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.
Italy is well-known for its rich culinary and cultural offering, especially during the warm summer and fall months. However, two festivals held in the city of Bologna stand out and are well worth a visit if you find yourself somewhere in Italy or Europe at the time: the Mortadella Festival and the Cinema Ritrovato. The […]
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Trattoria Anna Maria sits on Via delle Belle Arti 17/A, a few minutes’ walk from the university quarter. It opened in 1985 and has not changed much since — the walls are covered in framed photographs of Italian celebrities who have eaten here (Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Lucio Dalla), and the tables are packed close
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Italy doesn’t just export espresso — it has a formal body of knowledge around how to make it properly. The barista profession, in its original Italian sense, is a skilled trade with its own curriculum: machine calibration, extraction variables, milk texturing, and a cultural understanding of when and how each drink is served. Terzi Coffee
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The Carpigiani Gelato Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated entirely to the history and culture of Italian gelato. Located in Anzola dell’Emilia, about 10 km west of Bologna, it sits inside the headquarters of Carpigiani — the company that has been manufacturing gelato machines since 1946 and is largely responsible for the
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Amerigo is not in central Bologna. It takes a good 40 minutes by car to reach Savigno, a small village in the Apennine foothills south of the city. The drive is worth it. This is a Michelin-starred osteria that has been open since 1934, still run by the same family, and still serving the kind
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Bologna is not Milan, but it is a well-dressed city with a practical approach to fashion. For visitors who want designer or premium brands at reduced prices, there are options both inside the city and within a short drive. Here is where to look, from the most convenient to the most comprehensive. In the City
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