Emilia-Romagna
It's worth popping out to this truly family-run agriturismo 6.5km east of Carpi on a property flush with peach and apricot trees and a wealth of animals…
Must-see restaurants in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
Bologna's first plant-based bistro sits defiantly in the heart of ragú wonderland just off Piazza Maggiore. Vegan or not, it's a wonderful place for a…
Rimini
Avoid the tourist onslaught along the waterfront and head to quaint Borgo San Giuliano where locals – including the mayor – go year-round for gourmet…
Emilia-Romagna
Proprietor Max describes his English as brutto (ugly), but that won't matter when he chucks down a log of house-cured salame at your table for you to…
Ferrara
A perfect modern choice on a Monday evening when many restaurants are closed, this traditional-with-a-twist osteria and its very open kitchen (you can…
Bologna
This trendy pit stop under the shadow of the towers is great for high-quality Bologna specialities (such as tortellini in brodo or with sage and butter,…
Bologna
Trade the packed-like-sardines Quadrilatero chaos for comparative calm in this revamped gourmet food hall, which was the town's original market after…
Modena
Just off the northwest corner of Mercato Albinelli, this lovely cafe run by a pair of adorable sisters specialises in panino al cotechino – small…
Parma
Parma's best pizzeria is this hip hotspot in Oltretorrente started by young upstarts from Campania. It's all about authentic pizza napoletana and trendy…
Emilia-Romagna
Perched rather spectacularly above Castelnovo ne' Monti in the shadow of Pietra di Bismantova, this lone agriturismo (and adjacent church) has views in…
Reggio Emilia
A little slice of local history, Canossa upholds the proud reggiano culinary tradition known as the carrello dei bolliti, a steaming cart filled with main…
Ravenna
Old men and their dogs swap oenological tips with wine snobs in this cavernous wine-bar-cum-restaurant beautified with frescoed vaulting and floor-to…
Ferrara
Looking for a reasonably priced place to sample Ferrara's full gamut of culinary specialities? Step into this classy back-alley trattoria and order the …
Piacenza
This modern tavern run by hip young owners sits on one of the least attractive piazzas in all of Italy; inside, however, is a different story. Daily…
Reggio Emilia
Rows of hung prosciutto and shelves of parmigiano reggiano wheels leave no doubt as to what goes down at this good-time salumeria saddled between pretty…
Modena
With only four tables, a narrow back-alley location, no real signage (you enter via the town's best gourmet deli/salumeria) and a 90-minute daily opening…
Ferrara
An understated jewel amid the winding streets of Ferrara's old Jewish ghetto, this osteria leads you through a nondescript downstairs bar up to a bright…
Ferrara
Relax beneath fat, sausage-shaped salamis opposite the castle and demolish enormous portions of Ferrarese classics – there's a divine cappellacci di zucca…
Bologna
In the wine cellar of a 14th-century palazzo, this historic eatery is an atmospheric spot to delve into Bologna's much-lauded cuisine. Take a table by the…
Ravenna
Simple Romagna food done right is the hallmark of this Slow Food–recommended local favourite. Offerings range from the basket of warm piadina bread that…
Bologna
A beloved Bologna institution since 1994, this temple to gelati is a bit peripheral to the centre but well worth the walk for decadently creamy flavours…
Emilia-Romagna
It's easy to be tempted by Comacchio's over-water restaurants, but this homey trattoria, which is tucked away a few meters from the hubbub, produces some…
Bologna
With its wooden shelves and apothecary jars, it's not difficult to picture this place as the pharmacy it once was. Nowadays it's a charming, high-end…
Reggio Emilia
Reserve ahead at this very popular Positano-owned pizzeria that spreads out onto a spacious cobblestone square on warm summer evenings.
Ravenna
This simple city-centre spot is a great place to try Romagna's classic snack food: a hot, fresh piadina (stuffed flatbread). Fillings range from…
Bologna
Arrive at opening time and you'll find jovial artisan gelato-makers hard at work loading the morning's creations into the display case, from silky-smooth…
Reggio Emilia
Tucked back off the street around a lovely interior garden, this is Reggio's best spot for an elegant dinner. Chef Gianni d'Amato launched this new…
Salsamenteria Storica e Verdiana Baratta
Emilia-Romagna
Easily the most atmospheric spot in town to sample the region's famous culatello di Zibello (a DOP-protected salumi) and other cold cuts. It does nothing…
Ferrara
Friendly, efficient service and outdoor seating on an arcaded pavement with prime Castello Estense views make this an enjoyable warm-weather spot that's…
Ravenna
Ravenna's only historic covered market, dating to 1921, is scheduled to re-open in late 2019 transformed into a food hall of restaurants, wine bars and…
Emilia-Romagna
A fun restaurant and bar open for food and drinks on Fridays and weekends right at the foot of Pietra di Bismantova. As one might expect, it's a hiker…
Parma
Hidden behind the cathedral is this local favourite, a modern bistro clinging to traditional ways. It's most famous for its horse meat (a Parma speciality…
Bologna
Despite its bow-tied waiters, the Biassanot is about as down to earth as its menu, which lists such rustic throwbacks as wild boar, rabbit and veal with…
Parma
Run the gauntlet of ham slicers and waiters gouging lumps of parmigiano reggiano and settle in for a memorable meal. Start with a plate of Parma ham,…
Rimini
This lovely former inn just north of the old Roman bridge has welcomed travellers for over a century. Turquoise-aproned waiters zip between the covered…
Parma
Fiercely local and organic, this farm-to-table bistro, owned and operated solely by women, is on to something special: its primi menu offers tortelli…
Rimini
A beloved Rimini institution, this sweet eatery just in from the beach serves some of the best and most diverse piadine (flatbread sandwiches) in town,…
Bologna
If you were to make a list of the great wonders of Italy, hidden amid Venice’s canals and Rome’s Colosseum would be cheap, pretension-free osterie (casual…
Modena
Homemade Modenese miracles are forged in this low-key dining room spread with tortelloni-yellow tablecloths and hung with jerseys and racing-car photos. A…
Modena
Get in early! This restaurant is highly regarded for its classic, regional cooking, not least its signature scaloppina al balsamico (cutlets in balsamic…
