Da Cesari In Bologna

Lunch. A simple word for a complex trauma. Janey and I—Janey is the wife, she’s the one in the sensible shoes—had just completed the trek to St. Luca. A pilgrimage of sheer, unadulterated verticality. We ascended through the porticos—six hundred and sixty-six arches of infinite, repetitive stone. It is, I am told, the longest covered walkway on this terrestrial sphere, and by the four-hundredth arch, it feels like a marathon designed by a particularly sadistic monk. A colonnaded tunnel of lactic acid and regret. ​We collapsed into Da Cesari. We began with the Romagnolo. Twenty-four months. Cervia salt. It was... brave. It had the saltiness of a jilted sea captain. We shared it, in the way one shares a secret or a contagious disease. ​Then, for me, the Green Gramignone. Veridian spirals. Twirls of emerald hope. Drowned in a sausage ragù that spoke of ancient, earthy truths. It was—dare I say it—seminal. The greatest pasta to ever grace a porcelain disk. ​Janey had something else. Something... quiet. I don't recall. I’ve erased her plate from my memory banks to make room for the ragù. One must curate one's experiences, mustn't one? Everything else is merely... chaff."

What a gem!! Ricardo provided excellent service. The restaurant offers great, authentic food and a wonderful atmosphere. Ricardo was very friendly and fun to talk to, and he shared the family history of the place, which goes back many generations. It made the experience feel very special and personal. Great vibes all around — highly recommended.

Lunch after a shopping trip. I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. I'd love to go back.

Truly the best local Italian restaurant in town! Service, food, friendliness were all perfect👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Family-run osteria serving high-quality homemade food. A very welcoming place with excellent service; the staff are friendly and attentive. A great wine selection. The polpete are delicious, made with tortellini filling. The gramignone al ragù di salsiccia (lemon with sausage ragù) impressed us; the sauce is one of the best we've ever tasted. The standout dessert is the pumpkin sorbet—delicious and very original. Without a doubt, a place you can't miss in Bologna. Congratulations to the family for maintaining the tradition. Reservations are recommended.

Portions were small and the flavor was lacking. There was a problem with the salt in all the dishes.

It was a realy good Italyan meal

Very típica with great food and hospitality

I dined at Da Cesari in the heart of Bologna and it was a truly excellent experience. The maltagliati with duck ragù was rich and flavorful, the marinated foie gras elegant and well-balanced. The almond zabaglione and sugar sorbet with balsamic vinegar finished spectacularly, a perfect contrast between sweet and acidic. Traditional cuisine, attentive service, and an authentic atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

Good atmosphere, very professional service, but the price/quality/quantity, in the case of the dish of the day, leaves much to be desired.