Province of Bologna, Italy Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bologna

February 6, 2020 Rebbecca Marino

Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Bologna, Province of Bologna, Italy. While crowds of tourists fill Venice, Florence and Rome, Bologna remains relatively quiet in comparison. This medieval university town is charming, historic and fun to explore… and you'll find Bologna's local cuisine is light-years away from the American deli meat bearing the city's name.
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10. Trattoria di Via Serra

Via Luigi Serra, 9/B, 40129 Bologna Italy Italian, Emilian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 051 631 2330 http://www.facebook.com/Trattoria-di-Via-Serra-245565712229213/
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4 based on 2183 reviews

Trattoria di Via Serra

Reviewed By Richard H

Not much to look at from the outside but full of charm inside. The owner welcomed us in and was passionate in his explanation of all the dishes. Service with a smile, freshly cooked pasta, authentic local food and wine. Pasta dishes €9.50-€12.50, meat courses a little more. Great value and quality - but get there early as booking is difficult and it fills up fast!

9. Tigellona

Via Dell' Indipendenza 63/A, 40121 Bologna Italy Italian, Emilian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Delivery, Takeout, Accepts Credit Cards, Seating, Wine and Beer [email protected] +39 051 070 1389 http://www.tigellonabologna.it/
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4 based on 157 reviews

Tigellona

Tigella is a traditional product, a type of bread characteristic of the Modena Apennines. The Tigellona is "the first tigella in XXL format": it is served already filled with carefully chosen ingredients, it has an ideal size for an excellent nutritional

Reviewed By jaderises

We come here when we want some him different from the usual sandwich or panino and you have plenty of stuffing to choose for your tigella.You can choose among the "standard" combinations proposed by them, or make your own, or slightly modify one of theirs (as I do).My favorite is the Tigella Vegana, but instead of the artichoke cream, the tuna cream (it's kind of a paradox, I know, but I'm not vegan and the things go on so well together!). TRY IT!We tried so many ones, and never got disappointed! Our team thanks you very much for your review and we are happy that your experience at Tigellona was so positive. It is a recognition of the work we do every day to improve the quality of the service and our products. See you soon!

8. PAN8

Via Massimo d'Azeglio 8, 40123 Bologna Italy Italian, Emilian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service, Reservations [email protected] +39 051 992 2139 https://www.facebook.com/panottobo/
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4 based on 312 reviews

PAN8

Reviewed By Jasonernesto

Had a mixed cheese and meat sharing plate and was amazing in quality, taste and value. The panini and everything else that left the kitchen looked really good too. By far the best place I’ve eaten so far in Bologna in every sense - quality, taste, value, atmosphere and service. Will be back.

7. Corner Bar

Via Saragozza 37 Bar - Non Ristorante, 40123 Bologna Italy Italian, Bar, Cafe, Mediterranean Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service, Full Bar [email protected] +39 051 351 1136 http://www.facebook.com/Corner-Bar-1698839313725301/
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4 based on 144 reviews

Corner Bar

Reviewed By Tobsterh

One of the best cappuccino I've had in my life. Will most likely go to this place every morning for my stay in Bologna. Great ( but large) sandwiches with an assortment of toppings. The sweeter stuff looked tasty to even if I didn't try them. Very nice service.

6. Gessetto Ristorante

Piazza San Martino 4/A, 40126 Bologna Italy Italian, Mediterranean, European, Emilian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Buffet, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit [email protected] +39 051 054 8873 http://gessettospirit.it
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4 based on 1455 reviews

Gessetto Ristorante

A restaurant of Italian cuisine, which believes that in addition to the quality of the product, customer care is essential, as it becomes more a guest than a user. An intimate space where you can spend pleasant time tasting specialties of our incredible n

Reviewed By pf2517

We ate outside in this small restaurant in the historic district. The pasta dishes were the winners. My wife had vegetable lasagna which should be shared and I had tagliatelli with sausage. Both were great- in fact my pasta was the best I ever had. Next I had the veal special which was a little tough and my wife had chicken with herbs.We finished with a delicious custard dessert. The waitstaff were pleasant and attentive.

5. Breaking Toast

Via Irnerio 18/d, 40126 Bologna Italy Italian, Fast Food, Mediterranean, Healthy, Street Food Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Dog Friendly [email protected] +39 051 253838 https://www.facebook.com/breakingtoast/
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5 based on 1608 reviews

Breaking Toast

Reviewed By Robbo23

Essentially it is just a toasted sandwich. Arrived 11:45 but denied service as they weren’t ready, opening is advertised as 11:30am. Waited until 12 when they then started serving. Nice bread, ingredients seemingly fresh and lots of choice. This has obviously caught the imagination and is popular, worth a visit for a light lunch but I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here.

4. Ristorante Sotto l'Arco

Via Aretusi 5, 40132 Bologna Italy Italian, Mediterranean Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +39 051 619 9848 http://www.villa-aretusi.it/ristorante.php
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5 based on 115 reviews

Ristorante Sotto l'Arco

Reviewed By InspiredReviewer

Lovely restaurant with small parent seating area to enjoy a refreshment and nibbles. Service excellent and welcoming. Worth spending a moment to break up a long day walking around the City.

3. Mo mortadella lab

Via de_ Monari 1, 40121 Bologna Italy Italian, Fast Food, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Takeout +39 051 086 3992 https://www.facebook.com/mortadellalab/
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5 based on 142 reviews

Mo mortadella lab

Reviewed By BogdanGabriel

The food was very good, the staff very friendly. You can pick out of a large variety of Italian sandwiches, based on world famous mortadella but also prosciutto crudo, mozzarella buffala and other Mediterranean ingredients. Lambrusco wine is fresh, not fermented enough and it will accelerate your digestion, if you know what I mean...

2. Mo mortadella lab

Via de_ Monari 1, 40121 Bologna Italy Italian, Fast Food, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Takeout +39 051 086 3992 https://www.facebook.com/mortadellalab/
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5 based on 142 reviews

Mo mortadella lab

Reviewed By BogdanGabriel

The food was very good, the staff very friendly. You can pick out of a large variety of Italian sandwiches, based on world famous mortadella but also prosciutto crudo, mozzarella buffala and other Mediterranean ingredients. Lambrusco wine is fresh, not fermented enough and it will accelerate your digestion, if you know what I mean...

Where to Eat in Bologna: The Best Restaurants and Bars

1. Bagus Bistrot

Via Stalingrado 15/10, 40128 Bologna Italy Italian, Mediterranean, Street Food Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi [email protected] +39 051 362780 http://www.bagusbologna.com
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4 based on 99 reviews

Bagus Bistrot

Bagus Caffetteria, Brunch, Ristorante, Miscelazione Bagus nasce dalla passione per la buona tavola Dal piacere di creare piatti e cocktail su misura Dal desiderio di creare una famiglia, in un luogo che non e ristorante, ne caffetteria e nemmeno lounge ba

Reviewed By Aline G

Stopped by for a drink; upon arrival spotted a bottle of white wine on one of the shelves and asked if it was possible to have just “a glass”. They just said “no worries. Give us 10 minutes”. Soon after the wine was cooled and they served us a glass. While we waited the chef sent us portions of bruschetta. It was all very delicious and the staff super dedicated. Oh, and the bathrooms are quite cool: they have hairspray, deodorant spray, Listerine, hair gel and even some amazing hair serum for dry hair. The place is elegant, the menu seems great and I am sure the food is too!

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