Love this small vibrant Osteria. When we arrived we were afraid that we would be turned away as the Osteria was totally packed and a big waiting line. We were just asked to take a seat and it might be a while. Great. We got lucky there were parties before us that were waiting to seat 3 or 4. Within 10 minutes we were seated ahead of the larger parties. The place sits about 24 inside and almost that many outside. We looked around and almost all young Italians. A great sign. The place had energy. We looked at the food around us and we were happy. The menu is not very large which can someone very good...let's cook what we do best. Since the pasta dishes looked so good we had to have them. Tagliatelle Ragu and the Spaghetti alla Gricia with Guanciale. Both dishes were amazing. Delicious! And reasonably priced. $39 EUR for two with drinks. Highly recommend. Will definitely return on our next visit. read more

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Been here twice and would happily return!!! Came once for drinks -- great variety and affordable drinks. Ambiance was great. The perfect wine bar. Later returned for lunch and had one of the better meals I've had in Bologna. The Parmesan plate was superb, the roasted veggies was delicious, and the ragu was THE BEST! Walked up with no red and got seated within 15 mins! Service was quick and easy! Overall I'd highly recommend!! read more

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This little restaurant is serving up big flavor in Bologna! The bartender is awesome, the server was kind and fast, and my lunch was absolutely fantastic! I had the cutlet and it was damn delicious! It was fried to perfection and topped with prosciutto then doused in a creamy cheese sauce. I washed it down with a sweet bubbly Prosecco. As we went to pay the bartender chatted us up about where we were from and offered us a free after meal drink. It had a bite, licorice flavor. I appreciated the time here! read more

Osteria Marsalino - Cutlet and Prosecco - Italian Near Me - Bologna, BO

ATTENTION---If you are wandering all over Bologna looking for restaurants that are NOT tourist traps...THIS IS the place for you! We went to so many "recommended authentic" places that were trash. This place is phenomenal and the food quality is impeccable! Yes, homemade pasta ... really homemade. I had something similar to a carbonara and my husband had the tortellini. Outstanding!! We are now eating all our meals there because we know that chasing good places in Bologna is a crap shoot. We waited 40 minutes to go to the "Osteria Orso" and it was absolutely horrible and a tourist cattle call. Stick with this place and give it a try if you just want to spend your calories enjoying something outstanding! The place has outside tables and the owner is there overseeing every dish and service. We are going back now for dinner and cocktails! Hope this review helps you have a great meal in Bologna! Great service, friendly and a charming ambiance! So glad we found it! read more

VERY cool little restaurant! They were accommodating, seating us even without a reservation in between their reservation times. Service was friendly and prompt but like all of Italy def not rushed. It was such a cool vibe and the bar tender was so friendly and helpful. He even offered us a digestive as we were paying! The food was delicious and abundant. I would LOVE to revisit this place and spend a bit more time exploring their menu. I really enjoyed myself here. read more

Good price, good fresh good. Options for those that don't eat pork. The fresh pasta was deliciously seasoned. They were opened way after lunch and were happy to acommodate us. read more

We made a reservation for this restaurant before leaving the USA. That was a smart move on our part, because it is a small space with limited seating that fills up quickly. They do offer more seating outside. We were warmly greeted by Phillip. This is a great wine bar that offers a limited menu. They started us off with potato chips and pizza bread - all complimentary. We both had the cheeseburgers with prosciutto and tomato; accompanied by roasted potatoes and salad. We enjoyed a bottle of Sangiovese recommended by Phillip and a bottle of water. Total cost was € 40. In addition, we received complimentary after-dinner drinks of Cynar, which is an Italian bitter liqueur of the amaro variety. It is made from 13 herbs and plants, predominant amongst which is the artichoke (from which the drink derives its name). Cynar is dark brown in color, has a bittersweet flavor, and its strength is 16.5% ABV. It was launched in Italy in 1952. read more

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Love this place. Have been three times now on various trips and always a homely experience with great well priced food. The wine list is extensive. I always try the pasta each time. read more

Osteria Marsalino - Italian Near Me - Bologna, BO

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