Salumeria Hosteria Giusti – Authentic Modena Dining with Exquisite Regional Cuisine & Expert Wine Pairings

6 Stars we had wonderful service with a cozy atmosphere. The wine was paired perfectly with the food by the sommelier. I would recommend visiting, but you will need a reservation.

One of the best, simplest meals of my life. What an experience of simple regional dishes prepared and cooked to perfection. I had the menu Classico, 4 courses but portions were just right so you didn’t leave feeling like you needed a nap. The waitress was fantastic and I cannot recommend enough! Book now!!

Hosteria Giusti is a truly special experience — unforgettable from start to finish. The food was absolutely phenomenal, every dish prepared with care, tradition, and incredible flavor. The atmosphere is intimate and unique, tucked behind a historic shop that makes the whole meal feel like a well-kept secret. The owner and host was an absolute delight — warm, welcoming, and passionate about the food and history. This isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a place to savor and remember. Book ahead to get a table — it’s small and fills up fast, but it’s worth every bit of planning. A memory and a meal you’ll carry with you forever.

Iconic and we'll deserved reputation. Only 5 tables makes it hard to book but worth it! Have to check the date and confirm by email, make a deposit and then get a confirmation. $50 per person was just around what the bill was so it is perfect. Got the cheese platter and it was awesome. The cold cuts with the fried bread is amazing. Pasta of course is the best. The by the glass wine selection is awesome with a lot of different styles and unique bottles, fair priced and very exotic grapes to go with the food (the waiters can guide you very well). Cozy as expected for a small space, it's right in the back of the store, you go through the kitchen and staff spaces. Everyone is so friendly. Full of tourists but far from tourist trap. Must go!

This was the best restaurant we went to during our Italy trip to Milan, Modena, and Bologna. Each dish was absolutely phenomenal, flavorful, and unique. The duck pasta (6/5) was the best pasta I've ever had. The suckling pig was delicious as well (5/5). The panna cotta (5/5) was the best I've had on this entire trip. Also the service is so incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Daniele made our experience amazing. This was the highlight of our trip - definitely come if you can.

A very special restaurant awaits in the back of the deli shop. It tastes like heaven. We made reservations a few months in advance as it only has 5 tables available. The service was very attentive, and interior felt like old school charm. Wonderful experience!

Very lucky to have the last table booked on the same day. A place with full of history. Heard of this place first because of Master of None. And then accidentally found out its relationship with the Giuseppe Giusti family for the balsamic vinegar. Though now the family changed to another one, the food here is great. The price is on a higher end. The codfish cream with fried polenta is quite tasty. And the service is very good too. The waitress is very kind to split the meals into two for us to share. Would highly recommend.

I have been to Hosteria Giusti almost 10 times over the past few years, and it never disappoints. The Morandi family has run this place for many years, and the quality is top level. I have eaten gnocco fritto in many places, but this is my favorite. The pastas are so good I often get two pastas rather than a secondi. Ceci, the host/waitress is wonderful and is always great about wine reccomendations for each course. It is very small, so you must book well ahead. If you know you will be in Modena, you should make a point of eating here.