Very good food and excellent service! You might also meet James Franco's doppelgänger!read more

We had lunch at L'Incontro after visiting the Ferrari Museum, as it was very convenient. A short…read morefour minute walk. We arrived right around noon when it opens (beware on kin says that it opens at 11:30 am which is not accurate). Make sure you arrive before 12:30 because the restaurant suddenly fills up around this time. The atmosphere and service were very similar - no frills, but perfectly adequate. My dining companions all had pizza, which they report was very good. No complaints. I ordered a very basic chicken breast and French fries. It was nothing special, but that's exactly why I ordered it. I was looking for something uncomplicated and simple. This was a perfectly nice spot for lunch after visiting the museum, but I'd recommend arriving before 12:30 pm to beat the rush.

After an exciting visit at the Ferrari Museum, the nine of us had worked up an appetite! My husband…read morecalled the restaurant, to see if they could take our large number and they said they could- they were setting up our table as we got there. We had the best lunch- from the Caprese salad, to the different pastas and pizzas (not pictured) we had - all delicioso! Our waitress was very helpful, she helped us pick out a white wine that we loved, and was very friendly! I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

Food is excellent. The wine was very good with a long selection. It was very loud though.read more

We me the chef, Enzo, at a Ferrari event across town. The man running the event introduced us and…read moreurged us to go to his restaurant for the best meal in town. He then told Enzo to take care of his "new" friends. We decided that an offer like that can't be missed so we went there for lunch the nest day. My friend decided to give Enzo our go-ahead to bring out whatever he thought would put a smile on our faces. As you can see from the photo I posted, Enzo was table-side a lot, asking about preferences and potential allergies. We were treated to course after course of great, locally-sourced dishes, every one would be a signature dish for eateries over here in the USA. For example, he sprinkled Parmesan cheese on our risotto (etherial!) and added "aged thirty six months" - and it was rich, creamy and memorable. This small place deserves your attention and a high rating from anyone who understands what it takes to run a memorable restaurant that delivers quality, fair-priced food. In Maranello, the debate is always - Cavallino or Montana - the two most famous restaurants in town. Each has their fans - especially given their Ferrari-centered reputation (Ferrari big-wigs have a private dining room in Cavallino, F1 drivers have memorabilia all over the walls in Montana). However, having eaten at these other excellent places, this place beats them for service, taste, and price. Go, eat, you'll thank me later!

Had our lunch here after a visit to the Ferrari factory and museum. Fair prices and tasty Italian…read morefood. Friendly service and great lunch. Very close to the Ferrari museum (walking distance). Very friendly proprietor. Peroni beer on tap. No disappointments here!

Everything we tried was 10/10, servers were very communicative and friendly. Owner surprised us…read morewith a free appetizer and it was delicious. Would recommend especially if on your way to Ferrari, we saw an F40 drive by.

This is the second time we have been and every time the food and service are excellent. Grazie…read moremille. The Ferrari memorabilia that fills the walls are reminders of the glory days of Ferrari racing.

We were in Maranello to do a Ferrari tour and stumbled upon this cute unique restaurant. It was…read morefabulous. The interior is interesting with all kinds of racing memorabilia. We were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. There were many locals having lunch. The service was outstanding as in a 5 Star restaurant. The food was wonderful. We ate too much and had wished we saved room for dessert. They had a dessert cart and everything looked fresh and delicious.

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.