Season 3 Travel Guide: Massimo Bottura’s Osteria Francescana in Modena

This is an excerpt for Episode 4: Slow Food, Fast Cars and Episode 5: Massimo, Modena & Philanthropy from the Dream of Italy Season 3 Travel Guide. Get your own PDF copy here.

Osteria  Francescana may have won three Michelin stars, but the team led by innovative visionary Chef Massimo Bottura does not rest on their (stellar) laurels.  Boundless creativity, dedication to detail and a commitment to efficiency and excellence makes dining at Osteria Francescana the meal of a lifetime. 

The 12-course tasting menu features famous Bottura creations like “This little piggy went to the market” and “Five ages of Parmigiano Reggiano in different textures and temperatures.” Bottura takes inspiration from contemporary art, and each dish that escapes the kitchen will prove it. Reservations are required and are released six months in advance. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. For more information, visit www.osteriafrancescana.it