complements the amazing wines poured here. Patrons enter through a tiny wine bar, some pausing for a glass of wine before proceeding into the restaurant.
Via Boccacanale di Santo Stefano 38/40, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, 44121, Italy0532-207628Known For
- Creative antipasti and seafood dishes
- Cappellacci di zucca (pumpkin-stuffed pasta)
- Ferrarese and seafood tasting menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch Thurs. -
3. Quel Fantastico Giovedì
$$ | |Locals and other cognoscenti frequent this sleek eatery just minutes away from Piazza del Duomo, where chef Gabriele Romagnoli uses prime local ingredients to create gustatory sensations on a menu that changes daily. Fish and seafood figure prominently among his dishes, such as with a gratinato (similar to a French au gratin) with seafood. There are also Ferrarese classics like cappelletti pasta. The restaurant's tasting menus are well priced, its wine list is divine, and the service, led by gregarious hands-on proprietor Mara Farinelli, is always top-notch. Two small rooms festooned with works of art have linen tablecloths and jazz playing softly in the background.
Via Castelnuovo 9, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, 44121, Italy0532-760570Known For
- Seasonal menu
- Notable fish and seafood dishes
- Excellent service
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch Thurs., Reservations essential -
4. Hosteria Giusti
$$$ | |In the back room of the Salumeria Giusti, established in 1605 and reportedly the world's oldest deli, you'll find just four tables in a room tastefully done with antique furnishings. You'll also find some of the best food in Emilia-Romagna—perfectly executed takes on traditional dishes such as gnocco fritto (fried dough) stuffed with pancetta or prosciutto, and anolini in brodo di Cappone (pasta in possibly the most fragrant broth in the world). If you're tempted by too many things, half portions may be available. Just leave room for dessert, especially la tazzina: a cup bursting with chocolate, anise, and egg. The wine list is divine, as are the staff. Reserve well ahead.
Via Farini 75 and Vicolo Squallore 46, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, 41121, Italy059-222533Known For
- Gnocco fritto with prosciutto
- Cozy setting
- Popular and pricey
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., Aug., and Dec. No dinner, Reservations essential -
5. La Marianna
$$ | |It's all about fish at this welcoming spot, and aside from vegetable side dishes and dessert there's little on the menu that wasn't recently swimming (or lurking) in the sea. Locals flock here, and with good reason—the food is excellent, and the prices are reasonable. Depending on what's in season you might find a starter like mazzancolle alla catalana (steamed shrimp with cherry tomatoes and red onions, awash in local olive oil), which provides a tasty introduction to more complicated delights. Pastas are made in-house, and the fish on offer is the catch of the day. The winning desserts include fresh fruit sorbets and poached pear al Sangiovese. If on foot you'll likely approach this trattoria via the Ponte di Tiberio, a bridge from the 1st century AD named after the ruling Roman emperor.
Viale Tiberio 19, Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, 47921, Italy0541-22530Known For
- Locally caught seafood across all courses
- Lively outdoor dining
- Reasonable prices
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
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6. Osteria Francescana
$$$$ | |Chef-proprietor Massimo Bottura has done stints with Adrià and Ducasse, takes inspiration from music and literature, and pours all these influences into creating some of the fanciest plates in all of Italy while remaining true to his Modenese roots. The restaurant contains only 12 tables and although it's possible to order à la carte, most everyone opts for the 12-course tasting menu with the accompanying wine pairing. One signature dish is 5 stagionature di Parmigiano Reggiano (five “stages” of Parmesan, served in different textures and temperatures). Decor and atmosphere are muted (except for splendid floral arrangements). Reservations are not only essential, but must be made months in advance, online and at the beginning of the month.
Via Stella 22, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, 41121, Italy059-223912Known For
- A reverential atmosphere
- Five stages of Parmesan signature dish
- Reservations required months in advance
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and 2 wks in Aug., Reservations essential -
7. Ristorante Marconi
$$$ | |Siblings Aurora and Massimo Mazzucchelli have succeeded in enticing a steady stream of Bolognesi to their celebrated eatery 15 km (9 miles) south of the city to sample their startlingly modern gourmet creations. Ingredients are fresh, rich, and well balanced in such dishes as risotto con mosaico di pesce (with raw fish and seaweed) and pigeon breast with cavolo nero (Italian kale), while flavorsome desserts include chocolate and ginger sorbet. The three-, five- and nine-course tasting menus are worth considering, while the extremely extensive wine list takes in labels from far afield. The decor is elegantly muted and sober, with widely spaced tables.
Via Porrettana 291, Sasso Marconi, Emilia-Romagna, 40037, Italy051-846216Known For
- <PRO>sober style</PRO>
- <PRO>intriguing and unusual dishes</PRO>
- <PRO>discreet but attentive service</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and 1 wk in early Jan. No lunch Tues.--Thur., no dinner Sun. -
8. Trattoria Ermes
$$ | |Mercurial host Ermes Rinaldi greets you as you walk in and seats you wherever he happens to have room: it doesn't matter that you might be put with people you don't know, since the host feels this quasi-communal style of lunching encourages conviviality. In the kitchen, Bruna, Ermes's wife, turns out splendid versions of cucina casalinga modenesi (home cooking, Modena-style). Ermes recites the short list of primi and secondi on the set-price menu, which change daily and arrive promptly. The accompanying wine is local, simple, and inexpensive: most stick to Lambrusco. It's no surprise that this rough-and-ready place is favored by everyone from suits to construction workers to students. Come early to get a table, and note that bookings are not accepted.
Via Ganaceto 89–91, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, 41121, Italy059-238065Known For
- <PRO>popular with everyone from businesspeople in suits to construction workers</PRO>
- <PRO>primi and secondi change daily</PRO>
- <PRO>slapdash service</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner, No credit cards
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