Bologna restaurant recommendations

Posted by ChristineH (Gettysburg PA) on 08/02/22 12:59 AM

We are meeting up with my sister and her husband for a few nights in Bologna- late September. She has asked me to pick a restaurant for dinner on our final night which happens to be a Sunday.
I have a list I had compiled by searching old posts here and the place I originally picked is unfortunately closed on Sunday (Da Cesari)

Next choice was Trattoria Anna Maria- but I get the impression that might be better suited to lunch?

We don’t need fancy- just good food, charming atmosphere, authentic trattoria type place.
Outside dining would be a plus. Close to center and obviously open for Sunday dinner is necessary.

Thanks

Posted by Jane

Sapulpa, OK, USA

08/02/22 01:56 AM

6573 posts

ChristineH, we enjoyed several places in Bologna when we were there in June. Trattoria Mariposa, Via Bertiera 12, was right across from our hotel. We ate there our first night in Bologna, and went back our last night. We had reservations both times. I don't know if they are open on Sunday; I do know they were closed on Monday, but that doesn't help, does it?

We also enjoyed Trattoria Belfiore, Via Marsala 11A. We had lunch there on a Sunday, so maybe they're open for dinner, as well. We enjoyed chatting with the proprietor, who enjoyed showing off his food.

Ristorante Il Moro, Via de'Falegnami 5D was also good. I don't know their hours, either. We ate there on Monday. Very pleasant outdoor seating, on a quiet street.

Our Sunday dinner was rather fun, but I don't know if I'd recommend it for a "final dinner." It's in the student section, very much studenty. Le Moline Osteria, Via delle Moline 2F. At our server's suggestion, we had a huge meat and cheese tray filled with local specialties. Our server made a point of telling us what each item was, and how to eat them. Fun, for sure.

Edit to add: we sat outside at each of these places, except for the Mariposa. I didn't see any outside seating there.

Posted by Phrank

NW Ohio

08/02/22 02:16 PM

202 posts

We enjoyed Trattoria di Via Serra on our last, pre-pandemic, visit. Amazing food and very good house wine, which is a natural wine. At the time I don't believe they had outside seating. That may have changed. Also, reservations were a must for dinner. We were lucky enough to snag one of two available tables for lunch.

Another of our favorites was Panini di Miro. It's a sandwich stand with tables. The best sandwiches we've ever had, They had a good selection of beer and wine.

Posted by anne

08/02/22 04:40 PM

49 posts

We had a lovely, simple dinner here: https://lasalsamenteriabologna.it/

And for gelato: Cremeria La Vecchia Stalla or Cremeria Mascarella.

Posted by ChristineH OP

Gettysburg PA

08/02/22 06:32 PM

7276 posts

Thanks everyone! Great list I've got to research now.
Seems like a lot of places are closed for dinner on Sunday... we have other nights together though so I am sure we'll find somewhere to eat on each of them.