Emilia-Romagna / Bologna

Taste Bologna

Porticoes, pasta makers and market streets. Explore the city one well-chosen meal at a time.

Follow the free Bologna itinerary
Decorated vaulted portico and columns in Bologna.
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Your first Bologna food day

Begin near Piazza Maggiore, walk through the Quadrilatero and pause for a proper pasta lunch. Santo Stefano and the Mercato delle Erbe give the afternoon a slower rhythm. Keep the itinerary flexible and check the shops and venues you care about.

Plan the essentials

What to eat in Emilia-RomagnaOne day in BolognaEmilia-Romagna food areasFood mistakes to avoid

Three ways to read the table

Fresh pasta & sfoglineMortadella & the Bolognese tableBologna market mornings

Cook a regional dish

Tagliatelle al ragùPiadina romagnolaTorta di riso

A practical first visit

  • Choose one main meal and reserve the table that matters to you.
  • Check the individual market businesses; shopping and dining hours can differ.
  • Use official attraction pages for access and reservations.
  • Keep the central walk in Bologna; give other regional cities their own time.

Keep exploring Emilia-Romagna

Modena, Parma, Ferrara and Romagna introduce another side of the region. Choose your next area before choosing a long restaurant list.

Explore Emilia-RomagnaChoose your next food area