This has got to be one of the best deals in Bologna! Apertivo is big in Bologna and turns out Apertivo buffets are pretty popular too. We had friends originally from Italy who used to always host us for apertivo-type meals, and we've always enjoyed the concept of plentiful variety, instead of just a main entree. There were a couple of places we saw serving up even a greater variety of food, but we really liked the balance of quality, quantity, and presentation of the setup in Neaera, coupled with its nice quaint outdoor seating area.
Pricing was phenomenal! The drink photo I posted equated to about $8 USD, which included the all-you-can-eat buffet. It was about an additional $1USD to add on the buffet as if the drink itself for about $7USD wasn't already a deal. What an absolute steal, especially when compared to what this would cost in San Francisco!
Of course, given the bargain-basement price, this is far from high-end food, and I'm pretty sure they're not using fresh homemade artisanal pasta, but definitely a good variety of tasty food. Lots of pasta, fresh veggies, and all tasty. Just don't come expecting meat dishes. At least they weren't serving any meat last night. However, we've gone to similar apertivo buffets in Spain where there were charcuterie and freshly baked chicken being served. What a fun way to have a nice little economical dinner! I've yet to see anything even close to being on par in terms of quantity and quality at similar pricing at any happy hour in the San Francisco Bay Area!! read more