Stopped in for a quick bite. Ordered gyoza and ramen. Totally hit the spot. People were nice and…read moreservice was good.

Very close to the AC Marriott and I was looking for something quick before leaving to the airport…read more I love every pasta dish that I've had in Italy so far but a quick meal does not fit into the typical Italian style restaurant. Very good sushi and miso soup. Nice and clean dining area. If you're looking for sushi in Bologna, I would highly suggest trying this restaurant.

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.

A beautiful park - I used to go here a lot at one time. It's a lovely place to relax in after being…read morein the busy city! There are many mature and tall trees, fountains, a lake, and statues too, such as the one of Victor Emmanuel 2. The park also has an archeological area where lots of ancient tombs have been found.

Unfortunately I have only visited these gardens in the winter and thus in the snow. However,…read moredespite this these are a pleasant airy space in the city. They are a necessary break from the miles of road, stone and buildings of the city. A welcome place to temporarily escape.

I have been eating periodically at Trattoria da Gianni since 1958. Every time I come back I find it…read moremore delizioso than before. I was recently in Bologna with my son and his family and I brought them to Gianni since they had never experienced my favorite place to eat in Bologna. We were in Florence the week before where the food was good. However, my son was amazed by the Gianni experience. He raved about the meal we had and thought the food was the best he had ever enjoyed. I agree with him. The spuma di mortadella was out of this world. The vitello tonnato was delicious. Each one of the seven of us had a different first course and they were all excellent. The service was great. The ambience has changed over the years since I first came here. It is a homey place and well kept. If you are ever in Bologna Trattoria da Gianni is highly recommended.

Amazing gelato! I had the stracitella which was beautiful! Addition of eggs gave it a yellow colour…read morebut made the taste fantastic! 3 days in Bologna and we went twice!

Once upon a time, getting a beer in Italy that wasn't crap commercial lager meant getting a crap…read morecommercial "doppio malto" that added some caramel and maybe 1% ABV to their standard product. The alternative splurge, was finding a bar that served some pedestrian Belgian blonde, like Grimbergen. Green River, though, is the hugest slam dunk triumph of craft brewing brilliance - - it is hard to imagine such a bold, amazing tap line up in this country. I stopped by other places in town and the more adventurous beer bars tend to have the typical "we are expanding our palate" approach - - they got a hefe, they got an amber, a pale ale, they may even have a stout (shrieks from the audience). But Green River has a bitchin' line up representing a full range of styles, from a low-abv "salty ale" (a Gose?), to a fab imperial IPA, and three with ABV over 10%. This is not a cautious, milquetoast approach to "an introduction" to craft beers - - it is a slam down seizing it by the jugular. And most of this big-time line-up of taps are Italian! It is not soaking in atmosphere, this place, it is soaking in first-class suds. Totally, totally, the bomb for beer in Bologna.

Tuesday 28 July 2015. 3.2 footcandles lighting, 65 dbA noise. Very quiet, one other customer. 8…read moreof the 14 beers listed are available, bartender could not care less, but gives samples and serves pints. Black IPA is a surprise, other good Italian beers, Bologna and Piedmont.

7 beers on tap- lager, Pilsner, IPA, brown, and porter. The place is unique in Bologna, a…read morecraftsman working his heart out. Highest recommendation. Only brewery in Bologna, according to the brewmaster. 4 foot candles, 80 dbA noise, ridiculous music, too loud, but outside is nice if the smokers die. Brewmaster is running everything, only person here, probably works 20 hours a day making a nice place for customers.

While wondering the streets of Bologna (read: completely lost and making the most of it), my…read morehusband and I stumbled upon this unassuming wine and beer bar. We had been looking for a bottle shop, but alas, all of them are closed on Sundays. We really wanted to get some rare Belgian beers, and out of nowhere, appeared Punto. Their bottle list read like a beer lover's fantasy novel: Cantillon, 3 Fonteinen, Westvleteren. The best part, the prices! We got a demi-bottle of Cantillon beer for 13 euros. I realize this is normal for Europe, but in the States this would cost at least 50% more - if you could find it. There is a large patio out front (for the smokers), and plenty of seating indoors as well. The inside is kind of Euro-hipster, with a variety of interesting beer posters on the walls. Punto feels like a locals-only neighborhood bar, but I did run into another couple from California while waiting in line for the restroom (typical Americans). If you are looking to get away from the tourists in the Piazza Maggiore, I recommend having a drink at Punto. It is a delightful bar, located in a very "interesting" side of town.