Stopped in as part of a food tour, so the experience was probably different than it would be if we…read morehad just popped in. As a result, the service was super friendly and attentive. There are a bunch of cute stores. Solid amount of options between pasta, cheese, meat, produce. I'm not sure I necessarily would have needed to come here it it weren't part of a food tour but in the end it was a nice experience. Not as overwhelming as some other similar markets may be and a nice way to see some of the authenticity of the area.

Perfect night at the perfect place to have dinner. Fried bread for antipasti, green lasagna with…read moretraditional ragu, tortellini with parmigiano reggiano cheese, and tortellini in beef and manzo broth. Complemented with white wine from Bologna winery and tiramisu for the dessert.

Tapas style fresh seafood. We didn't understand the menu too well so I picked random items off the…read moremenu. We loved the fried anchovies in a bucket. The cod on olive paste was decadent. The seafood salad was reminiscent of ceviche. We did not like the shrimp catalina. Ambience was laid back and chill. Must get the fried seafood in cup when you are here!

We were checking out Mercato delle Erbe and saw this wonderful seafood eatery. Luckily there was an…read moreempty table for us on the outdoor deck as it was the perfect time for happy hour. There were so many good items on the menu, but we weren't hungry enough to order everything our eyes wanted to order, so we just settled with a Gamberi Rossi di Mazara del Vallo crudo, a Tartare di Salmone, and the Sarde in Saor. We asked the friendly server to recommend a bottle of white wine to and what she brought was was perfect. We had such a great experience and enjoyed the food so much that we came back the next day for lunch! To our surprise it was a completely different menu, which is great and makes sense as they serve fresh seafood available. For lunch we ordered a Fried Calamari & Shrimp combo, a Seafood Pasta, and the same bottle of white wine that we had the evening before. We were going to skip dessert until we saw someone order a pear and pineapple granita - everything was delicious!

Great NEAPOLITAN style pizza. Arguably a pretty touristy spot but service was good and ambiance was…read moregreat -- especially in the summer when you're able to sit outside!

We had an amazing lunch at Regina Sofia. We were seated under a large portico. The city of Bologna…read moreis known for their miles of beautifully designed porticos. They protect from the sun, and provide cooling breezes when the weather is right. I ordered the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese. Husband had a Margherite pizza. The food was delicious! The service was very good too. What a treat to spend a warm afternoon lingering in this beautiful city at Regina Sofia.

We're suckers for raw bars and seafood, so needless to say that this spot was exactly up our alley…read more We stumbled upon this seafood market kind of late at night, so the selection was a bit smaller as items had sold out. We got an order of Gamberi Rossi, an order of Scampi, and a half bottle of vino blanco to go with it. The different shrimps were fresh and quite sweet, all for €7 each order. We tried to go back a couple of times but they weren't open. We definitely will visit this spot again the next time we are in Bologna again.

good, fresh food. warm service. full of friendly italians. ended up here at the recommendation of…read moreour hotel because it was sunday and this place is "always open" (the woman at the hotel called to verify, "because we're italian"). all of our pasta dishes were tasty, but a look around the restaurant suggested the italians know something about the seafood offerings. there was a 92 year old woman celebrating her birthday at the table next to us. maybe her choices were limited because it was sunday. or maybe she knows something....

Don't be alarmed if you find yourself in this neighborhood in Bologna, Italy. We have found that…read moregraffiti is pretty much everywhere in every major Italian city. We found this little restaurante/pizzeria on Via di Corticella to be charming and the staff was very friendly. They were also very accommodating to two English speaking Americans who knew little of the Italian Language. The waitress brought us two english menus that looked as if they had been stored away for a while, along with an italian/english culinary dictionary to help our understanding of the menu. On advise from a friend, we only ordered the house wine while in Italy. The house wine at this little bistro restaurant is served in a little pitcher and even their red wine is served cold which was very good. It's also extremely affordable. We also tried the salad di mare (seafood salad) and if you're not squeamish about octopi, it is a great option. It was fresh and tasty. We also tried the margarita pizza which is different from American style in that it has no basil or tomatoes. It was also very good. Lastly, we shared the crab ravioli which was awesome. The staff was very nice and friendly and as the other reviewer said...the place is full of italians in this tight little outside (under umbrella) bistro. We have tried many other restaurants from Venice, Florence, Rimini, and Bologna. This one, as minimalistic, unpretentious, and casual as it is, was one of the better ones we tried. The neighborhood looks rough, but we had no problems at all walking around this area.

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.

Amazing food! My Italian friend recommended this place. So thankful to her! Specially octopus was…read moreincredibly delicious(perfectly cooked).

If I could give a minus 10 stars, I WILL! They are rude and racist! We stopped at 12:30pm on…read moreMother's Day, and would like to have a quick lunch. As they are just opened and there was no customer at all. An old lady greeted us and seemed very nice but speaks no English, but was understanding with our request. As she was planning to seat us, a younger woman walked in and looked us, then said something to the old lady, then told us there was no table for us. That's all and she walked away! Clearly she was not happy to seen couple of Asian wants to have lunch in her place! Well, that's her losses. We walked out and eat a restaurant right around the corner with amazing foods and services. At the end, we are so glad that we didn't eat there. Judging by the attitude, I won't be expecting their foods would good at all. So, if you are visiting Bologna, avoiding this place by all means!

We had the five course meal which included appetizer, fish, veal, vegetable and desserts. Quality…read moreof the food was top-notch. Excellent food and excellent price.

È Cucina Leopardi.... I love, love, love the concept of this…read morerestaurant. They serve only a few dishes , which are based on chef's choice/seasonality of products/ingredients on hand. There is no set menu. You walk in having no idea what you're going to get...and I love that. They offer three different lunchtime meal options..an appetizer/primo/dolce priced at 10€; an appetizer/secondo/dolce priced at 15 €; and an appetizer/primo/secondo/dolce at 20€. Being the glutton I am, I couldn't pass up the last option...an app, two courses, and a dessert? And for 20 euros? Hell yeah. Oh, and did I mention water, bread, and a glass of wine is included no matter which price point you choose?! You choose which price formule you want, and from there, they ask you carne, pesce, or vegetano. So if you choose pesce, your 1st and/or second course will be some kind of fish dish...same if you choose vegetarian or meat. I believe the appetizer will always be some kind of vegetarian dish, because they don't give you your options until after the appetizer is served. The appetizer they served was ricotta cheese with an apple cream (aka applesauce). It was good! The sweetness of the apple cream complemented the cheese. Light, creamy, refreshing! After eating the appetizer the waiter told me what the menu of the day was. For the fish...the 1st course was a fish soup. The second course was some kind of fish. For the meat, the 1st course was a meatball pasta. The second course was some kind of beef dish. I couldn't decide between the carne or pesce, so my waiter told me I could have the best of both worlds, and do a course of each. I chose meat as the first course, and fish as the second. My first dish was your basic spaghetti, but the best spaghetti I've ever had. The noodles were perfectly Al dente. The sauce was vibrant, fresh, and flavorful with some nice hints of garlic. There was just the right amount of fresh parmesan already mixed in to balance the acidity of the dish and give it a slight nuttiness. And there was also olive oil drizzled in there..the good kind, giving it a slight bitterness and brightness. Spaghetti will never be the same for me again after eating that. My second course. I have no idea what kind of fish it was...but it was cooked just right, and the skin was a bit crispy and slightly salted. There was a kind of green puree that went with it...it had very bright flavour notes and was slightly sweet. The fish was served with some salted potatoes, apples, and rutabaga(?). Everything worked well flavor-wise, and I really, really enjoyed the dish. By that point, I was so, so full. They give you very nice sized portions and I honestly probably could have stopped after the first course. However, dessert was still yet to come! For dessert they give you two options to choose from. I waited for my waiter to give me my choices, but he never did. He came out and said, "you must try everything!" and he gave me both desserts!!!!! One was almost like a chocolate molten cake. The outside was little crisp, and the inside was warm, fudgy, and chewy. It was so, SO good. It was a dark chocolate, and sweet..but just slightly so. And there were a few hard chocolate shavings throughout which provided a nice contrast in texture. The other desert was an almond cake. It was soaked in some kind of liqueur..amaretto, I believe. It was served with a dollop of what I think was some kind of cheese..maybe marscapone mixed with some orange. It was a very lovely dessert! Pleasing to the taste buds, and not overly sweet! Finally, the meal concluded with a small cup of coffee! I paid my 20€ and waddled away from the restaurant, incredibly full, but oh so satisfied. The main reason I came to Italy was to eat. I added Bologna to my itinerary because I heard it was the foodie capital of Italy. I have had many great food experiences during my time in Bologna but eating at È Cucina Leopardi has by far been the highlight. I highly, highly recommend checking it out if you ever get the chance!!

i thought this place was excellent. the staff was very attentive and the food was excellent. we had…read morea fried fish appetizer that was very good. then i had the sea bass which was excellent. each dish delivered was carefully explained and presented. the ambiance itself was great being situated in an old manor. all and all a great experience

Not sure why the reviews here are average. The food was very tasty, price was spot on 50 euro for…read moretwo people with one drink each, ambiance was amazing. Loved this meal. The service was very straight and to the point. So maybe people here want more friendliness. I thought they did their job. Recommend by the Michelin bib gourmand