"As the name suggests, Moderna positions itself as a modern Italian trattoria with revised twists on local classics. The menu strikes a chord between fine dining and bistro fare, featuring dishes like beef tenderloin with foie gras, guinea hen rolled with prosciutto and topped with truffle, and tagliatelle with ragu Bolognese in a Parmigiano-Reggiano fondue cream. Just off the pedestrian path yet reachable from Santa Croce, it’s worth the small detour." - Coral Sisk