A Journey Into the Heart of Modena, Now on the Upper West Side

Chef Michele Casadei Massari, Claudio Stefani Giusti, Alberto Ghezzi
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Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Tasting Journey

Lucciola introduces The Giusti Experience, a unique fine-dining collaboration with Acetaia Giusti, the world’s oldest producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (1605). For the first time, the atmosphere of a traditional Modenese acetaia has been recreated in New York City through a custom-designed Giusti Corner, showcasing historic casks, iconic vinegars, and handcrafted elements inspired by Giusti’s ageing rooms.

Table Layout Giusti Blasamic

6 Seats - 6 Courses

This intimate tasting—just six seats—features a six-course menu by Chef Michele Casadei Massari, where each dish is paired with a different Giusti balsamic aged from 8 to over 100 years. Highlights include Giusti’s 3, 4, and 5 Gold Medals, the limited Ginepro, and the rare Riserva Privata, drawn from Chef Michele’s personal barrels in Modena.

Every detail—from barrel-wood chargers to custom ceramic tasting spoons—honors the heritage and craftsmanship of Giusti’s four centuries of tradition.

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Gnocchi with aceto balsamico Giusti

A First in New York City

The Giusti Experience is NYC’s first tasting menu entirely dedicated to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, offering a cultural and sensory journey unlike any other.

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Guests may reserve from 1 to 6 seats, depending on availability.

Price: $290 per guest
Optional Balsamic Pairing: +$120
Location: Lucciola NYC – 621 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

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A wine bottle, a wine glass filled with red wine, a small wooden barrel, and a sign with text about booking a visit in Modena, Italy, are displayed on a table at a restaurant or tasting room.
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A plate of risotto with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, sitting on elegant china with a dragonfly design. Silverware is placed on either side of the plate, with a bottle of Giusti Extravecchio balsamic vinegar in the top left corner.
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