During my stay in Bologna, I had to come here every so often when I grew tired of Italian food…read more Here's what I would say: if this place was in America, I don't think it would be very popular at all. I enjoyed the food, but it wasn't anything special. However, given the limited selection of American food in Bologna, this place was good. They have a decent veggie burger that I was happy with and the one time I ordered a decked-out affogato type drink, it was amazing. I would recommend coming here, but not if you are in Bologna for a very limited time; there are plenty of better restaurants to visit while here.

My husband and I went here for lunch because of its proximity to Ducati. Inside it looks and feels…read moremore or less like a American diner. The menu was definitely an interesting mix of typical diner fare as well as hot dogs, BBQ, and Tex-Mex. My husband had the "big breakfast" with pancakes, bacon, sausage, and french fries. He wasn't a huge fan of it; I tried a bite of the pancake and it was extremely sweet, like it literally tasted as sweet as cake. I had the California burrito which was, to me, more of a grilled wrap with a little guacamole on the side. Overall I may be biased since I'm from the US, but it was just okay.

Rainy Tuesday morning attracted this tourist by the sound of music coming from the record player…read more A cozy bar where I enjoyed a cornetto chocolat and an espresso ristretto served by a lovely owner. This will be a place I come back to in the future.

Came in for lunch after seeing the excellent reviews. Service was good. Food was hit and miss…read more We tried the jukebox burger, lasagna, tagliatelle ragu and prok roast special. The jukebox burger was ordered medium and came very well done...dry and burger was very small, much smaller than bun. It came with 8 small pieces of potatoes. This was 18 Euros! Ridiculously priced for what is served. The lasagna was good. Tasted good and was well cooked. Tagliatelle ragu was good sauce but pasta was way undercooked, beyond al dente. The person who ordered it said it gave her a jaw ache and she only ate it cause she was starving. The pork special was average and nothing special.

A great place to have a drink and relax. There is always a crowd, which seems to be a nice mix of…read morelocals, travelers, and students. We came every night during our four night stay, and it was always a great atmosphere inside and out. The downstairs bar has a great beer selection. If you look behind the bar, they have shelves with all the bottles, labeled by style. We tried a few new barrel aged stouts we had never come across, some of which were solid 10/10 beers. The food puts them over the top. The cheddar burger is a tasty burger, but the fries. Oh these fries. They are so crispy, so salty, and almost pinched in the middle so they have a little curl. They are so delicious, a real treat to end a long day's wanderin'. Bonus points because all the staff we interacted with was lovely every time we visited.

Stopped by a few nights as we stayed right around the corner. Lively, pleasant with indoor &…read moreoutside pub type seating. Great draught selection, one night I had amaro another some jagermeister on the rocks.

First bite in Bologna 2026. Single meat board with Schiacciata and a local amber ale.read more

Came here end of November 2025 and ordered sandwiches with prosciutto, and they were fresh,…read moredelicious, and well made. Ordered close to closing time in the evening and really enjoyed the food : )

Nu Lounge Bar was another must stop in our trip to Italy and to visit as many tiki bars as we could…read morewhile traveling. Nu Lounge Bar isn't like your typical "speak easy" tiki bar, it's much more of an open bar with big windows and brighter lighting. That's not meant to be a negative so don't read into it wrong, it works for this bar and area. The drinks are fantastic, the service was attentive. And as a tiki mug collector they had a great selection of mugs to buy.

A fun laid back place with a tropical vibe. It's not what i expected to see in Bologna but it sure…read morewas a nice surprise.

This Eataly in Bologna is different from most other locations in that it's half bookstore, half…read moreeverything else you'd expect from an Eataly (cafe, bar, grocery store). Located in a three-story building a stone's throw east from the main Piazza Maggiore and directly across the alley from Mercato di Mezzo (a separate moderate sized food hall), the Eataly retail space is spread over all 3 floors, with groceries mainly located on the 2nd story. The ground/1st floor is mostly books and a casual bar/cafe, where they serve simple pastries and coffee/tea in the morning and apertivo options (meaning light bites and classic cocktails) in the early evening. Upstairs on the second floor (1st floor for Europeans ;), there is a selection of olive oils, vinegars, condiments, dry goods, snacks, candies, wines and liquors, and gifting items. A smaller selection of grocery items than other Eataly locations and no fresh produce. There is a wine bar/beer garden area upstairs as well though it didn't seem to be in use during the couple times I dropped by in early April, however the still carried quite a broad wine selection considering the space. I dropped by one late afternoon and tried the fried polenta and an aperol spritz. The food was kinda unimpressive, the fried polenta felt a bit thick and heavy, the drink was ok. It took a while to wait for the food though the drink was ready fairly quickly. Overall a convenient location to pick up a food/cook book in Italian or other souvenirs.

Eataly was located next door to our hotel in Bologna, Italy. We stopped by for a quick bite and…read moresome caffeine. The restaurant is a cute deli style that also serves wine and beer. We ordered mortadella panninis and cappuccinos. Both were good. The sandwich was simple, but filling. The cappuccinos were good. It's a nice place to take a break from walking and relax a bit. But if you're looking for a delicious authentic Italian meal, keep looking. This is more like a fancier subway sandwich shop.

Cranky service, great atmosphere. We came in for coffee and…read morepastries before heading out of town, and the waves of disdain rolling off of the guy working nearly knocked me on my ass. You work in an American bar, in a university town, and you don't like Americans? My goal was to kill him with kindness, and I eventually won a smile out of him, but it took a lot of work on my part. I'd almost certainly hang out here if I lived in the area, just because the vibe was so. . . well, New York I guess. American style bar status, achieved.

We liked this place so much our first evening that we returned the next night and would have…read morecontinued doing so, had we stayed in Bologna any longer. Sitting outside with our Aperol spritzes and Prosecco, while being a fly-on-the-wall amongst the university students was fascinating and engrossing. They all appear so intense, while sitting cross-legged in groups on the grounds of the Piazza G. Verdi. At the same time, you can watch the bike, Fiat, and Vespa riders whizzing by, adding even more flavor. On the inside of La Gazzetta, you can enjoy very reasonably priced beers, wines, etc. and, for an extra Euro or so, enjoy the buffet stuzzicati/tapas that are put out at set times of the day. The bar staff and chef are way cool, laid back, and, given a moment or so, quite engaging. There is a second, larger dining area in the back, as well as the barside, smaller area in the front. Enjoy the chill vibe and fill yourself up on a good time, inside and out.

Don't come here without a reservation apparently. Even though they had over 10 tables emptiedread more

We kind of just wandered onto this place after getting lost for a good stretch. We had the Vesuvian…read morepizza, which was good. I had something called Plose soda which I absolutely recommend anyone trying. Good customer service and helpful and polite staff.

When traveling i prefer not to eat anything I am able to easily acquire at home. My daughter is a…read morecomplete meat and potatoes girl so when we saw Hamerica's on a walk through Bologna we had to stop. The staff are kind and helpful. The outside seating is open and a beautiful place to sit and people watch as you wait for your meal. The blu burger was amazing, not the typical blue cheese burger.

The food was awesome and customer service was really good. I had the 4th of July hot dog. It was…read morekind of a rib hot dog thing and all the ingredients were fresh and so tasty. My old man had the "small" burger (the burger is not small) which was so delicious and comes highly recommended. They earned their 5 stars. I'd eat there again next time I'm in Bologna.