I guess this a great place for wine. The food, at lease what we ordered was mediocre. Atmosphere…read morewas very nice; busy with lots going on for such a small town.

Not sure why this place is so popular, other than the building has lots of character. It was super…read morenoisy in the back room, food was meh, at best. Pasta was super thick, like my 10 year old tried to make pasta for the first time, sausage had no flavor.......

Perfect Find. Was going to another restaurant and passed this ristorante. Got to where we were…read moregoing and turned around and came back to Incrocio Montegrappa and was so happy. We went inside and it was totally full of Italian speaking patrons. A very good sign. We ordered the Gnocchi with a Parmesan Cream sauce with Saffron and drizzled Balsamic, a focaccia and a Fennel and Orange salad. All three dishes were served at the same time and complimented each very well. All were perfectly prepared. The Gnocchi were rich and addictive. The servings were large. We tried our best to eat everything but just couldn't manage. After lunch complimentary limoncello was place in the table...think we could have had the whole bottle if we wanted. It was homemade and excellent! Service was perfect. Not rushed at all. Prices were very reasonable. Highly recommend. And will definitely return.

I'm not a connoisseur or anything, but stopped by here randomly for lunch and absolutely loved it…read more Decent gluten-free options, fish was perfect, lamb was perfect, salad was great, service was great. I mainly wanted to mark it so I wouldn't lose it if I ever come back to Bologna.

Probably the best pizza in town, even if in the dirtiest and junkie area downtown!…read moreOrganic and selected ingredients for classic pizza with tomato and cheese, but also new creations (strange but tasty!) Open space and nice forniture, art graffiti on the wall and young people server. One of the coolest spot downtown. Not so affordable (€€) but if you want eat good you have no choice.

After many times I visited Bologna I wanted to experience new restaurants, so I picked up this one…read more The waiters were very nice and immediately talked to us to find a good spot in the restaurant. The food quality is great, all the ingredients are natural and very healthy. They don't have many options in the menu but the ones we tried were delicious. I would recommend to make a reservation because it's pretty crowded.

Just go! It's located across the historic bridge in Rimini surrounded by brightly colored…read morebuildings where fisherman used to live centuries ago. Like the best picnic place in the Hamptons, but with most dishes under $20. This is where you want to go for amazing Michelle quality food without the formality of foam and overly designed atmosphere. Great for a casual lunch or a, honey I'm too tired to go out tonight, can't we just go someplace casual with really good food kinda place.

Earmarked this place for a stop on our day trip from Bologna to San Marino, and it turned out to be…read morean excellent decision. Kid friendly while also pleasing the adults. Sitting in the outdoor courtyard it was quickly apparent that this place was not pretentious and was frequented by all. Young, old, friends, families, and even local plumbers and electricians doing work in the area. The food is as unpretentious as the restaurant itself. Simple, but with deep flavors and very delicious. The gnocchi in green sauce was great, the ravioli in carrot sauce sublime, green beans were fresh and cooked to perfection, and the steaks and meat platter were just perfect. The service was friendly and typically European.

If heading to Rimini, I would recommend eating at any of the spots on or near Viale Antonio…read moreBeccadelli. This seems to be the safest nighttime area and bustling with food options. La Casina del Bosco serves delicious piadines which to North Americans is essentially a freshly made tortilla bread with different toppings. This particular spot is also popular for drinks and has a huge patio for outdoor dining.

No doubt the honour of piadini champions goes to Rimini: a fact I was not aware of upon my arrival…read more However 20 minutes off the train was sufficient time to dip my toes in the Adriatic Sea and shuffle along to the gorgeous La Casina del Bosco which led to this very discovery. I made the right choice of venue. What an absolutely gorgeous outdoor cafe with charming, efficient and totally on the ball staff and the fastest service I've had since arriving in Italy. I even had a few language lessons with the waitstaff who humoured me as I practiced my very beginner Italian on them. The first thing that caught my eye and consequently ordered was piadina alla porchetta. A spectacular choice. The piadina itself was light, slightly toasty, with a nice hint of olive oil but the main attraction was the pig. Delicious, sumptuous, well seasoned porchetta made this dish a massive hit for me. And for just €5 I was suitably impressed. I happily spent a solitary hour here soaking up the atmosphere, sipping on coffee and reflecting on my delicious meal. Thumbs up from me. Next time I'll be trying their gelato desserts too. They looked delicious!

I was looking for a restaurant that will satisfy my variety of cravings and Trattoria Da Me…read moredelivered on all of them. I ate way too much and I haven't felt so full before but there were no regrets afterward. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious. My favorites came out strong from the start with the Crescentine Con Salumi E Bolognesita. The variety of meats with the puffy bread. Sooo tasty and satisfying especially when paired with the provided pickled veggies and other side. The Tortellini Soup was subtly savory and so warm and cozy to eat. The Tagliatelle Al Ragu was a solid dish with perfectly cooked noodles and a delicious ragu. The Cotoletta was very unnecessary since I was already full by this point but I figured I was on holiday and really wanted to try this scrumptious looking dish. And scrumptious it was! So good. The Panna Cotta was ideal to end the meal and it was very soft and not overly sweet. The staff were very friendly and helpful with the menu as well as a wine pairing suggestion. I was very satisfied with the suggested wine and had an overall fantastic dinner experience.

This place had amazing food and there was not one dish that I disliked. I just wish my stomach…read moredidn't get so full so I could have eaten more. Their service was great and this is for the Nella Torre location inside the tower and close to the center. I highly recommend their cotelleta all a bolognese which is basically a huge veal cutlet with prosciutto on top with cream sauce layered over it but also get the side of onions that goes well on top of it. I forget the name of it but it's basically onions you would put on top of a hot dog at papaya king NYC for those who know what I'm talking about. Their ragu is no joke as well. I'd buy a jar of it if they sold it to bring back home if possible. A must try is also the gelati al formaggio. Frozen variety of cream with fig jam that is delish. The restaurant is nicely laid out and if your a wine drinker which I wasn't, they have tons of it on the menu. Definitely hit this spot up if you're in Bologna but remember to make an online reservation before going!

Looking for a place with ragu for my kids, service was good. Food was good. Caprese was lousy and…read morethey served packet balsamic and olive oil (in Italy!). Tortellini in brodo was good, but I'm not sure the tortellini was fresh, had street seating but not particularly cute. Somewhat noisy bco the street.

Osteria del Podesta occupies a prime location next to the markets of Bologna but is a bit of a…read moretourist trap with mediocre food. The mixed meat/cheese plate featured a number of special preserved meats from Bologna including mortadella, several different types of ham and salami, and three different types of cheese. Each of these was distinct in flavor and texture and went nicely with a side of piadina flatbread on the side. A classic Bolognese pasta dish was the Tortellini in Brodo, or little folded pastas filled with meat and served in a rooster broth. While decent, the broth was a bit oily and the pasta on the bland side. Finally, we had the salad with buffalo mozzarella, made with lettuce, tomato, radicchio, carrots, corn, and arugula. Again, the salad was just fine but everything including the cheese was rather lacking in flavor.

You don't get much more classic lunch break than Vecchia Malga, one of many choices in the alleyway…read morestreet off of Bologna's main square, Piazza Maggiore. There are plates of thinly sliced meats with cheeses everywhere so it's hard to choose where to go, especially if you're a couple of vegetarians like us. We made a good choice here, ordering a cheese board for one and a mixed salad. The cheese board was so plentiful that we had to re-confirm that this was just a serving for one. It was. Really generous with 6 different local cheeses of various tastes and firmness, surrounding a cup of honey which sealed the deal for us. We loved this cheese board and left referring back to it as we had cheese in other places on our trip. The salad (I mean you have to occasionally eat vegetables...even in Italy) was basic, just arugula and tomatoes, but was super-fresh. Also they brought the region's famous bread in a paper bag. Well, I don't know if "famous" is the right word, but this is the only place in the world we'd experienced the bread brought in paper bags, so sign me up for its autograph. This was a great choice for a cheese plate among the many options on this street and in the area. The cheese board especially was our favorite cheese in the whole country.

Such an amazing experience for a couple of first time visitors to Italy. We enjoyed a sample board…read moreof meats and cheese, and while I thought the concept of lard as a condiment was strange, holy cow was that tasty! And I don't know why something as simple as tortellini in broth is so tasty, but it is the ultimate comfort food! The atmosphere was incredibly cozy on the cold and damp day we visited,. Our waiter took excellent care of us, and we enjoyed watching the butchers at work assisting customers. Tucked up in the loft with a glass of wine, and later a coffee, was a perfect afternoon!

Located in one of the 4 alleys next to the main square this little place turned out to be…read morewonderful. They have the tortellini in broth & I think I will try to look for this in the states.

Cozy patio with indoor dining by the Piazza Maggiore…read more Pluses 1. Best Ragu we have ever had, the pasta is so silky and the meat so tender and juicy. 2. Tortellini beef in broth was amazing 3. Salad was nice Area to improve Brunello by the glass was not good. Please improve the list of wines by the glass. Great value in convenient location, so fun to people watch. Come here for authentic Bolognese food! Service helpful.

Their wines are all from small producers, nothing you'll find in large shops. A nice range of…read morewines by the glass (4€ to 6€) covering multiple regions of Italy accompanied by olives and bread snacks. Snacks and small plates (6€ to 10€ with smaller tastes available for less) feature a nice variety of carefully selected meats and cheeses. I had a mortadella from a new local producer on a flatbread with a layer of cheese, heated just enough to get the oils melty - - really luscious. The owner/sommelier apologized for his limited English but it was a lot better than my Italian, and he was welcoming, caring, knowledgeable, enthusiastic about the products, and made the visit really super. The property is just out of the center (which keeps it a hidden gem that people have to seek out) - - if you walk on Via Zamboni through the University (worth it just for the walk) to Porta San Donato on the ring road, and then a block or so further on Via San Donata, it's the first road on the left. A wine bar with high standards, loads of class (smart, stylish interior), and still warm and welcoming.