BILLI BAR PASTICCERIA In Bologna

Not being a real Bolognese, but having lived here for a while, I wanted to take a walk up to San Luca. Before leaving I stopped for breakfast under the Arco del Meloncello and, like Saint Paul on the road to Damascus, I was struck by these enormous pastries that gave me the energy to get to the top of the three hundred steps with great enthusiasm. Delicious and well filled! Eaten in the internal garden where they served and revered me with great kindness. A few days later Bologna won the Coppa Italia, it seems that they also go to have breakfast there.

60s bar with a vaguely Fellini-esque atmosphere. (Three films were shot there!) Large and delicious pasta. Impeccable service. Spacious place furnished without frills, it is difficult to remain standing. To serve hundreds of customers in just a few hours, brothers Lorenzo and Antonio have adopted an efficient "military" system to avoid long waits at the counter. The method is simple, first of all normally if there are a lot of people you don't consume at the counter, unless you just want to drink a coffee. First you order a drink and pay for any pasta at the cash register. Once you have ordered, you usually give Antonio your name and move to the left of the cash register and precisely in front of the display case to choose which pasta to eat. For the largest display case of the pastry shop it is likely that Lorenzo will be there to serve you. Once the pasta has been served on a small saucer, you go to one of the two large rooms or to the outdoor courtyard. After a few minutes the waiter will arrive looking for your name among the diners. Once consumed, it is good practice to place the tray at the entrance to the first room, on a table designated for this use. A fleeting greeting and off we go on foot towards the Basilica of San Luca!

Ottima colazione Croissant ottimo Cappuccio perfetto Ma il pezzo forte la cortesia e la simpatia di tutto il personale

Fixed appointment in our visits to Bologna. Historical and rustic bar to the right degree but with modern and dynamic service. Lots of places inside and out. Excellent coffee. Wide assortment of pastas and mignons. Friendliness of the staff always present and never predictable. Congratulations from two Romans in love with your city

Historic pastry bar in Bologna with excellent products

Relatively affordable prices with big seating area and toilets available. Someone helped translate the different options for me and they were very helpful

Artisanal croissants, characteristic environment

It was love at first sight😍 in love with Billi, crazy atmosphere! Authentic, simply frozen in time, you immediately feel at home. Friendly, welcoming staff and amazing desserts. You get the receipt, then you go to get the croissants and the coffees are served to you at the table. We leaned on a high table in front of the counter but there are many outdoor spaces where you can sit. They ask your name along with the order then the guys look for you. We chose a huge donut🍩 and a sweet ravioli that made me fly 😍you absolutely must stop here before and after the climb to San Luca. I love it so much, can't wait to come back, see you soon!

Entering Bar Billi 1833 is like taking a step back in time. A no-frills pastry bar where the kindness of the staff and the welcoming atmosphere make you immediately feel at home. The large interior spaces, simply furnished, invite you to stop for a breakfast or a short break. The desserts are genuine and the coffee is good, always served with a smile. A corner of authentic Bologna where time passes slower and friendliness has never gone out of fashion.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Se sei di Bologna lo conosci e almeno una volta ci sarai stato, se passi per Bologna lo dovrebbero inserire come una delle mete da non perdere. Tradizione, tutto e anche altro.