Bar Schiavoni

Modena


Just off the northwest corner of Mercato Albinelli, this lovely cafe run by a pair of adorable sisters specialises in panino al cotechino – small sandwiches that offer a unique way to indulge in Modena's specialty pork sausage: with pumpkin cream and balsamic vinegar, for example, or with Parmesan cream, balsamic vinegar and pear.

There are five or so choices per day (including other creative but non-cotechino options), along with good coffee and wine.


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