Fly into Bologna or Milan to take an epic road trip along the ancient Via Emilia that hosts a string of beautiful Italian cities. In the heart of Emilia Romagna lies Italy’s Food Valley. Make sure that you stop along the way for dishes and wines that have received worldwide acclaim.

Hot, hot summers and cold winters, with moisture trapped by the Apennine mountains, coalesce for perfect growing conditions for food that has become legendary: globally.

Michelin-starred restaurants

Such is Emilia Romagna’s prominence in Italy’s gastronomic scene that Modena recently hosted the Michelin Guide 2025 Awards: essentially Italy’s foodie Oscars. In addition, Emilia Romagna will also host the awards for 2026 and 2027.

Amongst the culinary rock stars at the awards, Massimo Bottura is a God of the industry. The success of his 3 Michelin star Osteria Francescana in Modena, sometimes lauded as the World’s Best

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