Ten places to eat in Bologna in street food style, ten tried and true places to try for a low cost and local meal, read the post and book your lunch.
Bologna it might seem a city of only typical trattorias and restaurants but over time, due to its being the seat of the oldest and one of the most famous universities, it has seen the birth and growth of many clubs and meeting points dedicated to street food and everything that goes around around eat when you are constantly on the move.
In Bologna, wherever you look you will find a student. And every student, wherever he looks in Bologna, will find a nice place to eat, or rather to tease something, because in Bologna you eat well and often. And in Bologna at any time there is always a good reason to have a snack, an aperitif and a chat with friends.
Below you will find some historical and less historical, typical and less typical places, where to eat something good if you are passing through the center of the Emilian capital.
1. The Tortellino
If you want the most famous local takeaway dish, yes tortellini you got it right, this is the place. In this place you can order your "cup" of excellent broth, choose the tortellini that are right for you and enjoy it all with a wooden spoon walking through the center. Via Cesare Battisti 17 / A.
2. ZeroCinquantino and Zerocinquantello
Local brothers and located in the same beautiful alley of the center. These are quality wine shops that offer various snacks but with a unique taste: typical cold cuts and cheeses, tigelle, Fassona tartare, croutons, meatballs and many others. Via Pescherie vecchia 3 / E.
3. Herb Market
Recently revalued and embellished by the Bolognese municipality, the Mercato delle Erbe is a historic market of fruit, vegetables and much more. Within this market, however, you will also find a particular area made up of mini bars and a main restaurant, Other. Here you can choose where to sit and where to order food and drinks. A tip, try the gourmet sandwiches, very good. Via Ugo Bassi 25.
4. Bank 32
In reality it is always part of the Mercato delle Erbe but it is located in a separate wing, within the area dedicated to the fish market. Banco 32 is properly a fish market only that at lunch, on its characteristic tables, it offers some delicious dishes of the day at a very reasonable price. In addition to the aperitif, slightly more expensive in relation to lunch, it offers a series of very tasty fish tapas. Do not miss the bag of fried fish. Via S. Gervasio, 3 / A.
5. Tigelleria Tigellino
Here you can taste the famous tigelle, made with an infinite number of fillings, salty or sweet. Great for a quick but tasty meal or snack. It also does home delivery and you can order online. Via Calzolerie 1 / D
6. Ex Forno Mambo
Excellent for lunch for a quick dish but even better as an aperitif featuring multiple dishes and appetizers, pizza, crescenta, cous cous, tempura vegetables, chicken wings and much more. Here you can safely dine during your aperitif. Via Don Giovanni Minzoni 14 / E.
7. Browse Rina
Restaurant / Laboratory recently opened but with an authentic flavor, it is a local producer of fresh pasta who had the excellent idea of serving the most typical Bolognese dishes in a contemporary way and in a completely informal environment. Cover and water are free and you can watch the sfogline at work. Great for lunch. Via Castiglione 5.
8. Haughty
This is the history of pizzeria al taglia in the center of Bologna, a reference point for pizza lovers, who can find it here in every version and taste. You can find three in the city center. Via Indipendenza 33, Via Ugo Bassi 10 and Via Caprarie 3.
9. Well Done
It was born in Bologna in 2013 with the idea of proposing the hamburger in a gourmet version. Selected meats, organic flours and seasonal vegetables, all accompanied by quality drinks. Delivery also at home. Via Caprarie 3 / C and Via Fioravanti 37 / C.
10. Pescheria del Pavaglione
Located in the middle of the so-called Quadrilatero Bolognese, it is a real fish market which, at aperitif time, offers mini portions of raw and non-raw fish, from tartare to oysters, accompanied by a glass of white wine. Also take away. Via Pescherie Vecchie 14.
