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    Osteria Francescana

    4.2 (124 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian
    Closed 12:30 pm - 1:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Neyda V.

    I've held off on writing this review because of how disappointed I was, but the time has come. Having dined at a few Michelin-starred restaurants, this experience was one I had been anticipating for a long time. Massimo's restaurant was high on our list, and we made our reservations six months in advance. Traveling from Arizona to Italy involved multiple flights, trains, and renting a local Airbnb in Modena just to facilitate this visit. While the actual cost of the meal was significant, it paled in comparison to the overall expense of making this journey. Unfortunately, the flavors simply did not live up to my expectations. Am I glad I made the trip? Absolutely--100 percent. Would I do it again? Definitely not. To be fair, I do not enjoy seafood, and while I was kindly offered replacements for the seafood dishes I struggled to palate, I wanted to experience the original tasting menu as intended. If I could change one thing, I would have opted for non-seafood alternatives. The service was excellent, though not exceptional, and the highlight of the evening was meeting Massimo himself. It was wonderful to see how humbly he greets his guests, takes photos, and takes the time to chat with those who travel to visit his restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful--a small, intimate space tucked away in the charming streets of Modena. The level of detail and dedication that goes into everything is truly impressive. Sadly, I just didn't enjoy many of the flavors, perhaps because my palate isn't refined enough to fully appreciate the tasting menu. That said, my partner ordered the Bolognese, and it was magnificent. Though it wasn't intended as a main course, the portion was light yet satisfying, and I would highly recommend that anyone dining here try it, even alongside the tasting menu. At the end of our meal, we were given a complimentary magazine and a bottle of Modena's famous balsamic vinegar--a thoughtful and generous gesture. While I respect the artistry and passion behind the experience, and I'm grateful for the journey, it simply wasn't for me.

    Swabarna M.

    As a passionate food lover who loves to cook all the time following culinary legends like Ferran Adrià and Massimo Bottura was a no brainer. Their creative mind is more than just art and science. The opportunity to eat at El Bulli can never be met, as it closed in 2012, but Massimo's Francescana was one I had to get in. My heart was set on Modena, even more than Rome, Venice, or Florence, because food moves me in ways that words often fail to capture. Eating at Osteria Francescana was me going on a pilgrimage. The anticipation of tasting the "Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano" and "Tagliatelle al Ragù" had been a constant source of excitement and inspiration for me. Walking into Osteria Francescana for lunch, I felt a wave of overwhelming emotions. I kept telling myself not to overhype it in my mind, to manage my expectations, but deep down, I knew this was a moment I had romanticized for years. As I sat down and the first course arrived, my heart raced with anticipation. The "Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano" was placed before me, and as I took the first spoonful, my eyes moistened. The complexity and depth of flavors were beyond anything I had imagined. It was a symphony of textures and tastes, each age of Parmigiano Reggiano telling its own story. I was overwhelmed, not just by the dish itself, but by the realization that I was living my dream. Next came the "Tagliatelle al Ragù." Its simplicity was deceptive; the dish was light yet incredibly rich in flavor. The delicate balance of the ragù with the perfectly cooked tagliatelle was a testament to Massimo Bottura's genius. It was a dish that spoke of tradition and innovation in equal measure. The "Eggplant del San Domenico" was another revelation. An eggplant steak with onion powder replicating a steak, it was a homage to the San Domenican style. As a steak lover, I was astonished by how this vegetarian dish captured the essence of a steak. It was a bold and brilliant creation that left a lasting impression. I am not someone who easily becomes emotional, yet here I was, surprised by the depth of my feelings. I had been romanticizing about all things Massimo and Osteria Francescana for years, fearing that the reality might fall short of my expectations. However, the experience surpassed even my wildest dreams. It felt as though I had under-romanticized and under-hyped it, as it still blew my mind. Food not only creates memories and brings people together, but it also changes lives. This meal at Osteria Francescana was one of those memories that will shape my life's journey. It was a reminder of why I fell in love with cooking and the power of food to evoke emotions, tell stories, and connect us all. This experience was more than just a meal; it was a dream come true, a moment that will forever be etched in my heart.

    Absolutely incredible. Went on may 28th. My first Michelin star place I've eaten at but I've worked fine dining a long time. Service was wild. Don't know who coordinates the flow of service but it was absolutely amazing, The meal though. Did the tasting menu along with the drink pairing. The most interesting and mind blowing part was each dish felt like it was meant to make the next one better. And the next one was better because what the last one was preparing my pallet for it. Every single drink pairing as well elevated the flavors. Thank you so much. Absolute art in the flow of flavors.

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    Rick L.

    It was a dream come true to visit Osteria Francescana after seeing it and Massimo Bottura highlighted in many food programs over the years. We scored a reservation the minute they opened up (and glad we did as a few minutes later, all of the reservations for this month were gone...and this was about 6 months in advance.) With such a sought after place, make sure you put a lot of advanced thought into coming here or you just won't get in. Honestly it was the Five Ages of Parmesan Cheese dish that brought us here. We added that to the tasting menu (after mortgaging our house to be able to afford this meal) and it was for sure the highlight of our tasting experience. We enjoyed many other things, especially the incredible amount of artistry that went into each dish and its presentation. We especially remember the beet dish. We're vegetarians so got a vegetarian version of the tasting menu and they did, we think, a pretty good job of matching up flavor profiles with the meat versions of the dishes they came with. We also thought the Eggplant all San Domenico was one of the best presentations, taste and texture of eggplant we've ever had. The atmosphere was a little bit of a bummer...it was INCREDIBLY FORMAL AND SERIOUS to be in there. The staff in particular, I don't think ever smiled, and the overall ambiance was kind of heavy. I guess this makes sense for one of the most famous fine-dining restaurants in the world, but it didn't quite match the playfulness of Botturo's on-screen personality, or the same playfulness that went into the naming of the dishes. And although we enjoyed everything, even a few weeks later with pictures of everything, it's hard to pull out highlights...maybe because the meal had so many courses...just thinking about it, it kind of all ran together...whereas at many other restaurants we dined at throughout Italy on this vacation, we can call out specific tastes flavors and joy at being in the places. If we were to do it again we would just order a-la carte. The 5 Ages of Parmesan dish that brought us in wasn't included in the tasting menu and we would have been VERY happy with it and a couple other items and the food, likely would have been more memorable and we would have saved hundreds of dollars. Massimo...you're a super-fun guy. Let that reflect in the experience one has in your most famous restaurant.

    Sheran M.

    What more can I say... one of the best culinary experiences of my life. 3-4 hours of pure enjoyment, with a journey in contemporary Italian cuisine. The menu was well-designed with interesting contaminations from French and Japanese cuisine. The wine pairing was good, but I don't think it was exceptional - the Barbera, for instance, was underwhelming. Nonetheless I had one of the best pairing ever when the "chicken, chicken where are you?" was paired with a Sauternes; otherworldly to say the least. We also got the great chance to meet Massimo Bottura. What an honor! He's really charismatic and charming. Service has been mostly attentive for 95% of our meal. I didn't appreciate one of the servers pushing us to leave by reminding twice that our cabs arrived. We had this meal at Maria Luigia, as this was during lockdown. I wish I could experience one day the ambiance at the Via Stella restaurant.

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    Daniel C.

    We made a reservation in error and it was a month earlier than we meant to visit. Their policy was to charge 250 euros per person for not being able to make it. We made an honest mistake and also tried to shift the reservation to a month later and were flatly denied. Yes, they had a right to implement a policy, but it was very bad business. Instead of gaining a loyal customer for life, and one that would have given much more to their business, they chose to be inflexible. This is a fatal mistake for a business and tells you how they operate. It is an arrogant position to take and I never recommend patronising establishments with this kind of attitude. I will make it my "occupation" to ensure all aware of the behaviour. It is a missed opportunity.

    Kitchen Quarantine on IG,  daily at 8PM CET, 11am PST.  Massimo is funny cool 3.30.20
    Will S.

    A refreshing break to my somber days, to find Chef Bottura of Osteria Francescana and his family on Instagram's Kitchen Quarantine live everyday at 8:30PM CET, 11:30AM PST, 2:30PM EST, is a respite for the soul. For here, I get to experience the exuberance of the Italian spirit, an Italian family sharing their love for life and their friends, even though blocks away, people are suffering and dying from this virus. If you admire Massimo Bottura's cooking, you get to experience his endearing sense of humor also with his loving family: his wife Lara and his children Alexa and Charlie. Chef Bottura's cooking daily on Instagram gives me a well deserved break; so well deserved I am blocking my 11am-noon hour LOL It's more than cooking; it's about the humanity that lives in all of us; we are one big family. For however long it lasts, Kitchen Quarantine, brightens my day, everyday. Enjoy y'all. Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/massimobottura/

    Jennifer C.

    One of the world's best restaurants so we had to try it and it was amazing!!! We wanted to experience a bit of everything so opted for the prix fixe. So many flavor combinations and unexpected twists (i.e. Florentine steak and the porchetta). Dessert tomato? Yes please!!! Such a surprise to finish our meal. Highly recommend!!!

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    Michael B.

    This establishment likely has the most respected reputation for any restaurant in Italy. It's for good reason. They have won best restaurant in the world twice and continue to push gastronomic boundaries. The team has created a new menu for 2023 celebrating classic dishes of the Osteria but presenting them in a new way. Once you arrive at your seat you'll be offered to order the tasting menu or ordering a la carte. With prior notification you can even order a vegetarian version of the tasting menu which is its own unique experience. There's no bad option. The regular tasting menu is a beautiful experience starting of seafood and briney, moving into savory, and ending sweet over around a dozen tasting courses. Chef Massimo even visits with guests if he's working the kitchen. I won't spoil anything more other than the price as of September 2023. Expect to pay €325 for a tasting menu (same for vegetarians), €210 for a wine pairing, and €30 for a champagne appertif. Reservations of months in advance and you MUST book them the moment they become available. It's worth the effort because I was served the best meal I've ever had.

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    Yen D.

    12 course meal for 250 euro. Wine pairing is an additional 170 euro. I chose to get a white wine and a glass of yuzu sake for my desserts. They do provide free ciabatta bread with olive oil and grissini (which they remove before dessert is served). Grissini did taste like fried wonton skins. I kinda wished they had a bottle of the Modena's famous balsamic vinegar to eat with the bread. From the 12 dishes, I loved the seafood salad which came with butter lettuce, octopus, four different chips (seaweed, squid ink and red and white chips) with spearmint leaves. I also loved the oops I dropped the lemon tart. It was accurately plated and even the plate looked like it was broken. Loved the lemon cookie and flavoring of the zabalone. It was amazing to see the artistry that went into each dish! However, tastewise, none of them were mindblowing. It was worth going once, but not worth doing it again especially at such a steep price.

    Olivia R.

    I'm so confused. My world feels rocked. If this restaurant is the best in the world, then I don't know if it is a world that I want to live in. We decided to go with the tasting menu and wine paring. I don't like eel so I asked if there was a substitute for the eel dish on the tasting menu. Instead of offering a different dish, they suggested just removing the eel. At a 3 Michelin star restaurant that also offers a la carte options, I would have hoped that they could provide a more customized option. The meal started off a little shakey- several of the staff provided absolutely no explanation of the dishes, and spoke far too fast for anyone to understand. It was disappointing considering how hard this reservation was to get, and how expensive it was! The staff also laughed to each other throughout the service and squealed in a corner like school kids at recess. I'm used to staff socializing but at the number one restaurant in the world I would expect a higher standard, especially because the dining space is so small, and the meal is not cheap. The service was below average, with exception to the wonderful woman who kept refilling our breadsticks. In addition, Massimo came out and talked to each table - he was so nice and it was awesome to get to talk to him. Overall, the dishes were innovative but the technique did not always translate to flavor. Sure, I think it is incredibly interesting to have pork that resembles waygu steak, but the taste was just not there. The dishes were structured to progress really well, but individually I did not find each dish that indulgent and tasty. I felt like I was in a movie that was ironically making fun of tasting menus. Except for the fact that I paid $500. The desert was a scoop of lemon icecream - it was uninspired and such a bad note to to end the meal on. Imagine lemon icecream from a gelatoria with a few crispy things and that was it. Sure, it was good, but it wasn't worth the amount that we paid. The restaurant did provide 2 different types of bread and breadsticks throughout the meal so thankfully we left feeling full. I woke up at 4:00am to make this reservation and then paid upwards of $500- I didn't think the flavor was worth it. I totally appreciate the experimentation and modernist approach, but not for the price tag.

    Tastes like a dim sum shumai

    Made a trip to Italy to eat dinner here in September 2021, but the food was obscenely flavorless, absurdly ridiculous, and nearly made me run to the toilet to vomit. The chef needs a heaping barge of help for his "With a Little Help from My Friends" menu. Throughout the dinner, the servers kept referencing people or things (hard to understand them oftentimes) related to each dish, but we had no idea who/what/why they were important. It's like we were supposed to read his diary/books/life story or do research the night before to study for this awful meal. First, the dining facility (because that's exactly what it seemed to be) is cold and sterile, worse than a lawyer office or doctor exam room. Small room with gray walls, spotlights shining directly overhead, no kind of dining atmosphere whatsoever to enjoy the experience. The service was adequate for us, except one of the servers basically told a diner at the next table "too bad, that's Italian food" when she couldn't eat one of the dishes. The amuse bouche with raw shrimp and white fish were decent. Round croissant thingy made with prosciutto fat wasn't any better than a good buttery French croissant. Then came a salad made of thinly sliced lettuce over some cuttlefish with caviar that they recommended to mix up yourself before eating. The whole thing tasted like nothing, and even worse all it did was get stuck between the teeth. Next came ravioli made with mortadella and scallops, which tasted good, but honestly I've had the same exact flavors from a basic shumai at any decent dim sum restaurant. This was followed by a small slice of eggplant which tasted exactly like an eggplant. Sigh.... Then came the only dish I truly enjoyed. Egg/Parmesan custard with tongue, morels, peas, zucchini in a mushroom broth. I wished every other dish tasted this rich and wonderful. I would have rather paid $100 for a big bowl of it over ramen or Vietnamese bun noodles and skipped out. Unfortunately dinner took a deep dive after. The next dish was guinea fowl breast and liver; the breast was similar to chicken but much tastier, however the liver was disgusting, something similar to wet chalk or wood filler. Finally came the last savory dish: eel topped with crispy duck skin, on top of cherries and spinach. It sucked so bad, the eel was the size of fingernail, the duck skin was crunchy but pointless, and worst of all was the sour- and tartness of the cherries which overpowered everything. Dessert started with a creme caramel made with foie gras and topped with meringue, which was excellent. Then came the vomit worthy dish that exemplified the whole meal. Upside down cone made from banana, on top of milk cream, warm cheese gelato, guanciale, and caviar hidden inside the cone. We were told to break the cone before eating, which we did and caviar came out of the cone. The overall dish though was a disgusting mix of incoherent ingredients tossed together, which created neither great food nor a pretty looking dish. As I ate it, the grossness of guanciale mixed with milk cream and caviar and banana and cheese reminded me of what it was like to be sick as a kid and vomit, in which everything that comes up tastes like a mix of everything I was just served and expected to eat and enjoy. In fact, the whole meal was just plain boring, sloppy, stupid, and/or random ingredients thrown together and, for the most part, lacked anything worthy of a single Michelin star or renowned reputation. We slogged through the next gross dry rawish pasta stuffed with vanilla/lemon-flavored super sweet potato and comically sprayed with a mist of "coffee perfume" from a plastic spray bottle, followed by average petite fours so we could get the bill and do the walk of shame exit feeling disappointed and ripped off. In summary, Osteria Francescana is nothing at all like what we saw on Netflix or 60 Minutes. Perhaps the restaurant and chef are so famous that things have changed and gotten distracted, or maybe we were supposed to do extensive research and due diligence before entering the door. The tasting menu was in reality a horrible experimental series of grab bag scraps that didn't even look pretty and should have never made it out of the kitchen. Unfortunately we did not opt for the a la carte menu and won't ever return to try it.

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    Claire L.

    This review is actually for the Osteria Francescana tasting menu experience at Casa Maria Luigia, which is a beautiful bed and breakfast inn located in the heart of the Modenese Emilia-Romagna country side--an absolutely beautiful and stunning environment. Chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore have created the most amazing, spectacular (there are not enough superlatives I can use!) experience for diners who want the signature dishes of Bottura's famed Osteria Francescana restaurant, which is located in the city center of Modena. I was absolutely blown away by the tasting menu (which came with a dedicated wine pairing) and loved how Lara walked through the history/context of each dish and wine choice. The service was spectacular, and I very much appreciated how you sit at these small communal tables with other fellow diners, which created a very comfortable and friendly atmosphere (something that is often missed at many fine dining establishments). Each dish was perfect, and I loved being able to walk up to the kitchen and get a birds-eye view of the plating and preparation process, particularly for my favorite dish (the 5 Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano) and the fun spin-painted veal (like a Jackson Pollock painting!). I do wish Chef Bottura also could have been there the night I was there, as I would have absolutely loved to hear his commentary and see him in action in the kitchen, but the whole experience was still great regardless! I am definitely going to plan for another visit one day...grazie mille a tutti a Casa Maria Luigia!!

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    0.6 km

    One of the rare times where expectations were high, but not met. I had been crushed when the place…read morewas closed my first visit to Modena in 2015. Determined, I returned to the city in 2017, and HG was my first call (in fact, I confirmed they were opened before booking the hotel). I love all the intrigue in entering through a secret door from inside a high-end meet and cheese shop. There are just 4 tables, so it's very intimate too. The menu is concise, and offered in English. But the food didn't "wow" me. The "dried cod cream with toast" appetizer was like hot fish dip. It was, I can't believe I'm saying this, a little gross. And it was 18€! My table of 4 was playing "hot potato" with it. The 12€ fried dumplings with cold cuts was one of the better items. Both pastas (macaroni with duck and linguini with pork cheek sauce) were enjoyed by all, but at 18€ each, were also a little shocking. The 26€ main courses were mostly fine, but again, way too expensive and too small. Nothing even worth describing in my usual exhaustive detail. Oh wait: the "fried cotechino with zabiglione sauce" was also gross. So another big strike out in the secondi to go with the hot cod dip. For a place with such a fanatical foodie following (FFF), I would have much preferred the weekday lunch at Strada Facendo (a multi course lunch for the price of a single dish here).

    After watching the second season of Master Of None, I was bound to make reservations at Hosteria…read moreGiusti. In the show, he meets a girl at the salumeria and they hit it off. I was now a single girl ready to mingle, in hopes of living the life the way Aziz Ansari did in the show. Hosteria Giusti happens to be Mario Batali's favorite restaurant. It also happens to only be open for lunch and caters to the lucky diners who manage to snag one of the four tables available. Yes, you read it right; there are only a total of four tables! I booked months in advance for this lunch and couldn't wait to try it. The restaurant itself was situated below my AirBnB (if you need recommendations, just ask me!) and luckily, I didn't have to dine alone. Upon arrival, you walk into the salumeria and check in with the staff to let them know you have a lunch reservation. The place itself is magnificent, with cured meats hanging from the ceiling and condiments after condiments all situated throughout the 4oo year old store. The hostess takes you through the store to the back, walking you through the kitchen until you reach your destination. The tables are rustic and you feel you're sitting in the dining room of a cute little European cottage. You're offered water and a wine list and the menu. Then the food comes.... MY FAVORITE DISH. FRIED DUMPLING WITH COLD CUTS (€12.00). Can I just tell you how freakin amazing this dish is? The bread aka the fried dumpling was light and airy and wasn't greasy for being fried. It was easy to eat and the cold cuts were delicious! It wasn't heavy and can be shared amongst your other party. I have yet to find something similar to this dish in LA. MACARONI WITH "ZAMPONE" SAUCE AND POTATO MUSH (€18.00). I never had pasta that is paired with potato. The zampone sauce usually consists of shoulder and thigh meat as well as the pork cheek and skin. It is common and Modena and I can see why! It is delicious and flavorful. The whole pasta was cooked al dente (now I really know what al dente means). The flavor was delicious, light, and slightly rich without being overpowering. I actually enjoyed the potato at the bottom of the dish. It absorbed the sauce. I liked this dish a lot. Get it cause I have yet to find a dish similar to this in the States. PUMPKIN RAVIOLI (€18.00). I mean, how can you go wrong with ravioli? It was light and the filling was smooth. It wasn't too sweet which can often happen with pumpkin. It was filling and yet, you find yourself wanting more. This dish was a good dish and fresh for the season. SUCKLING PIG IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH ONION SAUCE AND AGED BALSAMIC VINEGAR (€18.00-HALF PORTION). This was my least favorite dish. I felt the suckling pig was a bit too dry for my liking. I didn't love the onion sauce. It was a tad bit overwhelming in terms of acidity. Together, the onion sauce and the suckling pig were well-balanced but it still fell short of moistness and texture. FRIED "COTECHINO" WITH ZABAGLIONE AND LAMBRUSCO (€18.00-HALF PORTION). This was my favorite main amongst the two. It wasn't what I expected. It was basically a deliciously, ground up, moist sausage that was fried and topped with a well-balanced sauce. It was crisp and the perfect size being the half portion. It wasn't overly heavy, so I appreciated that. COOKED PEARS WITH MOSCATO ZABAIONE AND TOASTED ALMONDS (€18.00). I picked this dish cause I thought it was something different. The pears were delicious and not too sweet. The portion size was a good size to be shared. I just felt that the dish wasn't amazing. It wasn't what I expected. It was a little sour and I just was hoping for something more. Overall, I can see why Hosteria Giusti is Mario Batali's favorite restaurant. It is unique and pays homage to authentic food of Modena. This was the first time I tasted what true "al dente" pasta meant. It was definitely something to get used to, but I now much prefer this mode of cooking pasta. I thought all the flavors were quite prominent at this restaurant and I loved the fact that it was intimate. They cater to you as though you're one of the family. Although I didn't love every dish at this restaurant, I thought it was a unique experience and I wouldn't mind eating at this place again. For more pics, check out thefoodseeker dot com

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    Hosteria Giusti - The outside

    The outside

    Hosteria Giusti - Macaroni

    Macaroni

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    Taverna dei Servi - Spiedini di gamberi e calamari

    Taverna dei Servi

    4.8(5 reviews)
    0.2 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

    Osteria Francescana - italian - Updated May 2026

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