Hungry for the ultimate pasta experience? Bologna's got you covered! From traditional tagliatelle al ragù to delectable tortellini here are the top 5 pasta dishes that define Bologna's culinary excellence. Wondering where to start? Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, this blog post will lead you to the heart of Bologna's gastronomic treasures.

1. Tortellini

Bologna is one of the best cities in Italy for gelato, we even have a gelato Museum and we finish all our food tours in Bologna with it. The number of quality shops is impressive: here is my shortlist of the best gelato in Bologna you shouldn't miss.

Are you in the best city in Italy for gelato?

Andrea, I only have 1 dinner to spend in Bologna, where should I go?You don't know how many times I've heard this question. The answer is easy: Osteria Bottega.

Daniele Minarelli, the last Oste in Bologna

Food markets are the first thing I look for when I travel to a new city. Barcelona's Boqueria, Fatih Çarşamba in Istanbul, and Borough Market in London are local food markets where I can spend months. I love talking with shop owners and eating food directly from the stalls: this is my best way to find out the real food of a city. Read which are the best food markets in Bologna.

How to explore Bologna food markets

If I say Michelin starred restaurant near Bologna your first thought will go to Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana.And I can say you're right because the #1 restaurant in the world is a worth-a-plane place.But it's not the only Michelin star that you should check out if you are in Bologna.It took me some time (and money) but here are other different places that have more than a star in common.

Bologna is home to one Michelin-starred restaurant, Ristorante I Portici. Located in the heart of the city on Via Indipendenza, it holds the distinction of being the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Bologna's historic center.​The first surprise is that is located inside I Portici, one of the best hotels in Bologna, a few meters from the train station.The restaurant is set in the elegant cafè ch