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.

Intro: After exploring Bologna to the fullest, we made our way to Osteria Broccaindosso for dinner…read more Located outside of the heart of Bologna, despite being away from the center of the action, the restaurant was almost full. They didn't have any tables outside so we were seated inside. Service (3.5/5): No WiFi unfortunately which isn't great for an international traveler like me. Standard European service. Not terribly friendly and not terribly efficient but I would say they were a bit more attentive than the norm. They did hook us up with some complimentary limoncello shots which was a really nice touch. Ambiance (3.5/5): A little quieter since it's off the beaten path which I like. A pleasant, homey restaurant. Drinks (4.5/5): We shared a bottle of wine. And the aforementioned limoncello shots. Food (4/5): We went with their pasta for two deal where each person gets three different types of pasta that you choose from six or so options. I love getting a variety of dishes so this was a nice way to do it. Not huge portions given the price but still delicious. The dishes were served to us quickly and we got to try some pastas we had never heard of. Overall: When in Bologna, Osteria Broccaindosso makes for a fine choice. It's a 15-minute walk or so from the center of town.

The food was the best we've had in the 4 days we've been in Italy. Some of us ordered the 3 pasta…read moresampler; some ordered the 2 pasta sampler, and we didn't regret it! All of the pasta choices were super tasty and very much enjoyed dinner. We tried 3 different wines and they were all also very good. Our main courses ended with tiramisu and apple cakes, which were also delicious. The staff was friendly and spoke enough English to communicate with us. Food came out hot and fast and we very much enjoyed every bit. This restaurant is highly by a group of foodies from Seattle!

OUR FAVORITE PIADINA RESTAURANT IN ITALY!!! Don't miss this one. We are in Bologna for our 2nd…read moresummer and found this restaurant by accident. They make the best piadinas (sandwiches). The ingredients are fresh and each one is made to order. We love sitting out on patio eating. But more importantly, they make amazing GLUTEN FREE food for my daughter. One of the owners has a daughter who eats gluten free, and she (the owner) is so good with my daughter's allergies. We love this restaurant!!!

Came here by the end of November 2025 and it was cold and we were hungry. We ordered the bread…read moresandwiches and they were amazing, the crust was crispy, the bread were freshly made, the fillings were delicious. The whole combo tasted amazing. It was so amazing that we came here multiple times. Would definitely recommend to anyone going to Bologna! The prices are incredible for the quality and the service is quick and friendly. Whenever I return to Bologna, this place will be at the top of my list!

Fun place to grab a charcuterie board. The meats themself were pretty solid and the variety of…read morecheese was nice.

Homemade pasta's, pizza, and lots of pork. The antipasti looks delicious too. I understand bologna…read moreis known for Bolognese so that's what I'm getting while my husband ordered the special of the day tortellini with cream and prosciutto. It was wonderful to sit in air conditioning & have WiFi. Our meal was exceptional, the homemade tortellini melted in my mouth. Portions were generous, prices were reasonable & our waiter was on point. The Bolognese in Bologna was wonderful it did not disappoint. We ate every drop.

We had a three course meal. The anti pasta was the Burrata with Ham and bread. We had the Gluten…read moreFree Genoese Pesto and spaghetti alla bolognese. It was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The service was very good and so kind. 10/10 would come back here again.

Love love this location of this popular chain charcuteria. I could eat only here for the 8 days…read morethat we were in Bologna. One night we even popped back in for cocktails and simply enjoyed watching all the groups of locals having such a good time. The one in Navigli or Brera Milan were not as fun looking, this one is situated on a corner that juts out and has lovely outdoor seating. They have these signature little wood boxes to sit on and gigantic boards of meats & cheeses...fun fun.

First bite in Bologna 2026. Single meat board with Schiacciata and a local amber ale.read more

This Eataly in Bologna is different from most other locations in that it's half bookstore, half…read moreeverything else you'd expect from an Eataly (cafe, bar, grocery store). Located in a three-story building a stone's throw east from the main Piazza Maggiore and directly across the alley from Mercato di Mezzo (a separate moderate sized food hall), the Eataly retail space is spread over all 3 floors, with groceries mainly located on the 2nd story. The ground/1st floor is mostly books and a casual bar/cafe, where they serve simple pastries and coffee/tea in the morning and apertivo options (meaning light bites and classic cocktails) in the early evening. Upstairs on the second floor (1st floor for Europeans ;), there is a selection of olive oils, vinegars, condiments, dry goods, snacks, candies, wines and liquors, and gifting items. A smaller selection of grocery items than other Eataly locations and no fresh produce. There is a wine bar/beer garden area upstairs as well though it didn't seem to be in use during the couple times I dropped by in early April, however the still carried quite a broad wine selection considering the space. I dropped by one late afternoon and tried the fried polenta and an aperol spritz. The food was kinda unimpressive, the fried polenta felt a bit thick and heavy, the drink was ok. It took a while to wait for the food though the drink was ready fairly quickly. Overall a convenient location to pick up a food/cook book in Italian or other souvenirs.

Eataly was located next door to our hotel in Bologna, Italy. We stopped by for a quick bite and…read moresome caffeine. The restaurant is a cute deli style that also serves wine and beer. We ordered mortadella panninis and cappuccinos. Both were good. The sandwich was simple, but filling. The cappuccinos were good. It's a nice place to take a break from walking and relax a bit. But if you're looking for a delicious authentic Italian meal, keep looking. This is more like a fancier subway sandwich shop.

Classic Little Italian cafe in with seating under a portico excellent coffee, as expected. Pleasant…read moreservers. Recommended

Caffè, and....more So yeah, it's a regular (and very good!)…read morecaffe, which means you'll get the usual selection of coffee, cappuccino, cornetti, and whatnot. But then, they also have middle eastern (and very good!) coffee, Arabic, Turkish, etc. And also other fun food products. So yeah, totally worth the visit!

Outstanding vegan food and a very creative menu. I loved how unique each dish was, flavorful,…read morehealthy and everyone was so kind

Visiting from Florida and I have been vegan 12 years. I was super excited to experience traditional…read morefood from bologna. Highly recommend you make a reservation ahead of time. The tables are tight inside and also have seating outside. The staff was very friendly and menu had a nice selection. We both got different things and tried. The portions were a bit smaller for the price and the flavors were great. Highly suggest the sweet potato app and the "steak " dish. The dessert was nice.

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.