We had a lot of spritzes of various kinds throughout our visit in Italy. The experience of having…read moreone at Benny's, which happened to be our first Apérol Spritz on this trip, was our favorite. We needed a place to hang out before a nearby dinner reservation and happened by Benny's wide open space with plenty of seating outside the restaurant and decided to give it a try. We loved our Apérol Spritzes (especially the barber pole straws). I guess since it was our first, naturally we compared this experience to the subsequent ones we had...but this one really was good...well mixed, generously sized and really good. Most sprites come with some kind of accompaniments during apéritivo hour, and again, Benny's topped them all with presentation and what was offered...olives...those famous little round "spritz cracker cookies" (that can't possibly be what they're really called...) peanuts and chips. We had to be careful not to fill up before dinner! They have other creative looking drinks that we'd love to try sometime if we're ever back in Modena. This was a perfect spot, right in the middle of the historic center of town to enjoy a spritz and aperitivo hour.

I stumbled upon this place because I wanted to go see where Massimo Boturas restaurant is even…read morethough it wasn't open. It's on a quiet street that has several nice restaurants. This one looked like the most Casual. 7 or 8 tables outside covered by an umbrella--looks like a coz neighborhood place. Very friendly service and reasonable prices. I had a flatbread pizza with prosciutto, mozzarella and rivals. I thought I was ordering a salad--but oh well. It was very good. I also had an aperol spritz and a bottle of water and the total was 20 Euros. I would def go back!

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.

We didn't know what to expect since the address led us to a quiet street with no one in sight…read more After pushing the right button on the sign, the door creaked open. The rest of the night goes down in history as one of the best adventures ever. Specialty cocktails by the owner/ bartender better than mixologists we've tried in Manhattan. The menus are beautifully designed and the atmosphere gets better and better as the night grows later. Thank you for the hospitality and memories. We hope we can make a return trip someday.

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.

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!