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    Cesarina

    4.2 (22 reviews)
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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dressy

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    Primi Piatti
    Jamie T.

    At Ristorante Cesarina we had the best meal we had in Bologna--and all the meals in Bologna were wonderful. I had the lasagna verde Bolognese--I have had thin verde lasagna noodles before--this was ethereal. The salads were simple and fresh--reminded me to rethink vinaigrette and opt for a very good balsamic and equally good oil. I would love to return someday.

    Kell M.

    Please go here! Everything is divine. The tortellini, the fried artichoke, bread puffs, fried zucchini, meat platters, all of it. This is honestly the best meal I've had in a really long time. Definitely come in, you should seriously make a reservation if you want to be able to get in.

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    Susan H.

    Really liked this place! We came for a weekday lunch and were one of 2 tourist tables - everyone else was local and most businessmen/women. A good sign that it's a local go-to! Our server was excellent! And was constantly working his tables - you could tell he was good and loves what he does. We started with the mortadella - excellent. They had a special bianca truffle menu - I had to try! I got tagliatelle with white truffle - it was perfect. (Sometimes truffle can be too much - this was just right). Everytime we walked back by this restaurant we talked about how good it was.

    Mortadella

    This was our best meal in Italy on a 10-day trip through Florence, Bellagio, and Tuscany, which included two restaurants with Michelin stars. I cannot rave enough about how pleased I was with my meal. We had mortadella, ravioli alla zucca, insalata ai carciofi, tagliatelle al ragu, and ossobucco. I would order all of them again. The ossobucco was a huge portion, incredibly tender, with slightly smokey and crunchy greens. I would've ordered a side of the greens if I'd had the room. We must've eaten the tagliatelle dish 4x on our trip, and none was as good as this. Very reasonably priced.

    Adam L.

    A marvelous restaurant in the city center, on a delightful piazza. As we ate there in summer, it was 'al fresco'. With the sunset, it was magical. The food was stellar across the board: fried zucchini flowers, a heavenly tortellini alla panna, a Bolognese to die for, delicious vitello tonnato, and an incredible beef cheeks. The wine list was comprehensive, well balanced, and very affordable. Cesarina is a 'neighbourhood restaurant', so the service was efficient, but some may find it lavking in warmth (most of the waiters were older and 'traditional' in manner ). The Maitre D was a very friendly guy. I highly recommend Cesarina.

    Beautiful setting for outdoor dining.

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    Very good pasta and wine... solid service. Right in the center of town, worth the wait.

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    Traditional Bolognese, as recommended to me by locals in both Florence and Rome.

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    Osteria Broccaindosso - Tagliatelle Al ragu (2nd of the 3 pasta sampler) and the best I've had yet. The ragu was meaty and really flavorful.

    Osteria Broccaindosso

    4.5(70 reviews)
    0.5 km
    €€

    Intro: After exploring Bologna to the fullest, we made our way to Osteria Broccaindosso for dinner…read more Located outside of the heart of Bologna, despite being away from the center of the action, the restaurant was almost full. They didn't have any tables outside so we were seated inside. Service (3.5/5): No WiFi unfortunately which isn't great for an international traveler like me. Standard European service. Not terribly friendly and not terribly efficient but I would say they were a bit more attentive than the norm. They did hook us up with some complimentary limoncello shots which was a really nice touch. Ambiance (3.5/5): A little quieter since it's off the beaten path which I like. A pleasant, homey restaurant. Drinks (4.5/5): We shared a bottle of wine. And the aforementioned limoncello shots. Food (4/5): We went with their pasta for two deal where each person gets three different types of pasta that you choose from six or so options. I love getting a variety of dishes so this was a nice way to do it. Not huge portions given the price but still delicious. The dishes were served to us quickly and we got to try some pastas we had never heard of. Overall: When in Bologna, Osteria Broccaindosso makes for a fine choice. It's a 15-minute walk or so from the center of town.

    I can't express how delicious the food and the drinks were! This place was amazing with great…read moreservice and friendly staff! The food was the best I've had in all of Italy. Will definitely go back.

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    Osteria Broccaindosso - Look for address 7A top right corner

    Look for address 7A top right corner

    Osteria Broccaindosso - Lasagna was absolutely delicious!

    Lasagna was absolutely delicious!

    Osteria Broccaindosso

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    Da Cesari - Bolognese sauce

    Da Cesari

    4.7(61 reviews)
    0.6 km
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    Our 1st meal in Bologna set a high bar! The restaurant was easy to find. It has 2 floors of…read moreseating. The vibe was comfortable trattoria. The waitstaff were knowledgeable about the food and wine. The wines are all from the owner's brother vineyard. We had the red and the Prosecco. The red was full bodied. The Prosecco was not too sweet Both were very good! The food was delicious! I didn't know what to expect with the artichoke flan. It was an amazing artichoke and cheese concoction with a shredded artichoke salad on the side. The pastas were all very good. The bolognese had tender meat with a tasty sauce. The tortellini in beef broth is also a local winter dish. The tortellini were filled with a nice mixture of beef and cheese with a full bodied beef broth. A simple but delicious dish! I'm usually not a truffle fan but the spaghetti with black truffles had a good balance of truffle flavor without being overpowering. The scalloping with cheese and Parma ham was tasty. The meat was tender, the cheese side decadent and the ham added a bit of salty flavor. We were too full for dessert!

    The best meal we had in Bologna. For your classic Italian meal, this place is a must. You will need…read morea reservation, as we did on a Tuesday night at 8:00. You need to call to confirm, but it was very easy. The man who answered did not speak English, but thankfully I was prepared to ask in Italian if he did, and he was able to get another staffmember who took care of us. The pasta is terrific, and the portions/prices are perfect. The classic Bolognese dish, the ragu tagliatelle, was very good, but the standout was the black truffle tortelloni. The sauces was so buttery and rich, it was incredible. If I lived close by, I would be here at least once a week just for that dish.

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    Da Cesari - Full house always. Make a reservation!

    Full house always. Make a reservation!

    Da Cesari - Dessert sampler

    Dessert sampler

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    Ristoranti: Teresina - Sage Tortellini spinach and cheese. This was so earthy flavorful in every bite. The sage was so tasteful and not overwhelming.

    Ristoranti: Teresina

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.4 km

    The ambiance is garden with inside seating. Their outside seating is bigger than inside. Both…read moreambiance look great. Outside garden and inside has Italy art, small space close seating. The service was great. As an American I had to slow down. Italy is in no rush to serve nor no rush to have you leave. I enjoyed every single bite and sip. The food was just amazing. It was so great that I came in for lunch and dinner. Even their appetizer bread was good.

    Ristorante Teresina in Bologna was amazing. A small place hidden in a tiny alley but it has…read morebeautiful scenery that should not be missed. Upon walking through the alley I was greeted by the owner of the restaurant who was nothing but kind. After being sat down my table decided to order the mozzarella bites and our server's choice of white wine to begin with. Our server selected a wine that he had me try before giving me the entire bottle. I appreciated him letting me try the wine and asking what I wanted in the wine before selecting it. Afterwards we received our mozzarella bites that includes mini mozzarella balls, basil, and tomatoes. This was a refreshing appetizer that was a great start to our eating experience. We then placed our order for our main course. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragu bolognese. Once the dish came out the owner of the restaurant asked if I would like parmesan and he sprinkled the perfect amount. This pasta was extremely delicious and I ate every last bite. I plan to order both of these dishes again in the future. Additionally, we did not order a dessert but the owner insisted that we try the tiramisu. Thankfully, the owner gave us two slices that we devoured instantly. Along with the other two dishes, I will definitely order the tiramisu. Overall, Ristorante Teresina has an amazing menu, wonderful environment, and excellent service. All three of these aspects are why I will return to this restaurant!

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    Ristoranti: Teresina - Outside sign, gotta love Italy hours

    Outside sign, gotta love Italy hours

    Ristoranti: Teresina - Octopus was so good and flavorful, the green veggies really complement

    Octopus was so good and flavorful, the green veggies really complement

    Ristoranti: Teresina - Red wine this one was delish. Smooth not overpowering.

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    Red wine this one was delish. Smooth not overpowering.

    Il Tartufo - Pistachio guanciale pasta

    Il Tartufo

    4.7(7 reviews)
    1.3 km

    We found Il Tartuffo on the way to our hotel from the train station. It's on a side street. We were…read moreable to get a table without a prior reservation. The dining room is large. We sat in the front bar area at a cozy little table. Our waiter greeted us and brought water as soon as we sat down. He explained some of the dishes too. The waiter was also a bartender and made an amazing espresso martini using Fabrizi syrups. The syrups added a lot of flavor. An ext dove wine list is also available of course. The Lambrusco was very good too. Our waiter recommended the tortellini in forma. It was made table side in a parmigiana wheel. The cheese was creamy and very good. We added white truffles which added a nice contrasting note. It was fun to watch it being prepared! The lasagna verde was good but could have used some more sauce. It was a little dry. . The Stringozzi guanciale E pistachio was good with al dente pasta. The guanciale added a little saltiness with the crunch of the pistachios. The pork loin was good but basic. The potatoes and greens added a nice touch. All in all the restaurant had good food and a nice staff

    Amazing restaurant with wonderful vibe, service and comfortable seating. We made a reservation…read moreduring a less busy time earlier in the evening in September. We had the amazing cheese wheel tortellini which was served tableside and my husband had a spectacular lamb. The bread was great as well.

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    Il Tartufo - Cacio e Pepe ravioli

    Cacio e Pepe ravioli

    Il Tartufo - Great ambiance

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    Great ambiance

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