Loved this little gem--food was great, service was nice and watching pasta being made was the bonus.read more

The wait staff were cordial and amazing, seating us at a street-side table before our reservation…read moretime. We had an appetizer and bottle of wine to share. My wife had the lasagne for her entree, I had seafood. My wife said her lasagne was different from the last place she had it a couple days earlier in Bologna, but no less spectacular. I agreed, and my seafood was nothing less. The ambiance on a quiet side street (maybe in the Jewish quarter) was a great way to enjoy a Bolognese night.

This is one of the few restaurants in the area that offer dine in and takeaway/to go that is of…read moregood quality. Owned and run by a local family who are both friendly and nice (a few could speak good English to). This became our favorite go to since my husband moved in the area. We love that the food selection in the take away section and dine in menu are equally good and great quality (dine in have more options on the menu). Their menu offers a standard list but they have a weekly specials too. This place is in a small town outside of Bologna, 3-4 train stops away. Nice easy commute if you feel like exploring outside the city. We've moved to Bologna since but we still come here occasionally for some authentic, quality Italian meal.

Wow, best meal in Italy. Can't begin to explain how best the entire experience was, food, quality…read moreprice!

Arrive early for dinner as this place is popular - and for good reason, it is an amazing restaurant…read morethat people drive afar to get here. Fantastic waiter made excellent local wine suggestion pairings to the food. Che Spettacolo. Price was a bit high but the quality was even higher so overall good value but just plan to spend a little more and enjoy a superb dinner. It is a special place and I look forward to returning, so happy I stumbled on it

Amazing Restaurant…read more We were staying in quiet Guarda Veneta for three nights, looking for a bit quiet and nature (and we found it). This was one of two places for dinner in town. Recommended by our holiday home host. We came here the first night....and came back for the next two, we liked it so much. It was totally empty the first night when we arrived (some guest arrived later on, it was busier the other two nights...but still far from packed). The whole town was quite empty though. We were greeted friendly by two waitresses and the cook. Our dog was also allowed inside, which was really nice. They have a nice menu here. Some good starters and mains. Mostly Italian dishes, but with some modern / new twists. There is a good number of tables in the restaurant and a good selection of wines and drinks. Every night a small welcome drink was complementary, also a free starter / Aperitif and the third night (besides starter and a drink) even a small dessert. Ain't that nice. They didn't have to do that, since we were clearly tourists and probably not coming back regularly. But they did, and that was really going further than the extra-mile. It's a great staff here in general. We had a bit problems with the language-barrier (Menu only in Italian), but the wonderful young cook here helped us out many times, took his time and explained his tasty creations. Here's a list of the items we've had on our three nights out: Tuna Carpaccio (great quality tuna - smokey flavours) Shrimp Gnocchetti (home-made gnocchi, fresh shrimp) Grilled meat platter (a big and good selection of meat) Two Scallops in their shell, topped with butter and cheese (great quality seafood) Fettuccini with tomatoes, basil and fish (another great item, great pasta) Seafood Spaghetti (big, fresh and good broth) Tuna "Cheesecake" (fresh cheese topped with smoked tuna, a very innovative item) Bowl of steamed seafood (mussels, shirmps, another meal of freshness) Pasta with shrimp and mint (what sounds funny is actually a very tasty combination) Peach Cobbler/Cake (one of the best cakes we've had lately in a restaurant) Besides that they always served some free aperitif snacks. It's a really fantastic restaurant. In the five weeks we've travelled Italy this year, this place is among the top three places. And we've seen lots. Who knew that in this quiet, but charming little town you will find such a great restaurant with a really talented cook. Check it out if you are around this area. It's worth a trip. Fresh food, friendly staff and a cook who creates fantastic dishes. Prices are very very fair. Never paid more than 48 Euros. Including a bottle of wine! Highly recommended!

This place is really the real deal. Authentic, Ferrara cuisine that is made with love is something…read moreworth seeking out. We had eaten here 15 years ago and stumbled upon it again. This time, there is a Michelin sign up, but that wasn't the motivation to go. It was because we remembered the pumpkin ravioli with sage and amaretto cookie, the fresh pasta with black truffle, and the wonderful, authentic vibe of this place. It's a busy place, and the elegance is just enough when paired with the working class traditional cuisine. It's a special place. And, it is tucked away in the cute medieval quarter of Ferrara. Transport yourself back and eat the way it was meant to be. Wonderful.

Wonderful traditional local food. I haven't found a place I like more! Wonderful and quaint…read morelocation and friendly staff. Italian and English menus. I love the pinzini and cappellacci alla panna. Great house vino as well. Prices are comparable to the area.

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.

The food was the best we've had in the 4 days we've been in Italy. Some of us ordered the 3 pasta…read moresampler; some ordered the 2 pasta sampler, and we didn't regret it! All of the pasta choices were super tasty and very much enjoyed dinner. We tried 3 different wines and they were all also very good. Our main courses ended with tiramisu and apple cakes, which were also delicious. The staff was friendly and spoke enough English to communicate with us. Food came out hot and fast and we very much enjoyed every bit. This restaurant is highly by a group of foodies from Seattle!