A place so nice it's worth going (more than) twice…read more Seriously, this tucked away Osteria is such a gem and provided us with some of our best meals in Bologna. We came here our first night as two weary travelers looking for any sort of sustenance, and we were graciously received and tutored on all sorts of typical Bolognese dishes. It took just one bite of their amazing Tortellini to really seal the deal. We wanted to eat around Bologna at other places, but in our time there honestly nothing compared to the quality of our first meal... So we went back a couple more times! Each meal was better than the last, and every experience there was a real treasure. If you're able to go, start with some Crescentine and Tigelle with things like Squacerone and Friggioni and Pesto Modenese (note: not your typical pesto.. Ask about it first). From there, either the Tortelloni (in Broddo or however) or Lasagna (vegetarian) are epic. Apparently their secondi like the Cotoletta Bologna is pretty good too, but we ended up getting hooked on their primis. Seriously.. Go here and enjoy some really nice local food with a taste Sangiovese della casa, and you need not much more

We absolutely loved this place! It was a couple of fires down from our apartment and we closed out…read moreour evenings there almost every night. The shank was delicious! The bolognese was delicious! Desserts were wonderful! The beer was tasty and all reasonably priced. Next time we are in Bologna I will make an effort to get back here.

We stumbled across this hidden gem during our stay in Bologna. We didn't have reservations and…read morethey quickly put together a table for us. The service was outstanding and the food was superb!

From the owner: Oggi Tramvia Cantina e Cucina è un enoteca moderna dove è possibile degustare una vasta selezione…read moredelle migliori etichette italiane e internazionali, con una cucina che accontenta tutti palati con ricette classiche e ricercate, dove la fanno da padrone la selezione di salumi e formaggi molto ricercati, scelti con cura per voi. Tre locali in uno da vivere in tutto l'arco della giornata. Per info e prenotazioni: Tel. 051-575044 www.tramvia.it

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.

Wow, best pasta I've had in my entire my life. This meal was my favorite I had in Italy while…read morevisiting Rome, Venice & Bologna. Incredible food & fantastic service. Restaurant is small so reservations are a must. A bit of a walk from where we were staying but so happy we kept our reservation & visited. Don't miss this restaurant if you're in Bologna. You must have any of their pastas.

Somewhat far from our hotel but with great reviews so we ventured out. And it's not a bad walk so…read morewe didn't really even mind it. Started with the mortadella mouse/potato souffle, which were a few interesting bites. We didn't think either of the pastas were standouts: gramigna & tortellini in brodo. The latter was particularly disappointing because it's one of the main dishes to try in the area, but it's just a bit boring (but maybe this is just what this dish is). We got a side of spinach that we probably didn't need but it was nicely done. Ended with the lamb chop, which was well cooked and the potato it was served with was perfectly lightly seared.

The wait staff were cordial and amazing, seating us at a street-side table before our reservation…read moretime. We had an appetizer and bottle of wine to share. My wife had the lasagne for her entree, I had seafood. My wife said her lasagne was different from the last place she had it a couple days earlier in Bologna, but no less spectacular. I agreed, and my seafood was nothing less. The ambiance on a quiet side street (maybe in the Jewish quarter) was a great way to enjoy a Bolognese night.

Loved this little gem--food was great, service was nice and watching pasta being made was the bonus.read more