OUR FAVORITE PIADINA RESTAURANT IN ITALY!!! Don't miss this one. We are in Bologna for our 2nd…read moresummer and found this restaurant by accident. They make the best piadinas (sandwiches). The ingredients are fresh and each one is made to order. We love sitting out on patio eating. But more importantly, they make amazing GLUTEN FREE food for my daughter. One of the owners has a daughter who eats gluten free, and she (the owner) is so good with my daughter's allergies. We love this restaurant!!!

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.

Looking for a place with ragu for my kids, service was good. Food was good. Caprese was lousy and…read morethey served packet balsamic and olive oil (in Italy!). Tortellini in brodo was good, but I'm not sure the tortellini was fresh, had street seating but not particularly cute. Somewhat noisy bco the street.

Osteria del Podesta occupies a prime location next to the markets of Bologna but is a bit of a…read moretourist trap with mediocre food. The mixed meat/cheese plate featured a number of special preserved meats from Bologna including mortadella, several different types of ham and salami, and three different types of cheese. Each of these was distinct in flavor and texture and went nicely with a side of piadina flatbread on the side. A classic Bolognese pasta dish was the Tortellini in Brodo, or little folded pastas filled with meat and served in a rooster broth. While decent, the broth was a bit oily and the pasta on the bland side. Finally, we had the salad with buffalo mozzarella, made with lettuce, tomato, radicchio, carrots, corn, and arugula. Again, the salad was just fine but everything including the cheese was rather lacking in flavor.

If I'd been smarter than my stomach had allowed me to be, I'd have ordered a lunch-sized portion of…read morethe spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce. Instead, I let the dream of being in Bologna -- and all that that entails for a food lover -- cloud my vision: I ordered the lunch special, which included a main dish (after the pasta) and a side dish (contorno). The pasta was mind-blowing; al dente and perfectly seasoned. But the main dish and contorno were average at best. That said, this place seems to be super solid on the pastas (at least as far as those that are made in-house). If I were to go back it'd be to get pasta and pass on the other dishes.

Reasonable prices, good food, no pretension, and gluten-free pasta available on-request.read more

Great stop for a quick snack for breakfast or lunch. Numerous fresh options! The owner is so kind…read moreand the service just right. Seating outside, just inside the door, and there is additional seating farther back from the entrance if a quiet corner is your thing. Worth a stop on your way to explore the city!

Extensive coffee, tea, and food menu, delicious food, excellent cappuccinos, great service, nice…read moredecor, indoor and outdoor seating.

During a day of walking around Bologna center, we stopped by for a bite to eat. We ordered a board…read morefor two people (we were 4), sampled meats, fruits, and spreads. We enjoyed beer and wine and sat at a high top near the door. The place was busy, enjoyed the busy and rustic aesthetic, friendly and prompt service. The food was fresh, delicious, and the generous portion was perfect for the four of us.

Love love this location of this popular chain charcuteria. I could eat only here for the 8 days…read morethat we were in Bologna. One night we even popped back in for cocktails and simply enjoyed watching all the groups of locals having such a good time. The one in Navigli or Brera Milan were not as fun looking, this one is situated on a corner that juts out and has lovely outdoor seating. They have these signature little wood boxes to sit on and gigantic boards of meats & cheeses...fun fun.

Extensive gluten free menu, including pizza (best pizza I ever had!).Visited multiple times on our…read moreshort trip to Bologna. I need to go back next summer just to eat here.

Outstanding vegan food and a very creative menu. I loved how unique each dish was, flavorful,…read morehealthy and everyone was so kind

Visiting from Florida and I have been vegan 12 years. I was super excited to experience traditional…read morefood from bologna. Highly recommend you make a reservation ahead of time. The tables are tight inside and also have seating outside. The staff was very friendly and menu had a nice selection. We both got different things and tried. The portions were a bit smaller for the price and the flavors were great. Highly suggest the sweet potato app and the "steak " dish. The dessert was nice.

They have the classic Bologna dishes that are so good! The staff were so kind and accommodating…read morewhen we reserved a party of 20 and were very quick to get our food out. Such a bright and good vibe!

We came to this lovely restaurant in a historic building based on a recommendation from our food…read moretour, and we're so glad we did. At first we weren't too excited about sitting on the patio since it seemed a little bland, but it turned out to be really quite lovely and just right for the weather. My husband's veal dish was one of his favorites of our trip and I loved my tortellini in brodo. Service was friendly and our wine was good too.