
FRANCESCANA FAMILY
Francescana Family is a the most current expression of who we are.
Yes, we are a restaurant group. We are also so much more.
First and foremost, WE are a FAMILY.
We work for and with each other, love and learn together, and together are changing the face of Italian cuisine as well as the face of the hospitality industry, showing up every day to demonstrate that we can be more inclusive, sustainable, friendly, healthy and socially conscious.
It all began in April 1995.
A small restaurant with big dreams opened in Via Stella; (the name itself, a good omen all these years). We began with dreams of Michelin stars. That race for the stars took so many more years than we imagined, so many sacrifices, and now we can say that the journey, was what taught us the most. That long pathway, is how we matured, evolved and found our voices.
MODENA / ITALY Our first restaurant in the heart of Modena.
MODENA / ITALY Massimo and Lara’s country guesthouse immersed in the land of Slow Food and Fast Cars.
MODENA / ITALY A non-barbecue wood-fired culinary feast is served in the restaurant located next to Acetaia ML.
MARANELLO / ITALY A menu of re-invented classics awaits you at Massimo Bottura and Ferrari’s restaurant.
MODENA / ITALY Modern gastro-bistro creates seasonal dishes based only on regional produce and international influences.
FIRENZE / BEVERLY HILLS / TOKYO / SEOUL A series of Italian, contemporary fine dining restaurants, in 4 international capitals.
DUBAI / UNITED ARAB EMIRATES A playfully audacious Italian menu takes you back to the 1960’s Emilia-Romagna Riviera.
WORLDWIDE SOCIAL PROJECT Non-profit organization promoting social awareness around food waste and social isolation. 13 Refettorio in 9 countries.
MODENA / ITALY Black is gold and much more since 1995.
MODENA / ITALY Therapeutic pasta lab bringing together autistic young adults and Modenese grandmothers.
MODENA / ITALY
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