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!

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.

We absolutely loved this place! It was a couple of fires down from our apartment and we closed out…read moreour evenings there almost every night. The shank was delicious! The bolognese was delicious! Desserts were wonderful! The beer was tasty and all reasonably priced. Next time we are in Bologna I will make an effort to get back here.

The best food I've had in Bologna. Friendly staff and a nice quiet area. I will be back soon!read more

This is an amazing place. The owner/host is a nut and a sweetheart. He loves it when people love…read morefood. There are two menus. One is traditional, the other innovative. We went with the latter and no regrets. Only regret is that we have to leave and can't go back to try the standard items. The salumi plate is of meats made by dad, in house and is the best we've had in Italy. And it was generous. The owner helped with a perfect wine selection and explained all the dishes in detail in English with zero condescension. He wouldn't let us order until he'd explained them all. With antipasto, 2 special primi and a shared secundo plus water, wine and 2 desserts and a glass of moscato, the bill was under €40 each.

Very beautiful relais in Bologna's area. I've been here for an international convention and I spent…read morehere the night in order to rest and not to back on travel when tired. It is a very nice hotel/relais located in a very wide and green park outside the urban area of Bologna. Here you can enjoy nature, calm and relax. Rooms are clean and silent, the indoor restaurant simply amazing (a very good Chef manage it and his recipes are great!) and there's an interesting water pool area (I didn't try it 'cause I stay here during winter and the pool is open only during spring/summer period). Very interesting place in which to stay to enjoy the city, to attend to business meeting/convention or simply to spend your free time relaxing!

From the owner: Il Relais Bellaria è un hotel 4 stelle di design con 108 camere di diverse tipologie, immerso nel…read moreverde e progettato per avere un basso impatto ambientale, in posizione comoda a soli 5 km dal centro città e 2 km da autostrada e tangenziale di Bologna. La struttura dispone di una bellissima piscina stagionale, con vasche e punti idromassaggio, ristorante con cucina di qualità locale e internazionale, sale ricevimenti e meeting fino a 500 persone, ampio parcheggio video sorvegliato, palestra Technogym a disposizione degli ospiti, wifi veloce e internet point sempre inclusi. Ogni venerdì da settembre a maggio, il ristorante si trasforma in un Blues Club, il "Friday Night Blues", con musica dal vivo e cena a buffet a soli 25 €. La prenotazione è fortemente consigliata.

First night in Bologna and so happy with Dal Biassanot. Reservations were a must and as we were…read moreseated the rest of the tables filled quickly. Service was kind and attentive and we appreciated their sense of humor ! Food wise loved everything we had - the carpaccio was best we have ever had. Did the tris pasta to get different options and we both agreed the lasagna and tagliatelle were our favorites. The broth in the brood was clear and flavorful. Sat outside on a beautiful evening and there were many locals dining with us. Highly recommend.

We had one of our best meals here. The service was great, the food is delicious and the ambiance is…read morequaint. We had the trio of bolognese, lasagna and tortellini en brodo. Each one was cooked perfectly and the price was very fair. My husband had the porchetta rabbit, so flavorful. Good wine list.

Best bolognese of our whole vacation! We dined here with friends on a Sunday night with an 8:30…read morereservation. We were the only table in the restaurant for a solid hour until around 9:30 when two other tables were seated. I am assuming there is more of a lively atmosphere when dining here on a Thur-Sat but I cannot say for sure. Our waiter did not speak much english but he was very kind and patient with us. I had the bolognese pasta with a side of grilled vegetables and my husband got the traditional golden tortellini. At this point on our trip I had ordered bolognese many many times, and this was far and away the best one! All of the dishes we ordered were delicious with the exception of the mushroom pasta that my friend ordered. It tasted more like an asian stir fry dish and was truly bizarre. Beyond that one mis-step we loved everything and would highly recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in Bologna.

Without question this is one of the finest restaurants and dining experiences I've had the pleasure…read moreof enjoying. Everything, and I mean everything is top shelf here. Michelin rated! The restaurant has been in business since 1834 and it shows! Impeccable decor, tasteful furnishings, waiters in tuxedos, and real china, crystal, linen and silverware. All things Bolognese are featured on the menu and is complimented by a wine list that is mind boggling to say the least. Make it a point to ask for seating in the downstairs wine cellar when making a reservation for a truly unique dining memory. This all comes at a price of $75-100 Euros per person and it is worth every single cent!

This place has a nice vibe. We were seated in a sort of sun room but it was well heated for the…read morewinter. There were nice Christmas lights. The staff were friendly and mostly helpful. I got a hot tea with lemon, perfect for the cold. We first got the pizza Bella arte, which has a bunch of toppings. I'm not normally a huge pizza fan, but this one was quite pleasant. The crust was thin and the edges had a nice crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. It was flavored nicely and had a good variety. My only complaint would be that toppings weren't distributed evenly. There was a huge one piece of artichoke that comprised a full bite. We also opted for more traditional Balogna dishes: the tortellini en brodo, which was not bad. Soup was seasoned ok, not too salty or too bland. The tortellini itself was simple, with some meat and cheese. Seems like a nice comfort food for those who grow up with it. The tagliatelle al ragú was seasoned well too, although the actual pasta was not as bouncy as others I've had. Not bad though. However at the end we thought we had ordered panna cotta and for some reason it never came. The waiter later seemed confused even though he previously repeated "dessert panna cotta"... so I don't know. But we decided to go without the dessert.... Unfortunately. Maybe a language issue we had.

Final night in Bologna, found good reviews for Belle Arti. Not many people sitting out front on a a…read moreFriday night, but we were asked if we wanted to sit inside in the garden room instead. Several other groups in there, and it's a really nice spot. Food and wait staff were all wonderful. Our group had a mix of steaks, pizza, tortellini and lamb chops, a well as a caprese-style flatbread, and a carafe of red wine. Prices, like everywhere in Bologna, were all a fraction of what you'd pay for a far worse meal in the US, making it painful to leave town.

I was looking for a restaurant that will satisfy my variety of cravings and Trattoria Da Me…read moredelivered on all of them. I ate way too much and I haven't felt so full before but there were no regrets afterward. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious. My favorites came out strong from the start with the Crescentine Con Salumi E Bolognesita. The variety of meats with the puffy bread. Sooo tasty and satisfying especially when paired with the provided pickled veggies and other side. The Tortellini Soup was subtly savory and so warm and cozy to eat. The Tagliatelle Al Ragu was a solid dish with perfectly cooked noodles and a delicious ragu. The Cotoletta was very unnecessary since I was already full by this point but I figured I was on holiday and really wanted to try this scrumptious looking dish. And scrumptious it was! So good. The Panna Cotta was ideal to end the meal and it was very soft and not overly sweet. The staff were very friendly and helpful with the menu as well as a wine pairing suggestion. I was very satisfied with the suggested wine and had an overall fantastic dinner experience.

This place had amazing food and there was not one dish that I disliked. I just wish my stomach…read moredidn't get so full so I could have eaten more. Their service was great and this is for the Nella Torre location inside the tower and close to the center. I highly recommend their cotelleta all a bolognese which is basically a huge veal cutlet with prosciutto on top with cream sauce layered over it but also get the side of onions that goes well on top of it. I forget the name of it but it's basically onions you would put on top of a hot dog at papaya king NYC for those who know what I'm talking about. Their ragu is no joke as well. I'd buy a jar of it if they sold it to bring back home if possible. A must try is also the gelati al formaggio. Frozen variety of cream with fig jam that is delish. The restaurant is nicely laid out and if your a wine drinker which I wasn't, they have tons of it on the menu. Definitely hit this spot up if you're in Bologna but remember to make an online reservation before going!

Our 1st meal in Bologna set a high bar! The restaurant was easy to find. It has 2 floors of…read moreseating. The vibe was comfortable trattoria. The waitstaff were knowledgeable about the food and wine. The wines are all from the owner's brother vineyard. We had the red and the Prosecco. The red was full bodied. The Prosecco was not too sweet Both were very good! The food was delicious! I didn't know what to expect with the artichoke flan. It was an amazing artichoke and cheese concoction with a shredded artichoke salad on the side. The pastas were all very good. The bolognese had tender meat with a tasty sauce. The tortellini in beef broth is also a local winter dish. The tortellini were filled with a nice mixture of beef and cheese with a full bodied beef broth. A simple but delicious dish! I'm usually not a truffle fan but the spaghetti with black truffles had a good balance of truffle flavor without being overpowering. The scalloping with cheese and Parma ham was tasty. The meat was tender, the cheese side decadent and the ham added a bit of salty flavor. We were too full for dessert!

Reservations are recommended, or if you come a few minutes before they open, you might be lucky…read moreenough to get a table. We thought the pasta dishes were decent, but nothing special. The truffle tasted light. We did enjoy the pork cheek though. The atmosphere and service were great. They have an Italian and English menu. The bathroom is behind the mirror in the back. I would rate it a 3.5/5, rounding up to a 4/5.