Got coffee in here, and it was alright, just normal. Nothing special nor anything bad about itread more

Al fresco lunch on a beautiful clear afternoon after a long morning of checking out the Bologna…read moresquare. I had a panini with prosciutto cheese and tomato and Joan had some different sandwich. A little stuffy on the server having to deal with tourists ordering things too early in the day. So no pasta for us! lol. Silly Italians. Topped everything off with Pistachio gelato's and all was well. No toilet. Or at least non that I found.

4 and a half stars!…read more We came in for lunch as restaurant opened at 12.30. Place was full within 30 minutes. Small restaurant with excellent service. Tried the broad bean puree and Roman style artichoke side dish as starters. Both were delicious. For mains we had the lasagne Bolognese and tagliatelle Gessetto. Both were excellent. Hubby and I switched mid meal so we each had half of each pasta dish, neither of us could pick a favorite. The lasagne is cut into squares and baked so you have the best crunchy bits all round...what a great idea! I would be here weekly if I lived in the area! Come early or make a reservation to avoid waiting in line

Two weeks after eating at Gessetto (the restaurant, piazza San Martino 4/a)), I remember a quiet…read moreand comfortable place. I felt a little bit like home, so it was a very nice atmosphere :-) Food wise, we shared polenta with my friend. It was pretty good, with bacon on top, but way too much food! I was full after that. Then I had some escalope with white wine (that I didn't taste) with some potatoes and salad. It was good but not unforgettable. The waiter was lovely and it wasn't a touristy place so I definitely recommend if you want to have good food in a calm place.

The final thing on our Italian To-Do List was find a truly delicious cannoli. We'd tasted some…read morenot-great ones, but finally found what we were looking for just off the Università di Bologna campus, at a cute bakery that makes Sicilian pastries. It was heavenly - as was the Meringa (meringue). Amazing cannoli, charming atmosphere, and friendly people. It was a terrific addition to our quick visit to Bologna.

Fabulous and cosy place to enjoy a cup of tea or cappuccino. They even have something on the menu…read morefor gluten-free.

Food was quite good. Especially loved the lasagne, it was excellent. Service was good and it's a…read morenice respite from the crowds.

Definitely a good place to get quality deli meats and cheeses. The price tag is higher than most…read moreother places but the quality is good and worth a try.

Bologna can get really hot. One way to recharge and refresh is to get an affogato. It's a mixture…read moreof espresso and vanilla and coffee ice cream, topped with nuts and hints of toffee. You can drink it like cafe, eat it like ice cream or mix it like a milk shake. They have other refreshing drinks like teas and iced or regular coffee. Also hot chocolate options. Although I didn't try any of these, I did want to mention them. Only outside seating available.

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.