This was outstanding. The vibe, the hosts, the food, everything. First, Bazzano is off the beaten…read morepath. It's between Bologna and Modena. It's a charming little town, wealthy and epic. The hosts are a husband and wife who make stellar food. We felt like we were dining in their living room. And, that's exactly the type of experience one should strive for in Italy. Here, we ate food that was real. Home cooked, lovingly prepared and always served with love. I asked the host for a wine list and he smiled and pointed to his forehead and said, "I am the wine list, what do you like?" We had a nest of thin pasta with an egg on top and cream, Outstanding desserts and the best tasting burrata we've eaten. All in all, the drive out to the Osteria Porta Castello was well worth it. It ranked in our top 5 meals during our long two weeks exploring Italia.

From the owner: Osteria Porta Castello e' una storica Osteria Bazzanese che serve piatti della tradizione Emiliana…read moreaccompagnati da vini locali e classici Italiani. le lasagne alla Bolognese, i tortellini in Brodo e la Cotoletta Bolognese sono le nostre specialita'.

From the owner: Trattoria Al Cappone was founded in 1838, is a "Trattoria" which means an Italian-style eating…read moreestablishment, less formal than a restaurant. They do only traditional dishes from Bologna, Italy. Hand made fresh Pasta, Tortellini, Tagliatelle, and much more.

We have stayed here four times and keep coming back. The food is excellent and prepared with care…read more The family that runs the B and B are delightful caring for each customer like family. The area has a charm that keeps you coming back for more. It is so relaxing. We will be back again next year for another week of pampering.

From the owner: Il Nostro Ristorante propone piatti tipici della Tradizone Emiliana come Tagliatelle, Tortelloni,…read moreCrescentine e Tigelle il tutto accompagnato da vini dei colli Bolognesi. Inestate Giardino all'aperto con fontana illuminata, in Inverno caminetto sempre acceso. Parcheggio interno, possibilità di Pernottamento

Wonderful stop. The food was delicious. Wish I could have stayed for supper. And the waitress was…read morejust lovely. Set in a beautiful off the beaten path location.

From the owner: Il ristorante LA TAGLIOLINA propone piatti tipici della tradizione bolognese ed emiliana, ma anche…read morecucina creativa, il tutto accompagnato da ottimi vini italiani, con una particolare selezione dei vini della zona collinare fra Bologna e Modena. La locanda LA TAGLIOLINA dispone di 5 camere con bagno privato, provviste di tutti i comfort. Il ristorante locanda LA TAGLIOLINA si trova in un contesto rilassante nel mezzo del parco regionale dell'abbazia di Monteveglio (Bologna).

After being denied twice now by a nearby restaurant I made the leap of faith in hitting this place…read moreup nearby. I actually had seen some favorable all Italian reviews in Tripadvisor previously and it was getting late so I walked in. Not only were they welcoming they were super happy I came in. Looking for traditional Bolognese eats I scanned the menu. Tortellini in brodo and Spiedone Castello (carne misti) were the choices. Tortellini were perfectly cooked, brodo well seasoned and added some formaggio on top to make it super savory. The spiedone came with lamb, beef. pork and sausage. The pork might have been a bit over but the rest were excellent. It came on a very light potato puree which mopped up the carne juices nicely. Good crust on the outside of the meats to boot. Sitting outside on a 18 degree C night is perfect. You overlook the town castle which aptly names the restaurant. 4.25 stars