Lestofante In Bologna

19/11/2025: The atmosphere is charming. The staff is extremely calm and attentive to detail. The food is good and the selection is good (tasting menu or à la carte options are available). The place is wheelchair accessible (there is an elevator). I returned here after years and am delighted to note the updated desserts and greater culinary experimentation: kudos to the chef! I found the price to be reasonable (although the lobster dish wasn't exceptional; I admittedly expected more). The location remains charming, clean, and evocative. Overall, a well-deserved 5 stars.

16/11/2025: As you enter the arched lobby of La Porta, the off-white floorboards and bougie reception bath in the soft, gentle light of the overhead lamps. As you enter the dining room, at once both vast and homely, with windows overlooking the hum-drum of cars underneath, tranquility seeps into every pore of your skin. From the second floor, behind a large glass panel, custom shelves display a large variety of wines, and the clink of utensils echoes back and forth. The lampshades are all identical, soft indentations creating a wavy texture and emitting a soft yellow light. It is an asylum from modernity, a space of peace and contemplation.