Welcome to Bologna, Italy’s food capital and a city rich in history, culture, and unforgettable culinary experiences. Known as “La Grassa” (The Fat One) for its world-famous cuisine, Bologna is home to fresh pasta, mortadella, and traditional ragu. Explore its historic landmarks, vibrant markets, and hidden gems. Whether you’re planning a food tour, looking for travel tips, or discovering the best restaurants in Bologna, this category covers everything you need to experience the authentic charm of this Italian city. Do not forget to check our best seller the foodies delight tour, a Bologna food tour visiting all the best sites in one day.
If you order lasagne in Bologna, what arrives will probably be green. Lasagne verdi alla bolognese — made with spinach pasta, slow-cooked ragù and béchamel — is the original version. The yellow lasagne familiar to most of the world is a simplification. In Bologna, the green sheet is the tradition. What makes lasagne verdi different […]
Lasagne Verdi alla Bolognese: What It Is and Where to Eat It in Bologna Read Post »
Tagliatelle al ragù is the dish that the rest of the world misnames “spaghetti bolognese.” Bologna does not use spaghetti. The combination of spaghetti with meat sauce is not a Bolognese dish and does not exist in local cooking. The real version uses tagliatelle — long, flat egg pasta — and a slow-cooked meat sauce
Tagliatelle al Ragù: Bologna’s Signature Pasta, the Official Recipe and Where to Eat It Read Post »
Il Gelatauro is one of Bologna’s most respected artisan gelato shops, located on Via San Vitale in the university district. It has been operating for years as a neighbourhood gelateria with a loyal following among both locals and visitors — the kind of place that rarely needs to advertise because the queue outside does the
Stefino Bio is a fully organic and vegan gelateria in Bologna, founded by Stefano Marcotulli with a straightforward premise: make artisan gelato without dairy, eggs, or artificial additives, using ingredients sourced from organic and fair-trade suppliers. It has built a strong local following — not primarily among vegans, but among anyone who pays attention to
“Stefino Bio: The Pioneering Force of Organic and Vegan Gelato Revolution in Bologna” Read Post »
The gelateria formerly known as Cremeria Funivia on Piazza Cavour now operates as Cremeria Cavour — same location, same artisan approach, and the same reputation as one of the best gelato shops in Bologna. It holds Three Cones from Gambero Rosso, the guide’s highest rating, placing it alongside Cremeria Santo Stefano among the city’s top-rated
Cremeria Cavour (formerly Funivia): Bologna’s Three-Cone Gelateria on Piazza Cavour Read Post »
Gelateria delle Moline has been making artisan gelato on Via delle Moline 13B for around 40 years. It is one of a handful of gelaterie in Bologna where the product is made fresh daily using natural ingredients, without artificial colours or industrial bases. The queue outside most evenings tells you everything you need to know.
Gelateria delle Moline Bologna: Artisan Gelato in Via delle Moline Read Post »