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!

This was our first stop for Massimo botturo in Modena…read moreAbsolutely the Emilia burger is the best hamburger known to man The aged Negroni was absolutely delightful and delicious and instilled a sense of peace The pasta with clams was luxurious sauce and only the completion allowed satisfaction beyond compare The dessert was constructed perfectly Service as always is attentive and constant and. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable A must visit to Modena before his classic three star restaurant Francescana at casa Maria luigia

It was an amazing meal from a visual and sensory perspective. Each dish is a painting that is…read moreserved and evolves on your plate through color and space. The staff nicely explains each dish and the background of its story. You receive a printed card showcasing the story and theme before the meal (in our case misery and nobility), then a copy of the printed menu, and a separate menu with the substitution if you have a dietary restriction. I didn't know they had an extensive kitchen and staff of 65 that works on the preparations and execution behind the scenes. It was definitely the most expensive fine dining experience in Europe, possibly the most expensive restaurant in Italy. But it was worth trying it. Very different from the Paul Bocuse experience, and different from Japanese fine dining too.

Great panini's! Made my friend a vegetarian option off the menus with fresh veggies of the day…read more Friendly.

Admittedly, we came here because Aziz Ansari came here while filming Master of None, and they even…read morehave a picture of him out front. It's a small space with a few outdoor tables. There isn't really room inside to eat. The outdoor parklet is nice because there's a glass barrier to the street, and there are umbrellas for of it's sunny, blankets for if it's cold. The focus is sandwiched. Paninis are €7 each. There's a menu on the wall in Italian with the 5 daily choices (including a vegetarian one). Wines are cheap: €3.50-5 a glass. We tried: - Braesola with truffle cream: I love that the braesola here is not as salty as in the US - Mortadella with fava bean purée: unexpectedly good You can grab a glass of wine and walk around the market as you wait for your sandwich - no sure if it's really allowed, but no one stopped us. Also, the Mercato has free WiFi. The woman working there were very patient while we decided on our order, and she spoke English. Cash only.

Wonderful hidden gem in a first floor apartment turned into a great vegan restaurant serving…read moreauthentic Italian classics with a modern, vegan twist. No compromises on taste, all beautifully fresh.

Approachable dishes with great flavors and friendly service - would definitely come here all the…read moretime if we were local!

We stayed at the hotel and ate here one night and enjoyed it. When we visited ten years ago, it was…read moredifficult to reserve but seemed very quiet this visit- maybe new owners? Good food and service.

La Gazzella is a superb hotel and restaurant in Maranello. The staff is extremely polite,…read moreprofessional and friendly. The admirable owners are Mrs. Louisa Marchetti who was quite helpful with arranging reservations for myself and my guests, and Mr. Carlo Marchetti (also the chef) who was exceptionally attentive and kind at the restaurant. He was actually quite amused that I knew his name, which he shares with a famous Italian aircraft manufacturer! The rooms are well-equipped and very clean. The restaurant has modern beautiful decor, excellent wait staff and excellent food. The location is only 6 minutes by car and 35 minutes by foot from the Ferrari factory. We greatly enjoyed our stay and are hoping to visit again.

OMG. We just got off the highway to get a little lunch and stumbled across this place which appears…read moreto have a large outdoor area and a beautiful restaurant and some kind of "to go" take out in the front. a little confusing but we finally found a table and were treated to one of the best meals we had in Italy (and we were in Rome, Florence, Modena, Bologna and Lake Garda!) We had a deep friend squash blossom stuffed with cheese and herbs and a very rustic and delish vegetarian pasta -- some other side plate I can't even remember except we raved about it -- and ate it so eagerly we didn't even get a facebook-worthy photo of it til we were several bites in. If you find yourself anywhere near this place stop in and treat yourself to an incredible, unforgettable, unexpected and delightful meal!

This is a restaurant that we really wanted to love, but unfortunately didn't. We came here as the…read morefinal food destination of our trip, a violin-themed restaurant for our violin-themed day. The space is tucked away off the main cathedral plaza and has a very calm atmosphere despite its formality. The server helping us was extremely gracious and friendly, and we have to say that the two white wines that he selected for us were absolutely fantastic. We started with the poached egg and asparagus, and we didn't love it. Most of the dish was cold, which is not usually welcome with eggs, but the flavor was nice (LOTS of sauce, as in way too much). For primi, our daughter's eggplant parmigiana ravioli were really nice, and that was probably our favorite dish of the meal. The lemon linguine was super citrusy, but one of us did not love the pairing with the trout eggs. The "mixed grilled meat" plate was very novel. There was this odd salad that was almost like a soup but it was so fresh and delicious-tasting, and definitely very unique. The various meats we tried were also quite tasty, so the dish overall landed well for us. Even though we didn't fall in love with this restaurant, we would recommend it and can see ourselves going again if we're ever back in Cremona (fingers crossed!!). They also gave us a copy of their menu as a souvenir which had this beautiful picture of a fairy playing the violin that we are going to frame, so that's a nice memory. 3.5 stars, rounding up for the memories!

Spent the day touring the violin museum. We visit a violin maker and the duomo. The highlight ended…read moreup unexpectedly being lunch. Ristorante Il violino is a gem in the city of violins. As we entered and sat I was honestly concerned. Even when we read the menu, which was presented in an envelope ( really cool ) I was still very concerned. As our dishes came my concern resided immediately. The food was presentation was amazing. The service was incredible and the taste. Incredible. I had the meat filled ravioli, the meat pizza and the pasta made of eggplant, can't pronounce or spell name. All was incredible. Then for desert crepes. Wow. They said they were low calorie too. Big win. Wink, wink. Honestly as I said un the beginning my expectations were low. I was pleasantly surprised. What an amazing place to eat in Cremona Italy. A definite must try. P.s. Keep your mind open to the restaurants food suggestions.

From the owner: Culatello di Zibello con burro e crostini, Pasta…read morefresca,tortellini,tortelli di zucca ,tagliatelle,caramelle al formaggio di fossa e tartufo nero, Radicchietti di campo con guanciale abbrustolito,parmigiano e aceto balsamico, Spaghetti di Gragnano con vellutata di piselli,gamberi,vongole, Gamberi lardellati con salsa di cannellini, Guancialino di maiale all'aceto balsamico tradizionale, Piccione con salsa al brandy e mele campanine caramellate. Cassata all'Italiana con salsa di kiwi, Zuppa Inglese Tortino di cioccolato caldo con salsa al cioccolato bianco