Craft beer and wine bar with outdoor seating? What more could this California girl want??…read more We were walking around Modena when it started to rain. So, we stopped by Mamma Puglia's for a drink to wait it out. They had some outdoor seating under an awning. The staff were nice and the prices were reasonable. And they offered a small selection of snacks, which smelled delish but we weren't hungry at that time. If we had more time in Modena, I would go back.

I ate lunch here two days in a row- and ordered the same sandwich. Fresh mozzarella di bufalo,…read morearugula, and copa that had been cooked in nero de troia wine on an amazing bun- all heated on a broiler. A 7 euro feast! If you are near the Duomo and hungry don't miss this place! The mozzarella mousse with blackberry sauce was also incredible!

Amazing place with exceptional food and drink. Customer service was welcoming and we'd be regulars…read moreif we lived in the area! Steak tartare, eggs in tuna sauce, and anchovies on buttered toast!

Admittedly, we came here because of Master of None (seems like we're doing a Master of None Modena…read moretour). I swear I'm not a huge groupy - it was just easier to go to already vetted places. Wines by the glass for €6-10 with a good selection of bubbles, whites, and reds. They also had some Italian traditional cocktails and then some more intriguing stuff like a tequila based negroni. We decided to stick with wines before dinner. - Brut rose: not too sweet - Montepulciano: my favorite - House made beer with sea salt: unique with a hint of salt They brought us complimentary crudités (carrots and pickles), focaccia, and crackers, which was really nice. We also ordered some olives. Everything came in really pretty dishes that reminded me of stuff used for high tea. There's a cute patio outside, and there are small tables inside. Service was patient and friendly. It has a very relaxed vibe, and you just get the sense that other patrons there are all just in a good mood. Also, I love the wall of shelves of wine scattered with some books (I dream of having something like this in my house one day). It was a super cute place for a drink before dinner. I would happily come back.

Wine and Cured Meat before Dinner!…read more I love the casual vibe of Enoteca Tabarro. Here you are welcome by the Owner/Server with a happy smile. He even did a mix platter for us with Prosciutto and Salami (7€). Menu is simple. But I enjoyed how simple it is. Though in Italian only. Grab a seat or just stand by one of the barrels at the front entrance. Open till late.

Lovely wine bar, perfect for some streetside glasses and a bit of cold cuts.read more

It's a small wine bar, only a few tables, and you pay by the glass. Still, the wine is delicious,…read morethe service is quite good, and you get some table snacks. They speak almost no English, but you don't need much in the way of Italian to order two glasses of wine.

Fantastic little bar. Cozy and warm decor. The owner is happy to make suggestions in any language…read moreand makes you feel very welcome. I cannot recommend this highly enough if you are with a friend, a date, or by yourself

Love love this location of this popular chain charcuteria. I could eat only here for the 8 days…read morethat we were in Bologna. One night we even popped back in for cocktails and simply enjoyed watching all the groups of locals having such a good time. The one in Navigli or Brera Milan were not as fun looking, this one is situated on a corner that juts out and has lovely outdoor seating. They have these signature little wood boxes to sit on and gigantic boards of meats & cheeses...fun fun.

First bite in Bologna 2026. Single meat board with Schiacciata and a local amber ale.read more

Must haves: Lambrusco, Parma ham, Prosciutto, Parmigiana cheese, caprino cheese!…read more You're welcome!

I got to Parma around noon and while walking around stumbled onto this beautiful masterpiece of a…read morerestaurant. If you come to Parma you have to have prosciutto and you have to have Parmesan and that is exactly what I did. I ordered a warm panini with a huge amount of prosciutto and melted Parmesan. It was so simple yet so perfect. I accompanied it with a excellent glass of glass of the local sweet 'Malvasia Dolce. This was probably one of the best lunches I had in my entire Italy trip and also one of the cheapest. I finished it off with a tiramisu and an espresso. My favourite part of not only the restaurant but Parma is the lack of tourists. I was the only none Italian in the restaurant and there were practically no tourists in the city. A very welcome change from more touristic areas like Venice and Florence.

This is the teeniest tiniest, blink and you'll miss it wine bar on a very rowdy square packed with…read moredrunk students (that make for excellent people watching). This place has the most amazing wine, beer, gin, whiskey and they do late night snacks until 2:30am. I wish this place was my local forever. The husband and wife who run it are passionate wine geeks. Tell him, in Italian, about your love for wine and ask him wine questions and you will get looked after. Craft beer, a list of wines from small young wine makers as well as the classic Brunello di Montecino. Love love love.

We stumbled here on the day of the opening. They offered free wine tasting and €1.99 per bottle of…read morewine (Liter) any wine! They get a bottle and pour it right there. You can drink it at their tables. Awesome place!

The owner was very friendly and knew a ton about his local products. He has spent some time in the…read moreU.S. and is fluent in English. We spend an hour or so hanging out drinking wine before heading out to dinner.

This place was cute. Not a very lengthy menu but it's okay. They were super nice. The cucumber…read moregazpacho was actually tooooo good, never had anything like it. Ambience was nice and was pretty packed for a Tuesday night!

The outside seating was very nice in the side street location. The menu had the classic selection…read morefor a Modena restaurant. However the Torelli was not al dente and was not very warm. The cod cooked in a pancake had a burnt aspect to the crepe which destroyed the flavor. The Rio Rocco Il Farneto vino priced at E14 was a good selection for a Lambrusco. Disappointed with the food preparation and surprised how many 5 star reviews were given.

This a review for the new location in Puianello, always in the Province of Reggio Emilia…read more The name was a great tradition in Cavriago and now it renews itself in Puianello, a small village between the mostly known Quattro Castella and Albinea on the Crostolo river. Great atmosphere, great local food with its own spin and super nice service. They do host live concerts during the week. Check the website for events just in case you do not want to get in the middle of a concert hall rather than a quite place to drink or eat. I had a great dinner tonite with a good erbazzone (local savory cake based on spinach and cheese) as starter. Then my friend had a very good risotto with pumpkins and salsiccia (pork sausage) and I had a super nice horse tagliata served with cherry tomatoes, onions and abundant rucola. Super nice. Dessert came in with a delicious cannolo filled with superb ricotta cream and a special pears upside down tartatein with nuts and resins ....yummy double yummy! Delicious. The wine list is good and lot of local flavors. My choice, after checking with the very knowledgeable owner who is really a super nice lady, was a very special local Lambrusco whine (bubbly red lighted whine) coming from the nearby Quarticiello farm, Ortigiara Lambrusco, very very good and perfect match to these local flavors. Not too busy on a Sunday evening but I heard is mostly all full over the week and especially Friday and Saturday so give them a ring to reserve your table. Easy and free parking just in front of it. Not pricey at all, very reasonable and definitely great bargain for the quality. My fav in the area for a fast byte or a drink and stay as much as you want to enjoy friends food and company.