Boutique Hotel San Giovanni

Housed in Villa Zarri, a historic family residence where one of the most famous brandies in Italy was created, this restaurant is home to chef Agostino Iacobucci, who creates a culinary bridge between his native Campania and the Bologna region. His dishes include a delicious rabbit alla genovese, a type of Neapolitan stew, served with a scamorza cheese and herb cream and topped with shavings of local black truffle. The impressive wine list boasts a selection of vertical labels including prestigious wines such as Sassicaia and Tignanello, with over ten different vintages available. The villa al

Inside Maria Luigia, the welcoming country house envisioned by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore to host a cosmopolitan clientele, the cuisine of Jessica Rosval revolves around fire, presenting dishes that are both visually striking and deeply appetizing. Her philosophy celebrates the finest local produce and the estate’s own farm, with cooking techniques that find their signature expression over live embers. Exemplary is the smoked meat selection, alternating various cuts and culminating in a wood-grilled beef rib, intense and succulent. Service is warm and attentive, while the knowledgeable a

Period furniture, regional cuisine and a cheerful ambience are some of the characteristics of this old farmhouse which is named after the 1800s when it was built. Some of the ingredients used, such as snails and frogs’ legs, may come as a surprise: the restaurant specialises in these unusual delicacies, even offering a tasting menu totally dedicated to snails.

Occupying the atmospheric setting of the Eden theatre, a former late-19C musical café, this restaurant adorned with beautiful Liberty-style frescoes is the perfect backdrop for elegant, well-balanced Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Young, talented chef Nicola Annunziata offers three tasting menus of five (L’Ora Precisa), seven (La Spudorata) and nine (La Luce) courses with wine pairings recommended by the knowledgeable sommelier. If you’re looking for a quieter and more romantic ambience, book a table in the 14C icehouse, with its glass floor providing glimpses of the well-stocked wine cellar b

A menu which focuses only on fish (from the daily market) which is prepared with a hint of Puglia, the chef’s native region. As soon as guests are seated at their table, they are brought a selection of homemade breads, including taralli bread rings and focaccia. Owner-chef Sabino is the heart and soul of this restaurant, where guests can be sure of a memorable culinary experience!

Hidden among the houses, Ristorantino da Dino is a gem with a family feel, loved by locals and discovered by passersby. The menu is broad and varied, featuring sea, land, and garden offerings. Don't miss the Zuppa Inglese – it's a dive into the authentic flavors of the past.

Situated off the usual tourist trail, Al Cambio serves authentic Bolognese cuisine (as well as other dishes) with a focus on traditional, seasonal meat and fish dishes. So if you’re looking for a genuinely local culinary experience, leave the city centre and allow chef Matteo Poggi to delight you with his cuisine. Don’t miss the guinea fowl breast with truffle-flavoured potatoes. The restaurant is often full, even at lunchtime, so booking ahead is highly recommended.