La Pagoda In Bologna

They're the best value for money. They're consistently polite and tidy. Considering the menu, of course. They're good and friendly.

A historic Chinese restaurant in Bologna, moderately large and tastefully decorated. Friendly and helpful staff, fast and efficient service, and a wide menu with a wide selection. Delicious food and equally delicious desserts.

A positive but not exceptional experience. This 1980s-style Chinese restaurant is well-maintained inside and has a lovely outdoor garden. The food was good overall, with average portions, but the menu lacked that something that would set it apart from other Chinese restaurants in Bolognina. €2.80 for a single cover charge is excessive, and the bill is medium to high.

A very nice and quiet corner! Everything was very good! The waiters were all polite!

We ate very well, definitely a high quality restaurant.

Excellent Chinese restaurant in Bologna, one of the most historic. Excellent food and excellent management. Highly recommended.

La Pagoda in Bologna didn't make us cry out for a miracle... but it did make us dine with gusto, and that's already much more than some places manage. We ordered a bit of everything, as is typical when there are four of you and you feel like Friday night gastronomic explorers: spring rolls, Cantonese rice, soy noodles with meat and vegetables, a parade of ravioli (grilled, steamed, with shrimp, with meat... all that was missing was the confetti!), bamboo chicken and mushrooms, and—my personal winner—Thai chicken, slightly spicy, with a unique flavor. If it were a movie, it would win the Oscar for Best Spicy Supporting Actor. The quality? High. Freshness? Present. Portions? Just right... even too much. Let's just say we didn't need a pulley to get up from the table, that's all. The service was courteous and the wait was a bit slow, but it was summer, and we thought: maybe even the wok could take a break. The owner was very kind, explaining a few dishes to us with passion and patience. The relaxing atmosphere, background music, and soft lighting: in short, the perfect mood for a dinner that feels like a break from the hustle and bustle. A note of style: the portable lamps on the tables are that Zen detail that makes you feel like you're part of an oriental ritual, part of a Wong Kar-wai film. Price? €22 per person, which may seem a bit above average for a Chinese restaurant, but you don't come here to fill yourself to the brim: you come to savor, relax, and even digest your thoughts. In short: we'd love to return, perhaps with the excuse of trying the rest of the menu (which could even have a few photos, if we really wanted to be Instagrammers). Recommended if: you want refined Chinese food, authentic dishes, zero chaos, and an atmosphere that makes you forget for a moment you're in Bologna. Not recommended if: you're looking for the battlefield-style "all-you-can-eat" experience. The food here is good, but not great. 👉 P.S.: The green tea tiramisu ends the meal with a "ciao, see you soon." And yes, we said goodbye with a smile.

Excellent traditional Chinese food. The small garden is a lovely place to dine al fresco in the summer.

Returned after several years. The food was good, but the service wasn't the fastest, and the prices were a bit above average. The stylish setting is lovely, and the outdoor garden is very practical, although only usable in the warmer months, despite the mosquitoes.

Historic Chinese restaurant that never fails!