Franceschetta58 - Menu

Great alternative to try Massimo Bottura cucina if you haven't made a reservation one year ago to Osteria Francescana. Friendly young staff, two degustazione menu options and great cost benefit including options for wine pairings and the best the region offers.

Great service, innovative cuisine, and wonderful wine pairings. We both got the tasting menu (five courses for the mister, seven for me, the glutton : and was well worth it. The seven course tasting was a bit more adventurous (smoke eel risotto is delish who knew? , but the five course menu also offered plenty of delights. Splurge on the wine pairing and make it a night to remember.

We went for the name to be honest. We had really high expectations. My partner and I had each of the different tasting menus. The quality was top notch. We liked about 3/4 of our dishes which is just our preferences. The wine was good. The service was friendly but a bit inattentive and our table wasn’t bussed between courses. Could be improved there. The space was beautiful. Pics of my favorite dishes.

Ottima esperienza. Abbiamo scelto il menu più moderno di Modena. Abbinamenti di vini sono disponibili in versione brillante con 4 bicchieri o in versione completa con 7 bicchieri. I piatti erano ben preparati, con ingredienti e sapori sorprendenti. In particolare, il primo piatto rientra in questa categoria (cicoria marinata in un estratto di calamaro arrosto, fegato di calamaro, salsa di cozze ed estragone).

Fantastico ristorante! Ci è piaciuto tantissimo quanto fosse buona la cucina e come ci si sentisse in un ambiente elegante ma accogliente. Ciò che ha reso la nostra esperienza ancora migliore è stata l'incredibile equipe che ci ha trattati con grande cordialità. Abbiamo provato sia il menu degustazione che le opzioni à la carte; tutto era assolutamente delizioso, specialmente l'antipasto Emilia Burger e il primo piatto Tortellini del Tortellante! Consiglio vivamente di prenotare.

Modern Italian food representative of Modena. Would highly recommend anyone in Modena to give it a try. The smoked eel risotto was very enjoyable and sophisticated. The flavor of smoked eel is immediate but ephemeral, as the cream sauce is fairly light and goes easy on the cheesiness. It almost reminds of congee, especially with pickled vegetables already mixed in. The lamb belly was cooked very well, providing the best parts of belly (rind, fat, and meat) without any hint of overbearing fattiness. However i found it to be a little too salty. The chocolate fondant’s inner chocolate sauce was so delicious, and that alone made the entire dessert amazing.

The 5 stars are for the full experience and not only the delightful food. We had the “Tradition in Evolution” menu with three wine pairings and added the tortellini. From the timely email correspondence and flexibility, to the deliciously indulging tasting journey, the story telling and welcoming staff, everything this last Tuesday, Nov 15 was outstanding so much so, that we were the last to leave. It even let me wondering how much more amazing could Osteria Francescana be since we have not been there yet. I was able to witness Bottura’s amplified success, beyond his innovative spirit and leadership, is a result of being surrounded by the most amazing people that share the same passion as hi...

Let’s start with the obvious we had a great meal. This is Massimo Bottura’s more casual digs, and as expected, it is chic, with expert service, and very tasty food. That said, we were not as blown away as we thought we would be. While everything was cooked to perfection and there were some real highlights the famous tortellini, of course, and the divine chocolate fondant with caramel ice cream we didn’t leave feeling like it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. I guess our expectations were just too high considering Bottura’s reputation. I would still recommend this restaurant as an affordable alternative to those who are fans of Bottura’s cooking and looking for a night out in Modena....

Ho provato il menu degustazione ed è stato fantastico! Ho aggiunto una salsa di panna sui Tortellini in Parmigiano Reggiano e ho scelto un abbinamento di 5 vini per 30€. Il pasto è durato un po', circa 3 ore, quindi se hai fretta, potrebbe essere meglio ordinare tutti i piatti contemporaneamente. Il servizio è stato cordiale, attento e parlava inglese in modo chiaro. Ho assaggiato le varie stagionature del Parmigiano Reggiano, le 5 porzioni di formaggio in stagionature tra i 30 e i 120 mesi (cioè 10 anni!). Per me, sarebbe sufficiente assaporarne solo uno per il tavolo come novità, perché quelli oltre i 36 mesi sono molto gessosi e secchi. Se il formaggio è molto stagionato e utilizzato in a...