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!

Tapas style fresh seafood. We didn't understand the menu too well so I picked random items off the…read moremenu. We loved the fried anchovies in a bucket. The cod on olive paste was decadent. The seafood salad was reminiscent of ceviche. We did not like the shrimp catalina. Ambience was laid back and chill. Must get the fried seafood in cup when you are here!

We were checking out Mercato delle Erbe and saw this wonderful seafood eatery. Luckily there was an…read moreempty table for us on the outdoor deck as it was the perfect time for happy hour. There were so many good items on the menu, but we weren't hungry enough to order everything our eyes wanted to order, so we just settled with a Gamberi Rossi di Mazara del Vallo crudo, a Tartare di Salmone, and the Sarde in Saor. We asked the friendly server to recommend a bottle of white wine to and what she brought was was perfect. We had such a great experience and enjoyed the food so much that we came back the next day for lunch! To our surprise it was a completely different menu, which is great and makes sense as they serve fresh seafood available. For lunch we ordered a Fried Calamari & Shrimp combo, a Seafood Pasta, and the same bottle of white wine that we had the evening before. We were going to skip dessert until we saw someone order a pear and pineapple granita - everything was delicious!

We had an amazing lunch at Regina Sofia. We were seated under a large portico. The city of Bologna…read moreis known for their miles of beautifully designed porticos. They protect from the sun, and provide cooling breezes when the weather is right. I ordered the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese. Husband had a Margherite pizza. The food was delicious! The service was very good too. What a treat to spend a warm afternoon lingering in this beautiful city at Regina Sofia.

We had a great dinner at Regina Sofia while visiting Bologna. The food was incredible--everything…read morewe ordered was delicious and felt authentic. Our server was kind, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. The ambiance was enjoyable with outdoor seating. It was quite hot, but that's obviously no fault of the restaurant. The location and atmosphere still made for a pleasant evening. The only surprise was a €2.50 per person charge added to the bill that we weren't expecting. While this may be common in Italy, it wasn't clearly anticipated on our end and caught us off guard. Overall, the excellent food and friendly service made this a very enjoyable dining experience, and I would happily recommend Regina Sofia to anyone visiting Bologna.

We had the five course meal which included appetizer, fish, veal, vegetable and desserts. Quality…read moreof the food was top-notch. Excellent food and excellent price.

È Cucina Leopardi.... I love, love, love the concept of this…read morerestaurant. They serve only a few dishes , which are based on chef's choice/seasonality of products/ingredients on hand. There is no set menu. You walk in having no idea what you're going to get...and I love that. They offer three different lunchtime meal options..an appetizer/primo/dolce priced at 10€; an appetizer/secondo/dolce priced at 15 €; and an appetizer/primo/secondo/dolce at 20€. Being the glutton I am, I couldn't pass up the last option...an app, two courses, and a dessert? And for 20 euros? Hell yeah. Oh, and did I mention water, bread, and a glass of wine is included no matter which price point you choose?! You choose which price formule you want, and from there, they ask you carne, pesce, or vegetano. So if you choose pesce, your 1st and/or second course will be some kind of fish dish...same if you choose vegetarian or meat. I believe the appetizer will always be some kind of vegetarian dish, because they don't give you your options until after the appetizer is served. The appetizer they served was ricotta cheese with an apple cream (aka applesauce). It was good! The sweetness of the apple cream complemented the cheese. Light, creamy, refreshing! After eating the appetizer the waiter told me what the menu of the day was. For the fish...the 1st course was a fish soup. The second course was some kind of fish. For the meat, the 1st course was a meatball pasta. The second course was some kind of beef dish. I couldn't decide between the carne or pesce, so my waiter told me I could have the best of both worlds, and do a course of each. I chose meat as the first course, and fish as the second. My first dish was your basic spaghetti, but the best spaghetti I've ever had. The noodles were perfectly Al dente. The sauce was vibrant, fresh, and flavorful with some nice hints of garlic. There was just the right amount of fresh parmesan already mixed in to balance the acidity of the dish and give it a slight nuttiness. And there was also olive oil drizzled in there..the good kind, giving it a slight bitterness and brightness. Spaghetti will never be the same for me again after eating that. My second course. I have no idea what kind of fish it was...but it was cooked just right, and the skin was a bit crispy and slightly salted. There was a kind of green puree that went with it...it had very bright flavour notes and was slightly sweet. The fish was served with some salted potatoes, apples, and rutabaga(?). Everything worked well flavor-wise, and I really, really enjoyed the dish. By that point, I was so, so full. They give you very nice sized portions and I honestly probably could have stopped after the first course. However, dessert was still yet to come! For dessert they give you two options to choose from. I waited for my waiter to give me my choices, but he never did. He came out and said, "you must try everything!" and he gave me both desserts!!!!! One was almost like a chocolate molten cake. The outside was little crisp, and the inside was warm, fudgy, and chewy. It was so, SO good. It was a dark chocolate, and sweet..but just slightly so. And there were a few hard chocolate shavings throughout which provided a nice contrast in texture. The other desert was an almond cake. It was soaked in some kind of liqueur..amaretto, I believe. It was served with a dollop of what I think was some kind of cheese..maybe marscapone mixed with some orange. It was a very lovely dessert! Pleasing to the taste buds, and not overly sweet! Finally, the meal concluded with a small cup of coffee! I paid my 20€ and waddled away from the restaurant, incredibly full, but oh so satisfied. The main reason I came to Italy was to eat. I added Bologna to my itinerary because I heard it was the foodie capital of Italy. I have had many great food experiences during my time in Bologna but eating at È Cucina Leopardi has by far been the highlight. I highly, highly recommend checking it out if you ever get the chance!!

I think they got their Michelin star out of a vending machine. The meal we had was absolutely…read moreembarrassingly bad. It was overpriced, but you expect that with a Michelin star. I ordered fish, and it was so thin and bony that I could barely eat it. I think maybe I got 2 ounces of fish off the thing and it was a lot of work just to get that. The wine was nice. The ambience was actually pleasant so I had high expectations, but the food was just really bad. My husband didn't enjoy what he got either. The only reason this place was memorable is because it was bad. Total waste of money. However, if you're going to go and have a glass of wine, the outdoor environment is quite nice. Hard to screw up a glass of wine.

i thought this place was excellent. the staff was very attentive and the food was excellent. we had…read morea fried fish appetizer that was very good. then i had the sea bass which was excellent. each dish delivered was carefully explained and presented. the ambiance itself was great being situated in an old manor. all and all a great experience

We had a lovely dining experience at Ciacco. We enjoyed it so much, we had dinner here twice in a…read moreweek while on vacation with the family. Excellent, professional, and friendly service, nice ambiance, and great food. My recommendations: - Fish tartare tropical salad - Sicilian prawns salad - Spaghetti Gragnano (my fave!) - Fried calamari & shrimp - Beef cheek (delicious!) - Cheese tortelloni - Cannolis for dessert I would definitely revisit this restaurant if I'm ever in the area again.

Upscale(ish) seafood in Bologna So yeah, it's in Bologna,…read morewhich isn't really a seafood kinda place. And yeah, you absolutely can have non seafood stuff here, and it's great at that. But the star is, very much, the seafood. And it's good, very very very good. And, obv, so is the wine list, and the staff, and the ambience, and .... The place is the labor of love of Stefano and Salvatore (going in 20 years now, and we've been showing up here for most of those), and it shows. Make a each, come here, and leave the evening in their hands. You won't regret it...

Romantic interior. We loved the deuce in the window…read more The local speciality is Tortellini in broth which my partner enjoyed while I had the ragu which was quite basic. It needed to be a bit spicier for my taste. Good service.

We are visiting from Canada for one night and chose this restaurant based on reviews. It was a…read moresuper disappointment. Felt like they wanted us quickly out. No bread offered no fresh parmesan. I almost wanted to tell them - please treat us with care but we were unimportant. Also the online menu says they offer caprese salad but they have zero salads. When they offer you the mixed vegetables- a definite no. The wine was superb the pasta was average.

The food is excellent. The restaurant has great ambience. The service is excellent. The staff…read moremembers ate friendly and very attentive to all customers.

We made just in the Knick of time to catch the end of lunch. The friendly team graciously accepted…read moreus and provided us with great service despite our late arrival. The place reeks of old world charm and originality. The food is classic and tasty. The beef tartare was average but still fresh and satisfying. The carbonara was to be my main dish after my 9 year old stole my tortellini in broth. Both were very good. The tortellini in sage and butter was a bigger version and also good. Bolognese was great but we'd go on to have better. The veal scallopini was a very solid version. Very solid option for lunch or dinner.

Nice quiet/intimate lunch spot close to the central square / Piazza Maggiore. Of the 6 tables…read moreseated, we were the only non-Italians. I thought the lasagna verde had a good ratio of béchamel to meat; while my partner felt that the bolognese pasta was only so-so. House red wine was smooth and low-tannin. Sauted chicory was good but not the best we've had in Bologna. Lunch (2 pastas, 1 vegetable) with 2 waters, 1 glass of wine, 2 coffees, and a shared dessert came to €61. I would go again in the future.

The food and service were excellent. The best sliced steak and potatoes we have had. A nice off the…read morebeaten path restaurant.

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.