Very solid 'fast food' middle eastern place. You can order at the counter or get table service at…read morethe tables outside. I ordered the falafel wrap. It is vegan and it was good. Wish I had remembered to ask for the spicy chili sauce - missed that. Overall good experience. Good option for vegans in Bologna.

If you're looking for an amazing cheap and filling quick bite in bologna then this is definitely…read morethe place to go. The first time I came I got the shawarma platter and it was way too much food but still a great value at under €10. The chicken here is flavorful and juicy which some kebab places struggle with cooking on a rotating spick. The second time I got the shawarma gyro which i recommend as it is plenty of food for a meal. The chicken shawarma was accompanied with fries and vegetables in a fresh pita with delicious white sauce. If you're staying in bologna and get tired of the wonderful Italian food or want a cheap alternative, then this is definitely the place to go. You can tell it's great by the number of university students eating there at all hours of the day and night.

01NOV2025 We had a…read moregood aperitivo here. Yes, it is only 50m from Neptune's statute, but we felt that we had decent value. Not a tourist ripoff place at all. Panino: mortadella, brie, onion jam. Excellent. + Friendly staff. + tablecloths + huge awning (in case of rain). There is only outside seating. 32 seats. + warm lighting - paper napkins €28 for drinks and sandwich for 2

Delicious vegan panini options or make your own. Also vegan cheese plates available. I was really…read morepleased. I also appreciated that they explained everything me.

Wow! What a great sandwich at Mo Mortadella Lab. We ordered #17, mortadella, squaqerone cheese and…read morepistachios. The cheese is soft and spreadable like a softened cream cheese and has a tanginess similar to a goat's cheese. This was such a simple sandwich, loaded with mortadella and fresh, soft bread. The line is long but worth the wait.

This was our first meal in Bologna, and I've never had mortadella like this! It was amazing, I had…read moreto eat it separate from the sandwhich to try it individually and it was delicious. At first, I was worried about the bread they gave with the sandwhich because at other Italian shops they gave us hard buns that looked like this, but they actually gave us really soft bread. 10/10!

We had the five course meal which included appetizer, fish, veal, vegetable and desserts. Quality…read moreof the food was top-notch. Excellent food and excellent price.

È Cucina Leopardi.... I love, love, love the concept of this…read morerestaurant. They serve only a few dishes , which are based on chef's choice/seasonality of products/ingredients on hand. There is no set menu. You walk in having no idea what you're going to get...and I love that. They offer three different lunchtime meal options..an appetizer/primo/dolce priced at 10€; an appetizer/secondo/dolce priced at 15 €; and an appetizer/primo/secondo/dolce at 20€. Being the glutton I am, I couldn't pass up the last option...an app, two courses, and a dessert? And for 20 euros? Hell yeah. Oh, and did I mention water, bread, and a glass of wine is included no matter which price point you choose?! You choose which price formule you want, and from there, they ask you carne, pesce, or vegetano. So if you choose pesce, your 1st and/or second course will be some kind of fish dish...same if you choose vegetarian or meat. I believe the appetizer will always be some kind of vegetarian dish, because they don't give you your options until after the appetizer is served. The appetizer they served was ricotta cheese with an apple cream (aka applesauce). It was good! The sweetness of the apple cream complemented the cheese. Light, creamy, refreshing! After eating the appetizer the waiter told me what the menu of the day was. For the fish...the 1st course was a fish soup. The second course was some kind of fish. For the meat, the 1st course was a meatball pasta. The second course was some kind of beef dish. I couldn't decide between the carne or pesce, so my waiter told me I could have the best of both worlds, and do a course of each. I chose meat as the first course, and fish as the second. My first dish was your basic spaghetti, but the best spaghetti I've ever had. The noodles were perfectly Al dente. The sauce was vibrant, fresh, and flavorful with some nice hints of garlic. There was just the right amount of fresh parmesan already mixed in to balance the acidity of the dish and give it a slight nuttiness. And there was also olive oil drizzled in there..the good kind, giving it a slight bitterness and brightness. Spaghetti will never be the same for me again after eating that. My second course. I have no idea what kind of fish it was...but it was cooked just right, and the skin was a bit crispy and slightly salted. There was a kind of green puree that went with it...it had very bright flavour notes and was slightly sweet. The fish was served with some salted potatoes, apples, and rutabaga(?). Everything worked well flavor-wise, and I really, really enjoyed the dish. By that point, I was so, so full. They give you very nice sized portions and I honestly probably could have stopped after the first course. However, dessert was still yet to come! For dessert they give you two options to choose from. I waited for my waiter to give me my choices, but he never did. He came out and said, "you must try everything!" and he gave me both desserts!!!!! One was almost like a chocolate molten cake. The outside was little crisp, and the inside was warm, fudgy, and chewy. It was so, SO good. It was a dark chocolate, and sweet..but just slightly so. And there were a few hard chocolate shavings throughout which provided a nice contrast in texture. The other desert was an almond cake. It was soaked in some kind of liqueur..amaretto, I believe. It was served with a dollop of what I think was some kind of cheese..maybe marscapone mixed with some orange. It was a very lovely dessert! Pleasing to the taste buds, and not overly sweet! Finally, the meal concluded with a small cup of coffee! I paid my 20€ and waddled away from the restaurant, incredibly full, but oh so satisfied. The main reason I came to Italy was to eat. I added Bologna to my itinerary because I heard it was the foodie capital of Italy. I have had many great food experiences during my time in Bologna but eating at È Cucina Leopardi has by far been the highlight. I highly, highly recommend checking it out if you ever get the chance!!

Now my wife did some research so when we were in Modena we came here for a snack because we wanted…read moreto try this local classic. Like everything in Italy, the most simple things are usually the best. We told the person at the counter that we just wanted to "try" so he recommended we just get the 4 most popular toppings. I wouldnt necessarily say that it was a must have but the wife and i are foodies so we loved the idea of having something that was specific to the region and not something that we would find say like in Milan.

I was recommended this place by a local when I used to live in Modena and I really can't thank him…read moreenough for his insider knowledge as this place quickly became one of my locals! I have fond memories of this place from when I used to live in Modena and couldn't believe my luck that I had stumbled across a largely unknown (at least I had never heard of it) but very traditional local speciality: the crescentina. In the local language (Modenesi) it is known as Chersenta, hence the name of the establishment and it is basically a traditional sandwich. The bread, the star of the show, is traditionally made in "tigelle" (circular terracotta discs lined with chestnut leaves), although nowadays they have a special device that mimics the traditional method. Traditionally this bread and opened (like a pita bread) and filled with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and slathered with Pesto alla Modenese (also known as Cunza) which is a garlic and rosemary flavoured pork lard. Nowadays, however, there is a wide range of ingredients you can stuff the bread with. My usual used to be Italian cured ham, cremino piccante (a type of spicy soft cheese), artichokes and mushrooms. So simple yet so satisfying. If you are not in the mood for savoury, you can get one filled with Nutella or other sweet ingredients instead. If you are in the area, this is a must as it's close to the main square and right next to the Mercato Albinelli (Local Covered Market). Every time I went to the market, I would come here for lunch or snack.

Great spot in Bologna! Off the beaten path so not too crowded. Free WiFi. So many great vegan /…read morevegetarian options to choose from. Vegan croissants (yum) and very tasty sounds cappuccinos. Good prices. I would definitely come back here and recommend it to anyone visiting. The atmosphere is nice, there are people eating together and others sitting on their laptops.

Sadly, this was one of the few meals I didn't enjoy while in Italy. There were only 2 vegan options…read morethat day for dinner: an "eat the menu experience" which included vegan lasagna and crispy seitan nuggets OR vegan quiche. I'm not a fan of seitan so I opted for the quiche. It tasted fine but the portion was tiny for the cost. They were so busy that night I had wanted to order something else but ended up leaving hungry instead.

This gem came recommended by a local we met today. It's upstairs, unassuming and absolutely…read moreamazing! Friendly staff and many options for both carnivores and vegetarians

Homey trattoria for traditional Italian food! It felt like stepping in to someone's home where we…read morewere treated to friendly service and delicious food. The lasagna was completely made from scratch and my boyfriend stated it was the best he's ever had. I ordered the pasta with sausage and wow, what a treat. Prices were affordable and food was serviced quickly. Can't recommend enough!

What a lovely place for our first lunch in Bologna!…read more Tagliatelle Bolognese was spectacular, as was the chef's original take on the cottoletto, which was served as an appetizer. Braised beef cheek; just the right amount of fat and so tender it melted in your mouth. The atmosphere was friendly, the service was just right and the classic jazz background music was the perfect choice. Would return in a minute.

Lovely spot offering a quiet dining experience. We had lovely apps and meals. Wine was nice as…read morewell. It was a satisfying experience overall.