Malt & Hops In Bologna

13/04/2026: Crescentine far exceeded my expectations; ordering the cheese and mixed cheese platter, I was able to see some dishes and combinations of ingredients that strike the perfect balance between tradition and experimentation in Bolognese cuisine. A note of praise is that due to internal misunderstandings, I had asked to cancel a dish; they gave it to me anyway, but they offered it to me instead, a gentlemanly gesture that's hard to find these days. (…Plus, I'd forgotten a personal item, and the staff was incredibly kind.)

13/04/2026: A great place for our large group of friends in Bologna to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. We wanted something easy so we wouldn't spend too much time at the table, but still tasty, and we were satisfied! The service was quick, unexpectedly so given the number of diners, so much so that the appetizers arrived almost immediately after we ordered. They were delicious, too: the tigelle and crescentine, the various cured meats, and the fried tortellini... but what really thrilled me was the cheese plate with its toppings, absolutely amazing. We also enjoyed the various tagliatelle, lasagna, tortellini in broth, and cotolette alla Bolognese... all washed down with a nice Lambrusco! The desserts were also good, and the price was reasonable for what we ate and drank. Perhaps the worst part was that we celebrated a bit noisily, and I apologize to the staff, who were otherwise very kind. One last note: The restaurant, along with many others, is located inside the Mercato delle Erbe, right in the city center. It's very convenient and has an informal and original atmosphere. What can I say... a perfect choice!