We stopped here for a weekday lunch and were pleasantly surprised. The host and hostess were very…read morewelcoming. He explained the menu to us in Italian, and was patient while we tried to work out what each dish was. We were given a basket of fresh puffy bread, still warm. We got three delicious pasta dishes that were perfect in taste and texture, and filling. The house wine was also delicious.

We're staying around the corner so thought we should check out the local. Usual trattoria fare with…read moreentries, pastas, and mains. We shared a fettuccine bolognese and a pumpkin tortellini. Both had excellent fresh pasta. The pumpkin was creamy and sweet. Servings were generous. Next we had a tender fillet steak with porcini mushrooms that was delicious! Plus a grilled mixed meats that included a sausage, a rib, a chop and other cuts, all plain without condiments which is the Bologna way. It turned out too much for us and we couldn't finish it. The mixed salad was good as was the house red. Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert. Service was friendly and we had enough Italian to get by without an English menu. We will definitely be back!