Restaurants in Bologna
50 spots across 16 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Bologna shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Bologna's dining scene down to 50 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 16 neighborhoods and averaging 4.6★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Bolognina is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Scordato is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
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Scordato
La Vecchia Bottega
Trattoria di Via Serra
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Ottovie
Forchetta e Cuciglio
El Greco Restaurant
La Corte dei Ghiottoni “cucina mediterranea”
Piazza Martino Agricoltura e Cucina
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Indegno - la crescentina 2.0
Ristorante Piadina Pratello
Ristorante I Matti Della Polenta
Zapap Pratello
Ristorante Osteria Alle Due Porte
Capra & Cavoli cucina da passeggio...e non!
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Bologna?
Polomaps has curated 50 restaurants spots in Bologna, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Scordato, Il Portico di San Donato, Habesha Restaurant. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Bologna have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Bologna include Bolognina, Cirenaica, Casaralta, Quadrilatero. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Bologna?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Bologna or anywhere else.
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