Category: Bologna Food & Drink

Those with a love of Italian fare may know Bologna as Italy’s food capital, a title the city certainly lives up to. Known fondly as ‘La Grassa,’ meaning ‘the fat one,’ Bologna is home to favorites like ragu and tortelloni, but it also boasts a thriving street food scene, which...

Ragù alla Bolognese is easily one of Italy’s most acclaimed and globally loved dishes, and this hearty creation originated in Bologna several centuries ago. There’s a good chance you’ve spotted this beef and tomato-based dish on menus in countless restaurants, but naturally, the most delicious Bolognese is in Bologna! It’s...

Putting together a list of the top restaurants in Bologna was always going to be a challenge. After all, it’s the city with some of the finest food in Italy, with a culinary heritage so rich that it instantly inspired me to set up my Bologna food experiences! Nonetheless, I’ve...

A Taste of Tradition: How Bologna Celebrates the Holidays I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Bologna is one of Italy’s most amazing cities, but when Christmas calls, the festivities make that even more incredible. Medieval streets glow with festive lighting, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts from...

Bologna is a dream destination for foodies, and that doesn’t change just because you follow a gluten-free diet. With its rich culinary traditions and deep pride in handmade pasta and baked goods, the cuisine of Bologna might seem challenging for those with celiac disease at first glance. Yet the demand...

Is there anywhere better to sample food in Bologna than Mercato delle Erbe? This hugely popular market has certainly become a tourist favorite, but it’s been feeding locals for more than 100 years. While the market has undergone plenty of transitions, it has remained a hub for quality products, local...

If you fancy something a little lighter than tagliatelle al ragù or tortellini en brodo as you’re ambling around Bologna, look no further than the beloved crescentine. This pillowy fried bread is often stuffed with or accompanied by Italian meats and cheeses, making for the perfect snack or pick-me-up. As...

Numerous cities and regions in Italy are synonymous with specific pasta styles, and in Bologna, tortellini is the shape of choice. It’s a treasured food in Bologna and throughout Emilia-Romagna, and no visit to ‘La Grassa’ is complete without a helping or two of fresh tortellini. I’m a massive fan...