It's a nice and cozy restaurant. You would find a lot of…read moretraditional dishes for this region. Service is very friendly and helpful. The owner of the place is happy to advance you what to choose from the menu. We had Lambrusco, sardines, calamari and ravioli. Everything was very tasty and freshly cooked. Portions are ok.

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! All the places we wanted to go were closed…read moreor full that evening, so we ended up here. Although we were a bit wary at first, everything completely assured us that L'incontro was simply wonderful: The server (I wish I knew his name -- he's tall, very gentle, and has a voice that could narrate a nature documentary) thoroughly talked us through the menu, allowed us to taste the wines before choosing our glasses, was incredibly attentive to all the guests, and even brought out water for the dog of one lady. The first dish I tasted was the crab pasta, and the consistency of the noodles was exactly what I'd been searching for my entire time in Italy. Yes, I understand that not all good pasta is chewy and that pasta cooked fresh is different than that cooked when dry. However, while this doesn't negate the pasta of restaurants elsewhere, I was thrilleddddd with the supple chewiness of the pasta. It didn't hurt that the crab meat was delicious and ample. My husband had the tortellini with octopus ink, and while it was good, I stuck with my pasta. For dessert, we shared the panne cotta. The traditionally-flavored one was wonderful, the strawberry was a little on the sweet side but still delicious, and the kiwi-flavored piece, while adventurous and not altogether off-putting, was a bit too bright green and a bit curious in contrast of flavor and creamy texture for me to fully understand. All in all, however, if you're looking for a lovely location with wonderful service and food both amazing in presentation in flavor, come here.

This gem came recommended by a local we met today. It's upstairs, unassuming and absolutely…read moreamazing! Friendly staff and many options for both carnivores and vegetarians

Homey trattoria for traditional Italian food! It felt like stepping in to someone's home where we…read morewere treated to friendly service and delicious food. The lasagna was completely made from scratch and my boyfriend stated it was the best he's ever had. I ordered the pasta with sausage and wow, what a treat. Prices were affordable and food was serviced quickly. Can't recommend enough!

The best food ever! We had zucchini with cheese, sautéed broccoli, beef fillet, and carbonara, and…read morewe really enjoyed the food. The waiter was very friendly, as well. Highly recommend.

wonderful little resto on a side-street of Modena. outdoor seating, very friendly service from the…read moreowner and his wife, who steered me to excellent plates. pasta is homemade. house wine very good. and MUCH CHEAPER THAN LISTED. full meal with first and second plates + wine = 25 euros.

What a view of the Baptistry and Duomo. Menu was in English so we did not know what to expect. The…read moreservice was cordial and friendly very helpful picking out an amazing dinner. I went with the cantelinni which was very light and refreshing. We split the house salad and bottle of Parma wine which was very tasty. Overall all the markings of a tourist trap that delivered a solid meal and we highly recommend

Great food and ambiance. The servers were attentive and friendly. Was recommended by the desk staff…read moreat the hotel.

Stumbled upon Ristorante Danilo while visiting Modena and quickly decided to eat there for lunch…read morebecause we have a cousin named Danilo. We were pleasantly surprised how good it was and how reasonably priced it was. The restaurant was packed and the service was still spot on. Our pasta dishes were quite delicious and we had a lovely bottle of wine. The setting was very comfortable.

So wonderful - unassuming humble location with fabulous authentic food. We wanted a more rustic…read moreexperience and we were satisfied beyond our expectations.

Incredible food service and good value. I highly recommend. We had seafood and pasta and bologenese…read morepasta. They were incredible with the sangiovese wine.

Stopping on our drive back to Milan from Tuscany, we luckily happened upon this restaurant…read more Arriving at the height of lunch time the main dining room was full and we were offered a table on the terrace. From the front, the building looks like a home except for the giant 'Ristorante', 'Il Patriarca' and 'Pizzeria'! Drive through the gate on the right and into a large parking lot - if it looks full, drive to the end and turn left - there are many more parking spaces on the other side of the hedge. Staff are dress in black and white. All are very professional and not a bit 'stuffy'. The reception area includes the bar. Directly ahead in the hallway are two large tanks full of lobsters. Across from the tanks is the stairway to the upper dining rooms and the rest rooms. The terrace is located through the main floor dining area and includes covering overhead as well as curtain walls that can be closed if needed. The tile floor out here is beautiful! After being seated and chatting for a while the waiter came by with menus and asked if we would like water. He gave us plenty of time to translate the menu (there were several items that were 'new' to us) and stopped by with water and a warm loaf of home-style bread. Our dining companions wanted to share both a primi and secundi. The waiter brought extra dishes to the table in expectation of their meals arrival. He also brought butter for the bread which is something I've not experienced in Italy before. I sampled the 'Tortelloni di Ricotta burro e salvia' that my fave was eating. These are seriously large tortelloni filled with a delicately seasoned ricotta and dressed in a light butter sauce. Very tasty and light making it, for my taste, an excellent first course. I ordered the 'Filetto all'aceto balsamico' with the agreement I would share it with my fave. After one bite I did not want to share this course! (I did) The balsamic reduction was beautiful, sweet with that vinegar tartness. The steak fillet was tender and perfectly cooked medium rare. (I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked, as is usual in Europe I find) The steak sits atop a thin slice of bread and there is plenty of olive oil in this dish. There are no veggies or sides with this course. Just the steak, and that was enough. I didn't feel like I was missing a thing! Our dining companions second course was 'Tagliata di manzo, rucola e scaglie di grana'. This course of cold sliced beef is presented on a bed of arugula. I am told the meat is very tender. The waiter brought olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the table to dress the salad. The balsamic is very thick and sweet - I tried some on a piece of bread. We commented to the waiter how much we enjoyed the balsamic and were told this vinegar is aged specifically for the restaurant. We followed up the meal with a tiramisu and a Zuppa inglese. The Zuppa inglese is similar to tiramisu in that it includes a cake but it also includes both a regular and a chocolate custard. Another difference is a lemony alcohol is included in the mix (poured over?) and I can not say enough how much I enjoyed the tastes and textures of this dessert. Coffee's followed (espresso) and a bottle of their house lemon liquore was delivered with four glasses 'on the house'. The lemon liquore is sweet with a consistency like amaretto and a very tasty lemonade-like flavor. Superior to other lemon liquores I have tried. Wish I had asked if we could purchase a bottle! As busy as they were, the restaurant did an excellent job. We did have to wait for our meal, however, based on the number of guests, it was not at all surprising and the quality of the food let us know they keep the quality of their food and service high no matter how busy they are. We snacked on the bread, and finished a half liter of wine while waiting and ordered another of both. The waiter kept coming by to see if we needed anything so we knew they had not forgotten us. He was an older gentleman and spoke excellent English. Even though we were apparently the only English speaking party in the house, they treated us like every other guest and complimented us on our Italian pronunciation. (we're trying!) The restrooms upstairs are very clean and modern. Coat hooks are available in the vestibule near the restrooms. A couple of private dining rooms are located upstairs that would accommodate a nice size dinner party. Based on the amount of food consumed (water, wine, beer, primi, secundi, dessert, coffee) the bill was quite reasonable. This restaurant specializes in seafood and although we did not sample any of their seafood offerings all the dishes we tried were excellent. Everyone we encountered was very friendly, the service is top notch and the food delicious.

This meal was, by far, our favorite pasta in Italy! The handmade tortelloni pasta with pumpkin,…read morebalsamic vinegar, and Parmesan is an absolute must when dining here. We arrived around 10 minutes before the doors opened for lunch, and our party of 7 was seated immediately. We ordered and most of our plates arrived quickly. For some reason, one plate of lasagna arrived 15 minutes after the other dishes. Everything we tried was delicious, and the outdoor seating in the plaza was lovely!

We stopped in Modena for dinner while visiting Maranello. After quite a lot of searching, we…read moresettled on Uvo D'Oro. We had a great meal here. We sat outside in the Piazza Guiseppe Mazzini. The end of May weather was perfect for outdoor dining. We tried to call and make reservations in advance but could not get through for whatever reason. So we arrived when they opened at 7:30 pm, and I'm glad we did because the restaurant filled up quite quickly. From beginning to end, the service was incredibly efficient. This restaurant operates like a well-oiled machine. To start with, I had a glass of Ferrari sparkling wine and my dining companions went with the St. Germain Spritz. All our drinks were very good. We started with the large board as an appetizer, which came with a variety of cured meats and fried gnocchi. We thought the large board was going be too much for our group of four, but we ate it quite quickly. It was the perfect amount, so don't be shy and order the bigger size if you are on the fence. The fried gnocchi was light and was such a different accompaniment for charcuterie. And the cured meats were high quality. The board was the star of the show. My dining companions ordered the lasagna, the bolognese, tortellini la crema. When I asked my dining partners how they'd rate their meals, the tortellini and the bolognese rated 8 out of 10 and the lasagna a 7. Everyone finished their plates, which speaks for itself. I ordered the Argentine filet with grilled vegetables. It was excellent -- perfectly cooked and well seasoned. We finished our meals off with some of the strongest, most concentrated espresso I've had in my life. Our visit to Una D'Oro was fabulous. I'd recommend a visit if you are looking for a dinner spot in Modena.