Amazing food! My Italian friend recommended this place. So thankful to her! Specially octopus was…read moreincredibly delicious(perfectly cooked).

Exceptional Seafood, and *very* nice staff. So yeah, you're…read morein Bologna, and you're really *really* in the mood for Seafood - *this* is probably where you should end up. The ingredients are impeccably sourced (albeit from a little bit of a distance), and prepared just as carefully - and yes, the chef is clearly a bit of a genius at this! Add in a welcoming and friendly staff, a great wine list, and a location right in Il Centro, and, well, you couldn't ask for much more. *We* plan on coming here repeatedly

This place has a nice vibe. We were seated in a sort of sun room but it was well heated for the…read morewinter. There were nice Christmas lights. The staff were friendly and mostly helpful. I got a hot tea with lemon, perfect for the cold. We first got the pizza Bella arte, which has a bunch of toppings. I'm not normally a huge pizza fan, but this one was quite pleasant. The crust was thin and the edges had a nice crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. It was flavored nicely and had a good variety. My only complaint would be that toppings weren't distributed evenly. There was a huge one piece of artichoke that comprised a full bite. We also opted for more traditional Balogna dishes: the tortellini en brodo, which was not bad. Soup was seasoned ok, not too salty or too bland. The tortellini itself was simple, with some meat and cheese. Seems like a nice comfort food for those who grow up with it. The tagliatelle al ragú was seasoned well too, although the actual pasta was not as bouncy as others I've had. Not bad though. However at the end we thought we had ordered panna cotta and for some reason it never came. The waiter later seemed confused even though he previously repeated "dessert panna cotta"... so I don't know. But we decided to go without the dessert.... Unfortunately. Maybe a language issue we had.

Final night in Bologna, found good reviews for Belle Arti. Not many people sitting out front on a a…read moreFriday night, but we were asked if we wanted to sit inside in the garden room instead. Several other groups in there, and it's a really nice spot. Food and wait staff were all wonderful. Our group had a mix of steaks, pizza, tortellini and lamb chops, a well as a caprese-style flatbread, and a carafe of red wine. Prices, like everywhere in Bologna, were all a fraction of what you'd pay for a far worse meal in the US, making it painful to leave town.

Excellent. Got a recommendation from the young lady at our hotel. We are an American an Englishman…read moreand an Italian from Genoa and we all agree that the food, wine and atmosphere here are excellent. We had the 5 course pre fix for 39 Euros. Pinot Nero for 18 per bottle. Great Salmon. Great Anchovies. Small place. Totally full. They let us eat at the bar (not normal) we just saw the owner and begged him not to turn us away. Glad he didn't. But I will make a reservation next time!

The best restaurant in Ravenna. Each time we come (every two years) we all have the full menu, five…read morecourses of the most interesting and well prepared seafood anywhere. Tonight: pulpo as soft as butter, soft sashimi with orange, conacchia ( a local albino shrimp ), mussel pasta and the last dish, soft fillets with purple potato paste. Amazing. 18 euros for wine. I would fly across the world to eat here.

Great NEAPOLITAN style pizza. Arguably a pretty touristy spot but service was good and ambiance was…read moregreat -- especially in the summer when you're able to sit outside!

We had an amazing lunch at Regina Sofia. We were seated under a large portico. The city of Bologna…read moreis known for their miles of beautifully designed porticos. They protect from the sun, and provide cooling breezes when the weather is right. I ordered the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese. Husband had a Margherite pizza. The food was delicious! The service was very good too. What a treat to spend a warm afternoon lingering in this beautiful city at Regina Sofia.

The food was outstanding. We were a group of 10 staying at the Art Hotel Orologio and tried about…read more7 or 8 different menu items, including various pizzas. Everyone loved their food. While the food was outstanding, the management and staff were even more impressive. I don't believe I've ever felt more welcome and comfortable after a restaurant. Finally, the location, just off Piazza Maggiore, was close enough to feel like part of the festive street scene, but not so close as to be overwhelmed or distracted. 20 thumbs up from our group of Americanos!

This was my last dinner and meal in Italy and in Bologna. It's tucked away on a quieter street…read moreright by Piazza Maggiore. We came in at 1900 and were promptly seated. By the time we left, the place was fully packed. I was craving some fresh seafood, as all of the rich, delicious creamy and cheesy pastas I had been eating were starting to feel too heavy for me. The seafood platter I got was perfect, and I felt the price was very fair for the generous portions of seafood - all perfectly cooked! I wouldn't recommend the side of grilled vegetables for 6 euro, bland and nothing special. My favorite was the sea bream, scallops and shrimp. My husband ordered their lasagna and enjoyed it too, but not his favorite during our time in Bologna. Service was friendly and prompt (especially for European standards compared to what we're used to in the states). Based on our experience, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend La Mela to enjoy for dinner as one of your meals in Bologna!

If you are visiting Verona, maybe like us to enjoy opera at the Arena on an Italian summer night, I…read moresuggest you book Vecio Macello for lunch or dinner. Truly the best food I have eaten in the city. The owner and the staff were amazing but the food is the real star. We tried 7 plates in total, plus a lovely gazpacho from the chef. For me the standout was the Veat tartare served on Veal bone marrow, but in truth I couldn't find fault with any of the dishes. This is a rare post for me these days and I am only posting as this restaurant was outstanding. Well worth the 10 minute walk from the Arena.

This is a gem in the midst of a lot touristy places. The food is fabulous. The team that Daniel has…read morebuilt is great. Such a wonderful experience!

What a lovely restaurant ! I was with a large tour group and we started with Mussels, clams and…read morepasta, potatoes, spinach, and salt crusted sea bass! It was all wonderful! I highly recommend this restaurant, we finished dinner with a fish shaped ice cream covered with chocolate!

The best Fish restaurant in Chianti Fiorentina. Top fresh fish selection at this family run local…read morerestaurant. A great option if you are staying in Chianti and feel like a change from the typical Tuscan food. We love to eat here in the summer outside to enjoy their raw fish selection and excellent first courses. The Wine list is perfect with a great selection of white regional wines, champagne & Francia Corta. Be sure to save room for Dessert

Da Nello is a perfect restaurant. Great, never hovering service and outstanding food and wine…read more 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.

Very quaint restaurant (and busy) in the heart of Milan. Service was courteous and the food was…read morewonderful. 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!

Great Restuarant for seafood in Bologna! Only reason I didn't give it a 5, is that I would have…read morepreferred to sit outside and I don't think they have outside seating, I had the octopus appetizer and seafood rice, which had mussels, clams and shrimp. Great food and draft wine! Service was very good. English menu and speaking waitresses. Tutto bene!

From the owner: Pizza Pizza senza glutine…read morePasta fatta in casa (Tortellini, Gnocchi, Tagliatelle alla bolognese) Pesce (Spaghetti alla Scoglio, Linguine ai crostacei e Pesce alla Griglia)