Got coffee in here, and it was alright, just normal. Nothing special nor anything bad about itread more

Al fresco lunch on a beautiful clear afternoon after a long morning of checking out the Bologna…read moresquare. I had a panini with prosciutto cheese and tomato and Joan had some different sandwich. A little stuffy on the server having to deal with tourists ordering things too early in the day. So no pasta for us! lol. Silly Italians. Topped everything off with Pistachio gelato's and all was well. No toilet. Or at least non that I found.

4 and a half stars!…read more We came in for lunch as restaurant opened at 12.30. Place was full within 30 minutes. Small restaurant with excellent service. Tried the broad bean puree and Roman style artichoke side dish as starters. Both were delicious. For mains we had the lasagne Bolognese and tagliatelle Gessetto. Both were excellent. Hubby and I switched mid meal so we each had half of each pasta dish, neither of us could pick a favorite. The lasagne is cut into squares and baked so you have the best crunchy bits all round...what a great idea! I would be here weekly if I lived in the area! Come early or make a reservation to avoid waiting in line

Two weeks after eating at Gessetto (the restaurant, piazza San Martino 4/a)), I remember a quiet…read moreand comfortable place. I felt a little bit like home, so it was a very nice atmosphere :-) Food wise, we shared polenta with my friend. It was pretty good, with bacon on top, but way too much food! I was full after that. Then I had some escalope with white wine (that I didn't taste) with some potatoes and salad. It was good but not unforgettable. The waiter was lovely and it wasn't a touristy place so I definitely recommend if you want to have good food in a calm place.

The final thing on our Italian To-Do List was find a truly delicious cannoli. We'd tasted some…read morenot-great ones, but finally found what we were looking for just off the Università di Bologna campus, at a cute bakery that makes Sicilian pastries. It was heavenly - as was the Meringa (meringue). Amazing cannoli, charming atmosphere, and friendly people. It was a terrific addition to our quick visit to Bologna.

Fabulous and cosy place to enjoy a cup of tea or cappuccino. They even have something on the menu…read morefor gluten-free.

8 euro for aperol spritz. Sit here because you are right at one of the busiest streets in bologna…read moreand pay for this location and view.

A granita and a coke, 8,50 euros. We sat because of the…read morefree wifi (we were tourist) and it didnt work. Not advisable.

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.

Bologna can get really hot. One way to recharge and refresh is to get an affogato. It's a mixture…read moreof espresso and vanilla and coffee ice cream, topped with nuts and hints of toffee. You can drink it like cafe, eat it like ice cream or mix it like a milk shake. They have other refreshing drinks like teas and iced or regular coffee. Also hot chocolate options. Although I didn't try any of these, I did want to mention them. Only outside seating available.