Gelateria Islanda In Bologna

05/01/2026: Excellent dinner with friends, a well-kept and welcoming location, attentive and fast service, and very good dishes (especially the tortellini in broth and the various meat dishes).

30/12/2025: Dinner with my wife. The place is very large and welcoming, and the waiters, although they seem a bit reserved, are nonetheless very helpful and kind (they even saved me from a tow truck call). We had a mixed antipasto from Molini: excellent cured meats and cheeses, served with freshly baked tigelle and gnocco fritto. The platter has everything: prosciutto crudo, cracklings, salami, mortadella, coppa, pecorino, caciotta (I think), ciauscolo!!!! (Phenomenal), squaquarone, and onions seasoned in various ways. Next, we had two tagliatelle with meat sauce. Needless to say, the pasta is incredibly fresh and the sauce is commendable. They were served with various types of bread, perhaps to mop up the sauce, but they weren't necessary, considering the richness and deliciousness of the sauce. Unfortunately, we were full and didn't order dessert. We only washed everything down with two bottles of water. If I had to find just one flaw, I'd say the cover charge is a bit high compared to the standard fare, but it's worth it. So the cost for an appetizer, two first courses, and two bottles of water was 50 euros. Highly recommended; if you're in or near Bologna, go there.