Refined culinary excellence in the heart of Modena
In the heart of Modena, Luca Marchini’s restaurant offers an elegant dining experience, with a beautifully arranged mise en place. Round tables adorned with long white tablecloths fill a single, grand dining room, exuding sophistication. The cuisine reflects a refined interpretation of Emilia-Romagna’s flavors and recipes, with a Mediterranean influence. The style prioritizes lightness, showcasing a skillful interplay of textures and flavors that never feels ordinary.
The focus is on achieving new balances, often grounded in bold contrasts. Cooking techniques take center stage, harmonizing acidity, earthy notes, and creamier elements to create delightful results. Distillates are frequently incorporated, adding a playful and compelling dimension to the palate. The restaurant, at the end of the tasting menu or the meal, if opting for the ”à la carte menu,” offers a fantastic and airy panettone with zabaglione all year round instead of traditional petit fours. A delightful treat that redefines the most iconic product of the holiday season.
Thoughtfully paired wine Journeys
The wine pairings, available by the glass, are thoughtfully curated to either contrast with or extend the dish’s sensory experience. A notable example is the impactful oil and chili pasta, Fusilli Mancini, paired with a Valle d’Aosta apple cider.
Highlight dishes
– Cheese Trolley: A delicate and intriguing combination featuring Pecorino, Primo-sale, Gorgonzola, smoked cream powder, and gin gel.
– Bortolotto Bean Dish: A surprising creation with a rich base and contrasting tex-tures, where the full definition of flavor takes precedence.
Menu options
The restaurant offers three tasting menus, allowing diners to explore the chef’s vibrant creativity:
– ”Espressione”: 10 courses for €160
– ”Un salto nel passato” (A Leap into the Past): 9 courses for €130
– ”Espressione Vegetariana”: 9 courses for €130
Two overarching themes define the experience: one focused on tradition and the other on vegetarian innovation. Additionally, a*freestyle option captures the chef’s most au-thentic expressions, offering a dynamic and immersive journey into his culinary artistry.
