I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Bologna

21/02/2026: We ate for two. The place was very nice and welcoming, the staff very kind and helpful, the food was very good, we'll be back for the pizza.

02/02/2026: Business lunch... mediocre food and limited menu, only one first course and one second course 🤔 not very friendly

21/02/2026: The dishes are plentiful, well-served, and delicious. The value for money is excellent. The place is extremely welcoming, furnished in a traditional, homely style, with period objects and photographs, chosen by the owners, who are kind and make guests feel at home. The licorice liqueur, kindly offered at the end of the meal, is wonderful. Highly recommended for everyone, whether you're with family, alone, or with friends, whether you're just passing through, on vacation, or live in Bologna. Thanks from the bottom of my heart to the owners! Mati and Virgi

29/01/2026: Beautiful osteria. Typical Tuscan, plentiful food. I ordered a plate of incredibly tender tagliata, and I've never had such good food. I'd definitely go back when I'm in Bologna.

19/12/2025: Everything was simply perfect! A casual place with attention to customer service, quality ingredients, and delicious sandwiches.

14/12/2025: I'm not giving the sandwich 5 stars because I like it a little crispier and instead it wasn't very crispy (it needed a little more baking time :)

04/03/2026: A restaurant that doesn't have room for one person without a reservation on a Thursday night at 8:00 PM (one person, not two, three, four, five, or ten...) either has a budget problem or lacks a wide selection. Avoid. I went there specifically after reading the positive reviews.

28/02/2026: I strolled through Castel San Pietro Terme (if you're unfamiliar with this town, I recommend spending at least an afternoon there: a peaceful place with the immense Piazza XX Settembre, which is truly charming) and—via the internet—I found this restaurant. I had a wonderful experience: the place isn't very big and is very warm (perhaps due to the predominantly wood decor) and welcoming. The atmosphere is truly relaxing (I really appreciated the low volume of everyone's voices). As for the service, we were served by a very kind gentleman (the owner?) who was very good at guiding customers through their choices. The food was exquisite: the smallest tortellini I've ever seen in my entire life (I think that's the place's signature dish, you absolutely must try it), nettle gnocchi sautéed with gorgonzola, excellent fried fish… everything was truly delicious! The prices were absolutely reasonable.

03/03/2026: We had cold cuts (not a lot) and a trio of first courses for lunch. Aside from the tagliatelle with ragù, we didn't like the other first courses. For the amount we ate, it was overpriced.

10/02/2026: Excellent grilled meat, pork and beef.

17/02/2026: After being there years ago, I didn't have the chance to go back for about ten years. It was a good experience then, and even better after returning. It's not exactly a trattoria, more of a restaurant. Prices are average, but you still leave full. The cuisine features both traditional and more sophisticated elements, but everything is excellent, starting with the welcome offering of mortadella and capon meatballs. Fassona beef tartare, Jewish-style artichokes, crepes, and Brunello di Montalcino risotto—all spectacular, beautifully presented. The portions aren't truck-sized, but they're just right, and the desserts are excellent too. The menu changes about monthly, but it's always consistently top-notch. It's also nice to chat with the chef. They have a decent wine cellar, but I have to say the house red, Sangiovese, was still very good (I don't know if that was luck). The bill: for two, two first courses, two appetizers, two desserts, water, wine, total €90—well-deserved, and perhaps not even that much considering the quality.

14/02/2026: A truly sensory experience where the pleasure of taste exceeded every expectation. The dishes were beautiful to look at, the service excellent, and 5 stars for the chef, who is truly one of a kind.

12/10/2025: Lots of fresh baked goods but the coffee is the star of the show!

06/10/2025: A very nice place. Good products, the only downside is that they don't reheat them. The quality isn't the highest, but if you're in the area, it's not bad. Good 100% Arabica coffee.

10/03/2026: Good, honest, and traditional food! What a lovely surprise. The tortellini in broth, the cured meats, and the meats were excellent. We'll be back.

08/03/2026: A restaurant in the center of Castel San Pietro, perfect for those in a hurry. The food is good, and the service is friendly and fast. The crescentine are delicious, as are the cured meats and cheeses. The coffee is excellent, a true espresso.

05/03/2026: Highly recommended, excellent food, low bill, excellent service, lovely owners, very beautiful location. TOP PLACE

23/02/2026: It's a new place, but I had a great time. I haven't used the rooms. Dinner was excellent, and I've already booked again! The owners are very kind.

05/01/2026: We took the owner's advice and were very satisfied. It was our first time, but... we'll definitely be back!

09/12/2025: Angela is very kind and prepared, her dishes are worth it

07/03/2026: We went for the tortellini in broth, and we were completely satisfied. The broth was EXQUISITE, taking me back in time. The other dishes we ordered were equally as good: everything was fresh, impeccably cooked, and generous portions. Welcoming place, and the staff were friendly and fast. We'll definitely be back.

23/02/2026: Excellent food, friendly and smiling staff! I was amazed at how quickly the dishes were served! I highly recommend it!!!

02/02/2026: Everything was delicious, the hot and cold appetizers were truly spectacular, the seafood spaghetti was cooked to perfection, and to finish, it's one of the few places where they offer you limoncello and licorice at the end of the meal. Really good!

07/12/2025: Good restaurant where in addition to an excellent pizza 🍕 you can eat excellent first courses such as chitarrine with clams or paccheri with crab 🦀 spaghetti alla scoglio, and others, second courses such as mixed seafood appetizer, grilled scallops and canestrelli, mixed grill of both fish 🐟 and meat, mixed grill of shellfish (to order) and always to order Paella and Catalana worthy of a gold medal 🏅, desserts also of remarkable quality, naturally also other dishes, the owners always very kind and friendly as is the staff, good

25/02/2026: I'd always meant to try it, at least for its fame when it was downtown. We stopped by last Sunday after the cinema, just before 10 pm, simply asking for dinner (there were two of us). At first glance, the place was run-down and half-empty (there were only two occupied tables in the entire place), but we wanted to grab a quick bite anyway, so we approached the checkout counter, which was free of line, and waited. The welcome from the girl at the counter was anything but friendly. She pointed us, with obvious annoyance, to a table near the entrance, literally under one of the speakers, as if there were no alternatives. The situation quickly deteriorated. There were no menus, but instead the room lights were off (we were supposed to eat in the dark, apparently), and to make matters worse, music suddenly started blasting so loud it was impossible to even talk. It would have been enough to say they didn't want or have the ability to serve us: we would have left immediately, which is exactly what we did. Welcoming guests is a fundamental aspect of a restaurant and should be handled by appropriate staff. With attitudes like this, one wonders what standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen. But if these are the premises, I'll leave the curiosity to those who don't ask too many questions about cleanliness and politeness. Good evening, I'm forced to respond here, since Google doesn't allow you to reply directly to the restaurant's responses. First of all, thank you for your truly enlightening reply! What can I say, the annoyed and sullen look of the girl at the register added a touch... let's say "special" to your famous charm. Birthday pranks can be funny and understandable, but given that the place was practically empty, perhaps it would have been more appropriate not to place us directly under the register. And the music... well, a minute is a very flexible concept, apparently. There are menus, of course, but precisely because the place was empty, as is usually the case in all establishments when the majority of tables are free, customers are given the option to choose their table, or at least provided options. Showing someone to their table is the bare minimum of courtesy, which shouldn't be lacking, especially if, as you say, your staff is committed to providing good customer service. Finally, if the person serving is clearly annoyed, it doesn't take a genius to understand that the attention might not be as high on other occasions. It's a legitimate thought, and one that comes naturally in certain circumstances. I repeat, it would have been enough to say, "We don't feel like serving you" or "We're closing," and we would have made other decisions without drama. Small details that make a difference... but I can understand why it's perhaps easier to ignore them. Have a good evening.

20/02/2026: The food was delicious and the service was very good.

15/03/2026: The best ricotta tortelloni in the entire province. Not to mention the crescentine. Always fabulous!

23/02/2026: Hi Claudia, you found us a pleasant table near the fireplace. The family enjoyed the delicious tortelloni with butter and sage, the gramigna with susizza, the stew as soft as polenta, the locally grown vegetables. Matteo, like everyone else, enjoyed the famous crescentine with squacquerone cheese and assorted cured meats from your own production. Thank you, we had a wonderful time with a wonderful view. Anna & Claudio Corsini

24/01/2026: Excellent ingredients, well prepared and paired. Highly recommended. I'll definitely be back to try the meat menu.

16/01/2026: Everything was perfect, as always. I've been coming here for 10 years, and the quality has never dropped!! One of my favorite restaurants in Bologna. What can I say about the staff? Always friendly, smiling, and ready to chat before saying goodbye. Keep it up!! Sonny - Sara - Riccardo