our History
In one of the most picturesque corners of the heart of Modena, a few steps from the historic course Canalgrande, Gallucci on a street paved with ancient, is offered through the eyes of the discreet presence Osteria Toscana, for nearly six lustres Landmark the block. The restaurant smelled a very human warmth and jovial, there emanates from furniture wood, so simple and yet welcoming. You may ask, What has the Tuscan cuisine with Modena, a land that breathes a culinary tradition so unique and known throughout the world? Come and discover what culinary happy synthesis is made to the "Tuscany".
The welcome is warm: you will be presented Domitius, now an institution, which I offer you the menu: soon there will enumerate with his usual skill specialties Iliano that the chef is preparing, describing the characteristics of every dish and every evening creativity Iliano opens up wider appreciation of new dishes and wise variations of those listed on the menu. Meanwhile, in all likelihood, you will see sticking out of the kitchen Iliano with his long white headdress: you're really in good hands! Mrs. Lucy, wife of the chef, a real dame, ironic and witty, you will tickle your appetite by offering the crostini and vegetable pie. For some 'time new vigor and enthusiasm has been given to establishment of the collaboration of Francis, son of Lucia and Iliano: fresh university, the new doctor brings new knowledge, strategies and innovations in the conduct of the premises. Browse the pages of this site and you'll realize that there are varied range of offers and even if you are vegetarian, do not worry: Iliano thought too!
And what about the basement? It is to be impressed, whatever your choice you will know the volcanic Domitius help choosing a wine expert that brings the dish you are about to taste. The customer care you finally realize 's original Iliano revisiting that makes Tuscan cooking: Chef ten lustres, a Tuscan home in Modena, but a life, has clearly assimilated the influences of the cuisine of Modena and has drawn enlightened suggestions: dare we say which has managed to create a kitchen that is not at all a compromise, not a disjointed mixture; Iliano rethink its roots in the light of human and cultural values that a land so rich as that of Modena, he suggests, to draw from this fascination with light In order to take on a very personal journey through the flavors. In light of what the guests are not surprised when Iliano proposes the dumpling stuffed with the tortellini, dressed with the cheese fondue!
Iliano Boards has received numerous awards for his long and distinguished career as a chef, and in recent years has offered its expertise to train new chefs, in collaboration with the Institute Hotelier State, the tireless chef gives young people the right to know and his art, with that fiery temperament and direct, witty and vigorous that has always characterized him, to keeping alive the culture of the cuisine of our land.
In Tuscany, at noon, you can do the "quick lunch", an idea suggested and requested by many - not least the Hotel Schools who want to preserve the "quality cuisine" from raiding the kitchen of the "fast food": it is a Lunch dedicated to all those who, while having little time at noon, do not want to compromise on quality of food.
As you may have guessed from Osteria Toscana you are in a very special dimension, which is outside the usual parameters of evaluation and possibly worn; these few lines are not enough to list all the dishes of our restaurant and then browse among these virtual pages, which reveal no smell or taste. And if you belong to those individuals who Dante (tutelary deity of the Tavern) Put in the group of greedy, do not forget to order a meal to take a corner for the homemade desserts: a really sweet damnation!