I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Bologna

16/02/2025: This year, as a birthday present for my partner, I decided to give him an experience in this wonderful place. Experience to do if you are passing through Imola, or if like me you want to surprise your partner. Since it was his birthday on Wednesday, we opted for the Wednesday 70th menu. Various courses prepared by the chef, with wine tasting. When talking about a Michelin restaurant, it almost seems unnecessary to reiterate how excellent the food was. Everything, from appetizers to desserts. A month later I still think of that freshly baked loaf accompanied by Malga butter. I attach photos of the rest of the dishes, they speak for themselves Congratulations for everything!

15/02/2025: A Luxury to Savor and "Tell About" Thursday evening I had the pleasure of having dinner at San Domenico in Imola. We chose a tasting menu for couples, curious to be guided along a path designed to enhance the flavors and harmony between the dishes. The quality of the raw materials and the refinement of the wines were indisputable, as was the professionalism of the staff, always attentive and precise. However, what I missed was that extra touch that makes a gastronomic experience truly special. My only previous starred experience, in a refined restaurant in Rome, had left me with an indelible memory: each dish was told with passion, accompanied by a description that allowed you to understand its essence before even tasting it. Even the wine was not simply served, but introduced with details on its aromas and the sensations it would give. This evening, however, the explanations were limited to technical details on the cellar or the composition of the dishes, leaving me with the feeling that something was missing. Without that story that animates the flavors and transforms them into emotions, everything is reduced to an excellent dish and a good glass of wine, but nothing more. Furthermore, the environment was extremely quiet, almost to the point of creating a slight discomfort. If on the one hand this underlines the elegance and tradition of the place, on the other it made the atmosphere cold and distant. Being a luxury that I can allow myself perhaps once a year, I was hoping for something more, something that would leave its mark. The quality of the cuisine is undoubtedly up to the Michelin stars, but without a deeper involvement, everything risks remaining just a beautiful exercise in technique, rather than an experience to carry in the heart.