Piccola Osteria Zemian

4.8 ( 829 reviews )
Checking... 12:30 AM - 2:30 PM See Hours
€30–40
Via Fonte d'Abisso, 23, 41121 Modena MO, Italy
+39 059 472 2600
Nestled in the heart of Modena, Piccola Osteria Zemian is a charming haven for food lovers. This intimate eatery offers exquisite regional dishes crafted with high-quality local ingredients, making it a must-visit for both tourists and locals. The cozy ambiance, coupled with attentive service, enhances the dining experience. Signature dishes such as the Fried Polenta, House Risotto, and Lasagna showcase the essence of Modenese cuisine, and the carefully curated wine selection perfectly complements the delectable offerings. Reservations are essential, as this gem is quickly becoming a favorite. Expect not just a meal, but a memorable culinary journey.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Reservations required
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed inside

Reviews For Piccola Osteria Zemian

Jorge Felix Díaz Gómez
Apr 23,2025
A very cozy small place right in the historic center of Modena, excellent service and delicious regional food. One piece of advice, book in advance as it is a very popular place for locals and tourists.Recommended dishes Fried Polenta, House Risotto and Lasagna.
Amanda Ghosh
Apr 21,2025
What a gem. Up and coming 5 Star restaurant. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. If you appreciate fine wine and drink, high quality local products and dishes, come here. Lovely details in the dining room set up. I’d expect it to be 3x the price. Overall best meal I had in Modena, will come again. Thank you Davide!
Scott Raske
Apr 16,2025
Excellent restaurant, everything was top notch. Stunning flavors and a perfect mix of traditional and modern
Cynthia Vargas Tellez
Mar 3,2025
Highly recommended! Delicious food and good portions. Highly recommended everything. I tried the fried gnocchis and they tasted good, at the beginning there were some rolls with cream and I can say that they were delicious. For desserts, great variety but the only thing I did not like is that there was no clarification from the beginning or on the menu that in a dessert is charged extra a glass of liquor. We only found out when paying, but it was solved. Staff very friendly and understandable!
iM sPeCiAlGrEg
Feb 28,2025
This place deserves a Michelin star. It is the most reasonably priced and high quality establishment I have visited in Italy. Service was impeccable. We tried to get a table without a reservation and were turned away from a lunch time spot due to them being fully booked (yes fully booked at lunch on a Tuesday in Winter) but walked past again for dinner and were lucky enough to get a cancelled reservation.We were made to feel welcome and everything was translated (without judgement) to us Aussies. The menu was full with typical Modena dishes but with a modern twist. I will remember this meal for a very long time.
Chris James
Feb 16,2025
The restaurant is small but if you get in the food will be exceptional. The fried bread (gnocco frito) was brilliant. The tortellini in brodo and risotto zemiàn were excellent. Absolutely an excellent restaurant in Modena.
Luis Rodrigues
Feb 10,2025
Very nice environment and extremely quality food! The confection of the meal of home made and very well done. The ingredients were also fresh and good quality. Good wine options.
Maurice Sundermann
Feb 9,2025
Fantastically good food and very good service! The steak tartare here is highly recommended, the meat is of very good quality and the sauces are homemade. The price-quality ratio is very good. Reservations are recommended, although we were lucky with the last free table when it opened in the early afternoon. A high chair is available for small children. Again: highly recommended!

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