Hidden gems in Bologna

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What Can You Find in Bologna?

Here's what locals recommend across 4 categories in Bologna.

Ginepro - Caffè e Gintoneria
Sour
56
bars
4.7avg
Il Portico di San Donato
Scordato
50
restaurants
4.6avg
Aroma Specialty Coffees
Casa Nia
33
coffee
4.6avg
Giardinetti di via Vezza
Escape Room Resolve Bologna
22
parks
4.6avg

161 authentic local spots across 4 categories in Bologna

Top-Rated Spots in Bologna

The highest-rated local spots in Bologna, loved by locals and verified by reviews.

#1
Sour

Sour

5.0
53 reviews
BarsGalvani
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#2
Casa Nia

Casa Nia

4.9
338 reviews
CoffeeManifattura delle Arti
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#3
Ginepro - Caffè e Gintoneria

Ginepro - Caffè e Gintoneria

4.9
83 reviews
BarsCirenaica
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#4
Vini e Voglini

Vini e Voglini

4.9
55 reviews
BarsCirenaica
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#5
Scordato

Scordato

4.9
55 reviews
RestaurantsBolognina
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#6
Aroma Specialty Coffees

Aroma Specialty Coffees

4.8
1,054 reviews
CoffeeMalpighi
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#7
Escape Room Resolve Bologna

Escape Room Resolve Bologna

4.8
741 reviews
ParksIrnerio
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#8
Aurum

Aurum

4.8
412 reviews
BarsMalpighi
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#9
Cardo

Cardo

4.8
211 reviews
BarsGalvani
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#10
Da Giu’ coffee and bakery (ex Caffe The Me)

Da Giu’ coffee and bakery (ex Caffe The Me)

4.8
172 reviews
CoffeeBolognina
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#11
Caffetteria de Felicini

Caffetteria de Felicini

4.8
161 reviews
CoffeeMalpighi
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#12
Beerichino

Beerichino

4.8
149 reviews
CoffeePratello
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#13
Vineria alle Erbe

Vineria alle Erbe

4.8
128 reviews
BarsMalpighi
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#14
Circolo Pick Week

Circolo Pick Week

4.8
92 reviews
BarsGalvani
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#15
Bar Sole & Luna

Bar Sole & Luna

4.8
85 reviews
BarsMassarenti
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#16
Petroni Caffe

Petroni Caffe

4.8
68 reviews
CoffeeIrnerio
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#17
Salumeria Simoni Laboratorio

Salumeria Simoni Laboratorio

4.7
1,710 reviews
BarsQuadrilatero
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#18
Il Portico di San Donato

Il Portico di San Donato

4.7
1,393 reviews
RestaurantsCirenaica
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#19
Habesha Restaurant

Habesha Restaurant

4.7
814 reviews
RestaurantsCasaralta
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#20
Guero

Guero

4.7
717 reviews
BarsGhetto Ebraico
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All 20 spots verified with 8,491 combined reviews

Explore Bologna by Neighborhood

Discover local spots in Bologna's most vibrant neighborhoods.

#1

Bolognina

19local spots

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#2

Galvani

16local spots

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#3

Pratello

14local spots

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Irnerio

14local spots

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Cirenaica

10local spots

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Ghetto Ebraico

10local spots

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bologna

What you need to know about discovering local spots in Bologna

The highest-rated spots are Sour (5.0★, 53 reviews), Casa Nia (4.9★, 338 reviews), Ginepro - Caffè e Gintoneria (4.9★, 83 reviews), Vini e Voglini (4.9★, 55 reviews), Scordato (4.9★, 55 reviews). The #1 spot, Sour, is located in Galvani.

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