Restaurants in Bologna
50 spots across 6 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 6 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.
All 50 restaurants spots in Bologna — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Scordato
Habesha Restaurant
La Vecchia Bottega
Trattoria di Via Serra
Breaking Toast
2 Cuochi
Adal Restaurant
Ristorante I Matti Della Polenta
Ottovie
Forchetta e Cuciglio
Da Sandro al Navile
El Greco Restaurant
La Piccola Trattoria
La Corte dei Ghiottoni “cucina mediterranea”
Ristorante Haowei
Sapori di casa
Piazza Martino Agricoltura e Cucina
Il Portico di San Donato
Ristorante Uniko - Cucina Tipica Romana
MAMA'S Restaurant & Bar
La Taverna Di Roberto
il Passatello di Bologna
Trattoria Valerio
Il Posto - cucina, vino ed eventuali
Trattoria Dall’Olio
Trattoria Dalla Ross
Ristorante Danilo e Patrizia
Osteria Le Sette Chiese
Hostaria San Carlino
Antica Ricetta Restaurant
Taberna del Re Vallot
Mordi e Fuggi
Indegno la crescentina 2.0
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La Rimessa
Darcy Osteria Contemporanea
Ristorante L'Arcimboldo
Incrocio Montegrappa
Marsalino
Osteria Angolo degli Orefici
Vicolo Colombina
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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, San Donato-San Vitale, San Donato, Piazza Maggiore. 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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