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.
Osteria dell’Orsa has been open since 1977 on Via Mentana, a few minutes’ walk from the Due Torri in Bologna’s historic centre. It is one of the city’s most consistently popular osterias — known for long shared tables, a short menu of traditional Bolognese pasta, and prices that have not drifted into tourist territory. Students, […]
Osteria dell’Orsa, Bologna: What to Eat and How It Works Read Post »
Trattoria della Santa is on Via Urbana 7/F, a short walk from the university faculties in the centre of Bologna. It has been feeding students, professors, and local regulars for years, and it operates in the way most good Bologna trattorie do: a short menu of handmade fresh pasta, a handful of meat and vegetable
Trattoria Battibecco: A Pillar of Bolognese Culinary Tradition Located in the heart of an ancient and venerated city, Trattoria Battibecco is a living testament to Bologna’s rich culinary heritage. Embraced by the shadows of the city’s iconic Two Towers — Asinelli and Garisenda — this historic establishment epitomizes the timeless charm and rustic gourmet allure
Paolo Atti & Figli has been selling fresh pasta and traditional bread from Via Drapperie since 1868, making it one of the oldest continuously operating food shops in Bologna. The shop sits in the Quadrilatero — the medieval market district between Piazza Maggiore and Via Rizzoli — where salumerie, bakeries, and pasta shops have traded
Paolo Atti & Figli: Preserving Bologna’s Culinary Heritage Since 1868 Read Post »
Deeply embedded in the heart and soul of Bologna, Italy lies an epicurean treasure of flavours, aromas, and unique dining experiences. The Mercato di Mezzo, an iconic culinary marketplace, has been at the heart of Bologna’s foodie scene for centuries, offering a vibrant and engaging gastronomic landscape that is embedded with the traditional culinary culture
Mercato di Mezzo: Bologna’s Evolving Culinary Marketplace Read Post »
Nestled in the heart of Bologna — Italy’s celebrated culinary capital — the Mercato delle Erbe is one of the city’s most vibrant food destinations. Surrounded by Renaissance façades and the maze of medieval streets that define Bologna’s historic centre, this century-old market offers a vivid snapshot of daily Bolognese life. More than just a
Mercato delle Erbe: A Century-Old Celebration of Fresh Produce and Bolognese Hustle Read Post »