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!

We absolutely loved this place! It was a couple of fires down from our apartment and we closed out…read moreour evenings there almost every night. The shank was delicious! The bolognese was delicious! Desserts were wonderful! The beer was tasty and all reasonably priced. Next time we are in Bologna I will make an effort to get back here.

The best food I've had in Bologna. Friendly staff and a nice quiet area. I will be back soon!read more

Best bolognese of our whole vacation! We dined here with friends on a Sunday night with an 8:30…read morereservation. We were the only table in the restaurant for a solid hour until around 9:30 when two other tables were seated. I am assuming there is more of a lively atmosphere when dining here on a Thur-Sat but I cannot say for sure. Our waiter did not speak much english but he was very kind and patient with us. I had the bolognese pasta with a side of grilled vegetables and my husband got the traditional golden tortellini. At this point on our trip I had ordered bolognese many many times, and this was far and away the best one! All of the dishes we ordered were delicious with the exception of the mushroom pasta that my friend ordered. It tasted more like an asian stir fry dish and was truly bizarre. Beyond that one mis-step we loved everything and would highly recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in Bologna.

Without question this is one of the finest restaurants and dining experiences I've had the pleasure…read moreof enjoying. Everything, and I mean everything is top shelf here. Michelin rated! The restaurant has been in business since 1834 and it shows! Impeccable decor, tasteful furnishings, waiters in tuxedos, and real china, crystal, linen and silverware. All things Bolognese are featured on the menu and is complimented by a wine list that is mind boggling to say the least. Make it a point to ask for seating in the downstairs wine cellar when making a reservation for a truly unique dining memory. This all comes at a price of $75-100 Euros per person and it is worth every single cent!

Our 1st meal in Bologna set a high bar! The restaurant was easy to find. It has 2 floors of…read moreseating. The vibe was comfortable trattoria. The waitstaff were knowledgeable about the food and wine. The wines are all from the owner's brother vineyard. We had the red and the Prosecco. The red was full bodied. The Prosecco was not too sweet Both were very good! The food was delicious! I didn't know what to expect with the artichoke flan. It was an amazing artichoke and cheese concoction with a shredded artichoke salad on the side. The pastas were all very good. The bolognese had tender meat with a tasty sauce. The tortellini in beef broth is also a local winter dish. The tortellini were filled with a nice mixture of beef and cheese with a full bodied beef broth. A simple but delicious dish! I'm usually not a truffle fan but the spaghetti with black truffles had a good balance of truffle flavor without being overpowering. The scalloping with cheese and Parma ham was tasty. The meat was tender, the cheese side decadent and the ham added a bit of salty flavor. We were too full for dessert!

Reservations are recommended, or if you come a few minutes before they open, you might be lucky…read moreenough to get a table. We thought the pasta dishes were decent, but nothing special. The truffle tasted light. We did enjoy the pork cheek though. The atmosphere and service were great. They have an Italian and English menu. The bathroom is behind the mirror in the back. I would rate it a 3.5/5, rounding up to a 4/5.

ci vuole molto tempo per la preparazione del cibo e costa il giustoo, prodotti venduti sono buoni e…read moreil personale è cortese, la fila che c'è in quel ristorante parla da sola, ci sarà un motivo se la gente va li!!

Nondescript Hotel placed not too far from Piazza Maggiore and Basilica di San Petronio . I has a…read moresuite that overlooked the cobblestone streets . Again , free breakfast that rivals anything in Oregon . I could , and did , in fact travel around the city , eat , then go back to your room and plot the next place to visit . Stayed for six nights. I would definitely stay here again .

Overall Very Good hotel with an excellent location and excellent breakfast too. You really can't…read morebeat the location...steps away from Piazza Maggiore which is the center of Bologna and walking distance to everywhere you could possibly want to go. It's about a 20 minute level walk to and from the train station (though a bus goes up the main road if you'd prefer and you can get a taxi right outside the hotel if you want too. We had a suite which was smaller than I had hoped it would be, but was really nicely appointed with a view of the clock tower directly across from the window and the main square to the right. And it was in fact two rooms so we could close the door between the bedroom and have the living room for late night writing or email when the other one of us was sleeping. For the most part it was a quiet room though there were films showing in the main square every night we were there and the sound could be heard until about midnight in our room which wasn't ideal but that was also about when we were going to sleep so it worked out. Breakfast was great and our favorite hotel breakfast in Italy. They brought a basket of gluten free items for my wife and the subsequent days we were there they remembered us and automatically brought the gluten free basket and remembered our coffee order as well. Felt like very personal service. The staff was really nice too and gave us good restaurant recommendations. We would definitely stay here again.