I have shopped at a Lidl in North Carolina and it is similar except more pasta, vegetables…read morevarieties, and a deli that mainly favors baguettes or squares of pizza slices. Cheap beer and wine are here with limited household or pet products. The detection alarm was set off by a young lady while I watched from the checkout line. The security guard physically searched the woman, looking for stolen food but she was clean. We have more rights in the States compared to our neighbors overseas. You must bring bags or containers since bags are not provided at an Lidl globally.

It is always fun and exciting to visit grocery store while I am on the road traveling, especially…read morewhen I am in a foreign country. Lidl is located right across from our hotel. Time to stock up on bottle water, snacks and of course cheap local wine! 1.49 € ?! I think I can drink this like water? There are also fresh pastry and hot food to go with your wine. It did take me a little while and help of the security to figure out how those bakery cabinet works.

Close to our AirBnB. Decent size…read more Plenty of food options. Fish, meat counters. It is a full service supermarket.

Great supermarket for water, snacks, and other miscellaneous items at super affordable price. For…read moreinstance, 1.5L of sparking water were selling for 0.65 euros, and they had multiple affordable wines that tasted really amazing. These are lifesavers and can be found everywhere rather than the shops that are there to rip off tourists. Come this place for your necessities : )

Of all places in Italy, I find this little treasure box of chocolate. Made in house (you can see…read morethe kitchen from the shop). I good 8 pieces of filled chocolates (€10). Some had liquor in them ;) The few I've eaten so far are delicious. I would think the most famous cities in Italy would all have their own local chocolate shops, oh no! Not in Florence. Yes, in Bologna, a culinary capital in Italy. I'm tempted to return to Bologna even as I venture on to other Italian towns and cities. Just for more delicious Roccati chocolates!

There is no better chocolate in Bologna. Beautiful shop with gorgeous display and even better…read moretasting treats. Don't miss this shop!

Having lived in Bologna, I would say m that there are a bunch of other aperitif places that serve…read morehigh quality snacks and drinks so this wouldn't be my go to recommendations. However, I'd recommend this place for travelers as it does have a good variety and is definitely aesthetically pleasing!!

I couldn't walk past Gamberini without taking a look inside. The cakes and fruit tarts displayed in…read morethe window were gorgeous! Berries, nuts, seeds, cream beckon you to try them...having just eaten I managed to stave off the temptation by getting only a couple cookies. Only to realize I'm not really a fan of the texture of the traditional cookies, they taste kinda like shortbread (which aren't my fave) bit too sandy for my preference. The jelly was good, the taste of the pistachio in the pistachio cookie was kinda light compared to my expectation. If I'm in Bologna again I'd certainly stop by and try some other items. The staff was courteous and the other pastries, desserts and chocolates looked delicious. Seating consisted of several smaller tables on the right side of the shop, it was pretty full on a weekday afternoon, which tells me it's a popular spot.

Great grocery stores through out the city. You can order your fresh cold cuts just as good as…read morerestaurants and wonderful cheeses.

Great supermarket for water, snacks, and other miscellaneous items at super affordable price. For…read moreinstance, 1.5L of sparking water were selling for 0.65 euros, and they had multiple affordable wines that tasted really amazing. These are lifesavers and can be found everywhere rather than the shops that are there to rip off tourists. Come this place for your necessities : )