Our 1st meal in Bologna set a high bar! The restaurant was easy to find. It has 2 floors of…read moreseating. The vibe was comfortable trattoria. The waitstaff were knowledgeable about the food and wine. The wines are all from the owner's brother vineyard. We had the red and the Prosecco. The red was full bodied. The Prosecco was not too sweet Both were very good! The food was delicious! I didn't know what to expect with the artichoke flan. It was an amazing artichoke and cheese concoction with a shredded artichoke salad on the side. The pastas were all very good. The bolognese had tender meat with a tasty sauce. The tortellini in beef broth is also a local winter dish. The tortellini were filled with a nice mixture of beef and cheese with a full bodied beef broth. A simple but delicious dish! I'm usually not a truffle fan but the spaghetti with black truffles had a good balance of truffle flavor without being overpowering. The scalloping with cheese and Parma ham was tasty. The meat was tender, the cheese side decadent and the ham added a bit of salty flavor. We were too full for dessert!

Reservations are recommended, or if you come a few minutes before they open, you might be lucky…read moreenough to get a table. We thought the pasta dishes were decent, but nothing special. The truffle tasted light. We did enjoy the pork cheek though. The atmosphere and service were great. They have an Italian and English menu. The bathroom is behind the mirror in the back. I would rate it a 3.5/5, rounding up to a 4/5.

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.

The food was awful. Very disappointed for our first evening in Bologna. It's just a tourist trap.read more

passed by. came back. spaghetti with clams excellent as was the bolognese pasta. very reasonable…read morewine by the glass. patient service. recommend and will return.

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.

Bologna has dished out another delicious meal! I overloaded on meat and cheese this time. Having…read moreshared a large platter which was a nice selection. The only thing worth skipping was the local cut of mortadella, (boloney in the US). Otherwise it was a lovely starter. Then came what I was not expecting to be so big, the wood fired pizza, overspilling my plate! Four seasons of goodness with the mushrooms, sausage, artichoke and ham. I ate from the inside out, delicious! We enjoyed wine along with everyone else at lunchtime. My companions all had different pasta dishes which they cleaned off the plate. I could not finish mine. We did save room for coffee and our leisurely lunch was finally over. Slowly we made our way out, very content.

We were lucky enough to get a reservation, when we arrived our table wasn't ready so we waited…read moreabout 10 minutes, no big deal. The place was hopping! We were seated and started to look over the menu and wine list. My husband was in between a few bottles of wine, so the waiter brought the bottles over so we could take a look at them. First Course: gnocchetti with Spinach and Ricotta...OMG I have never had gnocchi like this. They just melted in your mouth, so delicious. Tagliatelle Bolognese was also delicious, good thing since we were in Bologna. Secondi: Cutlet with prosciutto and cheese, the plate was put in front of me and it was a huge white blob. I wasn't sure what to think, so I cut into it. The cutlet was so tender, the prosciutto crispy and the melted cheese covering it pulled the whole thing together, and it was fantastic. Braised rabbit with string beans was excellent. The most tender rabbit I have had any where, what a wonderful dish. We were stuffed, so decided against dessert, but we were so happy to have discovered da Pietro because it was an unbelievable dining experience. Definitely give it a try.

Our airbnb host recommended we go to Ristorante Franco Rossi during our stay in Bologna and we're…read moreso glad we took his recommendation. After walking around the city we stopped in for dinner, I felt a little under dressed however we were immediately greeted and seated with no wait or hesitation. This spot would be great for a date night, we sat next to another couple that was celebrating. For our appetizer we ordered the smoked goose breast, it was decadent, had a rich Smokey flavor but it was also light, a great start to our dinner. For our main course I ordered the pistachio crusted sea bass with spinach, and my partner the traditional Bolognese. For dessert, a tiramisu that had maybe a little too much chocolate powder on it and I would've loved some more berries on the plate but delicious nonetheless. We enjoyed every bite and recommend Franco Rossi when in Bologna.

Located in the historical section of Bologna, Ristorante Franco Rossi specializes in the regional…read morecuisine. Come here for the spaghetti a la Bolognese; it is possibly the best in town. The ingredients are as fresh as todays from the local market. The preparation is with a modern twist yet still hewing to its roots. Service is exceptional, listen to their wine recommendations as the pairings can not be improved. Sit back and relax. I sat inside where European air conditioning was fighting against the heat; and coming in at a draw. Once you are done eating stroll to the city historical center to walk off the meal.

The temple of Bolognese cuisine! There's no other place I'd go to get the authentic experience…read more Anything on the menu is great, but I would strongly recommend to get the tortellini, pasta con il culatello and the cotoletta - even better with truffle. Service is amazing. Daniele, the host, is truly charismatic and engaging. Do ask of him if you want to get top-notch service and recommendations (food and wine). Wine selection is also thorough and offers great regional choices - do get aged Sangiovese from the region. The place is cozy and feels like home. Like a trattoria/osteria should feel. Do call in advance (weeks if possible) to get a table. The place is extremely popular. Prices are higher than average, but food and ambiance are worth every single penny. I highly recommend it!

nice vibes inside friggione bolognese is pretty good. nice…read morecook on onions and good sauce flavor. not worth the price though tortellini in broth - the broth is amazing, noodle texture is great. dont love the filling. dry. sharp unpleasant flavor tagliatelle ragu - dry meat, decent noodles, lacked sauce

My husband & I went & checked out Osteria dell' Orsa on 06/24/26. Our mistake was not trying to get…read morea reservation before arriving. The restaurant was very busy and we ended up sitting outside. The outdoor patio setting to sit at was quite small and cramped which is was is making this review 4 stars for me. But minus the cramped seating arrangement the food was delicious & the beverages were very refreshing! Unfortunately i only got photos of the drinks and not the food.

Long wait times, need to stand outside to wait (although my wait time was long enough that I went…read moreto walk around). Inside feels homey but a bit cramped. I got the lasagna, which was very disappointing. Lukewarm, not much flavor, very small portions with a high price tag. I like that this place doesn't charge a cover charge which is very rare, but I wouldn't really recommend the food even though this is a pretty famous / popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Decent food and reasonable prices. Service is friendly and attentive. They have small (half) wine…read morebottles on their menu.

Had a meal that helped us understand the incredible origins of Italian food variants commonly found…read morein the US. Everything was presented unpretentiously, and we were able to order 6 dishes plus a bottle of wine for just 115 euro. The highlights. Crescentine con salumi e formaggio - Crescentine are fried rectangles of dough found in Bologna. Served with cheese sauce and a tasty selection of parma ham, mortadella, salami and something else I couldn't make out. Tagliatelle artigianali alla bolognese - tagliatelle pasta served in a very meaty, tomato based bolognese sauce. Tortellini in brodo - tortellini in chicken broth. A specialty of the region that's often served around Christmas and new year. Around that time we found a few pop up shops on the street selling tortellini. Lasagne alla bolognese - not as cheesy as the US variant, tomato sauce less prominent. I think they prepare it with a beschamel, not cheese. Tortelloni verdi porri, noci e zafferano - star of the meal. Large tortellini filled with leeks, nuts and saffron.

My husband and I have been living in Bologna 9 months and are finally trying foods other than…read moreItalian. We have tried Singapore which I rate 3 stars. The selection here at Wasabi was better and so was the taste. The service is better at Singapore!!!

The belt had food on it that wasn't covered and after seeing that we paid for our beer and leftread more