9–13 Feb 2026
Modena (Italy)
Europe/Rome timezone

Practical information

FOOD IN MODENA

Around the University area:

 

Some of our favorite places in Modena are: 

  • Major Tom: good option for coffee, quick lunch and aperitivo

  • Trattoria Aldina: traditional Modenese food, only open for lunch 

  • Trattoria Ermes: traditional Modenese food, outside seating

  • Franceschetta58: upscale restaurant, reservation required

  • Roots: Multicultural social‑enterprise restaurant, the menu changes frequently, only open for dinner

  • Tortellante: social-impact hub for tortellini, open for lunch. On Tuesday and Thursday only it is possible to reserve for dinner with a minimum of 10 people and maximum 20/22 people for 30 Euros fix menu (antipasto salumi formaggi confetture and focaccia homemade, tortellini in crema di parmigiano by Massimo Bottura, water, one bottle of labrusco every three people, desserts and espresso)

  • Tigellino: casual spot specialized in tigelle, Modena's iconic street food: warm stuffed flat round bread.

  • L'Or-Ma Crescenteria: another casual spot for tigelle, nearby the conference venue, few seats and take away option 

  • La Smorfia: typical Neapolitan pizzeria 



THINGS TO DO IN MODENA