A perfect cosy Italian restaurant to dine for lunch or dinner. If you are looking for something…read morespecial and truly authentic without the tourist traps this is definitely the place to be.

The restaurant looked authentically Italian but disappoints. We had roasted vegetables which was…read moregood. We shared the pasta with clams and pork ribs for entree. The pasta was ok just bec there were more empty shells than clams. The pork was so fatty that you can barely have meat. The staff was accommodating but the owner/chef was loud and ornery. I don't recommend

I think this was my favorite restaurant in all of northern Italy. This was one of the few places in…read moreItaly that tasted exactly how I imagined Italian food in Italy would taste. I got there much earlier than my family, they let me sit at a table and wait ~15 minutes for them. The owner offered me a glass of wine on the house while I waited which was really kind. They also had a complimentary appetizer of mortadella for us when we were all seated as well. The mortadella was amazing. The pasta was truly al dente, not just undercooked like it was in so many other places. The sauce was delicious and flavorful, and maybe more importantly, there was a sufficient amount of it. Not just a little dollop, enough sauce to cover the pasta. The osso buco was one of my favorites - we tried osso buco probably half a dozen times, but this was by far the best, without a doubt. Delicious and served with some potatoes and seasonal veggies on the side.

Real Italian! Great ambiance (a converted drug store), service - warm, friendly, greeted with comp…read moreglass of wine and amuse bouche, and great food. We went twice - the eggplant ravioli I had in 2019 was just as good in 2025, maybe even better (bigger portion!) and the Ossobuco (often spelled osso buco, Italian for "bone with a hole") is a traditional Italian dish from Milan made with braised veal shanks. The name refers to the marrow-filled bone in the center of the shank -- a prized part of the dish that gives it rich flavor - was perfect! Actually ate there twice - first time for Sunday brunch, and just had Emanuel pair a bottle of local wine with the neal. Fantastic wine. The second time we had almost the same thing ( returned after a few mediocre - by comparison) meals. Got an even better bottle of wine. And were given a gift bottle when we left. Fun place. Engage the owner, and the meal becomes a cultural experience. Terrific Italian restaurant tucked away from centro Bologna.

I've eaten at Donatello in Bologna twice now, and my most recent visit was every bit as wonderful…read moreas the first. This place is famous for a reason. Even as they get busier and busier each year, the staff does their best to accommodate everyone. That said, definitely make a reservation. You'll want the extra time to savor your meal instead of feeling rushed. I've ordered the lasagna both times, and I'm officially loyal. It's rich, comforting, and everything I hope for when I'm in Bologna. I'll absolutely be back... and yes, I'll be getting the lasagna again.

We really enjoyed our dinner here. The walls are lined with over 1000 pictures of supposedly famous…read moreItalian people that have visited. We were seated quickly, service was fast, and the food was delightful. My wife said her pasta was the best she had ever had. Our main server was polite and friendly, but one of the secondary servers was looking at us skeptically and rolling her eyes, as is sometimes typical when serving English speaking customers.

First night in Bologna and so happy with Dal Biassanot. Reservations were a must and as we were…read moreseated 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.

Our hotel recommended this trattoria. It was absolutely mediocre at best. I got the Verdi lasagna-…read moreit was NOT green spinach pasta like the picture and absolutely soggy and bland. Very VERY disappointing. Melon and prosciutto was very good. I'd pass and find another place.

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

If I could give a minus 10 stars, I WILL! They are rude and racist! We stopped at 12:30pm on…read moreMother's Day, and would like to have a quick lunch. As they are just opened and there was no customer at all. An old lady greeted us and seemed very nice but speaks no English, but was understanding with our request. As she was planning to seat us, a younger woman walked in and looked us, then said something to the old lady, then told us there was no table for us. That's all and she walked away! Clearly she was not happy to seen couple of Asian wants to have lunch in her place! Well, that's her losses. We walked out and eat a restaurant right around the corner with amazing foods and services. At the end, we are so glad that we didn't eat there. Judging by the attitude, I won't be expecting their foods would good at all. So, if you are visiting Bologna, avoiding this place by all means!

Some of the best food I've eaten in Italy. I'd give them 6-stars if I could. The food was amazing…read moreand the staff are so friendly and cheerful. You should make a reservation because it's not very big and it's extremely popular. Da Cesari is a perfect example of why Bologna restaurant food is so renowned. It's worth visiting Bologna just so you can eat here -- it's THAT good. Their sangiovese wine is fantastic at a great price.

Reservations are recommended, or if you come a few minutes before they open, you might be lucky…read moreenough to get a table. We thought the pasta dishes were decent, but nothing special. The truffle tasted light. We did enjoy the pork cheek though. The atmosphere and service were great. They have an Italian and English menu. The bathroom is behind the mirror in the back. I would rate it a 3.5/5, rounding up to a 4/5.

If you wonder you will find... some of the best most flavorful food in Bologna! We met up with our…read moregroup, 5 total, after a busy evening and found Franco Rossi. They had one table left and it was in a "back room " down stairs, perfect for our family dinner. We ordered drinks shortly after dinner. All of our meals were delicious! We ended with two dessert that we all shared, it was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and helped, as best as they could, answer questions about several of the menu items. The staff that helped us was not great at English but we could figure

Our airbnb host recommended we go to Ristorante Franco Rossi during our stay in Bologna and we're…read moreso glad we took his recommendation. After walking around the city we stopped in for dinner, I felt a little under dressed however we were immediately greeted and seated with no wait or hesitation. This spot would be great for a date night, we sat next to another couple that was celebrating. For our appetizer we ordered the smoked goose breast, it was decadent, had a rich Smokey flavor but it was also light, a great start to our dinner. For our main course I ordered the pistachio crusted sea bass with spinach, and my partner the traditional Bolognese. For dessert, a tiramisu that had maybe a little too much chocolate powder on it and I would've loved some more berries on the plate but delicious nonetheless. We enjoyed every bite and recommend Franco Rossi when in Bologna.

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.