First night in Bologna and so happy with Dal Biassanot. Reservations were a must and as we were seated the rest of the tables filled quickly. Service was kind and attentive and we appreciated their sense of humor ! Food wise loved everything we had - the carpaccio was best we have ever had. Did the tris pasta to get different options and we both agreed the lasagna and tagliatelle were our favorites. The broth in the brood was clear and flavorful. Sat outside on a beautiful evening and there were many locals dining with us. Highly recommend. read more

Dal Biassanot - Italian Near Me - Bologna, BO

We had one of our best meals here. The service was great, the food is delicious and the ambiance is quaint. We had the trio of bolognese, lasagna and tortellini en brodo. Each one was cooked perfectly and the price was very fair. My husband had the porchetta rabbit, so flavorful. Good wine list. read more

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Probably the best dining experience we have had in Italy. Upon arrival we were greeted and told would be our table would be ready shortly. We were seated in one of the interior rooms which is small but warm and comfy and dominated by a huge wine fridge. They have an excellent wine list and we choose a san giovese wich has their name in the label. Same with the water bottle. That tells you this place has been around a while. That could be a good thing as it means they sustain quality or maybe not. In this case good sign. the wife ordered the steak with rosemary and a side of roasted potatoes (she wanted the fried but this what they have) she also got a salad. I ordered the capallaci a la carbonara. The side dishes were just unbelievably good. Th potatoes were crispy on the edges and soft inside, they were so full of flavor I could not believe it. Possibly th best roasted potatoes I have ever tasted. The side salad was so fresh and tasty just Aragula , carrots, tomatoes with an excellent olive oil but fresh. The salad was bursting with flavor. We ordererd steak all over Tuscany none compared to this. The pasta .... Wow... Al dente but soft filling with an incredible cream sauce and a crispy guanciale that elevated the dish to perfection. The service was impecable. All in all just a fantastic experience read more

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I am rounding up from a likely 4.5 to 5 stars mainly because the service/staff were terrific! A warm, friendly atmosphere from start to finish and a neat interior decor welcomed our party of 9. Food was very good, except for the Tortellini in Brodo (broth), which was undercooked a bit, as agreed by all. The charcuterie boards were simple but very nice. I had a pasta trio that had the tortellini + lasagne + pappardelle ragu & loved the latter two! Lastly, we enjoyed several wines from their expansive list and am happily report the prices are reasonably priced. read more

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We enjoyed this place so much on our first night in Bologna that decided to go again on our last night in town. That carpaccio was calling us back and it didn't disappoint! We sat outside and had the same server as we did earlier in the week. Service was excellent and our meals were great! Enjoy your visit! read more

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Big tourist trap- but one of the few places you can eat without a reservation in Bologna. The waiters are rude and standoffish, seems as though they just want flip the tables as quickly as possible. The food was fine, traditional Emilian food, but the dishes weren't anything special. Try to get a reservation at Serghei next door if you can. read more

Dal Biassanot - tortellini in broth - Italian Near Me - Bologna, BO

"New review from new latest experience" We arrived for lunch at noon and the owner and waitress looked at us wonder around and end up rejecting us to sit in the very rude and unprofessional way. We stand there for some time with no response. I suggest you ignore this place and check out " La Finestrella" few steps away for excellent authentic food and welcome atmosphere read more

Food was excellent. Service was sub par. It took quite awhile for anyone to wait on us, the other tables that were seated after us, were waited on before us. Our waiter, Claudio was rude and judgmental because we were tourists. Clearly they do not like tourists. This was recommended to us by a local so we could get authentic Bolognese food read more

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My home away from home in Italy. I've eaten here dozens of times and never had a bad meal. The food and service are spectacular and reliable. The Bolognese cuisine is world class. I am a picky eater, but there are numerous items I enjoy for each course, although I have been known to eat the Gramigna al ragù' di salsiccia at every meal, despite not being a big sausage fan. Despite eating here dozens of times, my wife and I have not exhausted the entire menu. read more

Of all the meals I ate over 10 days in Italy, Dal Biassanot was only surpassed by restaurants with Michelin stars. That means quality, son! I was lured by a recommendation in Frommer's 2017 Italy guide and the high Yelp ranking. I love my first course: stringozzi piccanti ai pomodorini e guanciale (long pasta with tomato, bacon, and chili - €10) Second course was also a home run: tagliata di manzo rucola e grana (grilled steak with parmesan and arugula - €15). Staff was really kind. The place totally filled up soon after we arrived, so it's clearly a popular choice. I would happily go back again and again and again. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here! First off, their basket of breads and crackers have a nice variety to start you out with. Nothing to write home about, but still nice. My wife ordered the home-made pasta with prosciutto and asparagus. Her dish was probably my favorite. The pasta was thick and twisted, making for a somewhat chewy but tender texture - exactly what I love about home-made pasta. The flavors were delicious, too - especially with the prosciutto. I ordered ravioli, which also had a nice pasta texture, but wasn't nearly as good as my wife's first dish. For my second course, I had the Wild Boar with Polenta, which was also very delicious. The meat was fall-apart and tender, with a perfect sauce to complement. The polenta was partly fried, so it was in a clump. It was an interesting way of presenting polenta, but I actually enjoyed it! The service was not bad - they got the job done, especially when the restaurant started getting busier. This is definitely a restaurant I would revisit if I'm ever back in Bologna. read more

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We had read about this restaurant and made a reservation before leaving the USA for lunch. The atmosphere was rustic and charming. All the staff were very welcoming, especially Matteo, our server. He was so helpful in explaining the dishes to us. My husband tried something very different for him. He ordered tortellini rosa con prosciutto e pinoli (pink tortellini with ham and pine nuts). I love all things with mortadella, so I had to try the raviolini Bologna ai pistacchi (raviolis stuffed with mortadella and pistachios). Both dishes were incredibly flavorful. We enjoyed a 1/2 liter of red wine and water. To finish, we had a selection of local cheeses. This was really a good place to enjoy a nice lunch! Our total bill was € 43.50. read more

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While on a day trip to Bologna, I knew we couldn't leave without eating the popular dishes they're known for: tortellini and tagliatelle al ragu. The boyfriend and I were walking around the two towers, Garisenda and Asinelli, and found Dal Biassanot on Yelp. This was fairly nearby but seemed far enough away that locals would eat there. While walking over, the streets became quieter and a little more narrow. There was a church and we passed through a former Jewish Ghetto before reaching a small street were Dal Biassanot sat. The restaurant itself is quiet and wholesome and seemed promising based on reviews and location alone. The inside was empty and not too charming so we opted to sit outside. Tables are set up close together so it's rather cozy. The vibe was casual nice and the crowd was a lot of older, diners who were more local that touristy. We dined on cheese tortellini and tagliatelle al ragu - both were delicious! It was very well made and given the portions left enough room for us to enjoy tiramisu. The service was good and orders were taken promptly. I would say if you are in the area and want quality pasta that won't break the bank, definitely stop by here! The location also earns this place a star as it is next to one of the few canals in Bologna (see my photo and video post!) which is fun to check out and is a nice walk away from both Piazza Maggiore and Parco della Montagnola. read more

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Cool place. Service was pretty good. We ordered our food and thought it would be like the picture on the menu but it was nothing like it. Nothing special. Small room inside. Ok for a quick and efficient meal. read more

Stumbled across this place on our first day in Bologna. Situation right next to the 'Secret Window' the food is fantastic and the service excellent! Ordered a bottle of Lambrusco to accompany our meal. Lots of cold meats/ cheese followed by Lasagna and Tiramasu. A great way to start our time in Bologna. Bit away from the city centre. But was packed and I can understand why! Great food great value read more

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Awesome little trattoria quiet street in Bologna 10 min walk from Piazza Maggiorie , delicious handmade pastas and pork cutlet was superb. read more

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We found this one on a weekend evening night when all other highly-rated restaurants were already reserved. We soon found out why this one was still available. I have no idea how they are so highly rated. We ordered like 5 things and everything was a miss. Just mehhhh on every dish. There are much better restaurants elsewhere in the city. read more

Amazing is the first word that comes to mind. My wife and I sat outside, the weather was perfect and it complemented the beautiful outside seating. My wife ordered the ravioli with lemon and I had the wild boar with polenta. Everything was perfectly cooked and the service was just as good. If you are in Bologna, it is a must try. It's only five minutes north of piazza Maggiore and much better then the over priced tourist traps near the center. Enjoy, you will thank me! read more

Dal Biassanot - Italian Near Me - Bologna, BO

Fabulous experience 2 different times at Dal Biassanot! HIGHLY RECOMMEND _ so good we returned! THE FOOD Wonderful and broad variety of dishes, including specialties to the region. We enjoyed the salads, many different pastas, meats. Lasagna was THE SINGLE BEST LASAGNA I have ever eaten in 53 years of my life on this Earth. Oh. My. G-D. As an American I finally understand what lasagna is SUPPOSED to be, and I consider myself a solid/good home cook!!!! THE PEOPLE Friendly, kind, helpful servers, who do not rush you and yet manage to also be attentive to diner needs. They speak English in addition to Italian, making it super easy to order. High praise for the staff. THE LOCATION Easy walking distance in Old Town, and fun fact, this restaurant is essentially next to the canal with the Finestrella di Via Piella, where a small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals. I saw a line of people opening a secret window-sized tiny door onto the canal. COVID SAFE Each time we ate here we were able to eat outdoors, and while the tables are quite close the restaurant did request proof of vaccination for diners. They also offered a menu via Internet, so you didn't have to hold a paper menu. read more

The food was delicious. We got the pasta trio with was excellent which had a small soup as part of it which was great. The rabbit was very unique, very tasty. The tiramisu was fluffy and delicious. read more

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Just got off a plane, landed in Bologna and looking for a place to eat. This was a gem. Walked over as they opened at 7:30pm and they were welcoming. Later I realized that this place really fills up! It was packed with people waiting for a table and it's for a good reason. The food is fantastic, the service was friendly (and dare I say funny at times) and it was just such a great experience. I would recommend the tortellini. It's what their known for and it's hand made (of course). For the wild not too and it was very rich and filling. I would go back but I am not going to be staying in Bologna for long enough. Maybe next time! Grazi! read more

Bologna is of course famed for its cuisine, and every street you walk along is packed with restaurants vying for your business. So, in order to make sure we found a good one, we asked some locals for their recommendations and this one seemed to have a lot going for it--it was a bit off the main drag, it was more modestly priced, and it had an interesting menu--so we gave it a go. Arriving on a Saturday evening without a reservation was a risky undertaking, so we aimed to arrive early (7:30pm) to have a bit more of a chance of getting in, and it paid off--we were seated outside in one of the last available tables, while several parties arriving after us were sent away. Service is swift, efficient and NISDF (non-Italian-speaking-diner-friendly). The menu is fairly big, but manageable, and we found many things that tempted us. In the end, we followed our now-normal path in Italian restaurants for dinner: we ordered an antipasto and a primo to share, and then we each had our own secondo (though we do taste each other's dish). We went for the bresaola with asiago and jam; tagliatelle with ragú (a sine qua non in Bologna, we figured); osso buco with potato purée and roast rabbit stuffed with a parmesan frittata. And as we also have found works well for us, we ordered a 1/2 litre of house red in a carafe. All of it was excellent, especially the osso buco and the rabbit (and when the wrong main was served to one of us, the staff handled that without incident). This was a great evening and a fitting welcome to this city that's so known for its food. read more

Even though we did not have reservations on a very busy night, Halloween, they made room for us and treated us like old friends. Making recommendations for us since this was our first time in Bologna, they suggested the trio of local pastas (tortellini in capon [chicken broth], spinach lasagna and tagliatelle al ragu), the milanese cutlet with parmigiano and prosciutto and the spinach. All were well prepared and it was a delicious dinner in an intimate setting with those at the top of their craft. Service - 5/5 Food - 4/5 - Milanese cutlet a little salty and lasagna was a bit overcooked/mushy. read more

Very Good food, staff is nice! Bolognese Pasta was our favorite the rest (trio) was a little bit to heavy for us :) read more

Summary: The only place we decided to go to twice on our vacation. A great combination of food, warmth, and atmosphere. Room: This is a tiny place with around 15 or so tables. Actually, I'm not sure how many tables it had because they kept rearranging them, connecting some with others to create bigger tables for the large groups that were there both times. The walls are lined with shelves of wine bottles and everything is that light amber color at night that makes everybody look so good. It's tight, but workable, and the waiters seem to be able to float between the tables like they had twice the room. Very cozy and charming inside. Service: On the first occasion we had a waiter who was very convivial and it almost seemed like he wanted to sit down and join us. He helped us to pick the food and the wine and all of his recommendations were spot-on. The second time the waiter was a little more transactional, but this could have been because they were so busy. In both cases I'd rate service highly and we never had to hunt the waiter down for anything. Food: Well, this is where it shines. Portions here are big. Even big by US standards. We ordered a charcuterie plate for two people and it was huge: filled with sliced, cured meats, mortadella, cheeses, pickled vegetables, and fried zucchini that was amazingly good. We tried four different pasta dishes and couldn't agree who won because they were all so good. The mixed grill for two could as easily have been for three or more and was really delicious. We also had the wild boar over polenta, a rich, textured stew over firm polenta cakes that melted in our mouths. On the next visit we again hit the pasta (because we couldn't get enough!) and tried several of the grilled beef options. My sliced filet medallions over arugula was seriously amazing and I'm going to try to make something like it at home because it was so delicious and had such great contrasting textures over the greens. Finally, in a food corollary to the famous line in The Graduate: "I have one word for you: Tiramisu." We probably had dessert at almost every lunch and dinner during the trip and at least one of our party had tiramisu each time. Theirs was probably the best of the lot. Their mascarpone cream had a texture normally reserved for the angels and the cake and espresso retained their texture and flavor really well even when submerged in the cream. There is also a dessert of mascarpone cream with crumbled cake on it. Amazing! Separate call-out for the wines necessary here. We found great wines (Amarone, Barolo, etc.) that were less than what you'd pay in the wine shop in the US. We were drinking seriously good wines that would have been special-occasion for us at home--and two bottles per dinner! Value: Insane. The food, service, and prices were so good I'd have been pleased to go back a third time as well. And like I said, they were not serving precious little dollops of food meant to be eaten course after course--these were filling plates at really good prices. After the first time we knew to order less. Next time I'd probably get a pasta dish and share an entree, or just get a few things and share it all. Can't wait to go back! One more thing: Bologna was originally build over canals, like Venice, though most are completely covered by building. One of the few remaining can be seen across the street from the entrance to Biassanot. It stretches over to the next block. read more

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The food is terrific. We ate here 2-3 times, once very late when our train was delayed. I think they recognized us from the previous night and took pity on us because it was after closing time. They said they could only give us lasagna and we said that's fine. But they never rushed us or made us feel like they wanted us to leave. The best thing is is that I would never order lasagna because it's too "basic" BUT honestly, I've never had (or made) lasagna like that. It reminded me again how mastery is about simplicity, not fancy techniques. read more

Fast service. Good flavor - food could've been hotter when served but it really didn't matter it was so good. A fantastic meal for 2 with wine for under $90? I'm a fan. read more

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Very much enjoyed Dal Biassanot. A short walk from our hotel on Via Indipendenza. I started with the green lasagna and then for the first time ever, tried the bolito misto which is a mix of various boiled meats including typically beef, tongue, chicken and these slices of sausage. It comes with mashed potatoes and this excellent green sauce to put on everything. Totally enjoyable evening here. Our waiter was a jolly sort of dude that seemed to enjoy his job. Would go again. read more

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My new favorite restaurant in Bologna! I wanted to go here on my last visit, but the restaurant was already full -- so I felt very lucky this visit, when I was able to walk-in w/o a reservation. First of all, this was place was literally right across the small street from my AirBnB, so...very convenient. But it's also close to the main part of town too. Great location. Being that I just "walked in" for dinner, I must have caught them on a slower Tuesday summer night. Most people were dining outside, but I opted for a cooler table inside. There were even a few other tables still open inside. (Maybe too because I was eating closer to closing time?) But I opted for the traditional Tortellini al Brado and the Marscapone dessert w cake. Completely wow'd by both - - it was an excellent, excellent start to my trip! First time that I've had "real" Tortellini - - it was amazing. And the marscapone w the cake was even better than really good tiramisu. Service was very friendly, and efficient. I will definitely go back to dine here on future trips. read more

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If you want to try authentic Italian food, Dal Biassanot is one of the best places to go. The staff was welcoming and friendly. You can ask for wine recommendations, they always know which one is the perfect wine for your meal. A great place to try out new things as they have a huge list of dishes available, all Italian cuisine. Fortunately we didn't eat too much because they have some great desserts available as well. Their food is excellent and the place is surely worth visiting more than once to try out more dishes read more

Me and my wife went here for lunch after finding it on yelp. We we're the first guests to arrive when they opened. It's very nice place with seating in and outside and since the weather was nice we chose to sit outside. The staff was friendly and we ordered bresaola for antipasti to share and it was delicious. For mains we both had beef that was cooked and seasoned to perfection. I had a medium rare cooked filet from the grill that was so tender it literally melted in my mouth. My wife had the beef cooked with rosemary and salt which tasted great. To the meat we had som boiled and grilled vegetables. All in all a great place for meat if you're in Bologna for a visit! read more

Dal Biassanot - Bresaola and complimentary bread basket with delicious fresh focaccia! - Italian Near Me - Bologna, BO

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Service and food was excellent. Fried zucchini and steak with rosemary were superb. Highly recommend.

Flavio was wonderful and treated us like royalty. If you are looking for the quintessential Italian night out of great food, drink friends and memories....this is the place! read more

Our favorite eating place in Bologna : the wild boar, macaroni, pork cheek cacciatore, ravioli, anti pasta Della casa are magnificent. Very friendly staff with great atmosphere... read more

Dal Biassanot - Italian Near Me - Bologna, BO

I'm native from Bologna and when a friend of mine asks for a typical resturant as a suggestion, my first thought goes to "Dal Biassanot". Their fresh pasta is totally outstanding and really handmade. I invite you to try "Tortelloni", they're awesome. But in every case you'll get a really great experience here and you won't be disappointed. read more

One of the best restaurants in Bologna. Perfect food, very good and quite fast service. All the waiters are quite friendly and serve with a smile. Grilled veal is magnificent, panna cotta is a reason to come to Bologna again. One of the best desserts I have ever eaten. read more

With such high reviews in a city known for it's food, I have to admit I expected more. The food was okay, but just didn't deserve the number of global stars. I didn't really have anything bad to say about it, but it wasn't extraordinary. I had the boar which was good, but the polenta was bland. Tortellini was good as well, but not fantastic. If I had the option of 3.5 stars I would give it, but having to pick between 3 and 4, I would go 3 read more

Had this place recommended by locals in Via de' poeti, and even facing a 25 minute walk, I went. I called before, just to make sure I got a table, and when I arrived I stayed outside, which is all you want after a 10km walking-around type of day. 5' after, I got asked to leave and seat inside, because the place was fully booked. Wanted to leave at this time, but I was already there. All I can say, is that the pasta (stuffed cheese raviolo) was amazing, wine (Lambrusco) average, but the very, very poor service made me feel a complete outsider, not wanted guest. Won't come back, I'm afraid. read more

Dal Biassanot - Italian Near Me - Bologna, BO

My favorite evening restaurant in Bologna. Great food, welcoming servers with great recommendations (and tolerance for non-Italian speaking patrons), not pretentious, and Real colloquial Italian courses. read more

Terrific place! Just an amazing authentic meal! Great fresh salad, fantastic fresh pasta with white ragu and peas, icy cold water. Washed it down with espresso (and tiramisu read more