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The most romantic restaurants in Bologna
Start with Vicolo Colombina in Via Colombina 5b, near Piazza Maggiore for tagliatelle al ragù, then tortellini in brodo, Ristorante Enoteca Da Lucia in Porto/Santo Stefano and Al Sangiovese. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- 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.
- Ristorante Enoteca Da LuciaPorto/Santo Stefano
Get: tagliatelle al ragù, tartare di tonno, polpo croccante with beans, roasted cuttlefish
- Al SangioveseRomantic dinner
Cozy Bologna trattoria known for handmade tagliatelle al ragù and classic Emilian comfort food.
- CorbezzoliItalian, vegetable-forward
Bolognese restaurant known for vegetable-forward dishes from its own garden and a warm, homey dining room.
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What are the romantic restaurants in Bologna?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Vicolo Colombina (Via Colombina 5b, near Piazza Maggiore), Ristorante Enoteca Da Lucia (Porto/Santo Stefano) and Al Sangiovese. All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Vicolo Colombina, get tagliatelle al ragù, then tortellini in brodo. At Ristorante Enoteca Da Lucia, get tagliatelle al ragù, tartare di tonno, polpo croccante with beans, roasted cuttlefish.
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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