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The best bakeries and pastry in Bologna
Start with Forno Brisa in City center for sourdough pastry and coffee, Gino Fabbri Pasticcere in Outer Bologna, Via Cadriano for filled breakfast pastry and Caffè Terzi in Via Oberdan for espresso and a pastry. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Forno BrisaCity center · bakery, pizza al taglio
Get: Sourdough pastry and coffee
Popular bakery known for naturally leavened pizza al taglio, crusty loaves and focaccia made with stone-ground flours.
- Gino Fabbri PasticcereOuter Bologna, Via Cadriano · pastry shop
Get: Filled breakfast pastry
Renowned Bologna pastry shop by a champion pastry chef, known for exquisite cakes and seasonal tarts.
Caffè TerziVia Oberdan · coffee barGet: Espresso and a pastry
Beloved Bologna coffee bar near San Vitale known for carefully made espresso and a short, serious menu of brews.
- Forno Brisa al ModernissimoVia Rizzoli, centro · sourdough pizza, bakery
Opened October 2026. Brisa's bakery/café takes over the Cinema Modernissimo bar space
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Where is the best bakeries and pastry in Bologna?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Forno Brisa (City center), Gino Fabbri Pasticcere (Outer Bologna, Via Cadriano) and Caffè Terzi (Via Oberdan). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Forno Brisa, get sourdough pastry and coffee. At Gino Fabbri Pasticcere, get filled breakfast pastry. At Caffè Terzi, get espresso and a pastry.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Bologna: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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