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Il Veliero

3.8 (24 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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amatriciana pizza - gluten free
Vi N.

This is my first time in Bologna, and my first meal in the city - still, I've had amazing food in Saigon, Ha Noi, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Vancouver, Barcelona, Sydney, etc. so make of this review what you will. We came from a few days of great food in Rome and this was, the best meals by far. My boyfriend thinks I'm being dramatic but I did tell him: if I die tomorrow - I would be happy that was my last meal. It was 11pm on a Sunday and there were a few tables taken by local Italians (?) when we got there. We ordered the amatriciana pizza, the plate of salami, and the tagliatelle in ragu sauce. Totaled to 42 Euro - it's one of the more economical dinner we've had while in Italy! Plus, 3 Euro for 1/4L carafe of wine was a steal. The waitstaff is very no-nonsense, professional, knew exactly when to bring out the dishes, knew when I was done, and when we needed something. You know how people told you you'll eat so well when you go to Italy? This meal at Il Veliero helped me to understand why. Stop reading reviews and just go here!

Julia M.

The first time we ate here, we had good food and service. The second night, it was a whole different experience. We were ripped off and didn't eat half the food. 2 stars because some things are good like the octopus starter and desserts. And there are clearly some good people serving the customers. They charge a cover charge you see on the bill, coperto. This really pisses me off because if we are eating several courses including desserts and drinking wine, you are going to charge for bread and plates? I asked the manager at my hotel, even he said that while it is customary in Italy to charge for bread and water, it should be 1 to 1.5 euros per person. They charged 6 euros and there were only two of us, so rip off! So, they justify these sneaky charges by saying it pays for the plates, etc. Well, we didn't get any plates! After the starter, while I was still eating a piece of bread, the man took our plates, brought us our secondi to share and a pizza to share and no plates. So at the end of the meal, my bread sat on the tablecloth with several stains. You can eat off the tablecloth but not off plates. But you pay extra for plates, and don't get plates! See how it goes? Okay, I'm game. Eat pizza with no plates, not the worst thing. If the pizza wasn't a watery, soggy mess in the middle! I tried to eat one piece that I cut myself, so not too big. The middle just dripped with watery mess on my shirt and the tablecloth from which you are supposed to eat your food. I stopped eating. That was it. If I can't eat the food without looking like a caveman, I'm done. Hmm, so why the hell do we have ridiculously watery pizza? It might be because they put uncooked sausage on the pizza so when it gets to the table, IT'S STILL UNCOOKED!!!! I don't care where in the world you are, you don't eat uncooked pork on any product! It also tells me the sauce was likely thinned out because they are being cheap. If there is one thing that I can't stand, it's a bread product soaked, not in a sauce or oil, but WATER! It is disgusting. Is it because we are American and they hate Americans? Maybe. But we stopped eating and ordering so we were spared the 70-100 euro bill. Not to be outdone, we were charged 6 euros for bread and water and the bill came to $51. That is excessive. We left hungry and pissed off!

Tony T.

Loved it! The service was fast. The food was good, but the waiter was a little bit of a snob. He rest of the staff were wonderful.

Brad W.

Woah. The pizza was such amazing flavor. The restaurant, which looks like a ship, as the restaurant's name translates to, fills up right away and for good reason. Definitely the best pizza I had in Bologna. I also tried the gnocchi which was not as good, but the pizza made it all worth it.

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A perfect pizza seafood restaurant. Good atmosphere and friendly service. I would recommend to everyone visiting Bologna

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Osteria Broccaindosso - Lasagna was absolutely delicious!

Osteria Broccaindosso

4.5(71 reviews)
1.7 km
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On our last night in Bologna, we were lucky enough to get a table and enjoyed one of our best…read moremeals. The service was friendly, attentive, prompt, and helpful. We split the platter of meats, lasagna, tortellini, tagliatelle and ragu, and grilled veggies. The lasagna was soft, pillowy, and decadent without being heavy, the tagliatelle was al dente and flavorful, and the tortellini stuffed with creamy ricotta. For dessert we split a generous portion of tiramisu, which was creamy and rich. We had a couple bottles of Chianti. The ambiance is relaxing with a neighborhood vibes. This is a wonderful osteria, everything was chef's kiss.

Intro: After exploring Bologna to the fullest, we made our way to Osteria Broccaindosso for dinner…read more Located outside of the heart of Bologna, despite being away from the center of the action, the restaurant was almost full. They didn't have any tables outside so we were seated inside. Service (3.5/5): No WiFi unfortunately which isn't great for an international traveler like me. Standard European service. Not terribly friendly and not terribly efficient but I would say they were a bit more attentive than the norm. They did hook us up with some complimentary limoncello shots which was a really nice touch. Ambiance (3.5/5): A little quieter since it's off the beaten path which I like. A pleasant, homey restaurant. Drinks (4.5/5): We shared a bottle of wine. And the aforementioned limoncello shots. Food (4/5): We went with their pasta for two deal where each person gets three different types of pasta that you choose from six or so options. I love getting a variety of dishes so this was a nice way to do it. Not huge portions given the price but still delicious. The dishes were served to us quickly and we got to try some pastas we had never heard of. Overall: When in Bologna, Osteria Broccaindosso makes for a fine choice. It's a 15-minute walk or so from the center of town.

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Osteria Broccaindosso - Look for address 7A top right corner

Look for address 7A top right corner

Osteria Broccaindosso
Osteria Broccaindosso

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Ristoranti: Teresina - Sage Tortellini spinach and cheese. This was so earthy flavorful in every bite. The sage was so tasteful and not overwhelming.

Ristoranti: Teresina

5.0(4 reviews)
1.1 km

The ambiance is garden with inside seating. Their outside seating is bigger than inside. Both…read moreambiance look great. Outside garden and inside has Italy art, small space close seating. The service was great. As an American I had to slow down. Italy is in no rush to serve nor no rush to have you leave. I enjoyed every single bite and sip. The food was just amazing. It was so great that I came in for lunch and dinner. Even their appetizer bread was good.

Ristorante Teresina in Bologna was amazing. A small place hidden in a tiny alley but it has…read morebeautiful scenery that should not be missed. Upon walking through the alley I was greeted by the owner of the restaurant who was nothing but kind. After being sat down my table decided to order the mozzarella bites and our server's choice of white wine to begin with. Our server selected a wine that he had me try before giving me the entire bottle. I appreciated him letting me try the wine and asking what I wanted in the wine before selecting it. Afterwards we received our mozzarella bites that includes mini mozzarella balls, basil, and tomatoes. This was a refreshing appetizer that was a great start to our eating experience. We then placed our order for our main course. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragu bolognese. Once the dish came out the owner of the restaurant asked if I would like parmesan and he sprinkled the perfect amount. This pasta was extremely delicious and I ate every last bite. I plan to order both of these dishes again in the future. Additionally, we did not order a dessert but the owner insisted that we try the tiramisu. Thankfully, the owner gave us two slices that we devoured instantly. Along with the other two dishes, I will definitely order the tiramisu. Overall, Ristorante Teresina has an amazing menu, wonderful environment, and excellent service. All three of these aspects are why I will return to this restaurant!

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Ristoranti: Teresina - Outside sign, gotta love Italy hours

Outside sign, gotta love Italy hours

Ristoranti: Teresina - Octopus was so good and flavorful, the green veggies really complement

Octopus was so good and flavorful, the green veggies really complement

Ristoranti: Teresina - Red wine this one was delish. Smooth not overpowering.

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Red wine this one was delish. Smooth not overpowering.

Il Tartufo - Pistachio guanciale pasta

Il Tartufo

4.7(7 reviews)
0.2 km

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.

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Il Tartufo - Cacio e Pepe ravioli

Cacio e Pepe ravioli

Il Tartufo - Great ambiance

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Great ambiance

Il Veliero - italian - Updated October 2026

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