I never leave reviews but this restaurant was truly a special experience. Simone took great care of…read moreus explaining each menu item and how different elements of a dish work well together. Everything on the menu is delicately balanced in flavor and incredibly fresh and delicious. The restaurant itself is neat, quiet, and cozy. When you want to escape all of the mortadella and have an incredible meal thoughtfully prepared, you have to come here.

Scacco Matto is the best of the best in Bologna. You're not going to get "normal" bolognese food…read morehere, nor is it going to be cheap. It's very chef's table-y and avant-garde... Mario Ferrara is inventive and the meal was truly one of the best I had in Bologna. If you're only in the city for two days, I don't know if I would go; BUT if you're looking for a culinary experience, or options beyond tortellini and ragù, this is it.

Belle Arti will be considered a favorite in the top five dining experiences I have experienced--…read morepossibly the top spot-- not just for the overall experience of fine food, excellent service by some of the most professional and friendly people ever, but the surroundings. There is no need to explain what we had, for whatever you choose will be sumptuous and perfect.

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.

Disappointing food, but good service to start. Can't get over how dry and overcooked the cutoletto…read morewas. Someone in the kitchen likes to overcook everything, asparagus, meat. The dessert was the highlight. Try the custard!

We found this gem and recommend you supplement any meal with Tortellini, which bolognese are known…read morefor, if not Lasagna to outsiders. We also are big fans of Mortadella and ordered the grilled Mort as appetizer. The atmosphere and service here was outstanding and apart from language handicap we had wonderful meal and shared experience with our Norwegian neighbors. Wonderful outdoor seating in semi private space. Molto bella.

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.

On our last night in Bologna, we were lucky enough to get a table and enjoyed one of our best…read moremeals. The service was friendly, attentive, prompt, and helpful. We split the platter of meats, lasagna, tortellini, tagliatelle and ragu, and grilled veggies. The lasagna was soft, pillowy, and decadent without being heavy, the tagliatelle was al dente and flavorful, and the tortellini stuffed with creamy ricotta. For dessert we split a generous portion of tiramisu, which was creamy and rich. We had a couple bottles of Chianti. The ambiance is relaxing with a neighborhood vibes. This is a wonderful osteria, everything was chef's kiss.

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 think this was my favorite restaurant in all of northern Italy. This was one of the few places in…read moreItaly that tasted exactly how I imagined Italian food in Italy would taste. I got there much earlier than my family, they let me sit at a table and wait ~15 minutes for them. The owner offered me a glass of wine on the house while I waited which was really kind. They also had a complimentary appetizer of mortadella for us when we were all seated as well. The mortadella was amazing. The pasta was truly al dente, not just undercooked like it was in so many other places. The sauce was delicious and flavorful, and maybe more importantly, there was a sufficient amount of it. Not just a little dollop, enough sauce to cover the pasta. The osso buco was one of my favorites - we tried osso buco probably half a dozen times, but this was by far the best, without a doubt. Delicious and served with some potatoes and seasonal veggies on the side.

Real Italian! Great ambiance (a converted drug store), service - warm, friendly, greeted with comp…read moreglass of wine and amuse bouche, and great food. We went twice - the eggplant ravioli I had in 2019 was just as good in 2025, maybe even better (bigger portion!) and the Ossobuco (often spelled osso buco, Italian for "bone with a hole") is a traditional Italian dish from Milan made with braised veal shanks. The name refers to the marrow-filled bone in the center of the shank -- a prized part of the dish that gives it rich flavor - was perfect! Actually ate there twice - first time for Sunday brunch, and just had Emanuel pair a bottle of local wine with the neal. Fantastic wine. The second time we had almost the same thing ( returned after a few mediocre - by comparison) meals. Got an even better bottle of wine. And were given a gift bottle when we left. Fun place. Engage the owner, and the meal becomes a cultural experience. Terrific Italian restaurant tucked away from centro Bologna.

Update: New owners. Been to the place a few times since - it's not bad, but...., it isn't the…read moresame...

I was in Bologna for a conference and went to La Traviata with a group of 4 colleagues. I went on a…read morerecommendation from a friend and was not at all disappointed. While this restaurant is a bit of a walk from the main strip of restaurants, bars, and shopping, it is well worth it. We didn't have reservations, but we were seated outside, which was great. Being here was like being in an Italian grandmother's kitchen. Our waitress (possibly an owner?) told us her favorite dishes and said she could serve us family style. Um, yes please! Between the five of us, we split a wonderful bottle of Prosecco and three ample servings of pasta - a pumpkin tortelloni, a traditional tagliatelle, and a graminga pasta with sausage. All of these were delicious and the total cost was only 100 Euro. If you're thinking about this place- do your taste buds a favor and go! A bit off the beaten path, but well worth your time!

We made reservations, as I suggest making anywhere for dinner and especially if the restaurant is…read morewell know. It was a party of 4 and at the time there was also graduation from college there so there were a ton of people around town. Entering the restaurant we were in a little room with a few tables which I preferred. The servers spoke both Italian as well as English so it was perfect for our party. Some of us spoke Italian and some only spoke English. Very very convenient. We ordered some appetizers (if you love artichokes get them 4 ways cooked-can't describe how delicious is was) to share, then of course in Bologna you need to order bolognese over your pasta. We ordered tiramisu and a local beer. Everything was so delicious. Beyond words can describe. Not only is this a beautiful city but the food is so incredible. I bought a jar of bolognese home and it was as delicious as when I had it there! Must try and must eat.

The food was decent -- pretty typical in Italian standards. Nothing stood out to me but service and…read moreambiance was good. Definitely make a res if you'd like to go. Was able to accommodate party if 6 pretty easily!