Osteria Francescana
Italy
Osteria Francescana treats cooking as a conversation between Italian traditions, contemporary culture and art at its Via Stella address in Modena. The tasting menu draws inspiration from artists and the kitchen's own history, with a sequence that changes as ideas develop. The current Ho Fame! Ho Fame! menu references a ceramic work by Vincenzo Cabiati. Alongside the tasting experience, à la carte dishes include five ages of Parmigiano Reggiano in different textures and temperatures, Modenese tortellini in Parmesan sauce and the playful broken lemon tart. Wine pairings accompany the menu. Meals usually take around three hours, allowing time for the food's references and contrasts to unfold. Dietary needs can be discussed in advance, and the tasting menu is served to the whole table.