From the Tuscany you don't expect, to a mix of Bologna restaurants that were there waiting to be found. Here's my 2021 through the best food. And if you've missed them, here are my best food of 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Stuffed mussels @Teresa Bistrot sul Mare, Viareggio

Tortellini, ramen, moussaka, lasagne.Do you find the intruder?There's no one there, they're all great food you can find in Bologna. Some my grandfather ate, others my grandson will eat. This is my list of the best international food (don't call it ethnic, please) restaurants in Bologna. And no, you won't find any all-you-can-eat here.

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You landed in the Italian food capital but you have only one day to spend there? Don’t panic. It’s possible to get the best from Bologna in one day if you know how to mastermind distances, sightseeing and - of course - carbs.Here’s my recipe to have the perfect day in Bologna: amazing food, a bit of culture and something unexpected.

9 am: Start with a King Breakfast A whole foodie day awaits you.The temptation to skip breakfast can be strong but don’t fall into it.​Since Italians eat a little in the morning, it will take only a few minutes, but you’ll definitely need that energy!There's a full post about the best breakfasts in Bologna with the addresses you shouldn’t miss.My tipSit at the counter, order a cappuccino and a sav

Trattoria Da Me restaurant in Bologna looks like a bridge between an old, traditional land of comfort and a new island still to explore. Read my review and stay light for lunch, you need to leave space until dessert.

Eat at my place, like old times

If I ask my friends which are the best tagliatelle of Bologna I always get the same answer: my grandmother's.It might be true, but maybe emotions sometimes give a better taste.These are my favorite tagliatelle that you can find in Bologna's restaurants: with ragù Bolognese sauce, of course, but not only.

1. Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms @Osteria Broccaindosso