Foodie Tip in Maranello
Slow food meets fast cars: With a new interior by India Mahdavi and menus by award-winning chef Massimo Bottura, Ferrari’s Cavallino trattoria in Modena is a red-hot tip not to be missed.
December 6, 2022
In the land of fast cars and slow food, a traditional place invites guests to its completely redesigned premises: the trendy Ristorante Cavallino in Modena, Ferrari's culinary flagship, combines the history of the sports car manufacturer with classic Italian cuisine. Celebrity chef Massimo Bottura ensures that you won't soon forget your outing here.
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Ristorante Cavallino
Via Abetone inferiore, 1, 41053 Maranello MO, Italy
Mail: reservation@ristorantecavallino.com
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 to 10:00 p.m., Sunday from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Price: tasting menu "A journey through the cuisine of Cavallino" at €75
70 years of gastronomic history
The Cavallino is located just a few steps from the world-famous Ferrari factory and originally served as the company canteen. In 1950, Enzo Ferrari had the historic farmhouse remodeled, and since then it has officially borne the name Ristorante Cavallino – inviting guests to enjoy trattoria ambience and fine cuisine. Engineer Ferrari himself often sat here with numerous friends, guests and employees while the Formula 1 Grand Prix was on TV.
Over the past 70 years, the restaurant has hosted many illustrious personalities, such as Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, Princess Liliana de Réthy of Belgium, and three-time world champion driver Jackie Stewart. Of course, all the racing drivers and technicians of Team Ferrari have been guests at the Cavallino as well.
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A trattoria makes contemporary history
Patterned wallpaper with the iconic Cavallino Rampante motif, snapshots of a great past, and quite a sense of style: the redesign of Ristorante Cavallino by India Mahdavi is quite something to behold.
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The Clock Room turns back time: guests will find photos and memorabilia of Ferrari and Formula 1 there. The dining room, with its red-ivory terracotta floors and high ceilings, makes trendy trattoria flair come to life. The oak-paneled walls are emblazoned with photo collages of Ferrari engines and yearbook images of the Scuderia.
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On the way to the outdoor area, you pass through the fiery red Grill Room, on the walls of which is a system of hyper-technological, fully visible grills with live cooking. And in the summer, as the view through the arched windows reveals, guests can dine in the Mediterranean garden.
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Racing to the top with Massimo Bottura
Awarded three Michelin stars, Chef Massimo Bottura from Modena tempts guests at Cavallino with traditional Italian cuisine, interpreted in a contemporary way and inspired by local customs. His career has taken him from the renowned Trattoria del Campazzo outside Modena to Monte Carlo, the Costa Brava and back to Italy. With Osteria Francescana, he has twice been ranked no. 1 among the world's 50 best restaurants.
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As part of the redesign of the Cavallino, Bottura was also brought into the Ferrari culinary race. On his menu, gourmets will find fine fare such as duck breast with spices, liver pate with orange notes, escargots or crème caramel al Parmigiano Reggiano. "Cavallino's cuisine is good and healthy, and there is a story behind every dish. It's a cuisine you can't refuse," says the celebrity chef.
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Ristorante Cavallino
Via Abetone inferiore, 1, 41053 Maranello MO, Italy
Mail: reservation@ristorantecavallino.com
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 to 10:00 p.m., Sunday from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Price: tasting menu "A journey through the cuisine of Cavallino" at €75
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