Emilia–Romagna Restaurants
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21. Molto Più Che Centrale
$$ | |A winning combination of traditional and innovative dishes is the big draw at this colorful, contemporary restaurant with splashy modern art spread over two floors. Young chef Giacomo Garutti delivers Ferrarese classics like salamina da sugo con purè (salami atop creamy mashed potatoes) alongside fried and grilled seafood, and innovations like cappellacci pasta filled with pumpkin, orange, and ginger. There's a good wine list, too. The youthful staff are welcoming, attentive, and informative.
Via Boccaleone 8, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, 44121, Italy0532-1880070Known For
- Local dishes with modern flourishes
- Upbeat, contemporary setting
- Attentive waitstaff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Thurs., Reservations essential -
22. Osteria dei Battibecchi
$$ | |Simple, honest food doesn't get any tastier than what's served at this casual, tiny venue (there are about 20 seats at the wooden tables in the wood-beamed space) with an even tinier kitchen. Nicoletta Molducci, chef and owner, takes pride in turning out terrific regional dishes from a short menu with the usual local specialties, such as cappelletti in brodo or al ragù, supplemented by an ever-changing list of daily specials. The polpettine di lesso (little meatballs) in a lively tomato sauce with peas and pancetta, and the squacquerone e fichi caramellati (soft cheese with caramelized figs) are two winning dishes that might be on offer. Attentive service and a fine wine list make a meal here a true pleasure.
Via della Tesoreria Vecchia 16, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, 48121, Italy0544-219536Known For
- <PRO>seasonal menu and specials</PRO>
- <PRO>small and busy ambience</PRO>
- <PRO>gracious staff</PRO>
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23. Osteria Francescana
$$$$ | |Chef-proprietor Massimo Bottura has done stints with Adrià and Ducasse, takes inspiration from music and literature, and pours all these influences into creating some of the fanciest plates in all of Italy while remaining true to his Modenese roots. The restaurant contains only 12 tables and although it's possible to order à la carte, most everyone opts for the 12-course tasting menu with the accompanying wine pairing. One signature dish is 5 stagionature di Parmigiano Reggiano (five “stages” of Parmesan, served in different textures and temperatures). Decor and atmosphere are muted (except for splendid floral arrangements). Reservations are not only essential, but must be made months in advance, online and at the beginning of the month.
Via Stella 22, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, 41121, Italy059-223912Known For
- A reverential atmosphere
- Five stages of Parmesan signature dish
- Reservations required months in advance
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and 2 wks in Aug., Reservations essential -
24. Ristorante I Portici
$$$$ | North of Piazza Maggiore |The frescoed ceiling, parquet flooring, and live classical music are clues that this sophisticated restaurant (part of the hotel of the same name) occupies a former theater and café-chantant, or musical venue, from the late 19th century. It's the perfect setting for an evening of fine dining featuring mainly Emilian-inspired dishes with modern touches and the vision of young chef Nicola Annunziata. The menus change seasonally, and three separate tasting menus offer gustatory bliss.
Via dell'Indipendenza 69, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40121, Italy051-42185Known For
- Sumptuous surroundings in a former theater
- Sophisticated culinary offerings
- Refined and attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
25. Ristorante Marconi
$$$ | |Siblings Aurora and Massimo Mazzucchelli have succeeded in enticing a steady stream of Bolognesi to their celebrated eatery 15 km (9 miles) south of the city to sample their startlingly modern gourmet creations. Ingredients are fresh, rich, and well balanced in such dishes as risotto con mosaico di pesce (with raw fish and seaweed) and pigeon breast with cavolo nero (Italian kale), while flavorsome desserts include chocolate and ginger sorbet. The three-, five- and nine-course tasting menus are worth considering, while the extremely extensive wine list takes in labels from far afield. The decor is elegantly muted and sober, with widely spaced tables.
Via Porrettana 291, Sasso Marconi, Emilia-Romagna, 40037, Italy051-846216Known For
- <PRO>sober style</PRO>
- <PRO>intriguing and unusual dishes</PRO>
- <PRO>discreet but attentive service</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and 1 wk in early Jan. No lunch Tues.--Thur., no dinner Sun. -
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26. Ristorante Parizzi
$$$ | |Chef-owner Marco Parizzi is the third-generation cook in this elegant restaurant, originally his grandfather's salumeria (delicatessen), where he now serves a mix of Parmense classics and contemporary creations. The anolini alla parmigiana in brodo di manzo e gallina (pasta with Parmigiano-Reggiano in broth) is a more typical dish, while the faraona in crosta di frutta secca (guinea fowl cooked with dried fruits and mushroom sauce) is a flight of fancy. Alongside the à la carte menu, there are two tasting menus with a meat or seafood focus (both with a parmigiano tasting course), and a wine list with a section of "Rarità" collected by the two elder Parizzi.
Strada della Repubblica 71, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, 43121, Italy0521-285952Known For
- Special menu with white truffles from Alba in autumn
- Inventive tasting menus
- Affordable, well-curated wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Aug., and Jan. 8–15, Reservations essential -
27. Sfoglia Rina
$ | |The pastaio (pasta-maker) tradition in this bright honeycomb tiled pasta shop and restaurant—which often has a line around the block—started nearly 60 years ago in a town about 9½ km (6 miles) southwest of Bologna. There, Rina De Franceschi rolled sfoglia (dough) following family recipes. Take a seat at one of the communal wooden tables to try regional specialties like tortellini in brodo and tagliatelle al ragù (pasta with meat sauce), as well as a weekly seasonal menu with often vegetarian takes on classics, like mezzelune rose ripiene di ceci, kale, e noci (red half moon-shape pasta filled with garbanzo beans, kale, and hazelnuts). There's also a small selection of regional wines by the glass or bottle and desserts such as crostate (pies) to finish the meal. The last orders are taken at 7 pm and diners may enjoy their meals until 8 pm, making this spot ideal for lunch or an early dinner.
Via Castiglione 5/b, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy051-9911710Known For
- Fresh pasta in many varieties
- Weekly vegetarian-friendly specials
- Affordable and wide-ranging menu
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28. Trattoria Caffè del Rosso
$ | University area |Here, in the mirrored interior, a mostly young crowd chows down on classic regional fare at affordable prices. Nimble staff bearing multiple plates sashay neatly between the closely spaced tables delivering such standards as tortellini in brodo and cotoletta alla Bolognese (veal with Parmigiano-Reggiano and prosciutto). It is the kind of place where the waiters don't glare at you if you only order a plate of pasta—perhaps another reason it's a student favorite.
Via Augusto Righi 30/A, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40126, Italy051-236730Known For
- Student haunt with great-value regional food
- Affordable wine list
- Fun atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. -
29. Trattoria di Via Serra
$$ | Beyond the City Center |At this simple trattoria off the main tourist circuit, much care has been taken with the decor: the rooms, overseen by host Flavio, are small and intimate, and the wooden walls painted a creamy whitish gray. Chef Tommaso gives equal care to the menu and deftly turns out Bolognese classics, as well as dishes with a modern twist—among the antipasti, his tosone fresco avvolto nella pancetta incorporates Parmigiano-Reggiano, unsmoked bacon, and greens. Pastas are mostly homemade, and desserts are delicious. Though the trattoria is not in the centro storico, it's only a five-minute walk from the train station, and well worth a detour.
Via Serra 9B, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40129, Italy051-6312330Known For
- All locally sourced ingredients
- Modern riffs on classic dishes
- Convivial atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and Aug., Reservations essential
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