Oltre. In Bologna

The food at the restaurant is good, but it doesn’t deliver the level of innovation or uniqueness expected at this price point. While the dishes are well-executed, some are comparable to what one might find at a quality Trattoria, but at a significantly lower cost. We tried two different tasting menus (one each) with wine, and the total exceeded €200. Unfortunately, based on our experience, the value for money wasn’t there. That said, we believe in the potential of this restaurant and hope it continues to evolve and reach new heights. With refinement and creativity, it could truly justify its aspirations and price level. Best wishes for continued growth and success. Reply to Restaurant answer bellow: I truly appreciate that you are humble enough to recognize positive and constructive feedback instead of focusing on unrelated details that do not reflect the quality and value delivered. A great dining experience is built on both excellent food and thoughtful service, and I genuinely hope my review helps in that spirit. Wishing you continued success!

Chefs in Bologna have a tricky problem: with thousands of visitors coming every year to sample the classics, how do you innovate without reverting to tortellini in broth and all the other staples? The team at Oltre did a wonderful job. Standouts were the gua bao bun with a mortadella mousse, spaghetti with shrimp, agretti, and bok choy, and deer with beets. Good combinations of texture, taste, bitter/acid, etc. Desserts were also very good. My only tiny nit was the taco with ragu where the taco tortilla had not been rolled thinly enough and consequently was not cooked all the way through, but that is easy to fix. Service was friendly, multi-lingual and the ambience was great - good for a romantic date or a dinner with friends. Highly recommended. Visit: April 2024

El restaurante nos parecio de lo mas cool. Decoracion sin estridencias pero con detalles muy chulos. Es espacioso y muy acogedor. Todos los platos nos encantaron, pero la pasta estaba exquisita. Situado junto al Mercato delle Erbe, es un sitio muy recomendable. Buen servicio y precio medio / alto. Recomendable

really interesting and very good I recommend the place even if I found it a little expensive (€8 for a cover seems excessive given that it doesn't include water) Friendly and helpful staff

After 5 years since the last time, I finally returned to eat in this restaurant. Staff always very professional, friendly and helpful at all times, the place is particular on the outside but very well looked after and beautiful throughout, perhaps the lights are a little too low, the quality of the food was just as I remembered it: very, very good. We took: -Tagliatelle with ragù, truly excellent ragù, really good, my favorite dish - tortellini in parmesan cream - Bolognese cutlet -similar to Wellington fillet with friggione Of desserts we took two ice cream sticks, one reminiscent of trifle and the other reminiscent of snicker, particular It's a shame that although the menu changes from time to time, the shank with cabbage, which was something that stuck with me 5 years ago, is no longer on the menu. It was truly something mind-blowing and I hope one day to eat it again

Dopo 5 anni dall’ultima volta, sono tornato finalmente a mangiare in questo ristorante. Personale sempre molto molto professionale, cordiale e disponibile in tutti i momenti, posto particolare esternamente ma molto curato e bello interamente, forse le luci sono un po’ troppo basse, qualità del cibo era proprio come me la ricordavo: molto molto buona. Abbiamo preso: -Tagliatelle al ragù, ragù davvero eccellente, buono davvero, il mio piatto preferito -tortellini in crema di parmigiano -cotoletta alla bolognese -simil filetto alla wellington con friggione Di dolci abbiamo preso due stecchi gelato, uno che ricordava la zuppa inglese e l’altro che ricordava lo snicker, particolari Peccato che nonostante il menù cambi volta per volta, lo stinco con cavolo cappuccio, che è stata una cosa che mi è rimasta impressa 5 anni fa, non sia più nel menu. Era davvero qualcosa di strabiliante e spero un giorno di tornare a mangiarlo

TOP tagliatelle and Bolognese cutlet The BBQ Pumpkin is a somewhat anonymous dish... the desserts should be reviewed in my opinion But if you are in BOLOGNA and want tradition and a touch of innovation, go there

Very pleasant atmosphere with discreet service. The menu was excellent and it was fun to spend New Year's Eve there.

Finally had a chance to visit after being in my list for so long! Was super impressed by both the atmosphere and food. Loved that the restaurant had this cool and hip vibe, right from the sticker covered entrance to the dim interiors. Overall the food was very good, my favourite was definitely the butter pasta with vongole, perfectly rich and creamy butter sauce with bouncy, tender pasta noodles. Absolutely a must try. Unfortunately I found the duck to be a bit tough, but the overall taste was still very good. For anyone looking for an interesting twist on classic dishes, Oltre is definitely worth a visit.

Oltre is a must-visit in Bologna, blending traditional Bolognese flavors with a modern twist. The New York-inspired, cozy ambiance adds to the charm, and the staff are warm and knowledgeable. A perfect mix of tradition and creativity—highly recommended!