26 July 2026 · CineFood Italia Editorial Team
Ferrari, the film: Modena between motors and Italy's finest food
Michael Mann's film Ferrari is set in Modena, home of motors and a capital of taste. A guide to the Modena of the film and its flavours: tortellini, balsamic vinegar and Emilian cuisine.
Ferrari (2023) by Michael Mann tells the life of Enzo Ferrari and his Modena, the heart of the Motor Valley. But Modena is not only about motors: it is one of Italy’s gastronomic capitals, a land of flavours known all over the world. Here is the Modena of the film and what to put on the table.
The Modena of Enzo Ferrari
The film breathes the air of 1950s Modena: the streets, the workshops, the passion for racing. The elegant, hard-working Emilian city is the perfect backdrop for the story of “the Drake”.
The flavours of Modena
Here the cuisine is a heritage. Don’t miss:
- Tortellini in broth, the queen of the Emilian table;
- Hand-made tortelloni and tagliatelle;
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO, aged for decades;
- Parmigiano Reggiano, Lambrusco and zampone.
Modena is also home to world-famous fine dining: a paradise for food lovers.
An itinerary in the Motor Valley
Beyond the table, the area offers the motor museums (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani) and the art cities of Emilia. A weekend between speed and slowness at the table.
In short
Ferrari is a tribute to Modena, where motors and good food run at the same speed. The perfect destination for those who love cinema and taste. Browse the other films and their food locations.
