Parma
Tempting new visitors just steps from the train station is this bountiful delicatessen dating to 1829, with dangling sausages, shelves of Lambrusco wines,…
Must-see shopping in Emilia-Romagna
Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna
Emilia-Romagna
Whose idea of shopping for wine in Italy doesn't involve a 13th-century medieval castle and a rigorous, six-member blind tasting board? This worth-a…
Bologna
For those looking for a true made-to-measure Italian suit, an exquisite experience awaits at this fiercely artisanal tailor, where Leonardo and Gianluca…
Modena
Modena's best shop for balsamic vinegar represents 20 or so DOP producers belonging to the strictest and biggest of the three consortiums affiliated with…
Bologna
This shop in Bologna's famed Quadrilatero neighbourhood specialises in beautifully packaged boxes of traditional Bolognese tortellini stuffed with…
Parma
An arsenal of strung-up Parma ham hangs above the counter at Silvano Romani's temple of swine, one of Parma's absolute best for cured meats: prosciutto,…
Bologna
Bang in the city centre, this is the shop of a foundation devoted to the preservation of historical art-house films. The shop sells original vintage…
Parma
The owners of the former Salumeria Grisenti have gone green: this small but fantastic market now specialises in organic Tuscan-Ligurian-Emilian products…
Bologna
Bolognese designer Alessandro Vignoli is a one-man show at this San Vitale boutique featuring streetwear-inspired sweaters, dresses and leaf-shaped flap…
Bologna
A temple for musical purists, this old-school record shop is of more modest days, when browsing rows of vinyl and CDs was a perfectly entertaining way to…
Bologna
Bologna's most famous cheese shop carries a wide selection of aged parmigiano reggiano, along with hams and other deli items. It doubles as a wine bar and…
Modena
This supremely cool artisanal boutique and workshop does exquisite modern, vegetable-dyed leather items that range from cute and kitschy (leather…
Mercato Antiquario Città di Bologna
Bologna
Bologna's excellent and atmospheric antiques market takes over Piazza Santo Stefano on the second Saturday and Sunday of the month. It's a great spot for…
Bologna
In business since 1905, this speciality food shop in Bologna's Quadrilatero district features well-stocked shelves full of wine, olive oil, truffles,…
Bologna
An interesting shop for unique, nearly 100% Italian-made (there's one Spaniard represented) jewellery, funky ceramics and interior design pieces, many of…
Bologna
Pick up a bottle of Lambrusco and so much more at Bologna's award-winning and most authentic wine shop, with over 4000 different Italian labels and a…
Emilia-Romagna
This is the spot to come to buy (and taste) local products like Brisighella's famous olive oil, Km0 Sangiovese wines and other artisanal products culled…
Bologna
This three-level bookshop houses Eataly's gourmet market and restaurant along with thousands of books, including many in English, French and German.
Bologna
Championing a rebel aesthetic, this art gallery/design shop mash-up sells vinyl, art-driven souvenirs, hipster backpacks and often punk-rock or revolution…
