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    La Bertola

    4.0 (1 review)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Nero Balsamico - Tagliatelle verdi con ragù di vitello a punta di coltello

    Nero Balsamico

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.4 km

    Gee where do I start? I love the Modena region for its food culture and dedication to showcasing…read moreits regional specialities & produce. I intentionally detoured into this town again to revisit the memory of the Balsamic Steak which I had 5 years ago, but was met with disappointment when my initial restaurant choice changed their menu. Drove past Nero Balsamico on the way into town but didn't think much of it at the time. It is well signed so you can't miss it from the main road. Apologies if yelp has readdressed the location - I have posted photos of the business card so you have exact details. It is also attached to the Best Western Hotel. Anyway, decided to do more research and found this restaurant had the balsamic steak, and a much more far reaching dedication to using the balsamic vinegar in as many of its dishes as possible. Was not disappointed at all - the bread served was a tumeric bread with a bottle of olive oil & their preferred brand of balsamic vinegar so you can season to taste. For entree I ordered the Nero risotto which was a generous helping of risotto (cooked fresh, bits of rice still crunchy so don't order if you like soggy rice) served in a bowl made from toasted Parmesan cheese. I couldn't finish it so note it could be a meal in itself. It has a bechamel type sauce and who would have thought balsamic vinegar works with cheese or risotto? But it does! You also see the rags pasta - the pasta was cooked al dente and you could tell was fresh. I love all my Italian rice/pasta cooked just short of being not hard, so just note that it is not undercooked! The steak - worthy of my trip. Perfect cut of beef, no sinew and minimal fat rendered to perfection. The sauce was a light balsamic sauce and steak cooked to perfection. I rarely eat steak out but I am glad for this exception. Since all the other dishes were so well executed, it would be disrespectful not to order dessert. I really loved the menu because there was something for everyone and really tried to give diners a sense for the regions gastronomy. The pistachio semi freddo was the gelato I missed out on this trip - semi freddo is much creamier and was perfectly balanced with the dark chocolate sauce and roasted pistachio nuts. The panna cotta was a silky and authentic application with again more Balsamico. There was something else called a barozzi cake which I wish I had more appetite to try - it is a regional speciality flourless chocolate cake with a secret. Maybe for next time. This is Italian cooking & dining at its finest - the staff are kind, attentive and the menus presented in both Italian & English. Do yourself a favour - get lost in the flavours of Modena at Nero Balsamico.

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    Nero Balsamico - Summer garden del ristorante

    Summer garden del ristorante

    Nero Balsamico - Spaghetti con verdure saltate e mandorle alla wok

    Spaghetti con verdure saltate e mandorle alla wok

    Nero Balsamico - Cavatelli con fave, pancetta e crema di formaggio di fossa

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    Cavatelli con fave, pancetta e crema di formaggio di fossa

    Taverna dei Servi - Spiedini di gamberi e calamari

    Taverna dei Servi

    4.8(5 reviews)
    6.7 km

    Just finished eating here. Pasta with porchini mushrooms and osso bucco. Both were excellent…read more Since the last review is so long ago, wanted to update that service and quality of food is still excellent. Prices are reasonable. Five steps from Duomo. You can actually see it if sitting outside. Very pleasant. And some street musuans are playing right outside ans are very very good.

    What a delicious restaurant! Came here at 7:30 PM on a Saturday night and it was empty. Italians…read moreeat so late, it's weird. Anyway, we ordered the gnocco fritto to start, which was mind blowing. Imagine a sweet puffy dough pillow that was halfway in-between a crossiant and a donut. And then imagine putting nice prosciutto and salamis and what not on it. It was an awesome, life changing meal. For our mains, we had the gnocchi with sausage and the cheese and spinach tortilini with balsamic dressing - two awesome dishes. Perfectly sized, great flavors, not overly salty. Water was only 1 euro per bottle, and coperto was 2 euro each. Our waiter spoke great English, and even put up with my dad's sad attempt to speak Italian (by attempting to pronounce the names of the dishes). I prefer the "point to the menu" method myself. Really really pleased with the quality, price, and level of service. It's a little bit hidden down a small street, but keep searching it's worth it I promise!

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    Taverna dei Servi - Tagliata di tonno con pomodorini basilico fresco e erba cipollina

    Tagliata di tonno con pomodorini basilico fresco e erba cipollina

    Taverna dei Servi - Prosciutto and salami and what not that came with the gnocco fritto.

    Prosciutto and salami and what not that came with the gnocco fritto.

    Taverna dei Servi - Antipasto di polipo e patate

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    Antipasto di polipo e patate

    La Bertola - emilian - Updated May 2026

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