The 50 best places to go out in Bologna

Great vibe of authentic vintage pub. Really nice staff. Got two tasty local cheap beers and ate own lunch. A little disappointment was that the beer is bottled. It is not the place where you would like to spend whole evening, but i would recommend it for a quick drink.

I honestly can’t even put into words how much I love this place. The drinks are always on point! The selection of snacks is insanely good, with so many tasty options that perfectly complement the drinks. What really stood out to me was how friendly and polite the waitstaff were. They spoke English well, which made ordering easy and stress-free, especially for a tourist like me.

My wife and I were traveling through north central Italy when we stopped in Bologna and were lucky enough to find Osteria del Sole. This isn’t just a wine bar. It is a living piece of history that dates back to the 1400s. You can feel the centuries in every corner, from the worn wooden tables to the old clock that quietly watches over the room. There is something beautifully simple about this place. No menu, no fancy food, just good local wine and great conversation. The locals still bring their own food, as they have done for generations, and the energy is warm, genuine, and unmistakably Italian. Osteria del Sole is one of those rare places that stays true to itself. It has no need to modernize or pretend. It offers what travelers crave most, an authentic moment that connects you to the past. If you ever find yourself in Bologna, stop here. Have a glass of wine, share a laugh, and enjoy being part of a story that has been unfolding for over five hundred years.

Just drinks here, long tables and benches, €3 for a glass of vino. Visit one of the many deli shops nearby and buy some mortadella, cheese etc and you can eat from the paper. Simple, authentic, old

This is an institution in Bologna. It’s a traditional osteria, where you can have a drink (you can get a glass of wine for 3 euros) and bring your own food (preferably from the Mercato Di Mezzo next door).

We had the best time at this osteria! It’s a cute little osteria, with an assortment of different wines which you can order by glass or bottle for a reasonable price. You can also bring your own food, as they do not serve food in this restaurant. When we got there it was packed to the limit, but we quickly saw a table become free and went to claim it. We had such a lovely time mixing and chatting to the locals. Would 100% recommend!

This place is one of the more unique places in the Bologna market area. It happened to be the last stop on the food walking tour we did. We enjoyed a few bottles of spumante and the cold cuts we had purchased here before saying goodbye to everyone. It's somehow as loud as a football stadium at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon. I imagine if you're a local and famous, you end up getting your picture on the wall. We were not that lucky, but if you are in the area and somehow figure out what this place is. You will have one the local Italian place to be award.

Rustic and unique restaurant right in the heart of the city, offering local food and music entertainment, with outdoors sits as well as indoors. Food was visually appealing but not memorable and the service perhaps a bit distracted, I’d like to think due to the hectic crowd. But the music and atmosphere make this place absolutely worth visiting! The wine must be good too because clients were dancing happily!

Restaurant with one room (cellar) offering live jazz music. That one was full so I had dinner in the regular dining room, which is nice though nothing spectacular. The food was however very tasty and refined. Service was ok though not very warm nor super attentive (I had to repeat a couple requests). Downside: they do not have a bar or open area in the music room to hang out and listen to the music after dinner for those who did not get a table in the music room.

This was a really fun and unique experience with the live jazz band! The atmosphere was amazing, the service was good, the food was okay - I had higher expectations being in Bologna. The band started around 2130, we had a table pretty close and had excellent view of the band. I would still return again because it's was such a fun experience!

Excellent food. The low-temperature cooked egg with asparagus and taleggio is worth trying, as well as the tartare. Service was excellent with attentive staff. The room was cozy and quiet enough to have nice and easy conversations. Price is in line with the quality.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We are traveling through Italy on vacation and this was a great disappointment. We effectively lost a night of great dining to eat at this establishment. Service was horrible and they didn’t apologize for the delays in being food. Took 1 hour to bring us 3 simple pasta dishes and hummus. They promote the pasta is homemade…not a chance. Prof was that my pasta was half cooked and that can’t happen unless you made it from a box. They promote it as a jazz bar…no music playing. Avoid this place like the plague.

Great place. Food is excellent, atmosphere authentic, and jazz music , what can I add more.

The cantina was recommended by our hotel concierge and she was definitely right. We had a lovely evening with wine from an impressive wine list and excellent food. Highly recommended but one must reserve a table. There are two sections - one where you can listen to Jazz while dining and a more quieter space. We sat in the latter

You must visit this bar/restaurant if in Bologna even if just to view the frescoes as they are amazing. Converted from an ancient chapel LE Stanze is a great place for a pre dinner cocktail or more. We had more, with drinks and food and were not disappointed even if the portions were on the small side. Would definitely return for cocktails.

I would give 6/5 starts if I could. An amazing atmosphere, great cocktails and super friendly staff. Not just nice to you, but also can say some history facts. I recommend Basil smash as the best cocktail.

The atmosphere was incredible. The man that greeted and served us was very kind and attentive. The drinks were very heavy on the liquor (love that) and made well. The prices were respectable for the city. I would come here again

Beer was tasty, service was friendly, location is amazing. However, the gin basil smash is not a gin basil smash? it’s gin with lemon and sugar. Either the usual Bartender wasn’t here, or they just never do it right, but this was definitely not what i would expect when ordering it.

Atmosphere is nice. The waitress was not polite(unhappy); she placed the drink on the table as if she were throwing it. Maybe she s having a bad day. Anyway worth to try.

Went to the bar thinking it would be a good time but left with a bad experience. The drinks were over priced for bad quality, ordered an old fashioned and a mojito just for the drinks to come out with a pure cup of sugar sitting on the bottom. The place looked cool but the “church” was just a painting around the walls. Don’t get me wrong if the drinks were better I’d drink more and care less about how it looked inside.

Great view pf ponte veshi, delicious pasta lunch, a hidden gem , and a great view inside or out of river Arno, nice to give the feet a rest

A great little cafe just down the street from our accommodation. Every morning we visited for our espresso and apricot cornetto. Great service and great coffee! A great vibe!

Nice little coffee bar to rest and have a drink or a brunch. It is located nearby the two leaning towers of Bologna.

Absolutely fabulous coffee shop & bar. Great atmosphere day and night, always lots of people around and a great buzz. The coffee is wonderful and very well priced, and the staff are extremely helpful. A must for visiting Bologna for an authentic Italian coffee experience.

Authentic place with great coffee, a huge choice of bitters, cool music and such a nice atmosphere. A little gem I’d love to return to.

It's a bar in the style of 80s music, with many cassette tapes and tables painted by art students. Service and food/drink are great. I highly recommend this place for breakfast 🙂

Brilliant place either for coffee or cocktails. Always immaculate vibe and always packed with people so if you can grab a table - don't hesitate. Coffee is delicious and towards the evening - fab place for an Aperol Spritz or a cheeky Negroni. Nibbles - crisps & olives are complimentary to cocktails.

My favorite bar in Bologna. It’s small inside and only has a limited number of tables outside. So just walk by and see if you are lucky. This place serves coffee in the morning and good drinks at night. Audience is quite young. Mostly students and a few tourists. Prices are very decent.

Very bad waiting experience to queue for more than an hour outside at midnight to buy the AICS card (8€) in addition to the concert ticket (29€) as it was not possible to buy it online, making us miss the beginning of the concert. Not enough people from security and checking tickets at the entrance. Terrible organization for the parking also. Hopefully once we got in, the concert was good but I didn’t want to spend 1 euro for the cloakroom nor at the bar.

Very hard to get to without the car and even if you have a car there's limited parking space. Closest bus station is approximately 20 minute walk and the acoustics could be much better. Also, there was an extra fee to enter beside the concert ticket

Gioli Assia show 6th May 2023. After arrival we found out, that having just ticket for concert is not enough, we needed to buy something like the membership card and spend additional 8 euros, even if we are from abroad and are not planning to attend any more concerts. The club itself was ok. I was just annoyed by people smoking inside, even if there was two big door opened on each side of the building. But the biggest disappointment was the sound quality. The first DJ Sound was pretty good for playing in such a closed area, but after Gioli Assia started to play, the sound started to be dull and not good recognizable. So overall, I had fun, but with strange feelings and bit disappointment.

Sound is good but it could be better, the speakers are great but reverb and spectrum is very uneven around the room. Some of it is the bare concrete walls, some of it is the concrete stairs. The speakers are not the only thing that make a place sound great. With a little bit of care for the room you can get to a great sound :)

The sound was good. Had fun at new year's party. But even after purchasing the ticket ahead, we had to pay an additional amount to get a membership card

Very nice audience and friendly staff unlike what was mentioned in previews review. Amazing underground ambiance for real EDM lovers!

Damn cold! No heating system in this place! The sound is good, prices are decent but they make you have a membership card for their parties - I just wanted to attend one and paid 8 Euros for the card and 17 Euros for the event. The bathrooms are without doors - for men. Nice people, big space!

Arrived at 2 on Saturday. Advertised as open.. Definitely not a bustling market at this time of day 80%of stalls closed. Pretty much fruit and veg only options. Some restaurants open but fresh selection limited. Update opening hours. Visit before.12 or after 5.30.or prepare to be disappointed 😔

Half the places here are closed Also, the central fruit stall is the only one we visited. While the melon was excellent, the fig was alright, the overly priced huge porcini was super expensive 60€ per kg. The worst part is that it's soggy after just one night in the fridge, when it's not even cooked yet. Absolutely disgusting to eat and such a scam

The most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing vegetable market I have ever seen in my life – a breathtaking orchestration of colours, scents, and shapes.

Stopped in as part of a food tour, so the experience was probably different than it would be if we had just popped in. As a result, the service was super friendly and attentive. There are a bunch of cute stores. Solid amount of options between pasta, cheese, meat, produce. I'm not sure I necessarily would have needed to come here it it weren't part of a food tour but in the end it was a nice experience. Not as overwhelming as some other similar markets may be and a nice way to see some of the authenticity of the area.

Many varieties of fresh vegetables. Excellent fish counter. The Mercado is lined with restaurants and coffee shops. We ate tapas al fresco behind the fish section of the market. Delicious food. Great variety. The staff totally understood which dishes had, or did not have gluten in them.

A real farmers market. Some great stalls. Some beautiful food. What a treat to visit.

Quite a few stalls were closed when I visited, so it was lacking that hectic vibe that a true fresh food market has, but I managed to get great lunch options: pasta with brodo from one place and eggplant parmigiana piadina (made as the closed version, can’t remember the name) and both were so tasty! 😋

Cosy and chill place for a nice lunch or dinner. We went there at around 14.00 and finished the lunch at 16 and they were still serving food . The food was good and they offer different kinds of food- ranging from curry’s, meat balls, traditional Italian food, to burgers . The vine selection is wide and they have several good vines to pick from if you only want a glass. The place is in the city center - so not much parking nearby - but easily accessible from the main parking spot in the piazza or by foot. The meatballs with basmati rice was nice, but a bit dry as it misses a saucy texture. So if you like dry foods, then it’s great - otherwise you will need to get some other dish to go with it. Ambiance is 10/10 , exactly what I would expect from the city .

Bingo ! Definitely local place. Good service, kind workers and local taste… Try local gin brands. I added one of them. It was ocean salty and great. The place became integrated with a street. I suggested to visit them if you are try to avoid from touristic place..

Very welcoming, great food and overall amazing experience. We got a bottle of white wine, meats platter, veggie patty’s and gluten free brownie for dessert.

Very cosy environment. Super nice chatty staff. Had there 2 rounds of aperol(6€) and we got free little snack for each.

Good place with great natural wines, tasty food and for reasonable prices

Such a nice place: Good food, great music and a very cool vibe. Thanks to Michele ✌️

Cool little artsy bar in the bigger university district, next to the Jewish museum. I always stop here when I’m in Bologna. They serve coffee as well as drinks. You find a good mix of tourists, students and locals hanging out or working. They have plenty of seats outside but they are mostly taken.

We came here late at night and were so glad we did! The tiki bar was super cute inside — such a fun and cozy vibe. The drinks were absolutely delicious with tons of unique and yummy options to choose from. The service was top-notch — friendly, fast, and made us feel welcome right away. We loved everything about it and will definitely be back the next time we’re in Bologna!

Super nice place! Very busy and unfortunately lacking staff. After getting a table nobody gave a menu, I had to go and look for it myself. Once we managed to order the it took 45 min to receive 2 cocktails. As an apology for wait we got offered free shots which was a nice gesture. The cocktails were good but I would not be coming back again.

What a great little find! Drinks were exactly what you expect from a good tiki bar and everything has just the right amount of flair. Great little find!

Dali jsme si drinky , ale nedoporučuji… něco tak hrozného jsme už dlouho nepili . Sklenice plná ledu . Určitě nedoporučujeme To be specific – we ordered a Piña Colada, a cocktail we know well and drink often elsewhere, so we’re aware of how it should taste. Yours was sour, topped with whipped cream, had odd chunks inside, and the glass was almost full of ice, leaving very little actual drink. We understand that taste can be subjective, but in this case it wasn’t a matter of preference – the cocktail was simply not prepared correctly. From a cocktail bar, we would expect

You will totally feel like you've stepped into some 1960s tiki bar when you come to NuLounge Bar in Bologna. The ambiance is killer, the music perfect, the drinks insane and the all around vibe very cool. Was here for my birthday last year and had an absolute blast with my friends. Drinks are not only delicious but spectacular visually. Loved the food the atmosphere and the location - right in the center of the city. Make sure to stop in the next time you're in town - it's so worth a visit!

We enjoyed our drinks which were well-made, but it's no longer a tiki spot - my fault for waiting too many years to get to Bologna

Good vibes, very busy, music good but a bit loud and service was so so due to them being understaffed. 45mins to order and then the person who took the order forgot to punch in the drink so we waited another 20mins. Menu a bit odd as well. We had one and left.

Stopped at Café Zanarini for a cocktail on a very hot day in Bologna. The temperature was 33 and we needed a rest, some water and a pick me up. It looks an expensive café with the nice tables outside and well uniformed staff but it is not and is very much worth a visit. The big surprise was that when you order a cocktail you get a black bun with ham, peanuts, crisps and olives for free ! The staff are brilliant and it’s great to seat and people watch.

⭐ One Star – A Bitter Taste at Cafe Zanarini Despite its elegant setting in Piazza Galvani, our visit to Cafe Zanarini was marked by inefficiency and indifference. We waited approximately 10 minutes in a queue near the terrace before being seated. Once at our table, we endured another 20 minutes of being ignored—until a waiter mistakenly tried to serve us a cake we hadn’t ordered. We seized that moment to request the menu, which thankfully arrived promptly. But after an additional 15 minutes of being overlooked, we decided to leave. I can’t comment on the food or drinks, because we never got that far. What I can speak to is the lack of service, which was disorganized and inattentive from start to finish. With over 250 reviews under my belt, one-star ratings are rare—but this one is unequivocally deserved. The experience left a bitter taste, and unfortunately, not the kind that comes from espresso.

A very atmospheric café/restaurant in the heart of bologna. It’s perfect if you’d like to try some specialities from the region with cocktails and coffees. There are also very delicious sweets you can add to the mix. The waiters don’t really speak english but are still friendly and welcoming. However you have to wait quiet a while until they serve you and when you ask for coffee or dessert. If you don’t mind spending a bit more time with lunch or dinner it’s a great restaurant to visit.

Beautiful and elegant place. Desserts are fresh, tasty and nicely presented. Coffee is not exceptional, and prices are on the higher side, but overall it’s a pleasant experience.

Elevated espresso bar café, serving delicious, fresh-squeezed orange juice and exquisite artisanal pastries and cappuccino!

This place doesn’t even deserve one star I went in alone and when I first sat down the staff acted friendly and quick but the moment I was seated they vanished I decided to wait and see how long it would take It took over 40 minutes just to place a simple order Yes it was a bit busy but that’s no excuse People who arrived after me were already eating while I was still sitting there being ignored I raised my hand clearly Two staff members looked straight at me and still did nothing Worse they stood inside whispering to each other while glancing at me like I wasn’t supposed to notice It honestly felt humiliating and borderline discriminatory It made me incredibly uncomfortable and angry Eventually someone else came over and apologized but at that point it didn’t mean anything I had gone in just to have breakfast but ended up waiting more than 50 minutes for food By then it wasn’t breakfast it was a wasted morning and my whole day’s schedule was ruined I don’t care how good the food might be for others No one should be treated like that especially when they’re alone The only remotely decent moment was when the staff member at the end processed my payment politely Too little way too late I won’t ever be coming back If you can’t handle the number of guests then reduce the number of tables You’re overreaching and it clearly shows Knowing your limits and running things properly is part of being a good business Fix it

Service takes super long on a normal not overcrowded day. Coffee ok warm, not hot, little aroma for 3.50€. Worst thing was Carmen when we payed at the counter: Haven't been treated so unfriendly in years just for paying. Not recommended at all!

Don't let the street spook you, the bar is amazing. A lot of local people visit this bar/pub and the drinks do not dissapoint (you even get some free veggies and a lot of chips, even refills if you want). I can reccomend the Gold Rush beer for IPA lovers.

Super alternative yet fancy place. Totally recommended. Great quality and experimental drinks and cool staff too. We’ll definitely be back.

Beautiful lunch with the family in a side street off the main centre of Bologna. Food was amazing and full of flavour, definitely not a tourist trap restaurant.

Awesome cocktails - super nice bar crew - best mood and atmosphere

Really enjoyed the creamy chicken and roast potatoes. The non-alcoholic gin and tonic was really refreshing (in the heat) too!

We were at this place because we wanted to eat late and yes we saw people eating at midnight. Food was good, our firsts cocktails 🍹 were delicious, we tried 2 others cocktails but unfortunately we didn’t like the second round but I think it’s depending of what you like or not, we all cannot have the same preferences. Bartender super nice 👍.

Cool place to have a drink. Tho we came around dinner, so we ate some pasta and salads. Billy the dog is the cutest and his owner also gives you some dog treats, so you can interact with this gorgeous creature

Wine bar (shop really) tucked away under a portico. Serving by the bottle or by the glass if a bottle is open. Fabulous selection of wines and very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Very quirky, really enjoyed it here for a pre-dinner drink. Was heaving later so it seems a popular spot.

A true gem. Outstanding service and guidance. Delicious orange wines (skin contact). Affordable wine by the glass. Highly, highly recommended.

This wine bar in Bologna is so cozy, chilled and unpretentious. We visited two nights in a row and enjoyed sitting outside under the porticos, people-watching from chairs that spilled onto the pavement. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about wine. There's no menu; instead the inside of the bar is lined with dozens and dozens of organic, natural and local wine bottles. You tell the owner what kind of wine you like, or would like to try, and he makes suggestions. You can drink it by the bottle or glass. Price-wise, there are affordable bottles similar to what you'd pay in a restaurant (€15-25 per bottle) all the way to very expensive, rare types. We asked to try local wines from the Emilia-Romagna region, so he suggested a Tera (a Ravenna Trebbiano) and Paltrinieri 'Radice' Lambrusco di Sorbara. Both were absolutely delicious and we had no problem finishing the bottles. If I lived in Bologna, I'd happily go there again and again.

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!!!! Great, quiet place to hang out and have wine. The wines are organic, you just tell the lovely hostess, who had brilliant eyes and a beautiful smile, what type of wine you're seeking and she picks something out for you try! You get a little dish or organic tarali to nibble on. I've been here twice in 2 days and plan on going back for more.

Lovely experience. The owner was happy to guide us through the organic winemaking process. Enthousiasm made us stay a little longer than expected. Very good wines at an affordable price.

Owner seems eccentric at first but boy does he know wine. Trust the process.

Outstanding little wine bar in pretty central Bologna. Great and eccentric service from the owner (rest of staff also excellent), does everything he can to match a wine to your palate, and will open up any number of bottles to do so. Champions itself on organic, sulphite free and biodynamic offerings. Come here! You won't be disappointed.

What a disaster, First of all the scam you on price, it says 15 euro but they charge you extra 1.5 for online ticket and when you want to pay they charge you 2 euroes without any notification (it says 2€ for services) which they do not exist. It says reserved seats on tickets bud there is not actually, Also, when you enter the club they charge you 5€ more just for coat hanging. Price of drinks is unreasonable and ridiculous. Needles to say that my grandma could DJ better than the clown they put behind the system. All in all it didn't worth the experience.

If I could give less than 1 star I would..discussed with Numa for 2 weeks about booking a table for a Friday in April.. when we arrived at the club it turned out it was closed (open according to google as well). Response from Numa - ‘oh we actually have a private event on this Friday sorry’. Ridiculous communication from Numa.. DO NOT waste your time and better head to other places in Bologna. Do not trust google opening hours or even private comms with Numa.

This club should be closed! We came on 19.9, took a train from Rimini just to visit Italian nightclub and ended up disparaged, waiting outside for 3 hours & not let in. There was an event on that day starting at 23:00, so we came at this time and been told by security that we need to wait another hour, that for some reason they will open at midnight. So we waited. They opened at about 00:15 and we started waiting in a line. Some of us were let in, some not. Security guy told us the reason is dress code. (not published anywhere & other people wearing the same without problem) We all were dressed up the same way, so it didn’t make any sense. We were told to take a place in a different line and once all other listed people get inside, they will let us in. (They said all of this in english, able to speak it with no problem). So we waited for another hour. Meanwhile we watched dozens basically half naked girls all let in. They only selected us and another +-10 foreign guys to wait outside. (Many of them formally dressed, just different skin colour…). We kept asking them if we can go in, that we already waited there for hours, but they started pretending that they don’t understand english. “no english, ask other guy” all babbling the same. They kept saying to wait another 30minutes so we can be let in. IT WAS 3:00am when we sent a local guy to try to help us and tell them to let us in. Even this crazy late they told him that we need to wait, and that they will decide later. Never felt this disparaged in our life. They were dealing with us as if we were animals willing to stand still for permission. 3:30 am we decided to leave, disgusted and robbed for the only little time we had there! Later we talked with a few locals and been told that this club only allows rich guys on some list, and then all the girls so these desperate guys can hit on them buying expensive drinks. Also witnessed how racist that security was against other race made us feel very disappointed with this Italy experience. Do not make the same mistake as us ruining your vacation, find a different spot. There is nothing that could possibly excuse this behaviour in European country and the staff should be kicked and not ever be in touch with people!

Becareful about its price! It is written 15€ for entrace for example, but when you want to buy the ticket online, you will be charged 1.5€ as a presale and 1.98€ for service fee and another 5€ for giving your coat to them before entering the dance stage, and each drink will cost you an extra 10-12 €.

Nice and well designed disco with very cool visual effects (like moving lamps, screens etc.). Thay also host very popular dj's sometimes. I had a very nice experience. I'll go back soon

Awesome modern disco. The owner is always up to date woth latest fashions and equipment. One of the best commercial/techno disco in the whole northeast.

Terrible place, located far from the city center in a dangerous district. We had to wait almost 2 hours to enter even if we had purchased the presale tickets and waited almost 2 hours to collect the jacket. The drinks inside were terrible and extremely expensive (10€ for 1 shot!!!). Never again.

Great live music, which creates pleasant atmosphere. Good menu, but nothing to be impressed with food. In general comfortable place, we had a good time.

Went twice to this restaurant in my 4days trip. Awesome place, great atmosphere, great service but Bologna seems to offer great service in most places. The first night, host and waiter made that great impression we were coming back. I’d say, a must diner to have in Bologna. ❤️❤️ I’ll be def back!

Be aware that they expect you to pay extra for live music, and that the price differs every evening. The food was ok, nothing special by Bologna standards. And there is also a coperto charge on top of the concert charge. The live music is also incredibly loud in the small space.

Our waiter completely forgot about us. He took our order. We asked for one more water, starter and 2main dishes — after 15min we had to ask again if he could kindly bring us the water, and when we did, he simply replied, “later” and went away, the he sent another waiter instead. After 35 minutes, we finally got our starter. Over an hour later, we asked how much longer we would have to wait for our main dishes — turns out, the waiter never placed our order at all. At that point, we asked for the bill, as after 2 hours of waiting, you just stop being hungry. They told us we didn’t have to pay for 2waters ans the starter which we got. Still — I wouldn’t recommend this place. As someone who has worked as a waitress in a 5star hotel, I can honestly say the service was very poor.

Real club feeling. We had a band yesterday who were great at 80's RnB. Do you know their name?

What a lovely place. We were looking for live music on Sunday and came accross this cafe. They had a great band on. We didn't eat but the food coming to the tables looked good. They didn't have a cocktails menu but theyvwere happy to make us spritzers and hugos. The couvert was 20 euros if you wanted to stay close to the stage or 10 if you didn't mind sitting a bit further. It is quite a small place, very cosy with lovely service and atmosphere, you should definitely try this place.

Great spot, excellent and attentive service. Had some wine, watched a fantastic show, and felt so comfortable in the atmosphere. Wasn't too packed, and the crowd was great. Best end to a stay in Bologna. Don't let all the Ragu make you forget, it's also a top city for music ;)

The focus here is on wine, with such a large selection that everyone is likely to find something they enjoy—both in terms of price and variety. A perfect opportunity for tasting, accompanied by good cheese or a platter of cold cuts. Everything would have been a 5-star experience if not for the server, who seemed completely lost in his role—unable to offer advice, present anything, or even ask if we’d like something to eat with our glass of wine. Total indifference. I’d describe the atmosphere as a place with potential—it was genuinely pleasant, except for the service.

If you wish to experience what it’s like to be an Italian in Bologna this is the place to go It’s very busy because it’s good and full of the locals not so many tourists Food is a big part of the Italian life style - this is a place to drink a little good wine and have a little good food ….its like a very upmarket wine bar but it does not have to impress it’s just holds its own as a local in bologna knows this is the place to come There are a huge range of wines and interesting local foods - not a huge menu but a very good menu This is the place to go if you find yourself in Bologna - you will think your a local

Really cool spot for a glass of wine. We came in with a pretty open mind and really were up for any of their suggestions, which we ended up enjoying. There are a ton of options for glasses and/or bottles. The seating space is right in the middle of the shop so it's fun to look around while drinking. Staff was friendly and guided us toward wines were all really rather nice.

This is a one of a kind experience. We had a couple of glasses of cool crisp white wine, and the charcuterie board for 2. Delicious! We also met the two co-founders Claudio & Marco. Wonderful people.

Buying wine can be an intimidating experience — but not at Enoteca Italiana. After settling in at a table, I walked up to the counter to ask if they had a menu, only for the staff to chuckle and say, “Menu for wine? I am the menu!” I ended up having two glasses based on his recommendations, and I couldn’t have been happier with the choices.

Knowledgeable personell, especially the lovely owner of the place. Nice and friendly atmosphere, affordable good quality wine. You can buy your preferred bottle too, and they'll chill it and serve it. Whenever we thought we find a better place to eat dinner, we regretted we left.

Fun place. Incredible selection of wines by the bottle or glass and a rotational offering of pastas. Always a nice array of antipasta

Dear Cassero team, We visited your space yesterday, hoping to experience the safe, queer environment you proudly promote on Instagram. Instead, we were turned away simply because we were not members – something that had not been clearly communicated anywhere. As queer visitors from abroad, it’s deeply frustrating to be excluded from what’s supposed to be a safe place for our community. The lack of accessibility and transparency feels especially jarring when your public image is so inclusive. Don’t get me wrong – your centre looked amazing from the outside, and we can truly imagine why you introduced the membership system as a way to ensure safety for your regular guests. That’s a good and valid intention. Still, exclusion should never be a core value of a community centre. I would honestly love to return and experience a great evening at Cassero – not only for myself, but so I can tell my peers in Germany about the beautiful, welcoming queer space you offer in Bologna. I hope future visitors will feel that welcome more clearly. With respect, Lilli

seems great from the outside, but be warned that they do not accept entry after 3am (an hour and a half before closing) and when you are allowed to enter, if you do not have a membership you have to pay for entry AND a membership card (€20). as a queer person i was looking forward to going to cassero but considering i was leaving the next day i did not see the point in paying so much for just one night. it’s surprising and sad to see a queer space be so limiting

We went on a Wednesday night and the line to enter the club was insanely long. People were pushy the bouncers were not able to handle the rowdy crowd. This already gave us a bad feeling. I’m surprised to not see more reviews mentioning this. But as a heads up to anyone visiting the club not only do they not sell single entrance tickets forcing you to get a membership but in doing so they collect and store your name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, and id number. When asked why they need this information they said they use it for statistic purposes to see who visits the club. We responded that we don’t want them to store our personal ID NUMBERS, and after waiting in line for an hour we were told sorry we can’t enter. We were told the privacy policy and security regarding the storage and use of this personally identifiable data could be found on the website but after checking multiple times it is nowhere to be found. They also make you sign a consent form in which you agree to data processing but is it really informed consent if you’re making drunk/stoned 20 year olds sign this waiver? Not only am I pretty sure that what they are doing is not in accordance with the GDPR (therefore highly illegal), I also cannot fathom for what reason a club needs to store this information, especially your id number. All of this information is enough for identity theft in certain countries in case of an inevitable data security breach!! Please take this as a word of caution for anyone thinking of visiting. Definitely not worth it.

Fantastic space for games, activism, events, and meeting wonderful folx! Go try some games with "La Gilda"!

As a first timer, you‘ll need to buy a membership card. That’s not to rip you off. It adds additional protection, because this way police has less access to.

Great and safe place for lgbtq+ people. Plus great cocktail 😅. I hope I visit this place soon during next trip to Italy.

We registered for the tessera worth €13 and paid another €7 for the entrance fee. We arrived by midnight the music was ok but as the night goes the energy of the music by the dj set was fading so we decided to leave. Not worth the €20 euro non consumable price.

One of the most iconic rock places in Italy, the rock Mecca I was searching for. Great music selection, amazing bands scheduled during the year, cool atmosphere that let you enjoy every single gig like a magic and suggestive moment. The staff is great and friendly. Will definitely go back there a lot

You need a membership card to enter. For the first time entry- 5 💶 for the card + 8 💶 for entry. Beer starts from 3 💶. Ambient is somewhat good. Good music but less people.

Very cozy venue. A great atmosphere and good sound.

I hardly remember what has happened on the previous night, which means I had great party. A lot of party people, a lot of drinks and great atmosphere. The best club I've been in.

Great place for a night out, two dance floors and nice music, a bit outside of the city as many of the nice places of Bologna, go there and have fun.

This place is a really historical indie rock club. The list of bands that played here over the years is really impressive.

Cool people and great location to attend live music acts.

a must go if you’re in Bologna. the tip to get a table is either make a reservation (a week or two in advance), or be there early before they open to do walk in (if you’re lucky enough). the waitress (she got the looks of Lady Gaga) was super friendly and welcoming, i hope you get her! the food was simple but very very good, definitely worth dining here!

I’ve been up and down Italy seeking out the best food everywhere I go, and this is absolutely one of the best meals I’ve had in over 20 years visiting this country. Not only is the food good, but the owner and staff are super friendly and gracious. They are booked solid every night and don’t even really need to open the door if they don’t want to. But they will tell anyone that tries to get in without a reservation what the situation is and the best way to get in. Lovely place I will be back many times

This was easily one of our most special meals in a city with so many wonderful dining options. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the owner is very thoughtful and friendly, and the food is insanely delicious. We stopped here for lunch and my mouth waters just thinking about it. Plus, even combined with wine and sparkling water, it was very reasonably priced. The location was a bit out of the way for us in comparison to other restaurant selections but was totally worth it. Highly recommend.

The place to visit, to get the memorable Tagliatelle Ragu, of Bologna. Atmosphere and the people of the place are remarkable and it feels as if you were invited home to them. With the owners still very much involved, with one in the kitchen and the other one running the serving area looking after everyone.

sono tornato per saperne di più! Yes I died went to pasta heaven, so I have come back in as many days to indulge in the delicious food this humble trattoria has to offer! Do not be surprised by the small menu; to me it was very reassuring in that the food is well thought about and its preparation and execution will be great. The daily special: the ricotta & asparagus flan was so light and velvety, it was the perfect prequel for the tortelloni.. god, my god it was delicious. I cried on the inside when I devoured the last morsel of it! The zuppa ingelese, an Italian classic was the perfect way to end the meal. I wanted more, I'm back for more!

Hand crafted, local ingredients- plus a lot of love!! - go into each dish while the proprietor welcomes you with kindness and warmth. If you are in Bologna, do not positively do not miss this restaurant. 🫶🏼

Looks and smells so good, but unless you manage to book somehow, or they happen to have a spot free, be prepared for a long walk back to the centre for food! (I tried calling, but as their sign says, they often don’t have time to answer the phone…)

Buzzing space with lots of options for light bites, plus some stalls selling local and fresh produce. Great place to stop for a snack or light lunch. Sorelle Ribelli has delicious salads and lots of veggie options.

Good for food lovers. We had lasagna and ravioli from the first shop at the entrance. It is seemed to be the busier one. Delicious and one of the best lasagna i have ever had. Drinks were really good as well

Lots of dining options in this plaza and a great way to try traditional foods without breaking the bank. We especially enjoyed this pasta place. The pastas are made fresh and cooked when ordered. You have full view of the bar and kitchen so you can clearly see how clean they keep the space even during the busiest hours.

Very nice foodmarket in the centre of Bologna. Today end of septembre it is still very crowded in the centre with tourist all over the world. The Mercato offers a nimber of shops mostly specialized f.e. On pasta, wine, pizza, panini etc. It is a lovely place to eat and enjoy.

It’s a small and busy market. There are some great little stalls to visit. We stopped for a glass of wine in one of the places. Its very busy at the weekend

It is a marketplace where you can find almost all the foods you expect to buy in Italy, especially pasta, cheese and charcuterie.

Great place to have simple local food. A lot of seasonal options, great selection of wines too. And the most beautiful thing you get your wine in a normal glass.

We visited both of the exhibitions. But we liked temporary one more. It was abput social and gender contents and the artworks were interesting. You can buy tickets there.

Excellent museum with an amazing temporary exhibition of Ironic Art. Well set out and easy to navigate. Tickets are available online or in person. Staff all very friendly and museum is well maintained. Closed on Mondays so don't make the same mistake I did

It’s a bit of a walk from the centre but well worth the visit. We paid our admission and we’re told to start upstairs. When we went upstairs we were then told by a strange gallery assistant that because there was an Artist piece about to start we weren’t allowed in ! After standing about for 15 minutes , along with others we ignored this lady and started to view the artwork. Well worth a visit, just ignore the assistant in the upper gallery.

Since this trip was all about taking a break I was looking for something calm like a museum or art gallery and ended up visiting here 1. The staff were really kind :) 2. There was a lot to see 3. It was cool and comfortable which is perfect for summer I don’t know the first thing about art but after walking around and seeing all these beautiful works I somehow felt like I walked out a little more valuable myself Thank you☺️

The permanent Morandi collection is amazing. I visited twice in 3 days. So many wonders to see.

It’s fun and informative, the entry is free for students which I always appreciate. I didn’t like the temporary exhibition that was on when I visited, but they are constantly changing so and the next will probably be better. The part about contemporary art history is súper interesting, probably my favorite part.

Huge disappointment. Found only a few remotely interesting pieces, but most of the art here felt very rushed and superficial. Everything from the prints to the video displays lacked depth and meaning, and the entire museum was just very bland, with no personality. Also, staff is pretty unfriendly. €6 wasted. P.S. students enter for free.

Marsalino is an experience. The family running the restaurant works like a clock. The place is cozy, service is quick. I strongly suggest to make a reservation for prompt seating. All pasta is freshly made, the sauce is very tasty but not overtaking the pasta. There is a good selection of wine, beer and drinks. Overall it was a great experience.

My vegetarian friend ordered a meaty pasta because we misinterpreted the menu. By the way, the boss made us a new vegetarian pasta. I'm so touched. It's a must-see place with great love and great taste. ❤️🫶🏼

The waiters were friendly and efficient. The food was served quickly with breads and wwater. The ragu and the Chitarra alla Gricia (lightly smoked pork cheek) was very good with the al dente pasta. We finished the meal with Spimone al Limone served with cat tongue for dessert. A very tasty meal reasonably priced. We would recommend that you give it a try.

We ate at Marsalino twice during our vacation. The food was very tasty, the products are fresh and the service very good! All the guys in the staff are friendly and the prices are very good for the quality! We would come back again ☺️ The homemade pasta tastes good and is fresh. I would recommend a reservation!!! If you want to eat outstanding Pasta, this is the place to go 🍝

Outstanding food and gentlemen working here. Great value for your money and really nice refreshing cold draft beer too. The kind of beer you can keep drinking all night long and it’s like $6 for a large one. Easily my best meal in Italy so far!! They gave me a few free shots of limoncello and grappa too. Thanks boys!!

The food was absolutely magnificent and delicious, pastas were cooked perfectly al dente. Me and my family ordered the cacio e pepe and spaghetti ragu, the sauce was amazing and matches up the pasta. It was very fullfiling and cheep too! Workers there were very nice and polite, they were also super friendly and chill, all of them were happy, the atmosphere had a very cozy feel to it, the tables were very comfortable. We also ordered some glass of wine, it was very tasty and has a reasonable price! What an amazing resturant, definitly deserves a 5 star rating.

If I could give 6 stars to the people, I would! Great tasting homemade tagliatella al ragu, good cocktails (they have a lovely selection of alcohol free ones as well) and the vibe is just sooo lovely. The guys were super friendly and nice. Recommend booking a table since it’s very busy.

A great gallery and well worth a visit. We managed to visit the Graduate show at the same time and were very happy to be there when this was on . Lots of good student work that gave us so many ideas to try ourselves when back in Scotland.

One of Italy’s important regional “national” galleries reflecting local artistic heritage (not just a local museum, but of national significance). Strong focus on the local artistic tradition of Bologna & Emilia-Romagna: gives visitors insight into an art-history side that’s less obvious than the very big tourist hubs. Relatively manageable size compared to massive museums, which can make for a relaxed, high-quality visit.

A great museum. Where 2 hours were not enough !!! If you like XIV & XV painting and frescoes, this is a beautiful place to be. Plus it is air conditioned 😆

Well curated but mostly religious iconography. We went on the first Sunday of the month so it was free.

Amazing painting and FRAMES !! Awesome ... make me feel so humble in front of this creations...

This was an outstanding art museum. While not nearly as large as the Uffizi, it is well curated and quite enjoyable.

If you want to see the biggest names of Baroque art (and obviously not only), that’s the place to visit, Bologna is one of the cradles of the reaction against Mannerism. Also it feels so good to be in such an important museum without the crowds you see at the Louvre or the National Gallery of London.

Such an odd place. If you go by foot from the city center it takes around 1h. The walk is quite nice because you get to see different parts of Bologna. The area of the MAST is like a miniature Storm King. There were a lot of security men (MIB) and free roaming of the whole compound was impossible. The vibe was off.

The MAST Museum in Bologna is a striking example of modern architecture, seamlessly blending industrial design with an inviting atmosphere. The building's clean lines and innovative use of space reflect its focus on art, technology, and innovation. Admission is free, making it an accessible destination for visitors. Inside, you'll find a dynamic mix of exhibitions, from photography to interactive displays, all celebrating the intersection of creativity and technology. The museum also offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, adding to its appeal. MAST is a must-visit for those interested in contemporary art and design, offering a rich cultural experience.

Beautiful, spacious gallery that is a bit far out from the centre of town but well worth the trip. I think they only have space for one exhibition but the one they had was great to explore. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only marked down slightly because it could really do with a place to eat and a shop as we wanted to have mementos of our time there.

Incredible modern architecture, free entrance, free coffee, Gursky exhibition fills the space insanely well. Easily reachable from the center of Bologna by bus

Most elegant museum I’ve been to. The staff is incredibly courteous and discreet. Even the bathroom are fancy, the art is incredible. But again I’m visiting from the US so… At this time, you need proof of negative Covid test or proof of vaccination, and they provide you with an N95 mask.

Fantastic building. The architecture and the exhibition spaces are stunning. I hesitated to give them a 5 because they don't have a bookshop or a cafe/restaurant for the public. Must visit if you are in Bologna. Need to get on a bus or a cycle to get there since it's about 5kms away from the center.

I visit photo exhibitions here, with my kids, sometimes. Very like its architecture and quietness. There's a permanent exposition of some machinery and games which is adorable by people of any age.

Not recommended if you need the experience. But good for photos and may be just for a coffee as the dining area was well arranged. However the service was bad. They just gave us order just as in other bars with no fun nor special experience. We ordered cocktails and they served without straws saying straws got over. Then when we insisted as it is impossible to sip over the ice, he found some paper sraws from another bar and gave us. So that weren't worth the price either. Washrooms weren't kept well.

One of the coolest bars we visited. They are known for their hearing impaired bartenders so they have a cool wall showing you the sign languages for different drinks order. Highly recommend checking this out!

It's such a perfect place, we went for coffee and stayed for hot choccolate and their craft beer (the beer is super recommended!), we had no experience with sign language but the entrance has notes on every item on the menu in ISL. We also wanted to purchase a beer glass with the restaurant's logo that was displayed in a cabinet with other merchandise, the bartender told it was unfortunately not for sale, but then he went and just gave us a glass from their kitchen with the same logo, he even refused money from us on it! I really cant stress how great this place is, the staff is extremely nice and welcoming and there is all kinds of beautiful art of the bar workers on the walls. Highly, highly recommend!

Crowded but in a good way, noise but still chill somehow, people chatting loud and drinking like they knew eachother. I got a cocktail, pretty ok, fresh but maybe too much ice, my friend beer was fine too, he said good anyway. Service was fast, faster then I expected, even if all tables full, didn’t wait much. Prices… not cheap, I think a bit high, but then again maybe you pay more for the whole vibe than for the glass itself. I would come back, honestly felt real, not like those touristic bars where everything is fake.

We had a blast at Bar Senza Nome! It was so cool to order in sign language and see people communicating in sign language. When you enter, there is a wall to the right showing the signs for different drinks. It was a highlight of my time in Bologna. We did have a little trouble finding it. There are at least three bars right in a row and we weren’t paying close attention.

We came here for drinks before dinner and had a great time. Staff is friendly and drinks are tasty. We got two spritz aperol and the bar tender was so nice. Also learn a bit sign language which was fun and enjoyable. Recommend this place for atmosphere and delicious drinks.

Incredible bar for aperitivo, don’t be an idiot like me and not realize that all the waiters are deaf. Fully embarrassed, and realize now they have cards and other ways to communicate with the servers. Should have read the reviews first before just looking at the rating!!

What a charming shop! The proprietor took great care in suggesting wines to bring to a dinner party. We are eager to go back and sit and sip some wine on the tables out front.

Great place to relax with a glass of wine [or 3] and a snack. The foccacia with coppa and fig was exceptional and the smoked eel was quite good as well. Ask your server for their wine recommendations.

Incredible selection of natural wine. Sippin and watching people pass by; life is good

In my experience, the staff didn’t seem interested in sharing any knowledge about the wine. No enthusiasm at all. It felt like they just wanted me to make a quick purchase. On the plus side, I was happy to see Arianna Occhipinti wines available.

Sit down, have a glass of their wine of the day over a shared plate of snacks. You will not regret your decision to spend some time here watching the people stroll up the very picturesque Via Altabella.

We hade som very nice natural wine here during our food tour of Bologna. They also had som fresh bread to go with it.

This place was our first stop while visiting Bologna. An amazing selection of wines and great local dishes, the orange wines were top notch and the gorgonzola was unforgetable.

Beautiful park just outside Bologna, to the south of the city. Accessible from following the trail from Porta San Mamolo. The walk can be steep in some places but fine for people of average fitness. Lots of fruit trees and paths lined with oak, ash, cyprus trees in addition to the vineyards. Dog friendly and kid friendly too.

Very beautiful park with stunning views of Bologna, about a 20 minute walk from the city center. Lots of nice hiking trails and space to let your dog run. Several areas where you can fill up water bottles, plus a little cafe near the Villa. Added bonus: it's free!

A really nice park with lots of trees and fields of grass. The views of Bologna are stunning and there’s even a wine tavern providing refreshments (check for opening hours!). There’s a drinking water fountain right next to the villa. The park is a perfect spot to bring a snack, enjoy a picnic in the shade and relax from the partially steep climb.

One of the most stunning park of Bologna, in the hills of Bologna. There are path that are very steep but worth the cardio exercise, the most snapped area you need to teach up to see the whole city.

one of the parks you don't have to miss if you visit Bologna for a few days. it is very close to the center, accessible on foot, beautiful landscapes. very nicely arranged. it's perfect for outdoor activities, alone or with loved ones.

Amazing park to see Bologna from the hill! Great view of towers and churches​ from up there! Quiet place to relax not so far from city center.

One of my favourite parks in town. Very nice walk till the top of the hill, where you can experience on of the best view of Bologna. Take the path till the "Eremo di Ronzano" to fully enjoy this park.

Friendly little beer shop / taproom on a great road for beer and bars. The fridges hold a large array of beers to drink there or takeaway, some local and some imports, and there's some on tap as well. Drinking can be done inside or at tables in the street out the front. Well worth a visit, one of the better beer ranges in town.

Good beer miserable service, bought my ipa’s elsewhere. Life cannot be that bad.

A lovely little craft beer shop/patio with a small selection of rotating taps and some local amaros. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and the decor is very charming. A great spot for a tasty cold beer after a hot day walking around Bologna!

An incredibly friendly place with an excellent choice of beers. Natalia is the nicest person we have met in Italy and was very helpful for the whole time we were there. Try the Raspberry & Basil Sour, in particular. I can't recommend this place enough!

Amazing craft beers and nice attentive staff

Located in the pub/nightlife area of the city (Pratello) this small beer shop with taps provides an excellent selection of rots ting beers from all over the world. Their expertise is guaranteed, as it is owned by the same guys at the Harvest pub, a staple of local craft beer culture. The place is colourful and relaxed, with not too many places to sit, but a lot of space right in front of it to hang out during your bar crawl.

Really nice guy and good craft beers

We had the pleasure of being served by Giuseppe, fantastic service and great conversation! Amazing range of spirits, a proper place for a decent cocktail designed by the team in house with their own infusions. Great atmosphere and vibe! Thank you Giuseppe for your hospitality! Amrit & Ben

Nice bar with very tasty and high quality cocktails. Friendly staff and a great spirits selection.

Living-room style bar with delicious drinks and a small menu. Drinks are well-mixed and while not cheap, definitely reasonably priced. The staff was friendly, quick and able to give recommendations if you don't know what to order.

Delicious messy burgers with an incredibly friendly staff and kitchen. I'll be returning in the winter for live jazz music inside! Grazie!!

Did't tried any food here but ambient is great, attention and service are great. Cool place to hang out.

A cozy, stylish and very well run Cocktailbar. I had a Negroni and a Paloma which were both really nice. The prices are reasonable, they even sell Burgers (tasty ones) for 5€. What's also important: really friendly staff. Will come back! Be careful with your receipt, errors can happen at late hours.

Friendliest bar with great music and the tastiest cocktail I have ever had (wrong island iced tea, made with ginger beer instead of coke!) We ended up in here on the last night of our honeymoon and we loved it! Even got a shot of the tastiest tequila to see us on our way when we left. Amazing find and will definitely go back :)

Saw Paul Weller here last night ... overcrowded and too hot inside. Getting to the venue by foot was a nightmare ... do not use the Google map advice which merely takes you to locked gates around the periphery. Stay on the main road instead.

It was a nice venue for the not-so-ordinary electroacoustic concert (with Niklas Paschburg) today. I came by bus and made sure to follow the instructions on Estragon's website, though Maps now seems to mostly agree with them. It's weird to walk over the whole parking lot, but once in the lot, there's no further obstacles. The sound system made a good impression, though for today's genre, the (sub-)bass was a bit over the top and sustained notes made something rattle in a distracting manner. There was seating (probably as an exception), reasonably priced drinks, a wardrobe…

Can only be accessed at the exact street address via a parking access road. Google Maps will mislead you in a million other ways. The venue does little to help people find their way. If you’re on foot, particularly, beware!

The club has seen better times I'd say, but it's ok. Don't believe Google Maps guiding you to part entry on east or south - the only entrance to park is from autostrada/buses -- west side of the park.

Weird location, but great venue. Make sure you know where you're going on the way there and to call a cab as soon as you get out, the industrial location makes it difficult to walk or take transit to the city center. Staff is super nice, sound is good.

Basically a tent in Parco Norte, in an ugly isolated area. Easy acces with bus 25 - we used Don Gnocchi stop (Google Maps recommendation), the walking directions were a little bit confusing - you'll have to turn imediatelly right (on the grass) after going down the bus (coming from the city center). Good management of the show, nice service on the desks for picking up the tickets for the Passenger show (we bought them online with Ticketmaster). The waiting time between the performance of the guy opening the show and the Mike's show was way too long - half an hour. The drinks provided were nice and not too expensive. The show was great, good sound etc. The crowd made the difference. :)

Great venue for gigs, if a little hard to get to. You'll probably want to get a taxi. Food truck outside does BEAST sandwiches.

The club has an okay atmosphere; however, you are obliged to pay for a card before entry; mind you, that is still so even if you booked a ticket to an event. And apps like DICE do not inform you prior to the event, so you end up paying that 8€ card fee anyway. The thing that is even more absurd is that they obliged me to renew my card that I got 6 months ago, saying that it had expired! Apparently they count from September to September... So, even if you get your card right before September and you are attending another show after September, you'd have to renew your card, whereas they should have put the date exactly when you got your card and count for one year, which would have been much more reasonable... One last thing, they do not issue receipts when you purchase their cards, which is obviously illegal, too.

Nice venue with good acoustics, close to the station and lots of different people playing. You'll need a special card to attend many events, make sure to keep that in mind!

Great little venue, was lucky enough to see a fairly big band here, the venue's limited size created an awesome atmosphere. My only gripe is that they made you pay and sign up to their membership prior to going in. It was mandatory, in the UK people would be up in arms if they were made to do the same.

The "THING" is - it was most disappointing when we came from Bavaria especially to see the best Italian bands, having a valid ticket but "No Membership". 😭😭😭 At 22:30 we managed to get this, payed for it and were allowed to enter. The wonderful Black Ball Boogie and half of Lovesick was done at this time. But!!! still 4 stars because this is a club that we really enjoyed after all. ... and of course the musicians ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ They could have had higher prices for non-members or what so ever ... We arrived at noontime and came in last 😭😭😭

Small club, great for concerts if your favourite band is playing because you can get a close up view if you go early and stand near the stage. It does get crowded given the size of the joint. The toilets according to my standards are a bit stinky, maybe because they are unisex, for this reason my rating is 3/5 stars. The place can get got, but they have a cloak room at 3 euros or so. By the way don't be surprised if you need to get a membership card (8 euros) for you to get into the club. 😘

Nice small intimate club. But you HAVE to buy AICS card to enter.

Was nice concert. Not ok if you just visit once, because you need to buy a member cards (8 euros per person).

Ridiculous pricing for drinks in general. Non alcoholic drinks like Coca Cola for 10€.. really not cool when you pay 25€ entrance fees… We went for an electro night in the smaller disco but unfortunately the sound of the other room was so loud that you could hear 2 floors playing. Toilets all busted up, many completely unusable, missing doors & locks to top it off… recommendation: drinking the tab water from the washroom 5 *****

i just went clubbing on a Saturday night, music was amazing but the room was really hot

⚠️DO NOT GO HERE⚠️i repeat: ⚠️ DO NOT GO HERE⚠️ it’s none existent , it says it’s open on google/apple maps but guess what? it looks like it was hit by an asteroid some time ago, the entire place out front looks abandoned , reduced to literal rubble. plants are dead, woods broken , concretes destroyed. Visiting from Australia i looked for an active club and this one came up, i Walked just over an hour from where i am currently staying to go there … only to find out it looks like no human has been there for some time now , i did a couple laps around the building to be certain, found some signs confirming it was MATIS and i can tell you it does not exist anymore do not waste your time. i triple checked that google claims its “open” on a friday it says 10pm-4am. Well i can assure you at around 11 when i arrived it was dead silent , ghost town, nothing more than a run down old building. so save your time an energy and ⚠️DO NOT GO HERE⚠️ i will provide some photos from the street front view of what i saw.

AVOID!! The bouncers and security are very rude and aggressive. I was talking a video inside and they threw me out and pinned me down and deleted it off my phone. Then when I tried to take a picture of them for evidence of this. They had multiple security guards come after me and beat me til I gave them my phone and deleted it. I want to report to cops and make sure no one else has this experience!

Worst experience of my life. Too packed. No fire exit. Wasnt allowed to exit before 2. Couldnt get back in. Music was painful. Too warm.

The worst place I’ve ever been

Had a lot of fun

A small club right in the city center. The dance floors (main one and another smaller one) are closed, no windows. Therefore the smaller dance floor serves also as a smoking area. If you want to go for a smoke open air, you must go out and then back in. Music and people depend on the event hosted that night, but there's a good international vibe (most Erasmus exchange students or tourists). Overall good vibes here.

Worst place, there is like a really bad service the people is all less kind. They force you to let you clothes off without reason. They said like “boiler room” and there is not techno… the music was really bad. It seems like a restaurant.

The place is overrated. The location is great but still the price of the ticket is not worth AT ALL. Also, the music is not always the best. You need to be lucky to find a good dj there. The place is full of lights and it's fun but still, the place is small and there's no place to dance without being pushed. I wouldn't recommend this place, price and quality do not match.

Club is busy, half the people are not even at legal drinking age yet. I understand the fact that clubs prefer women to get in but this was extreme, all the girls were skipping the que and I'm waiting for more than an hour. Once inside you are force to pay for the cloakroom otherwise you are not getting in. So just to get in we were paying 32bucks in total. Was not worth it.... sad place stay away spend you money elsewhere

Good music, specially if you are from Spain, you will know all the lyrics. Drinks aren't bad but not good for the price though. The inner environment is cool.

Personally the best club in Bologna. Every type of music, depending the day there is reguetton, Tecno, 80-90's and rap. The ticket get it online s few days before. Or in the door arrive 23:30 to be able to get it. Normally it's between 10-15€

I have never been to a more unprofessional, rude clubbing environment than at Qubo. First of all, outside, a bouncer kept rubbing his hands all over me when he walked by, without warrant, and proceeded to later hand me a “free drink” coupon (like that made up for him touching me) which didn’t even work inside. Then upon entering with a group who had a table, the man at the door referred to me as “Barbie” and told me to step back, when I was only asking my friends to grab the owner to clarify (which he did). But after letting me in, he refused to let in all her other girls in my party, and by then the owner was gone so I couldn’t assist them and they left immediately. We paid to have our “coats checked”. (Two leather jackets we didn’t truly need to pay 2 euros to have held but whatever) and downstairs we were groped, given watery drinks and continued to be provided poor service. When we finally had enough, another security gaured literally pointed to the door and said “ciao ciao, leave” when I was trying to assist an obviously drunk girl who was all alone (he took over but it makes me very concerned seeing how I was treated earlier that night). I wouldn’t recommend this club unless you want a dive, trashy experiance that you’ll pay way too much for.

Dingy, crowded, musty. Perhaps suitable for much younger kids. Would not recommend if you are claustrophobic or grown. Bouncers are good .

Terrible. Definitely the worst beer in the world. And last night the bouncer who had let me in for an entire year decided to not let me in... because I wasn't a student. What does that even mean? And then I asked him is this a student-only even and he said no it's always like that. to which I responded I have been coming here for a year, what are you talking about? And he said maybe on the weekend. This lunatic has gotten jealous because every time I go there he sees girls talk to me and last time he even tried to disrupt my conversation. Avoid this place. Come on, you can do better than that... even if you live in Bologna.

Went to this club with 2 girl friends and a guy friend of mine. Bouncer said girls could come in but we couldn’t. We said it wasn’t fair but he threatened to call some of his colleagues to « take care » of us (whatever that means). Really sketchy.

Ever heard of „das Boot“ in Oberursel, Germany? Its like that but there‘s more people simply because the city has more inhabitants.

Worst club I‘ve ever been to! Everyone was rude and getting in depends on the mood of security. At first they told us it’s full and then they let 20 other people go in to then finally also let us in… Music was shit and drinks are expensive

Young crowd, great music and fun vibes.

The club itself is not a bad place, on tuesday when I was there they played pretty mainstream 2000-2020 tracks from david guetta and so on. Security guys are not too friendly but were also not unfriendly to me. The toilet is a disaster, its mixed and you cant lock it, there is no soap, even for a nightclub thats pretty disgusting.

Really excellent cocktail bar with very creative drink choices and great decor/concept. A bit on the pricey side (11-12 euro/drink) but worth it. I live around the corner from Volare and it’s hard not to want to go all the time.

The interior design as well as the vintage music created an amazing atmosphere. The cocktails were very nice, there was a great variety of signature cocktails. It was an overall good experience.

Great bar to remember and to come back. Wonderful furniture and cinematographic atmosphere, the barkeepers serve you outstanding cocktails. Go for the signatures and don‘t hesitate to taste the perfect sours. If you order a Negroni, trust the recommendation and enjoy the Giusto. A place to fall in love.

It's definitely one of our favorite cocktail bars during our 2-week Bologne trip. I was advised by a local to pay a visit here. The cocktails were exquisite. They also give you something to eat like ham on a bread on the house. The surrounding interior was very fascinating. The cocktails are around 10 euro/glass.

Such a cute place! Great vibe and amazing amaretto sour🥰 Cocktails are a bit pricy, 11 euros each

This is the greatest cocktail bar in Bologna. Creative cocktail menu. Great vibe. Smoke comin’ out ya ears.

Best cocktail, vibe, friendly waiters! Best negroni!

Amazing spot! Wonderful staff - thanks to Claudio and Francesca for lovely service, small but wonderful menu ( I love this ) we had the green lasagna and roast beef - both delicious and a bit different from everything we had been eating. All of this set in a small adorable space. Definitely recommend.

The best mortadella we had in Bologna and the lasagna was excellent. A charming little restaurant we visited last night, cozy with a great music selection. Highly recommended!

The restaurant has nice decorum and feels cozy but I was not that impressed with the menu and the food. The choices in the menu are very very limiting - they also have a seasonal menu so not everything you see in reviews is available at all times. The food was expensive for the quality and taste offered, and even more expensive when considering the portions served (compared to other local restaurants). The lasagna disn’t tasta that good - we had better ragu sauce in Bologna and the potato dish was very dull. The desserts were basically only ice-cream so nothing to really choose from there either. Coperto did not cover any water of bread basket etc. Overall we do not regret eating here but in retrospect I would try other restaurants.

Incantina is an amazing place for every occasion of the day. Delicious food, accurate selection of Italian wines, special and very kind staff. All of that in the core of Bologna city centre. I really appreciated the genre of music chosen, classic and so Italian you couldn’t do without listening to gladly. They also offered us a glass of wine at the end. Really recommended!

My husband and I had such a lovely dinner here, it was so cozy on a Monday evening. My only regret is that we had so much wine that I forgot to say a proper goodbye to the gentleman who was taking care of us, he was wonderful!

Luckily we were able to grab an outside table. Great food and friendly service. Perfect for a nightcap and a large late night snack. Coolest neighborhood in Bologna.

What a lovely place. Warm, welcoming and the wine choice is excellent. We tasted several local wines before choosing our bottle. Thoroughly recommended.

The piazza is truly a beautiful place to visit, showcasing stunning architecture. Throughout the square, one can feel the weight of history, which is quite impressive. The feeling of being surrounded by such a historic setting is an unforgettable experience. The piazza offers a unique and immersive journey into the past. Overall, it's a truly remarkable destination.

Piazza Maggiore is the main square of Bologna, Italy — and one of the country’s most iconic public spaces. Located in the heart of the historic center, it has been Bologna’s political, social, and cultural hub since the 13th century. Basilica di San Petronio – A massive, unfinished Gothic church dedicated to Saint Petronius, Bologna’s patron saint. It’s one of the largest brick churches in the world. Palazzo d’Accursio (or Palazzo Comunale) – Once the seat of Bologna’s government, now home to the Morandi Museum and the city hall. Palazzo del Podestà and Palazzo Re Enzo – Medieval buildings from the 13th century, when Bologna was an independent commune. Palazzo dei Banchi – A beautiful 16th-century portico closing off the eastern side of the square, connecting to the old market streets.

Such an amazing piazza with lots to see. The duomo, the statue, the tower and many on. Also if you are looking for the 7 secrets of bologna, one of them is here. The whispering walls. Its a funny and weird experience and you should definitely try it

A beautiful and vibrant city center with a perfect blend of history, culture, and modern charm. The magnificent Neptune sculpture stands proudly as a centerpiece, surrounded by elegant architecture and lively public spaces. The nearby library adds a touch of intellectual and cultural richness, making it a pleasant area to explore and relax. Everything is within easy walking distance — from charming cafés and local boutiques to upscale shopping destinations such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Bottega Veneta. Whether you’re here for sightseeing, shopping, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, this area offers an enjoyable and well-balanced urban experience

Beautiful big piazza in the heart of Bologna. The Basilica is also in the square which is also worth visiting. It has the longest indoor meridian in the world, dating back to the 1600's.

Great central square and public space used to great effect, every evening i was there, a stage was set with speakers talking about future possibilities, and last night an italian classic covering themes like poverty, innocence, friendship from the viewpoint of a young boy. I believe there is a free movie every evening until end of August. Over 500 seats were taken which shows people have an appetite to use pubic spaces in creative ways, well done bologna!

The nightlife in this pizza was unbelievable! We were there at 12:00 am and the live music was still going on with a good crowd and didn't seem it's going to go down anytime soon! Beautiful, big piazza with good vibes and plenty steps to sit on and chill.

This fountain is truly a work of art! Perfect place to sit, take in and observe it's beauty. There is a certain calm that washes over one's body while near this fountain.

Neptune’s Fountain is a beautiful landmark right in the heart of Piazza Maggiore. The statue was created in the 16th century by Giambologna and shows Neptune towering over the square as a symbol of power and abundance. The craftsmanship is incredible and the details are striking when you see it up close. The surrounding square is just as impressive, lined with historic buildings that make you feel like you have stepped back into Renaissance Italy. We loved visiting and found it to be a place where history, art, and the daily life of the city all come together. It is definitely one of the highlights of Bologna and worth taking the time to enjoy. If you want the best photos and a quieter atmosphere, visit early in the morning before the crowds arrive.

The Fontana del Nettuno is one of those landmarks that stops you in your tracks—even if you've seen photos before. Set just off Piazza Maggiore, the statue of Neptune commands attention with its bold, confident stance, framed by playful cherubs and powerful sea creatures. Designed in the 16th century by Giambologna, it’s both a symbol of Bologna’s Renaissance ambitions and a striking piece of public art. There’s something magnetic about it—the contrast of flowing water and frozen strength, myth and civic pride. Whether passing by or pausing to take it in, it’s a piece that leaves an impression.

Great sculpture just in the center of Bologna old town. From here you can walk in all directions to have a good time

An intriguing and a bit lewd...the Neptune Fountain in Bologna is a photo op and rest stop if nothing else. Who could miss the opportunity to see the water squirting so playfully? After the giggles take a few minutes and marvel at the work involved in creating the fountain...then think of the whimsy “Pietra della Vergogna” or “Stone of Shame” is the secret of Bologna. Local pride, history and culture all come together in Neptune's Fountain...another work brought to the world by the Medicis.

Perhaps my favorite statue in Italy, and I saw tons of them. You really need to see it to believe it. Photos don't do it justice. I love this city.

Neptun's fountain is very famous and I recommend to go there and take a photo, it's really beautiful place. There is possibility to use water nearby.

We visited the anatomical theatre and the library. We had booked and paid for tickets to the theatre but never received the tickets online. We explained this to the receptionist who initially just wanted to shoosh us away. She was not a great representative of the museum I then asked her if i could show her the email confirming our booking she just tore off two tickets and handed them to us as if we were a massive inconvenience. I had to stifle a laugh when we walked away. We were stubborn in wanting to get in because once you do it is a fascinating building and the library is fantastic and goes on forever. The extra star taken off was for the grumpy lady on reception but the building itself is fantastic.

The Biblioteca Comunale dell’Archiginnasio feels like a hidden sanctuary for lovers of history, books, and silence. Tucked within the grand halls of the former university, it’s easy to miss unless you’re looking for it, but it’s absolutely worth finding. The atmosphere inside is hushed and reverent, with vaulted ceilings, long wooden tables, and the weight of centuries pressing softly around you. Though access is limited to preserve the space, just stepping into the entrance area and seeing the historic reading rooms beyond is enough to appreciate its significance. Housing over 850,000 volumes, the library continues Bologna’s centuries-old tradition of scholarship. It’s not a tourist stop in the usual sense, but if you love old books, scholarly quiet, and timeless architecture, this place will feel like a secret well kept.

The Archiginnasio in Bologna is absolutely worth visiting. It was once the main building of the University of Bologna, the oldest university in Europe, and you can really feel the history inside. The walls are covered with thousands of coats of arms from students and professors, which makes the place feel alive with the memory of centuries of study. The highlight is the Anatomical Theatre, where medical students once learned about the human body. The wooden carvings and statues are incredible and give you a real sense of how advanced the university was for its time. You don’t need much time to visit, but it leaves a lasting impression. If you’re in Bologna, I highly recommend it.

First they didn‘t send the tickets via mail. At least we were allowed to enter the anatomic theatre which was interesting, but I question why they would use a person with a strong accent to narrate the english audiofile. It was quite irritating. And then we couldn‘t enter the other room since we didn’t have out tickets again. Overall meh museum and then a lot of problems. Would not recommend.

Don’t waste your money. You get to see two rooms, and that’s only when they are not in use. Plus you can just walk in off the street through the back stairs and look around anyway. It’s a beautiful building, but not worth paying for!

Very beautiful place, it's 3€ to enter the library and the anatomical theater. Both rooms are very interesting and even the halls connecting them have beautiful paintings on the walls. Also check out the garden first before heading up stairs. I recommend scanning the Qr code for the audio tour, it gives you just a little bit more knowledge about the place. If you don't have earphones or something with you, you can still scan it because they also have everything written down. I didn't buy my tickets in advance and the wait wasn't too bad but I'd still recommend buying them in advance to make it easier for yourself.

Amazing historical place giving an insight into teaching in the 16th century and after. Interesting to see all the coats of arms of those considered to be important who studied here in the past. Although you can't go in the library you can get a glimpse of it through one door, amazing!

The Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio is one of Bologna’s most fascinating historical sites, and a true celebration of learning. Once the main building of the University of Bologna (the oldest university in the Western world), it’s steeped in scholarly legacy. Walking its arcaded halls, lined with hundreds of colorful family crests, feels like stepping into a living archive of academic history. The real highlight for me was the Teatro Anatomico; an ornate wooden room built in the 17th century for anatomy lectures. It’s both beautiful and eerie, with carved figures of famous physicians watching over the marble dissection table in the center. The detail is stunning, from the coffered ceiling to the “spellati,” flayed human figures carved with unnerving precision. It’s a place where art, science, and curiosity collide. Whether you're into medicine, architecture, or just the unexpected corners of history, this spot offers an unforgettable glimpse into how knowledge was once pursued and performed. Quiet, atmospheric, and intellectually rich.

Oh to be in a historical anatomical theatre! Its an amazing building- the library is unique- make sure to look through the gate. Unfortunately this was badly bombed and rebuilt- but a really good piece of craftsmanship! Unique building decor- Bologna!

The most amazing building in Bologna, housing one of the oldest universities in the world, and the anatomical theatre is fascinating! This is a must see when in Bologna.

Another favourite site in Bologna that’s definitely worth a visit. Dating back to the 16th century it’s amazing to think back and try and understand the amount of great learning that took place here as body’s were dissected in front of students.

The first university in history. An incredible history. Yearbooks of students and student clubs from the past are on the walls.

The place is beautiful, and the courtyard is unique. However, the paid part includes only two rooms. They are beautiful, but there are only two. On Saturdays, visits are by ticket only, purchased online in advance. We bought our tickets two days prior. Our visit time was 10:10. We arrived at 10:00, and they admitted us at 10:16. When admitted to the first room, we were told we had a maximum of 10 minutes. Then, proceeding to the next room, the ticket checker stopped us and other tourists, stating there would be a conference, and we could not enter. We explained that our tickets were valid for that time, not later, and that we could not reschedule. He suggested we return at 1:00 PM, which was impossible for us. After some discussion, he relented, allowing us "2 minutes." Firstly, we paid, and then we were unable to fully access what we paid for. Even when we entered, the presentation screen obscured the beautiful wall. Why were tickets sold when a conference was scheduled? Very unprofessional, and overall, we had a very bad experience. Regarding the museum itself, it is fine, but there is not much to see. There is almost no text; everything is in Italian. There was only one audio guide, lasting 2 minutes. I do not recommend this museum. Visit the courtyard and save your time for other museums.

Buying tickets? - do not recommend The place is nice, however the paid part doesn't really provide anything. You can freely walk everywhere apart from 2 rooms - a theater and a library, which don't have a lot of description, so you can skip them or glance at the open door

The Basilica of San Domenico is currently under restoration, so you won’t see the full interior. However, the chapel of St. Dominic is open, and that alone makes the visit worthwhile. Here you’ll find the saint’s sarcophagus and a beautifully decorated Baroque ensemble with painted ceilings and intricate wall details. It’s about a 10-15 minute walk from the city center, easy to reach and not crowded. I even met a local priest giving explanations in Italian to a small group: if you understand the language, that adds an authentic touch. This place is best for those exploring Bologna’s cultural and religious heritage. Believers will appreciate the spiritual significance, while art lovers will enjoy the artistry and Baroque decoration. ⚠️ Practical note: no clear info on how long the restoration will last, so don’t expect to see the basilica in its full scale at the moment.

One of the best known Bolognese churches with the remains of the saint that died in Bologna in 1221 and are placed inside a marble Arc. Also one of the richest in art history. There are a lot of work on it by famous Italian sculpture artists including three by Michelangelo Buonarotti in 1495. There's a wooden choir of Fra masterpiece of Renaissance inlay Damiano da Bergamo, defined by contemporaries as the eighth wonder of the world. which you need to walk through the museum to get too and is one of most beautiful wooden crafts I have seen. Outside in the square of San Domenico is the column of the saint, and the square is paved in small pebbles like it was in the medieval times. Also on the far end of the square are two more tombs with one of the them from the 9th century. The bell tower is 53 metres high in 13th century Gothic style. You can easily spent two to three hours there to see everything.

The Basilica di San Domenico in Bologna is a serene and awe-inspiring place filled with history and artistry. The highlight is the exquisite Ark of Saint Dominic, adorned with sculptures by Michelangelo and other masters. The atmosphere feels peaceful and deeply spiritual, with stunning frescoes and elegant architecture. It’s less crowded than other major sites, allowing time to admire every detail. A must-visit for art and history lovers.

The basilica is Romanic architecture from the 13th century, The remains of saint Dominic are kept inside, he was a founder of Order of preachers. Even Michelangelo was doing some work inside. Saint's remains are in the main chapel inside. Some nice art is kept here too.

Absolutely gorgeous romanic church in Bologna, way less crowded and frequented than San Petronio downtown. We came for the Michelangelo statue, but that was just alright (no David, alas). We stayed for the lovely cloister that sits on the side of the church (pictures attached). It's not very clear how to get there so make sure you check directions or ask attendants.

One of the most important churches in Bologna with a spacious square that bears the same name. Interesting monuments on the square.

This church was a most pleasant surprise. I knew St. Dominic died in Bologna, but I didnt know his remains are here, and available for veneration! To pray the Rosary here was like praying the Rosary with St. Dominic, who loved Our Lady's Rosary.