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The best pasta in Bologna
Start with All'Osteria Bottega in Via Santa Caterina, historic centre (Saragozza side) for tagliatelle al ragù, Trattoria Via Serra in Via Serra for tortellini in brodo and Oltre in Via Augusto Majani, Porto district, centre for tagliatelle al ragù. Here are all 12, with what to get at each.
- All'Osteria BottegaVia Santa Caterina, historic centre (Saragozza side) · Tagliatelle al ragù
Get: Tagliatelle al ragù
Michelin Guide osteria treating the classic as a first-course must.
- Trattoria Via SerraVia Serra · Tagliatelle al ragù
Get: Tortellini in brodo
Listed as a top pick for the broth-and-tortellini classic.
- OltreVia Augusto Majani, Porto district, centre · Tagliatelle al ragù
Get: Tagliatelle al ragù
Fine-dining room where the ragù and tortellini are the must-orders.
- Pasta Fresca NaldiPratello · Tagliatelle al ragù
Get: Takeaway lasagna
Lasagna is among its favorites; verdi not confirmed. Beloved Pratello shop in Bologna selling handmade fresh pasta and tortellini straight from the counter to take home.
- Trattoria da MeSan Felice · Tortellini in brodo
Get: Homemade lasagna (Sundays)
Homemade lasagna served on Sundays; verdi not confirmed.
- Le Golosità di Nonna AuroraBolognina · Lasagne verdi
Get: Lasagna
Lasagna is the draw here and it is always booked; confirm the spinach-pasta version.
- Osteria dell'OrsaVia Mentana, University Quarter · Bolognese trattoria
Get: Tagliatelle al ragù, and mortadella
Communal tables and Bologna's student-priced tagliatelle line.
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TamburiniHistoric centreGet: Family-run salsamenteria (since 1932) selling cured meats, cheeses and tortellini, with a tasting room
Family-run salsamenteria (since 1932) selling cured meats, cheeses and tortellini, with a tasting room.
- Trattoria Amerigo 1934Savigno (Apennine hills, ~40 km from Bologna) · Emilian, truffle
Michelin 1★ (2026) · Emilian traditional · $$. Historic Apennine trattoria in Savigno known for truffles, handmade pasta and traditional Emilian cooking with Slow Food roots.
- Vicolo ColombinaVia Colombina 5b, near Piazza Maggiore · Romantic dinner
Get: Tagliatelle al ragù, then tortellini in brodo
A cozy trattoria in an old alley known for a silky, deep ragù.
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Where is the best pasta in Bologna?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with All'Osteria Bottega (Via Santa Caterina, historic centre (Saragozza side)), Trattoria Via Serra (Via Serra) and Oltre (Via Augusto Majani, Porto district, centre). All 12 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At All'Osteria Bottega, get tagliatelle al ragù. At Trattoria Via Serra, get tortellini in brodo. At Oltre, get tagliatelle al ragù. At Pasta Fresca Naldi, get takeaway lasagna.
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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