Not the usual stop that Parma guides suggest, this is exactly the place to go to have a taste of…read morereal Italian hospitality with no tourism-industry filters. The owner Daniele is amazing and super funny, his sandwiches are perfect for a quick lunch and he makes a point of spoiling tourists! His Parma ham is just THE BEST (source: I grew up in Parma): make it an appetizer for a perfect tasting ("due fette di crudo di Parma")! He also has a good selection of beers, with beers from Germany, Belgium and many other European countries as well as Italian classics and craft beers. Ask the waitress, or simply check out the beer fridge. The place is simple and rustic, prices are very honest and the atmosphere is informal and easy going. You will feel totally at home.

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.

This is a new place in Modena, so new it wasn't on yelp yet so I added it, some American food while…read moreaway, I was craving a burger after 10 days of Italian food, staff was very friendly, pizzas where great and burger was very good, my only minus is that they don't have WiFi...... maybe it will come, good crowd for a Sunday night but not overflowing, if you are tired of piadinas, pizzas or pasta, swing by and give them a try.

A buddy of mine and I were looking for a place with good craft beer variety in Bologna. BrewDog did…read morethe trick! It's a little out of the city center, so the parking's a bit better, but only a bit. We both ordered the BrewDog Punk IPA, a standard West Coast IPA, which was decent. I even ordered another. I got the Salmon LT sandwich, a club with salmon as opposed to bacon. Toasted, which is common in this region of Italy. Tasty, although I might have enjoyed it with a little less cream cheese. My buddy ordered the hamburger with guacamole. The burger bordered on raw, but je enjoyed it. Staff was friendly and helpful, letting us sample some of the beers before we ordered. It's a good-sized place with tons of tables, inside and out. We arrived about 6:30, and the place was mostly empty. But it filled quickly after 7 with many folks stopping for a beer and snack after work.

Great place for beer…read more * Cool vibe inside * great beer selection on draft and bottle - many of the same if you have visited other BrewDogs in Roma, Firenze (luv Elvis!) * friendly staff * open at 6pm to stop in before dinner * parking in area - if street parking is full there is an underground garage around the corner Easy 5 stars!!

Wifey, son and I exploring Bologna during off season - found Baladin - inside of a food court in n…read morefirst floor of - mercato do mezzo. The down stairs (basement level) restaurant was not open yet but they were serving beer just outside of the entrance on the first floor, middle of the mercato. For beers we had a blond and two pale ales. The ales had a nice red color and a great malty finish to them and although high abv at around 8% they went down rather easy. At €4.5 for a medium pour it seemed well worth it. Their were plenty of tables inside to sit at and the food court offered many great selections if you are hungry.

Cozy Little Eatery and Bar with Tasty Offerings - www.facebook.com/Wanagana.Bo…read more Just off the well-know Via delli' Indipendenza near the intersection of Via Dei Falegeami is this little gem offering huge delicious salads, fresh bread, coffee latte, and 1/2 liter of water mid-day for about 11 Euros. It reminds me of the boutique coffee shops/eateries that can be found near UC Berkeley and in Ann Arbor near the campus of the University of Michigan. On subsequent visits, I enjoyed their panino sandwiches, pastry, and tea. If I lived in Bologna, I would be a frequent visitor here. Also, it opens about 7 am and closes around 11 pm- very unusual hours for Bologna (very appealing to Californians).

Cute pub! Good beer selection and full bar. Inside and outdoor seating. Really friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff. Lastly, complimentary meat, cheese and bread! Makes me wanna drink more Thanks guys!!