Went to this place based off of a recommendation from a local. Had to stand in line for about 5 minutes before we sat. Was very no frills and a packed house. Service was quick. Glancing over the menu there were a ton of options it was hard to choose. We got the lasagne and ravioli. Both dishes were delicious. Probably the best lasagne Ive had. read more

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Best bolognese tagliatelle in my Bologna trip! Very affordable price too, was under 10€. Tiramisu was also outstanding, couldn't take a picture because we ate it too fast. Opens until 10:30, we were lucky to get in with a 5 min wait around 9:30. Cheesecake was a little hard but wild berry compote was tart and great. A bit crowded and noisy but the food is great. Tortellini in broth was really salty for my taste but well cooked. read more

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My husband & I went & checked out Osteria dell' Orsa on 06/24/26. Our mistake was not trying to get a reservation before arriving. The restaurant was very busy and we ended up sitting outside. The outdoor patio setting to sit at was quite small and cramped which is was is making this review 4 stars for me. But minus the cramped seating arrangement the food was delicious & the beverages were very refreshing! Unfortunately i only got photos of the drinks and not the food. read more

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Food unfortunately did not meet expectations. Service was good and ambiance is just what you'd think it is. But to be in the food capital of Italy and the world, the food was very flat and just not good. Brodie was heavily over salted, bolognese wasn't seasoned, prosciutto was sliced way too thick, and quality was whatever. It's a college town and destination so younger crowd goes and it's busy. It's cheap but even on the cheaper side, food wasn't worth it nor the wait. On top of that you have pal***tian flags everywhere. read more

Quick friendly service. A blended house wine was ordered and arrived quickly. Soon after my lasagna alla bolognese was served. I wished it was heated more so there was heat/warmth to it. Cheesecake okay. Disappointed that my 5pm late lunch had no tiramisu available as it was eaten by 1pm, wow! Disappointed but would have been very disappointed if I came for dinner and there was none! Sat outside and was comfortable despite a breeze. read more

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Long wait times, need to stand outside to wait (although my wait time was long enough that I went to walk around). Inside feels homey but a bit cramped. I got the lasagna, which was very disappointing. Lukewarm, not much flavor, very small portions with a high price tag. I like that this place doesn't charge a cover charge which is very rare, but I wouldn't really recommend the food even though this is a pretty famous / popular spot for both locals and tourists. read more

Delicious spot! We had to wait 20 or so minutes outside, but the person helping us was really friendly. We ended up getting table in the second room, not the one near the main entrance. We ordered a few plates of bolognese, the tortelloni in soup, cutlet, pumpkin tortellini, and a meat/cheese plate. All of the items were so delicious, especially the bolognese. We ended the meal with the tiramisu, which was rich and creamy without being to heavy. Overall, fantastic experience! read more

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Orsa holds a very special place in my heart. I used to come here all the time after class for a quick bite. It was the perfect place for students to go! Food was phenomenal and affordable. The service was great and ambiance was cozy. It's also right next to jukebox which is perfect for a quick drink! The only downside of this is that it's gotten super popular, especially with tourists, making it very difficult to go without a long wait. Pretty much have to go 20-30mins before opening to get a spot otherwise you'd be stuck with a 1-2+ hour wait. Still recommend going but it's definitely changed a lot! read more

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What a great local place! I went with a group of friends, one whom is a local, and he recommended it, and boy, was he spot on! We arrived and they were full, but said they would have a table in 15 minutes or so, we ordered drinks and congregated outside while we waited. They have a large beer selection, and the bartender explained what they had, I had a local IPA which was incredibly tasty. Our tables became available, and we sat inside, the place has a lot of music-oriented stuff on the walls, ticket stubs, set lists, very interesting. You could also tell that everyone in the place was a local, no tourists. Our local friend ordered us a bunch of appetizers, which were huge and delicious. As a main, I ordered lasagna and a Caprese salad. Too much food, but it was all great! We were too full for dessert, but we did pass around a plate of Tiramasu, which was tasty as well. I would happily come here again, even if only for a drink! read more

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This is a no fuss osteria offering Bologna classics. The first time I came here I got the tagliatelle with bolognese and the second time I got the lasagna. Service is really quick and they seem to turnover tables very efficiently so even if you get here and there's a wait, it's probably worth sticking around since it'll likely move fast. We were seated in the basement at one of the picnic tables and the food came out really quickly. The tagliatelle was absolutely delicious. The bolognese sauce was expertly made. We got a carafe of the house red wine which paired nicely. The total bill for two pasta entrees and six glasses of wine was around 30 euros. Can't beat it! The next time I went, I tried the lasagne. While I wasn't as big a fan of it, it was still really good. It was about 15 euros and a generous serving size. read more

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My first eating restaurant in Bo! I tried the most popular Ragu. It's has nice flavor,although the noddle is a little bit undercooked for me. read more

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Delicious food that came out fast after ordering. Was busy when we went, but the line went quickly. Great vibes and great food. Was also reasonably priced. All food seemed fresh and was well seasoned- not over salted and not bland. read more

Pros: Service is fast, staff is kind, crostini are flavorful and budget friendly. Cons: While the bolognese is picture perfect, it was bland and lacked flavor. Not even copious amounts of cheese could make it palatable. While I was hungry, I simply could not take more than two bites. This is not the bolognese your palette is craving, but more or less similar to a truck stop diner...in and out. read more

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Lugar original en bologna, comida local. Tagliatelle , más lasaña a la bologna deliciosamente rico. Buen vino local. Excelente lugar para deleitar comida comida por primera vez . Pide todo de una vez a veces los meseros son malcriados read more

A solid 3.5 stars. As most reviews have mentioned, it is casual dining place that is affordable and frequented by university students. We made a reservation just in case and noticed it was easier to get a table earlier in the evening. Even then, most diners were in and out and tables were turned over quickly. We were seated in the downstairs/basement area. Ordered the tagliatelle which was fresh and we enjoyed the texture of the pasta. Was it the best tagliatelle I've ever had? Not necessarily but it did the job. We also ordered the gnocchi with garlic breadcrumbs as well as the fries and fried tortelloni starter. Both were very rich dishes. Nothing about it is bad, and it gets the job done if you want a casual, quick meal. read more

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What a hidden gem!!! We found this place at the end of our stay if I'd know how amazing the food was I would have made a few more trips!! It's quaint and has old world charm but from an American standpoint it's much like your local gastronomic pub maybe a little more dicey feeling but the flavors coming out this kitchen phenomenal! I was so happy everyone ordered something different so I could get a taste of everything. I got to taste the tortellini in brodo, lasagne verdi, and the tagliatelle al ragu, the meat must of been simmering all day, it was that kind of flavor! EVERYTHING was amazing! A perfect meal. read more

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Very good pasta. Cooked well, good sauce. Spritzes are good, food comes quickly. Didn't have to wait but we walked in on the early side to avoid crowds (18:30). The pappardelle, tortellini en brodo and lasagne are all fantastic. read more

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Definitely FIVE star Staff very helpful. Food we ready quickly. It was very crowded in a Tuesday night, but they took care of us (party of two) quickly. We ordered cotoletta all's Bolognese and Lasagna Ana bolognese. They were amazing. Ambient was great as well. read more

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Tagliatelle Ragu was the best one I had in Bologna compared to three other places around here. This place is really a must visit with over 5000 google reviews. Get here before 20:00 dinner rush and ask to sit downstairs where is cooler. No English menu but most servers speak the common tough fairly well. read more

Service was fast. The tagliatelle ragou was good. Nothing wow but good. Al denté although some noodles were hard as they were stuck together. Didn't bother me I was starving :) Tiramisu was good as well. But watery towards the bottom but I believe it's just how it is?! Waiter are nice and always cleaning tables. Overall a good place. Cosy and small. Had meal, dessert and a Coke Zero: 15€. Not expensive at all for a good meal and cosy place. Brava! read more

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Sunday lunch -- arrived at 12:45 as it says they open then but found the restaurant packed with folks in full eating mode. After 15 minutes wait we were seated and ended up ordering from the day's lunch menu - a great vegetable soup which was packed with all kinds of things - I recommend that one. We added ravioli, tortellini in broth, and vino to round out the meal. They were all good with the tortellini having the most head nods at the table -- House red vino was a perfect add and we left happy, full and with a slightly less expensive then most other places - note that lasagna was not avail until after 18:00. Not sure if that is an everyday thing or not. Service was great - we had our dog and they were very accommodating to us -- I would recommend this place as it is a nice walk to get here and the food was very good. read more

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This place was recommended by my Italian friend, and it turned out to be so good that we had to come twice during our trip! It's very simple yet cozy and charming Italian restaurant that serves excellent traditional and modern dishes of Bologna! Pasta Bolognese is a must! Also, if you're vegetarian - they have the best ravioli, and their vegetarian sandwiches are to die for! Highly recommended! read more

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Fantastic tagliatelle, local wine, panna cotta and coffee. The place around lunch time crowded, apparently known for its great food among locals. read more

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Good, but not worth waiting in line for. Kind of a tourist trap. At best, I'd recommend going during less busy hours, though you can definitely find better lasagna or tagliatelle con ragù elsewhere. read more

Good food and super cheap as well! We had no problems getting a table for 8 people without reservations. We ordered the tagliatelle with ragu-ragu was definitely not one that came from a can or jar.. or at least an American one since it wasn't overly salty, 5 types of the chef's crostini (mortadella, pork meatballs with balsamic vinegar, grilled veggies, mozzarella with tomato sauce, greens with brie. Our favorite was the pork meatball and the mortadelli), tortellini, brie with prosciutto and greens, tiramisu (best dish out of them all), and a custard dessert with berries and ladyfingers on the bottom. Definitely beats anything that I got in college back in the States and for 8,50 euro per person. Can't beat that!! read more

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Service is okay but the food was really outstanding! We all enjoyed every dish we got....except the one that never came! Lol... but not to worry, we were totally full and content!! read more

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Came hereto eat after we saw a line waiting to be seated. We waited for about 5 minutes. Once seated, we waited about 10 minutes before our server Cc ame to take our order. We had the homemade tagliatelle Ala bolognese which was good. Popular place for college students as we were advised it is pretty cheap place to eat. read more

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Had my first meal in bologna here and it was pretty good! I was a solo traveler so I asked for a table for one and it seems they put people together community style. So other people you don't know may be sitting with you which is super cool but I just wanted some alone time that day so I asked to be sat outside. They accommodated well. I ordered the ragu and red wine and for the price they were both so worth it! Service was good, quick, and efficient. The fresh pasta was so good it's hard to come back from that. I just wish they had more pasta. I'd definitely come back here when I go back to bologna! read more

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It was okay, nothing to write home about. Had the tortellini soup, mortadella (because you must when in Bologna), an Orsa Spritz drink. Seemed really busy and loud inside. read more

The food was fantastic. Stopped by late night and the staff was great. Really enjoyed our dinner. Top notch food and service!

I was not very happy to note that there was a huge queue at 2.30 mid-week. But since most of the other waiting patrons spoke Italian (locals?) and I had no real back-up plan, we decided to put down our name on the list and wait. After about 40 mins and were seated (secret tip: after us almost no-one came so if you want no wait, come after 3 pm). We had the obligatory Tagliatelle Alla Ragu (aka pasta bolognese) and oh man, it was good! I can tell you this is really much better than what you get even at a nicer Italian place abroad, let alone the standard dish they serve at an average cafeteria. All for 6.50 euro. It was our cheapest meal in Italy and I would certainly recommend you to go when in Bologna! Recommended! read more

I went on a Thursday around 5pm, there were very few people eating inside or out. I was a single and they directed me to a small table right by the restroom, and another single diner. It seems that Single Siberia is still the norm in Italy. Ordered a beer and lasagna. Both came quickly. Waiters were totally disinterested. I was not offered any cheese for the lasagna (I later noticed there was a sign, in English, by a container of the precious topping that said "do not touch.") It seems they weren't offering it to anyone else. My meal was good, and reasonable for the size portion, but I felt like you need to be demanding, or a young gorgeous woman, to get good service; I'm neither. read more

I came here with my bf after getting some recommendations from his friends. It was a busy place and doesn't take reservations, so there was a bit of a wait when the two of us went (this was fine, didn't really mind it). When we finally sat down, it was really packed inside. Lots of tables with narrow walking spaces. In the end, the food was good - I particularly liked the simple tortellini in broth and the tasty tiramisu. Echoing the other reviewers though, the service was just okay or less. It was hard to get the servers attention, and it was also quite slow. (Couldn't have been a language barrier either since my bf is from Northern Italy, so speaks fluent Italian). read more

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Worth the wait. Go to the front, put your name down down, grab an Aperol spritz at the bar next door and check out the menu. First place we stopped at in Bologna and we most definitely will return. read more

The guidebook didn't lie on this one. Holy cow, the food is incredible. The service, sucks, and there's nonfunctioning wifi, so that does blow. We got there for a late lunch on a Sunday and had to wait for a bit it was so jammed. But that's always a good sign! I got the ricotta tortellini with Swiss chard, smoked cream and pistachio cream. Absolutely heavenly. I never knew tortellini could be so good. A good-sized portion as well. My husband got the gnocchi and again, I never knew balls of dough could be so incredible. The rich butter flavor was out of this world. No need for sauce! The only damper was the shitty service. We were ignored for quite some time despite openly staring at waitstaff. Of course, there was a lack of drink refills as well. read more

All of the research I did pointed to the fact that Orsa is the spot to try in Bologna. There was a healthy wait when we arrived, but they move things along pretty fast. We tried their Bolognese pasta, pumpkin tortelli, and their pizza-like dish, which they described as a taco. The pizza was on a tortilla. It was not worth ordering. Anything with sauce and cheese tastes fine though. The Bolognese was special, but the tortelli was not too good. The pumpkin taste was overwhelming and the pasta itself was very hard. Could've lived without, but pretty good read more

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Amazing staff, loved the food and staff! Highly recommended if your near here! The desserts are also amazing as well. Andre was very helpful along with the staff. read more

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Number one can I say how impressed I am with the pricing here!!!!! Oh my goodness. Also the food is spectacular. It's one of those joints adored by the locals. Tables squished super close to fit as many adoring fans and foodies as possible. I had an amaaaazing tomato and pesto sauce penne. Holy lord I think it was one of my favorites ever. read more

A very fine and inexpensively-priced meal - with community style seating for smaller parties. Definitely a "locals" type of experience. Worth a wait, though the turnover is quick. Don't miss their tagliatelle bolognaise. read more

Was recommended this place by two friends who had lived in Bologna. The restaurant is near the university and a short walk from the center. It also is open in the afternoon which is rare for restaurants in Italy. The food is cheap! I had the tagliatelle ragu (bolognese sauce to rest of the world). It was excellent and the egg noodles were so thick. All of this was for €6! read more

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