Bolognina
Discover 53 authentic local spots in Bolognina, one of Bologna's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Bolognina is one of Bologna's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 53 local favorites here — spanning coffee, restaurants, bars and more — each rated 4.6★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Bolognina you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Casa Nia and Scordato are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Bolognina rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 53 spots in Bolognina — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Coffee
14 places in Bolognina
Casa Nia
Da Giu’ coffee and bakery (ex Caffe The Me)
Petroni Caffe
Attibassi
Caffetteria Lilù
Eraora Bolognina
Caffetteria 3rd Wave Espresso
Caffè Rubik
Dandy Caffè Letterario
Dalla Linda o al Caffè Olè
Rapsodia Caffe
Fabrik”
Oltré Café
Dalla Ros - Anema & Coffee
Restaurants
17 places in Bolognina
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
Local GuideThe local guide to Bologna
Ciao from Bologna, the food valley! Learn 'attaccabottoni' (a chatterbox), you'll hear it a lot. Forget Piazza Maggiore; Santo Stefano's where the real magic is. Fun fact: Bologna has the oldest university in the world! History and good vibes, always.
Bars
17 places in Bolognina
Vineria alle Erbe
Guero
Al-Kantara
Pub Sunshine
Street Bar
La Taglieria
Bar Patrizia
Bar Senza Nome
Caffè Le Favole
Square Cosmopolitan Bar
Fermento
I Conoscenti
Papa Re
Barnaut
GranVia Café Bar de Tapas
Sbando
Bollore - Box 26
Parks
5 places in Bolognina
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Bolognina, Bologna?
Bolognina has 53 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 4 categories. Top-rated spots include Casa Nia, Scordato, Da Giu’ coffee and bakery (ex Caffe The Me) — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Bolognina worth visiting in Bologna?
Yes! Bolognina is one of Bologna's most authentic neighborhoods with 53 local favorites averaging 4.6★. You'll find coffee, restaurants, bars, parks — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Bolognina like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Bolognina spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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