When you're tired of heavy Emilian dishes, come to this charming seafood-focused Sicilian spot for…read morea leisurely lunch in their gorgeous back garden. It's a favorite of the local Unibo and Johns Hopkins professors who work nearby.

Excellent seafood/sicilian in Bologna. So you're in bologna,…read morewhich means there's an infinite number of places where you can get brilliant bolognese cuisine. However, there _are_ plenty of places for other Italian alternatives - this for example, is one of them. Sicilian food done well, and with a heavy focus on seafood (of course). And yeah, they're welcoming, friendly, and all around nice people...

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.

Needed a reservation to get a table outside for dinner. Lovely alleyway and courtyard that is…read moreprivate and quiet. Saw many turned away without reservations. Food was 4*. Seafood salad was fresh and abundant. Pasta vongole was solid, with many clams. Grilled beef dish was moist and full of flavor. Service could use some improvement. Moderately friendly and better to locals than tourists. Our dishes were lost in the kitchen for some time as others who sat well after us were receiving food and we were not. Took them awhile to notice. No apology or oops, which would have gone a long way. Overall experience mixed. Would look for another rather than return.

Service was awful. Rude waiter who didn't have time to answer questions. Food was okay, but…read morenothing great. There are a ton of great places in Bologna. Skip this one.

Came here by the end of November 2025 and it was cold and we were hungry. We ordered the bread…read moresandwiches and they were amazing, the crust was crispy, the bread were freshly made, the fillings were delicious. The whole combo tasted amazing. It was so amazing that we came here multiple times. Would definitely recommend to anyone going to Bologna! The prices are incredible for the quality and the service is quick and friendly. Whenever I return to Bologna, this place will be at the top of my list!

Fun place to grab a charcuterie board. The meats themself were pretty solid and the variety of…read morecheese was nice.

We tried desperately to get into Trattoria Via Serra but just couldn't so we had to go with a back…read moreup. Papa Re had great reviews and had a cute and cozy dining room. We wanted to save room for gelato so we only ordered primis. I went with the octopus which, although tender, was salty and unsatisfying. Our tagliatelle was more fettuccine and the promised fresh porcini were in short supply. The dish was tasteless and the portion size disappointing. The highlight of the meal was the pumpkin soup offered as an amuse bouche, which was creamy and delicious. Maybe an off night?

This was a very nice surprise... After being turned away from two other places... Our fault... We…read moredid not make reservations on a Saturday night and one of the hottest food cities in the world... We found this spot... They were very sweet, it was reasonable for the quality of food... And we were 100% the only English speakers in the restaurant! Although the staff does speak some English, and there is English on the menu... However, the food was very very, very good

One of a small but excellent selection of Sicilian restaurants in Bologna, this is very much in the…read moreSicilian tradition. Small, paneled in wood, welcoming, and long on seafood. And yeah, pistachio everywhere About the only downside is that I've had better cannoli, but hey, there another other dolci to be had

My favourite meal in Bologna! Family run shop with excellent seafood selection and reasonable…read moreprices. Ambiance is lively with many tables full it is best to make a reservation. The owner has an attention to details and very sociable. Everyone at the table enjoyed their dishes. I will say that clam soup was more like sautéed clams and less like soup. I recommend the spaghetti with clams, flavourful and hearty. The pistachio stuffed squid was amazing. It had a little spice and a ton of yum. Others dishes were enjoyed as well as the wine. All very good food in a comfortable atmosphere.

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.

I have been coming here over 20 years. When I do, I always leave a drawing. Many are framed in the…read morelobby. I created a book called THE DOT and many more. My friends at Caicco truly have made their mark! The food is "next level." The vibe is wine cellar. The service beats the 5 star restaurants I have dinned at. Enjoy!!!

The food was fine. It hit the spot. We got pizzas and pasta. The desserts were fine too. I got the…read morepanna cotta, the taste was good but the texture was not smooth and the chocolate sauce overpowered the panna cotta. The service is where this place falters. The two men were fantastic and accommodating. The young woman was the opposite. She was rude and curt. I ordered mineral water, thinking she would ask for gas or no gas. Instead, she told me, "It no exist. We have water flat or frizzante." The bottle she brought was labeled aqua minerale. I speak Italian but have a pretty thick regional Sicilian accent when I speak Italian. I wasn't speaking a dialect. I was trying to order a dish, and she cut me off and rudely told me she didn't understand me in English. I speak Italian better than she speaks English but carry on. I'm American for all intent and purpose, and I was with my family, who are Americans, but this stinky attitude toward foreigners of Italian descent is tiresome. You'd thought ordered pasta Alfredo with gabagool and mutzarel. It makes me not want to speak Italian.

Surprised on the reviews for this place. We travel all over the world and were disappointed in…read moremost of the restaurants in the square. Ended up at this place because of the smells coming from the restaurant. The pizza was delicious, salad was fresh and amazing ... the tiramisu was off the charts. Gentleman assisted us was very helpful. We recommend to everyone passing through since many of us come through for the Lambo and Ferrari factory. It's not fancy ... but we just wanted good food and we found it here. Thank you. We still talk about it.

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.

I can't express how delicious the food and the drinks were! This place was amazing with great…read moreservice and friendly staff! The food was the best I've had in all of Italy. Will definitely go back.