Italy

Milan · Modena · Bologna

Where Italy's kitchen rules were written.

Irene Koo, editor

A note from the editor

I had the pleasure of traveling to Milan and Emilia-Romagna seven months pregnant. Skipping the Italian wine turned out to be a blessing in disguise: insiders took my mission to eat well, and eat for two, seriously, and pointed me toward what’s actually worth it versus just overhyped. For quick trips to Modena and Bologna, just 1-1.5 hours by train, I cover Emilia-Romagna too.

— Irene Koo, founder & editor

What's inside

Everything this guide covers

  • Restaurants & establishments58
  • Local food & drinks6

    Lasagne · Cotoletta alla Milanese · Tortellini al Brodo · Tagliatelle alla Bolognese · Risotto alla Milanese · Ossobuco

  • Scoop collections7

    Insider Spotlight: Fabricateuralist - Milan · How to Eat Truffles According to Season in Italy · Essential Dishes of Emilia-Romagna · Lombardian Specialties · Espresso Elegance in Italian Coffee Culture · The Best of Northern Italy's Sweet Treats · How to Differentiate Restaurant Types in Italy

  • Eat-ineraries4

    Milanese Essentials · Artist’s Day in Milan · 24 Hours in Bologna · 24 Hours in Modena

  • Interactive mapIncluded

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4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia preview
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4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia

Since 1967, the 4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia has been producing Parmigiano Reggiano D.…

Acetaia di Giorgio preview
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Acetaia di Giorgio

Just a few kilometers from the Modena city center is Acetaia di Giorgio, a family-run prod…

Acetaia Giusti dal 1605 preview
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Acetaia Giusti dal 1605

Acetaia Giusti is Italy's oldest balsamic vinegar-making facility that has been in busines…

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