Food was quite good. Especially loved the lasagne, it was excellent. Service was good and it's a…read morenice respite from the crowds.

Definitely a good place to get quality deli meats and cheeses. The price tag is higher than most…read moreother places but the quality is good and worth a try.

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.

Surprisingly disappointing. There is a lot of really good…read moregelato to choose from in Bologna. Like, a *lot*. This, surprisingly, is not one of them. Or, to be a bit more precise, sample all the gelato, and if you find one with the right texture/flavor, go for it. But be sure to sample, because quite frequently the gelato is older and/or crystalline, which is basically a waste of your money. (Then again, the good stuff *is* good, so if you can't be bothered to walk to the next good gelateria...)

Giancarlo (owner) is the Italian nonno I wish I had. He speaks a little bit of English, but we both…read morespeak gelato fluently so it worked out. We stayed in Bologna for two nights, and we went here both nights. We've been fortunate enough to make this our fourth trip to Italy, so let's just say my husband and I have eaten our fair share of gelato. The shop is clean, bright, and modern while his prices are reasonable. I think it was 2.50 euros for a small and you can get two flavors. My favorite thing about this gelateria though is that he doesn't just do gelato. There are two fridges worth of delicious gelato ice cream sandwiches, cakes, gelato bars, etc. I actually go to gelaterias for the gelato made treats rather than gelato itself. I liked everything I got, but I was especially wowed by the orange cake. I'm not a big citrus-flavored-dessert person, but this had me wanting more. It was light and reminded me of a creamsicle--yum! If you're lucky, you will get to meet Giancarlo who has a welcoming smile that makes you feel better to be supporting his gelateria.

From the owner: Il miglior yogurt gelato con frutta fresca di stagione da personalizzare a piacimento. Scegli la…read morefrutta le creme e le tantissime granelle a disposizione Deliziose crepes ripiene con frutta e 9 tipi diverse di creme! The best frozen yogurt with fresh fruits in Bologna! Delicious sweet pancakes filled with fruits and 9 different cremes

From the owner: Gelato self service!read more

This sorbetteria has been here since 1994. I could taste the experience in the single flavors or…read morethe composed combination flavors. The Ciocolato fondante is a dark bitter chocolate that should be a jump start to everyone's day. The chocolate is strong and incredibly smooth. The pistachio is true to the nut. It has a natural color so don't expect a bright green. The Dolce Emma made of Ricotta cream and fig caramelized in honey and lemon was my ABSOLUTE favorite. All the patrons that come in are mesmerized by the list of flavors. There is a lot to read. They offer gluten free, lactose free, sugar free and vegan options (!). Definitely a gelateria that you need to visit while in Bologna. The service was great! The staff member was really nice to allow me a taste of several flavors before I made my choice. Gelato taste: 4.5 stars Service: 5 stars...my server spoke some English Ambiance: 5 stars (a beautiful shop and outdoor seating too)

Nom nom nom. What a great spot. Huge portions and great prices. Tried strawberry, pistachio and…read morechocolate hazelnut. Each one was the best gelato flavor of its kind I've had. Impeccable. Wish I lived in this city. Will be back before I leave

HOLY FUCK. This place is SOOO GOOD. You MUST come. We would never have known about this except we…read moreran into a pair that we had gone food touring with the day before while we were at the Santuario Maria di San Luca nearby. They told us how good it was so after walking down the porticos, we made our way over here. The lines were out the door and we waited some time, but HOLY FUUUUH it was worth the wait. I got the yogurt, amarenata, and the cantaloupe. The amarenata tho. Better than sex I tell you. It's an almond gelato with hazelnut brittle. OMG I'm dying thinking about it. I nearly walked back in line to get another cone but I already had a cone earlier in the day and hitting three cones in a day felt like too much. Definitely out of the main city center part of Bologna but well worth the trip over here. About a 20 min bus ride from city center but the lines are proof of how amazing the stuff is. Definitely one of my top three gelatos during my 12 day trip to Italy.

Ice cream quality is really good and ingredients are high quality, some are even strange for Italy,…read morelike macadamia nuts... maple syrup... And so on. Had flavor "Cassata Siciliana" that was filled with "real" candied fruits... Not the mixes you can buy in every grocery/market in Italy. Keeping such "good quality" ingredients makes the Gelato a little expensive, but it's still worthy. There is a "long" bench where you can sit and enjoy your Gelato. Place is crowded in the summer nights and it is sometimes difficult to park nearby.

Very, very good gelato! My husband and I agreed it's some of the best we've ever had. The texture…read moreis perfect and it's extremely affordable! The yogurt was my favorite flavor, and the lemon was my husband's.

Renovated, and still good It's in a pretty student heavy…read morezone, but don't let that fool you, this is still good (post renovation at that). The flavors are clean, mouthfeel is good, melts rapidly, and available flavors vanish as the day goes on (always a good sign) So, all in all, worth it!)

Awesome gelato. The tropical yogurt and the raspberry with chocolate was very good. Also open late…read morewhich is nice.

A solid, interesting mini-chain in the gelato-heaven that is Bologna…read more There is plenty of (really good) gelato in Bologna (after all, it's where most of the equipment to make it comes from!), wii hi icy means going out of your way to find that One Great Gelateriais not really necessary. That said, this place is actually worth a bit of a walk - the gelato is good, of course, but it's the interesting (but not stupid) flavors that make it worthwhile. Check it out!