The best restaurants Bologna

On the menu, organic. Vegetarian hot dog, tofu and spinach medallion, carrot cake…

The temple of the italian cuisine slow food also proposes some local dishes to be tasted between the displays of the products of food. The products are fresh and of high-quality. The tables are often taken by storm at lunchtime. An original address to test!

Very good kitchen and good wine cellar.

An old osteria in the heart of the university district, highly prized for its traditional cuisine and conviviality. Excellent pasta dishes (delicious tagliatelle al ragù) and other local dishes are eaten on large wooden tables. The Osteria dell'Orsa is also a place of exchange, meetings and culture that reflects the university tradition of Bologna. People of passage and locals mingle in a cheerful and warm atmosphere. The place is often crowded, so expect to wait a little while. A very good address at a low price.

A classic Bolognese restaurant, which has occupied a downtown alley since the late 1950s. In this discreet and welcoming trattoria, one breathes an air of the vecia Bulagna, "the old Bologna". The cuisine is traditional, the one of Bolognese grandmothers busy in the kitchen stretching the dough and filling it with stuffing or cutting it into tagliatelle, watching the bollito misto simmering or the stinco candying in the oven. A simple and tasty cuisine, and very comforting, which is worth the detour.

Close to the university, this canteen is famous for its musical evenings. It comes mainly to listen to jazz where groups play live. The wine list is impressive (over 400 wines). It's possible to recover, but the canteen has less and less reputation about its kitchen.

Interior Art Deco and terrace in summer where you can enjoy local cuisine.

A small restaurant very appreciated by the inhabitants for its local cuisine served without fuss. Local atmosphere guaranteed. Very friendly boss, fresh products and excellent homemade pasta, what more could you ask for? Some specialities: tortellini in brodo (in broth), lasagne and bolognese escalope, a breaded escalope with raw ham and cheese. In dessert, try the zuppa inglese. Family atmosphere. Stefano, the photographer, and his wife Marina, the sculptor, are taking care of their guests. Careful, it's sold out soon.

The Bolognese culinary tradition, with homemade pasta since 1963! From the counter abundantly stocked with fresh pasta for retail sale to the halls, the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Two menus are available, one traditional with classics such as tortellini in brodo and the other innovative with recipes based on seasonal products, a perfect balance between tradition and novelty. The service is fast and the wait is short even when the queue forms at rush hour. A must in the city!

This wine library was founded by Olindo Faccioli in the distant 1920s. The first room was next to the Asinelli tower and customers had the choice between two options: red or white wine. Since then, the brand has moved and the cellar has grown to more than 400 labels! In addition to wine, a small restaurant area offering traditional cuisine consisting mainly of cold meats, pasta, meat and fish.

A reference in the panorama of the Bolognese restoration, which is no small thing! Located along an anonymous street near Porta Saragozza, the Osteria Bottega has won every vote since it opened. His ham is one of the best in the region. Its cuisine offers the jewel of tradition, transposed with elegance and research, a balance of finesse and without superfluous frills. The menu varies according to the seasons, the raw materials are of high quality. As a bonus, a very professional and cordial welcome. Reservation required.

A true institution in Bologna, celebrating the regional cuisine and run continuously by the Fanciullacci family since its foundation in 1903. Quality raw materials, homemade pasta, regional dishes served copiously, top class service, all the ingredients are combined to have a good time in the pure Bolognese tradition. Not forgetting the luminous Liberty style room, decorated with photo frames, portraits and period posters. Highly prized by the Italian artistic gotha and by tourists

Situated in an alleyway in the centre, this small retro restaurant occupies an old carriage garage which was successively occupied by a bicycle workshop. It was founded by four friends who wanted to create a place of sociability in their image, convivial and spontaneous. The establishment offers a choice of simple, but original and above all delicious dishes at a very affordable price. The atmosphere is informal and rather young, the staff smiling and friendly. Guests also like to meet there in the evening for a drink with a diffuse soundtrack to accompany the conversations.

A restaurant specializing in all types of meatballs, meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian. The chopped stuffing is mixed with a wide variety of ingredients: parmesan, mortadella, pistachios, ricotta, olives, candied tomatoes, there is something for everyone. Served as antipasti, in pasta dishes, in broth or covered with sauce, these polpette take us on a journey through various regions of Italy. Delicious desserts. Very pleasant dining room whose studied decoration mixes industrial design and vintage furniture.

The establishment is all the rage at the moment, impossible to have a table without a reservation, call at least several days in advance. Situated behind the railway station in a working-class and popular area, this restaurant with its cosy decor favours regional cuisine and pays particular attention to raw materials, supplied by small local producers. This love of the profession and beautiful products is reflected in the plates, generous in taste, but also in the attentive welcome. An address to deserved success.

Near the university campus of Bologna, this address was created by two friends who have embarked on the adventure of responsible street food. We discover a vegan cuisine, with organic and seasonal products. If you're in the area, this is the place to take a quick and healthy lunch break. The choice is between panini and piadine, but also soups, salads and dishes of the day. For breakfast and at any time of the day, buns made from unrefined flours, gluten-free muffins and smoothies prepared on the run.

A southern enclave in the heart of Bologna! In a cheerful family atmosphere, you can enjoy generous portions of pasta - with a small preference for seafood - or one of the many pizzas on the menu. Vast room animated by the hubbub of families, tourists and locals who have come to get some sun on their plates. Smiling and cheerful staff. We would almost feel like singing an O' sole mio with the limoncello offered by the house at the end of the meal! Small terrace on sunny days.

A family-run trattoria in the university district. Good quality cuisine with a good value for money. Wide choice of local pasta but also of good fish and seafood specialities. Taste the smooth tortellini neri all'orso tartuffo or the linguine Granseola, a real treat alla. The pizzas are very generous... Good wine list.

A five minute walk from the historic center, La Santa is the classic trattoria Bolande. The décor is simple, fast service and is known for its good tortelloni.

Parlor has recently entered the panorama of restaurants in Bologna. The owners, Giacomo and Andrea, play the card of originality and homemade. In addition to the traditional pasta dishes, the restaurant offers four different tartars on the evening menu as well as fresh fish. Refined cuisine and homemade preparation, even your jam on the cheesecake is made on the spot! Parlor is also a lively cocktail bar at aperitivo time and has a fine selection of wines from all over the peninsula