Bistrot Boccabuona In Bologna

20/03/2025: The food at the restaurant is good, but it doesn’t deliver the level of innovation or uniqueness expected at this price point. While the dishes are well-executed, some are comparable to what one might find at a quality Trattoria, but at a significantly lower cost. We tried two different tasting menus (one each) with wine, and the total exceeded €200. Unfortunately, based on our experience, the value for money wasn’t there. That said, we believe in the potential of this restaurant and hope it continues to evolve and reach new heights. With refinement and creativity, it could truly justify its aspirations and price level. Best wishes for continued growth and success. Reply to Restaurant answer bellow: I truly appreciate that you are humble enough to recognize positive and constructive feedback instead of focusing on unrelated details that do not reflect the quality and value delivered. A great dining experience is built on both excellent food and thoughtful service, and I genuinely hope my review helps in that spirit. Wishing you continued success!

17/03/2025: Chefs in Bologna have a tricky problem: with thousands of visitors coming every year to sample the classics, how do you innovate without reverting to tortellini in broth and all the other staples? The team at Oltre did a wonderful job. Standouts were the gua bao bun with a mortadella mousse, spaghetti with shrimp, agretti, and bok choy, and deer with beets. Good combinations of texture, taste, bitter/acid, etc. Desserts were also very good. My only tiny nit was the taco with ragu where the taco tortilla had not been rolled thinly enough and consequently was not cooked all the way through, but that is easy to fix. Service was friendly, multi-lingual and the ambience was great - good for a romantic date or a dinner with friends. Highly recommended. Visit: April 2024