Da Nello is a perfect restaurant. Great, never hovering service and outstanding food and wine. After three weeks of gorging, we needed to back down a bit. We started with the tempura zucchini flowers -- beautifully crisp and simple with a spritz of lemon. Then, my favorite, fungi risotto. Porcini are in season, and the risotto at Da Nello may be the best I ever had. To drink, an affordable bottle of 2017 Tenuta Carretta Barolo. No room for dolce. A perfect meal on our last night in Bologna. read more

Da Nello - Emilian Near Me - Bologna, BO

Very quaint restaurant (and busy) in the heart of Milan. Service was courteous and the food was wonderful. It's off the beaten path so it's more the local crowd. The accordion player was the greatest surprise of the night. We tried to go a second time but it was sold out. Try it! read more

Da Nello - Tomatoes with basil - Emilian Near Me - Bologna, BO

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Service was perfect. We had a very friendly and helpful waiter. The stuffed fried Zucchini flower blossoms appetizer was amazing. Perfectly salted. Best one of the trip. My friend got eggplant parm as an appetizer and it was amazing The Llano was a great wine and a regional blend of the area. We loved both the red and the white from the Bologna area. So smooth. I got the tortellini and it was death row meal worthy. So creamy and yummy. Highly recommend. Would return for that tortellini and wine :) read more

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Best dinner we had in Bologna! The service was quick and we made sure to make a reservation on our last night visiting as the first night in Bologna they were packed- we learned our lesson and glad we had! read more

Da Nello - Tortellini with cream and ragú - Emilian Near Me - Bologna, BO

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We had a decent meal at Da Nello, just off the main road between the train station and Piazza Maggiore (a bit closer to the Piazza.) The place was packed and, without a reservation they were able to seat us (albeit at the farthest away table outside.) They do have an indoor dining area (good to know since, as of this writing, the heat wave is pretty intense in Italy.) Our server was attentive and friendly and we appreciated that there were vegetarian options on the menu. (On the website menu there's a separate vegetarian section.) We had the Tortelloni of the day and the mushroom risotto. Both were pretty good. Though not necessarily our favorite in this part of the country. It did the trick though. We appreciated the generous bread basket and I enjoyed the house sangiovese wine. I don't know that this would be our top choices of restaurants if we were back in Bologna, but it serviced our needs with no complaints on this evening. read more

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Last night in Bologna and we were lucky to get a table here outside. Had tried to get in on earlier nights, but a reservation is a must. Best dinner of our 3 night stay by far. Pasta bolognese - a must for me. Fabulous with just the right amount of sauce and perfectly al dente pasta. Seafood risotto for the hubby - I wish you could taste the seafood broth it was cooked in. Divine. Flavor on steroids. Veg on the side for the Californian in me - could not get enough veg in Italy. Service authentically friendly and appreciated. There is a difference to touristy friendly, right? Highly recommend. read more

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Da Nello was recommend by our tour guide as a great restaurant close to the city. Although, the majority of restaurants in the area are more touristy, which we were vigilant to stay away from, this hidden gem in a great location, was so good that after our lunch at Da Nello, we decided to return for dinner. Hands down one of the best meals we had out of Florence, Rome, Venice and Bologna. Ricky was our waiter, who is the son of the owner. Great guy and offered some very helpful and excellent suggestions. This is a one stop shop to try all the regional highlights, tortellini in broth, tortelloni in the amazing red sauce and an unexpected, fantastic dish was with the pasta with the sausage and mushrooms. Wine was excellent as well. It's a must try. read more

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My wife's Italian and we grew up outside NYC so we have had plenty of lasagna from all over the world including many places in Italy. The family consensus was unanimous this was the best lasagna we ever had. il migliore di sempre absolutely So delicious we could cry. Wine, service, great people were in love. Try it please read more

Great local spot. Off the beaten track a bit and food was fantastic. Wife got the traditional tagliatelle with bolognese - one of the best we've had in bologna. I had the spaghetti with vongole which was very good. Waiter even agreed to add a little Parmesan to my seafood dish. Buddy got the garmingha with sausage and was easily the winning dish of the night. The Sangiovese bottle of wine the waiter recommended was perfectly paired with our meals. Definitely recommend. read more

A good spot. It's a lot bigger than it looks - a large dining room downstairs. We both tried pasta - the penne was good (not great) the spaghetti was good (not great). Then we got the veal with ham and cheese over the top, pretty good. Plenty of servers and they were very attentive and friendly. read more

Da Nello - Veal covered in cheese and sauce with spinach and mashed potatoes. - Emilian Near Me - Bologna, BO

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Dinner for our first night in Bologna. Food was amazing. Sat in downstairs area with several couples and a family. We were all eating before the late night rush.. Wine was excellent and not expensive, even with a vastly impressive locally selected wine list. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the bread basket never ending (if you're into bread!) Certainly a hidden gem of your in town.. read more

Absolutely the best lasagna I've ever had, and I've had a lot traveling around Italy. The wait staff was great!- professional and personable. Also had veal scaloppine AND scallops, which were served in the shell (a first for me). I even went back the next day for the tagliatelle. An absolute winner! When in Bologna, do not miss it! read more

Summary: Great food and atmosphere, ultra-fresh fish Room: Most of the places we went to in Bologna were a little cramped, with Da Nello a little more so. It's like the difference between coach seating and basic economy on American Airlines--probably feels tighter than it really is. Still, the waiters were able to get around and it did create an intimate atmosphere with the neighbors who were mostly Italian, tall, slim, and gorgeous. So maybe it's a positive after all? Service: Competent and professional. The waiters spoke a little English, we spoke a little Italian, and we worked things out for the most part. We did miss on the fish order though--we thought we were getting about 1.5 lbs of whole fish for two and they thought we wanted a big fish at 2.5 lbs. We managed, and it was very good. Food: This is what we went for and we weren't disappointed. We had a large whole sole and mushroom risotto with fresh porcini. The fish was really delicious and perfectly cooked with a very simple preparation of lemon and butter. We also had some great wines that were a pretty good value, though not as good as at Dal Biassanot. We washed the food down with a big brunello and a chianti Classico--both delicious and well priced. Dessert was also very good. Value: Pretty good for Italy and very good compare to the US. Prices in Bologna were less than Parma and wines were very well priced. read more

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An excellant restaurant in the Bolognese tradition. I enjoy my Tagiatelle bolognese and it was paired with a typical wine. For second I had the truffled veal cutlet. Excellant food, wine, and service. Highly recommend. read more

AMAZING PASTA!!! We went here for a late dinner in Bologna on a Sunday night. We were looking for something with some traditional bologna fare. We ordered 3 different pastas and loved them all. My favorite by far was the gramigna. So creamy and delicious. We also enjoyed the lasagna and the pumpkin tortellini. The service was great. We finished the meal with the tiramisu... best I've ever had! I'd highly recommend this place. An amazing experience without breaking the bank. read more

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Amazing food and quaint vibe. I had heard that the city of Bologna was known for their food so was excited to visit the town for a day. This was one of my favorite restaurants in Italy and felt more like a locals spot. Went here on a recommendation. Had to try the pasta with bolognese sauce and also ordered the lasagna. Great food, great wine and great service. Hopefully I get to come back one day. read more

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They found us a table despite being quite busy. Our waiter was efficient and helpful. The food was excellent. I had the mellanzane (eggplant) parm and tagliatelle bolognese, the hubs had their appetizer sampler which had some amazing roast beef - almost carpaccio but with seared edges and a tasty olive oil on top and the fried seafood platter. We were amazed at how good their shrimp tasted - how is it so much sweeter than what we get in CA?? A definite recommend from us! read more

Came highly rated but unfortunately disappointed. The restaurant looks like a hit with the crowd and mainly Italian's. However I was very disappointed. The assorted meat platter is an 8/10, the bread a 1/10, they forgot our caprese salad and the pastas had zero flavor. Coming from Italian family I was greatly disappointed. To end the cappuccino is average. I'd find somewhere better. read more

Absolutely fantastic find right off the main drag hidden down a side street. So glad we stopped! Great steak and the mashed potatoes? I don't want to know how much butter they used.. and I don't care!! Wow! Sooo good!! Obviously the bolognese and pasta is a home run too, and since no one here knows about baseball.. one word.. GOOOOOALLLLLL!!!!!! Definitely come a little later as it is packed right when they open. Great service.. great food.. Bravo and gratsi!! read more

Warm and home style welcome and service. The waiter, with a remarkable and pleasant regional accent gave very good suggestions in a friendly but discrete manner. The ambience reminds the 70ies but is kept in good conditions. The food was simply top. I got my personal must have in bologna that is lasagne, followed by cotoletta alla bolognese with truffles both excellent. I would have liked a bigger portion of lasagne but it's just because I love them. Pricing was correct. I look forward to my next visit in bologna. read more

Da Nello - Lasagne - Emilian Near Me - Bologna, BO

Super fresh seafood and warm family run restaurant. Service was great and we had a great time!

If your Italian friend , and a Italian colleague, and a local taxi driver all recommend the same place, you confidently try it. And then, you love and enjoy the place and food, then thank them. read more

Da Nello - Emilian Near Me - Bologna, BO

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Great food, only downfall was the waiter was rude and pushy! Other staff there were great including the host!!

Great food, good prices and impecable service. The restaurant have some outside dining and some AC inside options Highly recommended read more

This is a great little restaurant in the heart of Bologna. When you walk in you are led downstairs past a bunch of photos of celebrities that have eaten at this restaurant. I remember seeing photos of Blink 182's Travis Barker and MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden (presumably visiting during his time at Ducati). The downstairs dining area has a high ceiling and somehow feels both spacious and cozy. The wait staff definitely add to the old school vibe this place has. I'm pretty sure I observed 3 generations of wait staff simultaneously working together to serve the tables. Being in Bologna I felt obligated to order something with ragu alla bolognese and I was not disappointed! The bolognese was hearty and delicious. My friend ordered the lasagna which looked amazing as well. I would definitely recommend either of these dishes. Would definitely come back for both the food and the very authentic ambiance. read more

Da Nello - excellent ragu alla bolognese - Emilian Near Me - Bologna, BO

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I love broth more than anything and here at da nello, they serve tortellini in broth!!!! Mmmmmm, its called tortellini in brodo. It was so good!!! It was pork tortellini in broth. The broth was exquisite, but they are very modest about their broth making skills. They just say, oh its broth. No, it was the best broth evaaaaa. read more

Everyone was very welcoming and the food was pretty good. The prosciutto e melone and affogato al cafe were delicious. And the Campari is flowing. My waiter was very nice despite my lack of Italian and the food came out very quickly even though the place QA full when I arrived. read more

If you are alone forget this restaurant it is so small there is no place. They send you away

Location, food and service was outstanding. This restaurant was recommended to us and it lived up to its name. A must do in Bologna!

So good. Left the restaurant very pleased. Service, local vine selection and meal quality excellent.

Ottimi la cucina e il servizio. Quando è la stagione dei funghi approfittatene e assaggiate almeno una porzione. Notevoli anche le fritture oltre che i piatti classici della cucina bolognese. read more

Really poor service, decent food but no better than many places in Bologna. More or less a foody tourist trap.