Modena, Emilia-Romagna
Via Stella, 22, 41121 Modena (MO), Italy
Osteria Francescana, created by Massimo Bottura, is one of the restaurants that changed the international image of modern Italian cuisine. It holds three Michelin stars in the 2026 Guide and is famous for turning the food memories of Modena and Emilia-Romagna into witty, emotional and technically precise contemporary dishes. Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, tortellini and other local symbols are treated not as museum pieces but as material for new stories. Contemporary art inside the dining room reinforces Bottura’s idea of a restaurant as a place where culture, memory and imagination meet.
The restaurant is located at Via Stella, 22, 41121 Modena (MO), in the medieval heart of the city. It is only a short walk from many central sights.
From Modena railway station, Osteria Francescana is about 1.5 km away: approximately 17 minutes on foot, around 3–5 minutes by taxi, or a short local bus ride. The nearest major airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, roughly 40 km away. Travelers can take the Marconi Express to Bologna Centrale and then a regional or high-speed train to Modena, followed by a short walk or taxi. A private transfer or rental car is also straightforward. The restaurant notes that parking along Viale Vittorio Veneto is about a two-minute walk away.