Craft beer and wine bar with outdoor seating? What more could this California girl want??…read more We were walking around Modena when it started to rain. So, we stopped by Mamma Puglia's for a drink to wait it out. They had some outdoor seating under an awning. The staff were nice and the prices were reasonable. And they offered a small selection of snacks, which smelled delish but we weren't hungry at that time. If we had more time in Modena, I would go back.

I ate lunch here two days in a row- and ordered the same sandwich. Fresh mozzarella di bufalo,…read morearugula, and copa that had been cooked in nero de troia wine on an amazing bun- all heated on a broiler. A 7 euro feast! If you are near the Duomo and hungry don't miss this place! The mozzarella mousse with blackberry sauce was also incredible!

Amazing place with exceptional food and drink. Customer service was welcoming and we'd be regulars…read moreif we lived in the area! Steak tartare, eggs in tuna sauce, and anchovies on buttered toast!

Admittedly, we came here because of Master of None (seems like we're doing a Master of None Modena…read moretour). I swear I'm not a huge groupy - it was just easier to go to already vetted places. Wines by the glass for €6-10 with a good selection of bubbles, whites, and reds. They also had some Italian traditional cocktails and then some more intriguing stuff like a tequila based negroni. We decided to stick with wines before dinner. - Brut rose: not too sweet - Montepulciano: my favorite - House made beer with sea salt: unique with a hint of salt They brought us complimentary crudités (carrots and pickles), focaccia, and crackers, which was really nice. We also ordered some olives. Everything came in really pretty dishes that reminded me of stuff used for high tea. There's a cute patio outside, and there are small tables inside. Service was patient and friendly. It has a very relaxed vibe, and you just get the sense that other patrons there are all just in a good mood. Also, I love the wall of shelves of wine scattered with some books (I dream of having something like this in my house one day). It was a super cute place for a drink before dinner. I would happily come back.

Great place. Fun atmosphere, good food and massive beer selection. We found it on yelp and took a…read morechance after reading the Italian reviews (poorly translated by yelp). Arrived at 8:30 to an empty place. By the time we left at 10am the place was packed. Pizza and salads were great.

Excellent cafe to pass the afternoon. Great beers and awesome staff!read more

Nice little craft beer bar run by a local brewery. Good beers, cozy tables out under the galleries…read moreand next to the little piazza.

Came to Bologna from America for a trade show and found this place by accident. Great music and…read morebeer. Bartenders are very friendly. I will be back.

It is a bar. They have beer…read more We needed beer late in the afternoon. Your beer is served with complimentary potato chips. This good be a great bar if they had craft beers. But, this is Italia.

I love this place. It's been around since 1605 and they serve really great coffee as well as…read morealcoholic drinks. It's right next to Hosteria Giusti, the really great Italian restaurant/salumi joint. I got the macchiato and it was lovely...quite strong the way Italian coffee should be. They also have balsamic vinegar that you can purchase as well for €14. They make great gifts!

Wow is all you can say when it comes to their beer selection. Being in Italy there is not much…read morecraft beer. There are a few breweries here and there but even rarer is the bar with multiple craft beers on tap. This place, nestled in the bustling old town of Parma is one of the best places for a beer lover in town. They had 10 beers on tap, an awesome Christmas Ale, a solid NEIPA and several other offerings I did not try this trip. Add to this their excellent Tagliere (meat and cheese board) and you have a winning combo. Meat and cheese boards are the standard in Italy obviously but this place takes it from old world Italy and refines it a bit adding a nice fig jam, local honey and the typical regional offerings of Parma. I really enjoyed this place, it will be a must go on the next trip to Parma.

I was coming to La Spezia on a vacation with my wife and saw that the town has a brewery. I am so…read moreglad I stopped in on this trip. He has a small time frame when he is available because he does beer festivals on the weekends. You can stop in and grab a beer when he is open. The owner/brewer is so nice and genuine. He has 4 beers currently. I have tried the IPA (Moby Dick) it has hints of pine and grapefruit....one of my top 3 favorite beers now.

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.