Was very disorganized and ill equipped to handle complications such as flight delay and cancellation. We were placed in the hallway to the plane that was uncomfortably hot (33+ degrees outside) for about thirty minutes with no communication. There were many families that had to sit down in the ground with their children because it was like a green house in there. The helpdesk lady didn't speak much English, which was frustrating when our SAS flight to Copenhagen was suddenly canceled and we wanted information. The staff aren't the most polite, but that might just be an Italian culture thing, as I'm used to more delicate customer care. The area past security was very packed, so it MIGHT be smarter to go through security closer to your departure instead of 3 hours before, like we did. There was an area with a crazy line because they weren't using the dividers properly, but they got very upset when I tried to film the line.

I had an early flight and discovered that after midnight, there’s no public transport from the main train station to the airport except taxis. So, we took the last Marconi Express to the airport. Unfortunately, the waiting area was far from comfortable—no cozy chairs to rest in, and the existing seats were deliberately designed with fixed armrests to prevent passengers from lying down. There’s no lounge available either, and in this situation, I’d have gladly paid for a comfortable spot to relax for a few hours. Overall, it was a dreadful experience with poor service. I hope to never repeat it.

Nice airport. Sufficient food and drinks options. Behind security there are many shops. Airport is open 24/7. When traveling from the direction of Lippo there is no pedestrian walkway and you must take a bus or taxi. Good connections to city center.

We arrived at the airport late like 1am. The taxi queue is long however it is still possible to get a taxi if you wait. You can also use Uber. It was about €37 from the airport to somewhere near Bologna Centrale station. There are water fountains after passport check. On our way out, we saw a carrefour so it should be quite convenient.

You can check my profile. I've traveled a lot, and I've never been in a worse airport than this one. There's just not enough space for all the people they are cramming into this place and not only that, the air conditioning is inexistent. It's not only claustrophobic and suffocating but I think it's simply not even safe. I'm thirsty and it's impossible to buy water in the waiting area next to the gates due to the excess of people lining up on every store. There's no space to sit. I ended up having to sit on the floor next to security. Never come here.

I wish I could give -5/5 AND PLEASE TAKE A TAXI if you can!!!! My rating is solely focused on the god awful monorail - Marconi Express! They charge 25 euros for 2 people and provide BUSES. Then there is a person who just makes you buy the ticket without any explanation for how much the ticket is and how long it will take for the bus to come. Then the horror continues because every bus obviously cannot hold as many people as the train can, so you wait for at least 45 minutes in a line along with the sun burning you and the flies sitting on you. Buses do NOT have enough seats. Do yourself a favor and pay for a taxi! Which we also tried to do but these TPer tickets are NOT refundable, in anyway possible - their website literally recommends you to take another means of transportation if you have an appointment somewhere, just awful! Overall just don't arrive at this airport if you want to visit Bologna. It's not possible to reach the city with their horrible connection. EDIT: the replacement bus is single most squeaky bus I have ever taken in Europe, and it is as shaky as an Auto-Rikscha in Asia (see attached video) PLEASE TAKE A TAXI if possible 🙏🙏🙏

🚄 Just 15 mins from Bologna Airport to city centre via Marconi Express! ✈️ Breeze through security—even with 2 bottles of wine (thanks to the new EDS C3 X-ray machines) and enjoy pasta with runway views! 🍝👀

It started nice with a charming welcome and friendly conversation in good English... and then it went South... as my flight arrived late and baggage claim took a bit longer than expected I have shown up at the Europcar counter at 23:05, while I was supposed to rent at 23:00. Now, as they are closing at 23:00 normally, I was thankful that they waited for me as they knew my flight number. But charging 36 EUR service fee for 5 min waiting appears a bit on the high end, to phrase it friendly.... anyway, my employer will need to pay it... after walking to the car I found it in this narrow parking garage (well, it's Italy, all rental car companies are in this narrow parking garage...) and it wasn't very clean, actually quite dirty in the inside... but which annoyed me most, was the warning right away when turning on the car that AdBlue is missing and aftrr 276km I won't be able to drive anymore. This message will have popped up since the last 3000km, so why on earth didn't someone at Europcar refill AdBlue at some stage??? I guess they want me to do that and pay for the AdBlue other people used?! Incredibly disappointing...

Hiring cars is always a little nerve wracking and can be unpleasant but this was great! The staff spoke fluent English, were super friendly and helpful. The desk was located in the terminal which makes a change, although it was about a 5 minute walk to the car. I got a free upgrade on the car, which was clean inside and out but it did smell of smoke in there but that was only minor. Genuinely a very pleasant experience and I would recommend choosing Europcar when visiting!

Avoid at all costs as it is not a reliable service!!They charged an amount of 40€ for supposed damage two months after the rent when there was no such thing. It is so difficult to communicate with the company so that you are tempted to say never mind I’ll pay for the 40 euro. The car had not been cleaned when we got there. Should have requested for a refund in the first place. It will save you time money and peace to select another car hire company.

Worst Europcar experience ever. Due to travel delays, we arrived just a couple of hours late to pick up the car we had reserved. The whole point of a reservation is to guarantee the car will be there when you arrive — that’s the very nature of a reservation. But Europcar gave our car away and only offered us a much worse vehicle in poor condition at a higher price. This completely destroyed my trust in Europcar’s reliability. If a reservation doesn’t mean the car will actually be there, what’s the point of booking in advance?

The car was not clean when I picked it up. I would appreciate more attention to cleanliness for a better customer experience.

I am very disappointed with the overall experience. The service completely lacked any standard or professionalism. What was advertised and promised was very misleading — the actual service was nowhere near the quality expected, especially considering the premium price charged. The car seats for children were in poor condition, clearly old and unsafe, which is unacceptable. Charging extra for such low-quality, poorly maintained equipment is unreasonable and misleading to customers who expect safety and reliability. Overall, the experience left me feeling frustrated and deceived. I would strongly advise others to be cautious before booking with this company until they improve their standards and transparency.

Unpleasant and discriminatory experience I had at Europcar branch in Bologna on 14 October at around 8:00 AM. When I arrived to collect my reserved vehicle, your staff member refused to proceed with my rental, claiming that I needed an international driving permit. This was highly surprising, as I have rented from Europcar and other international rental companies many times before without ever being asked for such a document. My national driver’s license has always been accepted without issue. What was most troubling, however, was the staff member’s behavior. After seeing my Albanian passport, his attitude became noticeably rude and dismissive. I strongly believe that his refusal to provide me the vehicle was motivated not by company policy, but by prejudice based on my nationality. This experience was deeply disappointing and made me feel discriminated against. I request that Europcar investigate this incident seriously. Such behavior does not reflect the professionalism or respect that customers expect from a global company like yours.

Beautiful Romanic church. Most ancient monastery of Italy

The Abbey returned in perfect shape after the reconstruction needed due to the 2012 earthquake. Very impressive, definitely worth a visit.

Nonantola Abbey, dedicated to Saint Sylvester, is a former a Benedictine monastery and prelature nullius in the commune of Nonantola, c. 10 km north-east of Modena, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. The abbey church remains as a basilica and is the co-cathedral of the diocese of Modena-Nonantola. - Wikipedia - 모데나의 위치한 수도원 입니다.

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Interesting historic Abby. Be sure to visit the Museum

God's grace is shining everywhere

One of the most famous abbeys in Italy

Awesome castle with great artwork. Super fun to tour and immerse in the colors and pictures. Great opertunity and a must stop if in the area and have time. They do close for a mid -day period (like a lot of places), but if you wind up in. That gap, the Castello Restaurant across the street is a great stop for a bite and a caffe while you wait for them to open back up.

Vignola is a quaint little town near Modena worth visiting. A nearby public parking lot is perfect starting point for the tour of old town. Vignola castle is a must visit. An imposing castle is free to enter and very photogenic. There was quite a crowd on our visit on saturday. I enjoyed walking the old streets more than visiting the castle, I guess you get quickly spoilt in this part of Italy with many historic sites in bigger cities.

A well-preserved old castle. It's interesting to walk through the streets of the old town.

Vignola is a really nice town near Modena. You can visit the Rocca for free. Despite the guardian is not a guide, she was so nice to walk us around and to give us info about the history of the Rocca. This place is definitely worth a visit.

Very nice and well preserved castle with original frescos in an excellent state.

Easy to reach from public car park and there’s a tunnel under the main road to cross from the other side.

Worth a visit if you are around though there's even better ones in that region.

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My kids love this place.

The Fun Bob is awesome👌

Great family fun

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OK place but make sure you confirm your order. The pinsa and pizza were fine but somewhat overhyped in other reviews and personally my risotto was way too salty for me. Another issue I had hinted in the beginning of my review was I received the wrong dish but to be fair I was wearing a mask and didn't speak very clearly. I like the fact that there is an Italian and English menu which is very convenient.

Fabulous restaurant with very good variety on the menu. Our food was excellent and so was the service. Our Italian is very limited but our waiter spoke excellent English. A great experience. Highly recommend

Excellent place to eat in, their PIZZAS are delicious, top quality, as well as other dishes, including their desserts. If you're looking for quality food, service, and atmosphere, this is the place for it.

Fabulous restaurant with very good variety on the menu. Our food was excellent and so was the service. Our Italian is very limited but our waiter spoke excellent English. A great experience. Highly recommend 👌

Every time that we ate there was perfect! A variety of tasty plates, good wines and good vibes!! Thank you .

Found this place by accident when looking for somewhere to celebrate my birthday. All the other restos were closed or full, but we got here 20 mins before the kitchen closed. The waiter was wonderful - kind, friendly and very accomodating. The food was fantastic! We were very happy to find not just pizza on the menu, but tuna carpaccio, fried shrimps and calamari and a fantadtic mushroom risotto (not al dente like lots of places). Highly recommended. Great for quick pizza or nice meal. Very reasonable too.

Wonderful food! My husband and I ate here several times. If you go you must try the Pinsas! They were the best we’ve had in Italy, amazing!

Wow!! The pastas here are simply extraordinary. Freshly made, perfectly cooked and unforgettable. The Nonna’s ragù was hands down the best ragù I’ve ever had, and I’ve had hundreds across Italy and the U.S. and nothing comes close. The tortelloni was out of this world. This was not just a meal, it was an experience. The restaurant has been open since 1862, and you can feel the history and tradition in every bite. The location is peaceful, quiet, away from the city and surrounded by beauty. It feels like stepping into something truly special. This place deserves national recognition. An incredible lunch and an unforgettable memory. Highly, highly recommend. And absolute must visit if you’re in the area.

I had high hopes for this restaurant because of the history and it being a balsamic vinegar maker. I appreciated the idea of using balsamic vinegar in various food and I absolutely loved adding balsamic vineger to tortellini (I will forever be doing that). But the dishes were inconsistent. The pork ribs are delicious. The vegetable flan had flavors that didn't mix well. The lambrusco chicken was overly salty. Tortellini without the balsamic vinegar is bland. I love the balsamic vinegar on ice cream but the ice cream itself is flavorless without the vinegar. Overall I like the balsamic vinegar from this place which i bought a bottle and I learned more uses of the vinegar which I'm grateful for. I don't regret trying it but probably won't return again

Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Having the balsamic vinegar from the Acetaia itself was a lovely treat, especially with the icecream. We had gnocco fritto, vegetable flan, tortellini, ragu and chicken cooked in Lambrusco. All tasty and good value. Recommend reserving a table - it’s popular!

We had a lovely meal this evening at this rustic, traditional restaurant. We chose the tortellini followed by the chicken in lambrusco and the pork in balsamic. Both dishes so flavoursome. The service was outstanding. We had a beautiful dinner and would recommend this place to others

A fantastic tour of how they make the balsamic vinegar which included a tasting. Our guide was very knowledgable and very friendly. The lunch afterwards was phenomenal, I’d highly recommend the flan to start!

Great option to eat outside of Modena. Friendly staff, food was tasty, price was great. The garden tables were great, as was the atmosphere and mood. Bought some of their balsamic vinegar on the way out.

Country cooking showcasing the ways balsamic can be used in some dishes. Paper thin meat cuts, flavorful soup, delicate pastas and fall off the bone ribs were all delicious. Prices are very reasonable as well. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

(Translated by Google) The Pizzeria La Botte in Sestola is a simple place and you are looked after by helpful and courteous people. The pizza can be chosen in a "traditional" way or on a cutting board which is lighter, more digestible and crunchier. Furthermore, it can be requested with more than one flavor to appreciate the different proposals. One piece of advice I would like to give is to offer draft beer at a lower temperature. The restaurant is located in the pedestrian area of ​​Sestola and I recommend you book in advance due to the high turnout. (Original) La Pizzeria La Botte a Sestola è un locale semplice e siete seguiti da persone disponibili e cortesi. La pizza può essere scelta in modo “tradizionale” o sul tagliere che risulta più leggera digeribile e croccante. Inoltre può essere richiesta con più di un gusto per apprezzare le diverse proposte. Un consiglio che mi sento di dare è di offrire la birra alla spina a una temperatura più bassa. Il locale si trova nella zona pedonale di Sestola e vi consiglio di prenotare in anticipo a causa della alta affluenza.

(Translated by Google) As soon as we left the restaurant, my girlfriend and I wandered around hopelessly for a while on this Saturday evening in August. We found a table at this pizzeria on the only available terrace. We were overjoyed with the helpfulness shown, the quality of the pizza dough, and the abundance of toppings. Definitely a place to consider when craving pizza in Sestola! Everything was excellent, very kind, and the dinner was amazing!! P.S.: We had our big dog (very calm) with us, and there were no objections to keeping her with us, so that was a huge plus ;) (Original) Appena usciti dal locale io e la mia ragazza... abbiamo girato senza speranza per un po' in questo sabato sera d'agosto...trovando posto in questa pizzeria sull'unico terrazzino a disposizione ...strafelici della disponibilità dimostrata... della qualità dell'impasto della pizza e dell'abbondanza dei prodotti sopra la pizza... sicuramente una meta da considerare quando si ha voglia di pizza a Sestola! Bravissimi in tutto gentilissimi e cena strepitosa!! Ps: avevamo al seguito la nostra cagnolona (iper tranquilla) e non ci sono state obiezioni a tenerla con noi quindi un plus notevole ;)

(Translated by Google) A bit of a simple place. Easy to digest pizza. A bit naive staff. (Original) Locale un po' alla buona. Pizza digeribile. Staff un po' naif.

(Translated by Google) On Corso di Sestola in the pedestrian area, excellent light pizza on a platter. Lard and leeks number 1. Excellent choice of matching flavours. Easy access also for disabled people. Large car park 5 minutes away. (Original) Sul Corso di Sestola in piena zona pedonale, ottima pizza al tagliere leggerissima. Lardo e porri numero1. Ottima scelta di gusti abbinabili. Accesso agevole anche per disabili. Ampio parcheggio a 5 minuti.

(Translated by Google) Very good and digestible pizza (you don't feel bloated), impeccable waitress service. It's a real shame for the owner, if he were more polite and helpful (now it's less than 0) as well as answering the phone he would be top. (Original) Pizza molto buona e digeribile (non ti senti gonfio), servizio della cameriera impeccabile. Peccato veramente per il proprietario, se fosse più educato e disponibile (adesso è pari a meno di 0) oltre che a rispondere al telefono sarebbe top.

(Translated by Google) Rustic but welcoming atmosphere. Very good pizza and fair prices. Very competent service! (Original) Ambiente rustico ma accogliente. Pizza molto buona e prezzi onesti. Servizio molto competente!

(Translated by Google) Excellent and light pizza with high quality ingredients, honest prices and friendly staff (Original) Pizza ottima e leggera con ingredienti di alta qualità, prezzi onesti e personale cordiale

The mountain is stunning but the place is littered with human structures. Those that are long not in use should be removed so nature can reclaim these spaces. Beautiful meadows with flowers and insects. Also found a small swarming colony of honey bees.

Really amazing view! The path is reasonable to do, but wear walking shoes!

Stunning views and great ski slopes

Well worth the climb. Take the cable car from Passo del Lupo

What a fight to get to the top! For.me this was a hard constant slog to reach the top. 2165m which is around 7150ft on foot and the closer to the top the harder the climb. Great for endurance training and the views make it worth every step.

one good place too eat :/ and i had a terrible time skiing

Good for sky

Interesting initiative and well cared for by the volunteers

Interssante

(Translated by Google) Botanical garden managed by the CAI with free entry. Certainly much more interesting in spring until early June when there are many more flowering species. Well looked after and signposted. An obligatory stop for those returning from some trekking on the Cimone or from a relaxing day at Lake Ninfa. Parking also in front of the botanical garden (Original) Giardino botanico gestito dal CAI con ingresso ad offerta libera.Sicuramente molto più interessante a primavera fino a inizio giugno quando ci sono molte più specie fiorite.Ben curato e segnalato.una tappa obbligatoria per chi rientra da qualche trekking sul Cimone o da una giornata relax al lago della Ninfa.parcheggio anche difronte all'orto botanico

(Translated by Google) A small botanical garden well cared for in every detail. Entrance is free with the possibility of leaving an offering for the daily work of the volunteers and the care of the park. (Original) Un giardino botanico piccolo e ben curato in ogni dettaglio. L’ingresso è libero con la possibilità di lasciare un’offerta per il lavoro quotidiano dei volontari e la cura del parco.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place surrounded by greenery, almost hidden. Well looked after by CAI volunteers. Absolutely worth a visit also considering the fact that it is one of the few places open. Great variety of flora in a small eco system maintained in an exemplary way. Free entry but leave an offering for its maintenance. It's a little treasure for everyone (Original) Bellissimo luogo immerso nel verde, quasi nascosto. Ben curato dai volontari del CAI. Merita assolutamente una visita considerando anche il fatto che è uno dei pochi luoghi aperti. Grande varietà di flora in un piccolo eco sistema mantenuto in modo esemplare. Ingresso gratuito ma lasciate un offerta per il suo mantenimento. È un piccolo tesoro per tutti

(Translated by Google) Not a garden but the most important botanical garden in the Apennines thanks to the CAI, opened 70 years ago. Very well maintained, with an external path among beech and fir trees, and an important variety of plants and flowers as well as a small pond and a peat bog. Also interesting for those who love insects, beetles and butterflies... the many flowers offer them an inviting banquet. You don't pay entry but you can make a free donation which I think is more than deserved. (Original) Non un giardino ma il giardino botanico più importante dell'appennino grazie al CAI, aperto ben 70 anni fa. Molto ben tenuto ,con un percorso esterno fra faggi e abeti , e una varietà importante di piante e fiori oltre a un piccolo stagno e una torbiera. Interessante anche per chi ama insetti, coleotteri e farfalle...a loro i tanti fiori offrono un banchetto invitante. Non si paga l'entrata ma si può fare una offerta libera che credo sia più che meritata.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience. The garden is well kept and full of information. An open-air library. Entrance is free, just leave a donation which will allow the garden to be kept in excellent condition. If you pass by here stop and visit it, it's really worth it. (Original) Esperienza stupenda. Il giardino è ben tenuto e ricco di informazioni. Una biblioteca a cielo aperto. L’ingresso è libero, basta lasciare una donazione che permetterà di mantenere in ottime condizioni il giardino. Se passate di qui fermatevi e visitatelo, ne vale davvero la pena.

Well worth the climb, the views from the tower are fabulous. The museum has so much but poorly arranged, nevertheless, a gem that awaits a visit.

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(Translated by Google) We visited the Rocca in July 2023 on a sunny and warm day, but at this altitude it becomes pleasantly warm, always a little airy. The view is truly dreamlike, you can admire the entire valley from the garden in front of the entrance and above all from the internal tower. We bought tickets for the guided tour around noon. The guide, a very expert gentleman, provided us with a lot of historical-artistic details about the place, allowing us to fully appreciate the richness of the site. The anecdotes are interesting and I would recommend the visit! A small pearl in our Apennines. (Original) Abbiamo visitato la Rocca a luglio 2023 in una giornata soleggiata e calda, ma a questa altitudine diventa un caldo gradevole, sempre un pochino arieggiato. Il panorama è davvero da sogno, si può ammirare l'intera vallata dal giardino davanti all'ingresso e soprattutto dalle torre interna. Abbiamo comprato i biglietti per la visita guidata intorno a mezzogiorno. La guida, un signore molto esperto, ci ha fornito un sacco di dettagli storico-artistici sul luogo, permettendoci di apprezzare a pieno la ricchezza del sito. Gli aneddoti sono interessanti e mi sento di consigliare la visita! Una piccola perla nei nostri Appennini.

(Translated by Google) The Rocca di Sestola is an enchanting place that absolutely deserves a visit. Located in a panoramic position, it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding valley. The structure is well preserved and the atmosphere you breathe is full of history. Inside, the museum houses an interesting collection that chronicles local history and medieval life. The guides are very knowledgeable and available, ready to answer any question with passion and competence. The route to reach the Rocca is pleasant and surrounded by greenery, ideal for a relaxing walk. Furthermore, cultural events and historical re-enactments are organized throughout the year which make the visit even more engaging. I highly recommend dedicating a few hours to discovering this hidden jewel of the Modena Apennines. It is an enriching experience for both adults and children. (Original) La Rocca di Sestola è un luogo incantevole che merita assolutamente una visita. Situata in una posizione panoramica, offre una vista mozzafiato sulla valle circostante. La struttura è ben conservata e l'atmosfera che si respira è carica di storia. All'interno, il museo ospita una collezione interessante che racconta la storia locale e la vita medievale. Le guide sono molto preparate e disponibili, pronte a rispondere a qualsiasi domanda con passione e competenza. Il percorso per raggiungere la Rocca è piacevole e immerso nel verde, ideale per una passeggiata rilassante. Inoltre, durante l'anno vengono organizzati eventi culturali e rievocazioni storiche che rendono la visita ancora più coinvolgente. Consiglio vivamente di dedicare qualche ora alla scoperta di questo gioiello nascosto dell'Appennino modenese. È un'esperienza arricchente sia per adulti che per bambini.

(Translated by Google) Small cameo managed economically but more than dignified by a volunteer guide who can then leave him a small reward without obligation, excellent small collection of mechanical musical instruments and from the tower pleasant panorama, the only flaw is the archaeological collection under construction. (Original) Piccolo cammeo gestita in economia ma più che dignitosa un cicerone volontario che poi senza obbligo gli si può lasciare una piccola ricompensa, ottima piccola raccolta di strumenti musicali meccanici e dalla torre gradevole panorama unica pecca la raccolta archeologica in allestimento.

(Translated by Google) Very nice and interesting castle, a nice quiet walk to get there. It was a weekday, there were practically only us there so we were able to enjoy it in peace. There are many rooms to discover and the view from the tower is beautiful! I recommend a visit. (Original) Castello molto carino ed interessante, una bella camminata tranquilla per arrivarci. Era un giorno infrasettimanale, c’eravamo praticamente solo noi quindi abbiamo potuto godercelo in pace. Ci sono molte stanze da scoprire e la vista dalla torre è bellissima! Consiglio una visita.

Carefully avoid: rude staff and lousy food choice. Everything is frozen and low quality. With so many bars in town this one should be carefully avoided.

Nice place and great crew, funny, gentle and efficient. Good place for breakfast, cocktail or just an espresso

Good place and staff

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Top bar!!!

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(Translated by Google) Local bar with a lot of space inside and this is a very important thing. The cappuccino was normal while the brioches weren't much, full of margarine and very greasy. Even though there were very few people, the service took a little long before we could receive what we ordered (2 cappuccinos and 2 croissants). (Original) Bar della zona con molto spazio al suo interno e questa è una cosa molto importante. Il cappuccino era nella norma mentre la brioches non era granché, piena di margarina e molto unta. Nonostante ci fosse pochissima gente il servizio è stato un po lungo prima di poter ricevere quanto ordinato (2 cappuccine e 2 brioches).

A total scam! DO NOT RENT HERE!!! On February 5 2025 I rented a car (supposedly a Hyundai 10) through booking.com. My flight landed at 11pm, I was at the Avis counter around 11.30. The employee gave me the keys for a Fiat 500 and told me to take pictures of the car before starting it because it had some damages and send them to their email address. I arrived at the parking lot (it's like a 10 minutes walk from the airport), found the car (they don't tell you the parking number... you gotta find it yourself!), took pictures of the huge scratches it had (see attached pictures) and sent them right away. I used the car for a week and returned it on February 12 around 3am as planned with them, then dropped the keys off at their drop off box inside the airport. Took my flight to Frankfurt and while boarding from there to San Francisco they sent me an email saying that I damaged the car and they already charged me 1555usd for the damage. I had to call my bank and dispute the charge and also sent them again the pictures I took. Finally they answered me saying they are gonna refund me... in 20 business days... I'm glad I took pictures otherwise I'd be scammed by these thieves. Still waiting for the refund btw. Hope this is helpful! Update 02/20/2025: the company refunded me part of the amount, keeping 33usd... I wonder how much money these scumbags do per year doing this scam, pretending to refund you and keeping a small amount (compared to the whole sum). Being the office in an international airport, I suppose they found a great way to make money illegally. I proceeded to dispute the lacking amount with my bank in the US. Update 02/21/2025: after disputing the remaining amount with my bank, I have been fully refunded. Very bad experience. Update 03/17/2025: the remaining 60+dollars were refunded by my bank, not by Avis. I just realized that, so basically they kept those money and will deal with my bank now.

I am writing to you to dispute a damage charge applied to my rental car returned at Bologna Airport on October 14, 2025. According to your invoice, I was charged EUR 226.86 for "chipping/cracking windshield" and "vehicle downtime". I did not cause any damage to the car. (I have plenty of videos and photos to prove this). According to the attached photos, the windshield is intact. A very unserious company, avoid renting cars from this company. As can be seen from the other reviews, it seems that I am not the only one who has this problem with this company! I also have no one to contact from this company. No one answers the phone number in the contract, I don't have WhatsApp, as I was told when renting the car that I could send pictures and videos of the car's condition on WhatsApp.

Very bad experience with Budget Bologna Airport! I booked and paid for a car through Rentalcars, but Budget refused to give me the vehicle because my Greek paper driving licence (from an EU country!) is written only in Greek. This is completely absurd — Greece is part of the EU, and the licence is valid across all EU countries. The staff member was rude, loud, and totally unprofessional. I was stuck for over two hours with my two-year-old child and my fiancée, and nobody offered any help. When my fiancée politely asked if she could at least tell us where to catch the bus to the city, she just laughed at us. Unacceptable behaviour for any customer service employee. Even worse: I have rented a car from Budget in Germany with the exact same licence – without any issue at all! How can the same company treat EU citizens differently in another EU country? ❌ Terrible service, rude staff, no respect for customers. Never again Budget in Italy!

Absolutely Unacceptable Service — Rent at Your Own Risk. I wish I could give zero stars! I’m writing this review to warn others about the utter incompetence and lack of accountability displayed by Avis Budget. Our experience was nothing short of a nightmare. The vehicle we rented broke down — inconvenient enough — but the real disaster began when we discovered that, due to the company’s failure to register the car with the roadside assistance provider, we were left stranded with no help whatsoever. For three entire days, we were forced to find and pay for our own transportation out of pocket because this company could not provide a replacement vehicle in a timely manner. We spent hours on hold with customer service, only to be told repeatedly that they “couldn’t help us” and that we needed to call the roadside assistance company ourselves. When we did, roadside assistance told us they couldn’t help either — because the vehicle was never even registered with them! It was only after we took yet another taxi to a Budget/Avis office that someone finally fixed the error. But even then, roadside assistance didn’t come for the vehicle until the next day. Only then were we finally able to get a replacement car — after wasting three days, countless hours on the phone, and paying out of pocket for taxis to get around. To add insult to injury, we’ve received zero compensation for the taxi fares we racked up or for the days we paid for a rental car we couldn’t use. It’s completely unreasonable to expect customers to foot the bill for your negligence and still pay full price for a service that was never delivered. This was an embarrassing failure of basic customer service and operational competence. If you value your time, money, or sanity, avoid Budget/Avis at all costs. I strongly urge the company to take responsibility, reimburse us for the additional costs we incurred, and issue a refund for the days we were left without the vehicle we paid for. Until then, I’ll continue to share this experience to warn others.

AVIS-maggiore-BUDGET SCAM COMPANY! Worst car rental experience ever. They withdraw money from your account without any justification, and even with full insurance, they invent damage claims to get more money. Completely untrustworthy — avoid at all costs!

Long queue. Only one person at the counter. Very long time to do the paperwork. Car with a lot of damages, not very well washed, difficult to detect scratches and small damages. Had to pay ~€300 upon return by a "new damage" size of a 1EUR coin on the front spoiler.

Do NOT go there! They accuse you of damaging the car, even though it's clearly noted on the rental papers that the damage was already there. The rental goes from single to double. Moreover they send and invoice of a certain amount, and they take more on the account than what the invoice specify ! From 660€ to 770€ for what reason ? No idea, they say nothing. Just stealing money as if there was no law in Italy. And it is impossible to contact them. They do everything they can to dodge calls and they take months to respond to mails. Message for you Avis : give me a real phone number that I can call to have a discussion about this unacceptable situation.

I’ve been in Sestola twice and both times had lunch in this restaurant. Food is excellent and service is very good. Love the castagna torte (I don’t know the name but I know that is not in the regular menu). Highly recommended.

We came in after 2pm for lunch. The atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was delicious. I like the homely feel.

Great home made pasta, tasting amazing. Couldn't go farther than primi piati as we took pasta two times... Really really good and fair prices.

Delicious food, friendly service, great experience!

Best meal of my holiday. Food and service were first class 😊I recommend eating here wholeheartedly 😊

Nice food but extremely slow service..some customers complained and they were served quicker at the end, but not the rest of customers, who were waiting to be served..we left without coffee and dessert after the long wait, and would not recommend it

good food, service and location

Conveniently located restaurant in the centre of Sestola. On the day we visited they were only serving pizzas. We had a pizza each followed by desert of tiramisu and sorbet. All the food was pleasant, but nothing special. The service was fine. Atmosphere pleasant and comfortable.

It is a nice restaurant. Inside very cosy decor. Food is of good quality, prices average, waiting time manageable and staff very friendly.

Best truffle spaghetti. ❤️

Excellent pizza crust

👌 ok

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(Translated by Google) Il Boschetto is the kind of place that makes you feel like you're on vacation, even though you're just steps from home. The location is simply perfect: right in the center, yet tucked away enough to enjoy the tranquility of the village. They make a delicious pizza, perfectly thin, and with fresh ingredients that speak for themselves. But the real star of lunch (or dinner, because it's delicious any time of day) is the legendary gnocco fritto: hot, soft, and golden, it arrives accompanied by a regal platter of cured meats, cheeses, jam, honey, and fruit. A mix of flavors that gives you a moment of pure happiness. The icing on the cake? The owner: kind, smiling, and always ready to make you feel at home. (Original) Il Boschetto è quel tipo di posto che ti fa sentire in vacanza, anche se sei a due passi da casa. La posizione è semplicemente perfetta: in pieno centro, ma abbastanza defilata da goderti la tranquillità del paese. Fanno una pizza gustosa, sottile al punto giusto e con ingredienti freschi che parlano da soli. Ma il vero protagonista del pranzo (o della cena, perché è buono a tutte le ore) è il mitico gnocco fritto: caldo, soffice e dorato, arriva accompagnato da un vassoio regale di salumi, formaggi, marmellata, miele e frutta. Un mix di sapori che ti regala un momento di pura felicità. La ciliegina sulla torta? La proprietaria: gentile, sorridente e sempre pronta a farti sentire come a casa.

Cute place, ok service as the welcoming was a bit cold but after it got more friendly. About the food, the pasta was nice while the hams for gnocco and tigelle were really poor

Good experience to taste local food with tigelle and gnocco fritto. Cold cuts are ok, nice cheese, fresh vegetables

Excellent service, generous portions and a nice big room with high beamed ceiling. Very good value for money if you're into meat and fried appetizers.

Nice food , quick service

Fantastic place great food great staff safe parking and great toilets and showers if you get there early you get to park inside the fencied area

Super friendly staff!!! Great food.

Such an unexpected surprise. We were travelling to bologna and decided to stop for dinner. Google brought us here and we are very grateful. This eatery is unpretentious and crowded, but food was great. Local dishes are incredibly good and the staff was nice and attentive. Good list of local wines too.