Iacobucci Restaurant
Refined Chef Driven Tasting Menu
Iacobucci
Castel Maggiore
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Campania meets Emilia in a starred 16th-century villa
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Osteria Francescana
Bottura's three-star theatre of memory and emotion in Modena
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Massimo Bottura's twelve-table room has held three Michelin stars since 2012 and twice topped the World's 50 Best list. Dishes like the five ages of Parmigiano and the deliberately 'broken' lemon tart turn Emilian tradition into conceptual art. A green star recognises its sustainability work. This is the region's undisputed summit.
Editor's Tip
Books open months ahead; this is a pilgrimage, not a dinner. Both tasting menus reward surrendering to the kitchen.
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 80
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Food 97
Value 97
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Osteria Francescana is located in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Via Stella 22, 41121 Modena MO.
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