First time trying bolognese in Bologna! Everything made in house, can really sense it in the bouncy…read morepasta texture and the bolognese has that slow cooked taste. We got really lucky and skipped the line when we came around 5:15pm on a Saturday. Lovely homey vibe inside and servers are amazing. Can watch your order be prepared in the semi open kitchen! They seem famous for the tagliatelle al ragu but their other menu items are great as well. Lots of specialty items on the menu I'd love to try!

Cute place in Bologna. Long line when we first arrived. Moved pretty fast…read more First room is for fresh uncooked pasta and other items for purchase. They sit you in the back room and the ambience is fairly casual. We tried a couple of pasta dishes with wine. And then had the pavlova dessert. I wish we could've tried more pasta. Great sauce and great texture and flavor in the pasta. I'm glad we waited in line. Service was timely and friendly. Please try if you are ever in Bologna.

This is a cheese and balsamic store along the smaller streets downtown. I was amazed how the taste…read moreand consistency of cheese changes over the months. The balsamic vinegar is also aged for years, similar to wine. The difference in taste is remarkable, and the differences in cost is measureable.

Food was amazing but it was a bit warm in the building and be prepared to wait in line.read more

Amazing experience. Customer service was great. We had many questions that led to a great…read moreconversation, felt very personal and natural. Food was absolutely amazing. I will be returning here everything I am in Bologna. Food can be taken to go or eaten in the street. Lovely ambiance with a bar across the street, can get a drink with your meal.

Recommended by Yelp, Google, the air bnb host and now me!…read more This was easily my favorite food destination in all of Bologna. It was also my favorite interaction in Italy! The owner had the sweetest smile, was warm and friendly, and even remembered my name from day 1 (yes, I went multiple days!). In all honesty I don't care much for lasagna in the states. However, the green lasagna was the highlight, and paired with the tortellini en brodo...Aaahh! I'm missing it so much right now! It'll forever be a stop I have to make when I'm Bologna, and I hope to see the owner each and every time. Also note that the address on Yelp isn't exact but close enough-don't give up, it's there!

Orsa holds a very special place in my heart. I used to come here all the time after class for a…read morequick bite. It was the perfect place for students to go! Food was phenomenal and affordable. The service was great and ambiance was cozy. It's also right next to jukebox which is perfect for a quick drink! The only downside of this is that it's gotten super popular, especially with tourists, making it very difficult to go without a long wait. Pretty much have to go 20-30mins before opening to get a spot otherwise you'd be stuck with a 1-2+ hour wait. Still recommend going but it's definitely changed a lot!

Delicious spot! We had to wait 20 or so minutes outside, but the person helping us was really…read morefriendly. We ended up getting table in the second room, not the one near the main entrance. We ordered a few plates of bolognese, the tortelloni in soup, cutlet, pumpkin tortellini, and a meat/cheese plate. All of the items were so delicious, especially the bolognese. We ended the meal with the tiramisu, which was rich and creamy without being to heavy. Overall, fantastic experience!

You don't get much more classic lunch break than Vecchia Malga, one of many choices in the alleyway…read morestreet off of Bologna's main square, Piazza Maggiore. There are plates of thinly sliced meats with cheeses everywhere so it's hard to choose where to go, especially if you're a couple of vegetarians like us. We made a good choice here, ordering a cheese board for one and a mixed salad. The cheese board was so plentiful that we had to re-confirm that this was just a serving for one. It was. Really generous with 6 different local cheeses of various tastes and firmness, surrounding a cup of honey which sealed the deal for us. We loved this cheese board and left referring back to it as we had cheese in other places on our trip. The salad (I mean you have to occasionally eat vegetables...even in Italy) was basic, just arugula and tomatoes, but was super-fresh. Also they brought the region's famous bread in a paper bag. Well, I don't know if "famous" is the right word, but this is the only place in the world we'd experienced the bread brought in paper bags, so sign me up for its autograph. This was a great choice for a cheese plate among the many options on this street and in the area. The cheese board especially was our favorite cheese in the whole country.

Such an amazing experience for a couple of first time visitors to Italy. We enjoyed a sample board…read moreof meats and cheese, and while I thought the concept of lard as a condiment was strange, holy cow was that tasty! And I don't know why something as simple as tortellini in broth is so tasty, but it is the ultimate comfort food! The atmosphere was incredibly cozy on the cold and damp day we visited,. Our waiter took excellent care of us, and we enjoyed watching the butchers at work assisting customers. Tucked up in the loft with a glass of wine, and later a coffee, was a perfect afternoon!

Really cool shop. We were drawn in by how much stuff they had and there certainly is a lot to…read moreexplore on the shelves. We wanted some local representative wine so we went to the EXTENSIVE wine cellar and asked for help. The recommendations took us all over the cellar and were super thorough and nice. Great place if you're looking for either wine or a gift to bring back home (chocolate, candy, sauces, etc.).

This place is packed with chocolates and wines up to the ceiling! Various chocolates - so so many!…read moreSome quality-looking balsamic vinegar. I was really impressed with this place. They also had their own brand of honey. And different kinds of course. They looked really good. I wanted to buy more than just one bottle of wine but there would just be no way it would fit in my luggage.

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!

This Eataly in Bologna is different from most other locations in that it's half bookstore, half…read moreeverything else you'd expect from an Eataly (cafe, bar, grocery store). Located in a three-story building a stone's throw east from the main Piazza Maggiore and directly across the alley from Mercato di Mezzo (a separate moderate sized food hall), the Eataly retail space is spread over all 3 floors, with groceries mainly located on the 2nd story. The ground/1st floor is mostly books and a casual bar/cafe, where they serve simple pastries and coffee/tea in the morning and apertivo options (meaning light bites and classic cocktails) in the early evening. Upstairs on the second floor (1st floor for Europeans ;), there is a selection of olive oils, vinegars, condiments, dry goods, snacks, candies, wines and liquors, and gifting items. A smaller selection of grocery items than other Eataly locations and no fresh produce. There is a wine bar/beer garden area upstairs as well though it didn't seem to be in use during the couple times I dropped by in early April, however the still carried quite a broad wine selection considering the space. I dropped by one late afternoon and tried the fried polenta and an aperol spritz. The food was kinda unimpressive, the fried polenta felt a bit thick and heavy, the drink was ok. It took a while to wait for the food though the drink was ready fairly quickly. Overall a convenient location to pick up a food/cook book in Italian or other souvenirs.

Eataly was located next door to our hotel in Bologna, Italy. We stopped by for a quick bite and…read moresome caffeine. The restaurant is a cute deli style that also serves wine and beer. We ordered mortadella panninis and cappuccinos. Both were good. The sandwich was simple, but filling. The cappuccinos were good. It's a nice place to take a break from walking and relax a bit. But if you're looking for a delicious authentic Italian meal, keep looking. This is more like a fancier subway sandwich shop.

Food was quite good. Especially loved the lasagne, it was excellent. Service was good and it's a…read morenice respite from the crowds.

Definitely a good place to get quality deli meats and cheeses. The price tag is higher than most…read moreother places but the quality is good and worth a try.

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.