La Quercia di Rosa Cucina Tipica Modenese dal 1988

I arrived hoping for a long quiet meal with my two sons. The food was okay, the restaurant clean, the atmosphere slightly stuffy. What I objected to was the complete ignorance demonstrated by the head waiter on hearing English voices. From that moment on the service became slow, off hand and eventually rude. We left without finishing our meal, paid our bill and went elsewhere. Italians around us were treated efficiently and with deference. If you're a tourist I'd highly recommend going to one of the many other restaurants in this area, resourcing if you are British, and avoiding this one at all costs.

One of the best meals I have ever had. We had the fresh pasta with porcini mushrooms - amazing! The service was welcoming, everything was perfect. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough, an unexpected gem.

During our recent visit to Modena, my partner and I had the pleasure of having lunch at La Quercia di Rosa. Without a reservation and despite the restaurant being fully booked, the staff kindly managed to set up a table for two – a gesture that set the tone for what turned out to be an extraordinary day. We started with the fiori di zucca fritti senza pastella, which were light, crisp, and packed with flavor. For the main course, we shared a classic Bolognese and a rich funghi e Porcini pasta, both executed to perfection. To finish, we enjoyed a creamy pannacotta with fresh forest fruits and a smooth crema caramel – both desserts were a perfect end to the meal. The food was among the best we've had in Italy, and the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The total bill, including drinks, came to €90 – more than reasonable for the quality and experience offered. As a rather picky eater, I can confidently say La Quercia di Rosa exceeded all expectations. Highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic Italian cuisine in a charming and hospitable setting.

If you can find this place, you must go there. I was there twice, once around 2014, and once this summer, 2021. The memories of this place are equally great. One of the few remaining places that make their own balsamic vinegar the old traditional way. They use local, seasonal ingredients. Their food is just spectacular. It is like coming to nonna’s house and having her cook for you. I mean, it is pretty incredible. Get their vinegar while you are there. It is spectacular. 2024 Update We have been coming here every year since 2021. Every time it is absolutely amazing. Every time the food is seasonal, delicious, and just amazing. We even brought our American family here and they were shocked how good and inexpensive (in comparison) the food was. Come visit. Book ahead. Buy their vinegar. Be a local 😊 Oh, and the owner just told us, that someone who posts negative reviews calls them and tells them they can change those in exchange for money. What a shame these people can do this with impunity.

We visited in april and had a reservation for easter, which meant a fixed menu with several courses. There was a mixup with the reservation, but they quickly sorted it and we had a table ready for us. There were 6 or 7 courses for lunch and all were very tasty and well prepared. The tempo was a bit fast for the amount of food, but we managed :). Staff was friendly and courteous. There is lots of parking space available and the surrounding is nice with small lake, trees and geese and roosters/chickens roaming freely. Toilet is located in another building, so you need to exit the restaurant to your left.

During our recent visit to Modena, my partner and I had the pleasure of having lunch at La Quercia di Rosa. Without a reservation and despite the restaurant being fully booked, the staff kindly managed to set up a table for two – a gesture that set the tone for what turned out to be an extraordinary day. We started with the fiori di zucca fritti senza pastella, which were light, crisp, and packed with flavor. For the main course, we shared a classic Bolognese and a rich funghi e Porcini pasta, both executed to perfection. To finish, we enjoyed a creamy pannacotta with fresh forest fruits and a smooth crema caramel – both desserts were a perfect end to the meal. The food was among the best we've had in Italy, and the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The total bill, including drinks, came to €90 – more than reasonable for the quality and experience offered. As a rather picky eater, I can confidently say La Quercia di Rosa exceeded all expectations. Highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic Italian cuisine in a charming and hospitable setting.