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No. 61 in the world · November 2026

Antica Trattoria della Gigina

Via Stendhal, Bolognina · Bologna, Italy

tortellini in brodoNo. 61
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The one to order

Tortellini in brodo, then tagliatelle al ragù

The line to expect: Book a day ahead for dinner.

A family trattoria since 1957, a short ride from the center, rated by the Bolognese for its pasta.

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Tortellini in brodo (Bologna's tortellini in broth)

Tortellini in brodo (Bologna's tortellini in broth)

4 hr including broth, about 2 hr hands-on · About 250 tortellini, 6 people. The Christmas bowl of Bologna: tiny pork, mortadella, prosciutto and Parmigiano tortellini in a clear capon or chicken broth. Rolling them is a family afternoon; the broth does the rest.

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