Ristorante Pappagallo
Ristorante Pappagallo is on the Piazza della Mercanzia, a historical 14th century piazza, and has been operating since 1919. The interior of the restaurant displays autographs and pictures of famous people, from princes and dignitaries to actors and other public figures. The cuisine of the restaurant is traditional Bolognese mixed with contemporary Italian flavors, and it varies with the seasons. Appetizers include specialty dishes such as cheese and porcini mushroom flan, duck liver in balsamic vinegar, and thin slices of raw sturgeon with horseradish, lemon and aubergine. Main dishes include yellow lasagne Pappagallo style, rabbit ravioli with smoked ricotta, rib of veal Bologna style, and squid filled with red lettuce in a cognac sauce. Specialty desserts feature classics such as crème brulee scented with vanilla and panna cotta with saffron and sour black cherries.
Ristorante Pappagallo
3 Piazza della Mercanzia
Bologna, Italy 40125
+39-051-232-807
alpappagallo.it
Cantina Bentivoglio
Cantina Bentivoglio has existed for more than 50 years in the Palazzo Bentivoglio. It started out as a wine warehouse that supplied wine to families around Bologna who couldn't produce their own wines. In 1982, it began operating as a cantina and also served as a jazz venue for local musicians as well as a wine bar. The walls of the restaurant feature contemporary works by Italian artists. The restaurant itself can seat up to 250 diners, but it also has a meeting room that can accommodate up to 50 guests at a time. Professional pasta makers prepare pastas such as tortelloni, tortellini and tagliatelle, and the staff prepares the famous Bolognese ragu sauce with tagliatelle or lasagne daily as well. Specialties include bruschetta with olive oil, basil and fresh pomodoro, carpaccio and numerous Bolognese dishes. Desserts include chocolate torte, gelatos, and other creamy Italian sweets. The wine cellar boasts a complete stock with over 400 labels, including French, Californian, Australian and New Zealand wine aside from Italian wine. The restaurant features live jazz entertainment every day.
Cantina Bentivoglio
4B Via Mascarella
Bologna, Italy 40125
+39-051-265-416
cantinabentivoglio.it
I Portici Restaurant
I Portici Restaurant is located within the confines of the four-star I Portici Hotel, which is a restored 19th century palazzo. The restaurant focuses on elegant dining, with fine silverware, crystal, linen and fresh flowers. The restaurant features all-natural cuisine with Italian and Bolognese flavors and spices. It seats up to 30 guests and is open for dinner for outside guests, but it is also open for lunch for hotel guests. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
I Portici Restaurant
69 Via Indipendenza
Bologna, Italy 40121
+39-051-42185
iporticihotel.com
