Cute little store for a chocolatier that was founded in Bologna. I was visiting Bologna for the…read morefirst time and wanted to bring home some chocolate. This store only has their brand, but they have a very large selection!! They have a great variety of chocolates (dark, milk, white, with nuts, etc) in different packaging (chocolate bars, gift sets, etc). I chatted a bit with the cashier, and she was so sweet and kind. She shared some of their history and provided recommendations. I bought a couple chocolate bars (milk chocolate with pistachios and dark chocolate with hazelnuts) and a gift set that has some of their signature pieces. Everything was delicious! But definitely pricier than I am used to. Especially compared to the very little bit that comes in the box.

Majani is a chocolatier that is founded in Bologna, Italy, in 1796! The dark chocolate comes in…read morevarious percentages as well as flavors using cocoa butter. When I need some strong dark chocolate (which provides my brain with a jump start) I'll go for 70% dark. At the same time I enjoy the caffe and pistachio flavors! Thank goodness when I leave Italy from Malpensa airport in the Milano area, they have a Majani chocolate shop in Milano Centrale (train station)! I load up on their thimble-sized squares filling up a bag with assorted flavors. Never leave Italy without Majani chocolato! Ci vediamo Majani!

I'll be honest this wasn't one on my list to try however I'm so glad we did. Being American it's…read moreintimidating to order when honestly Italian is not something I'm good at. Anyhow the service was nothing short of wonderful. They welcomed us and walked us through the whole thing. This gelato was so creamy, smooth, with the flavors being on point. Prices I thought were very reasonable considering what it was and compared to the US. Don't hesitate to try even if they say it's a chain.

Going to venchi in Italy is like going to Panda Express in China... overpriced and not that good.read more

Having lived in Bologna, I would say m that there are a bunch of other aperitif places that serve…read morehigh quality snacks and drinks so this wouldn't be my go to recommendations. However, I'd recommend this place for travelers as it does have a good variety and is definitely aesthetically pleasing!!

I couldn't walk past Gamberini without taking a look inside. The cakes and fruit tarts displayed in…read morethe window were gorgeous! Berries, nuts, seeds, cream beckon you to try them...having just eaten I managed to stave off the temptation by getting only a couple cookies. Only to realize I'm not really a fan of the texture of the traditional cookies, they taste kinda like shortbread (which aren't my fave) bit too sandy for my preference. The jelly was good, the taste of the pistachio in the pistachio cookie was kinda light compared to my expectation. If I'm in Bologna again I'd certainly stop by and try some other items. The staff was courteous and the other pastries, desserts and chocolates looked delicious. Seating consisted of several smaller tables on the right side of the shop, it was pretty full on a weekday afternoon, which tells me it's a popular spot.

I tried the zeppole, which was delicious. My biggest regret was that I had just eaten and I was…read morenot staying in a place with a kitchen so that I could buy lots of the pasta to cook. Next time, I am going to make sure I have a kitchen so that I can partake of these amazing offerings like the spinach and pork ravioli, the pumpkin and meat tortellini and their tagliatelle. Basically, give me some of everything here. The shop workers were very patient as I investigated every item in the store. It's very close to the main Piazza, so stumbling upon the shop was easy.

Walking through the streets in Bologna, there were so many specialty shops and confectioners…read more What struck me about Paolo Atti e Figli was the wonderful sweets they had on display at the store window. The old-fashioned beautiful display reminded me of the winter holidays and enticed me to go in and try something. I decided to buy some sweet rice cake which was charged by the weight. Forgot exactly what is was called " Torta di Riso" but was something di riso as it has rice baked in it and was simply rich and delicious. They also have the famous certosino. it's a traditional Bolognese cake, which is also sort of like a western fruit cake with honey, candied fruit, stewed fruit, jam, almonds, pine nuts, cocoa powder, dark chocolate and wine syrup. The cake was not cheap but was so delicious and memorable that I vow to return when I visit Bologna again.

One of the most popular gelato spots in Bologna, but I thought Cremeria Cavour was better than this…read moreone. I appreciated how they had a lot more unique flavors, and I chose the speculoos and the classic pistachio. I thought the texture of the speculoos was a bit underwhelming and the flavor wasn't that precise either. The pistachio was solid, but nothing super memorable. either.

We walked past this gelato place, and in the name of science, we needed to test some flavors. This…read morewas the best gelato we found in Bologna, but the flavors were not quite as authentic as what we had in Florence. However, it was still very good and the staff has exceedingly friendly and helpful. I even was able to see them making the gelato in the back room. I would recommend this place for you to do your own scientific testing. There was no seating inside or outside, which would have been helpful as our gelato melted.

Part of Bologna for nearly fifty years Pasticceria D'Azeglio is named after the street it inhabits,…read moreearly opening hours on Monday making it an ideal option for nearby businesses in one of the city's most upscale shopping districts. Rustic and small without a Bar like so many Italian Pastry Shops, though Espresso shots are still pulled quick, guests arriving early will find good diversity including Cornetti stuffed with flavored Cream and Viennoiserie including a Raisin coil topped in Frosting. Priced lower than nearby competition, a particularly boozy Baba just €3, look for Sfogliatelle tucked away amidst everything else and if fortune smiles it will be warm with shattering layers yielding Ricotta and Semolina with Citrus inside.

Nice pasticceria with delicious pastries, friendly people, great espresso and a cosy atmosphere…read more Good spot to kick off the day!