Bologna Restaurants

  1. Bar Trattoria Fantoni

    To the west of the centre, Via del Pratello is a long-standing bohemian hangout packed with pubs, trattorias and bars. One of the best, Fantoni is a much-loved eatery dishing up classic Italian food at welcome prices. The atmosphere's jovial and the décor an agreeable clash of clutter and modern art.

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  2. Osteria de' Poeti

    In the wine cellar of a 14th-century palazzo , this historic eatery is a great place for hearty local fare in atmospheric surroundings. Take a table by the impressive stone fireplace and order from a selection of staples such as gnocchetti di zucca (pasta stuffed with pumpkin) or tagliatelle al ragù . Prices at lunchtime are considerably cheaper.

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  3. Trattoria da Gianni

    Down a side alley in the Quadrilatero, Gianni's is well known and well loved. Italian speakers can read the testimonials and press-cuttings on the walls as they wait for such crowd-pleasers as gnocchi di zucca, burro e menta (pumpkin gnocchi with butter and mint) and bollito misto (mixed boiled meat).

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