Ahimè - BOLOGNA

This is a small restaurant with a touch of Scandinavia. The portions are small, like tapas, and it's not a typical Italian three-course meal, so you need to ord... read more This is a small restaurant with a touch of Scandinavia. The portions are small, like tapas, and it's not a typical Italian three-course meal, so you need to order more. The dishes are also quite creative.

Perhaps our expectations were a little high given the restaurant's Michelin-starred status, but we found it to be average. The tasting menu was nice, but we did... read more Perhaps our expectations were a little high given the restaurant's Michelin-starred status, but we found it to be average. The tasting menu was nice, but we didn't really like the fact that the tagliatelle were served on a single plate rather than two separate ones (which is more suitable for a couple, less so for friends). Overall, the dishes are expertly executed; the roasted leek is excellent, and the portions are reasonable. The bread and fennel butter are good. The wine list is a bit niche; it would be helpful to add a few simpler options. Friendly staff. The coffee is a bit burnt.

If you want to go to Ahimè, you'll need to be patient, as booking on the weekend requires a lot of time. The high demand is undoubtedly due to the attention to... read more If you want to go to Ahimè, you'll need to be patient, as booking on the weekend requires a lot of time. The high demand is undoubtedly due to the attention to detail in every dish and the limited seating. The tasting menu was a pleasant discovery; the dish I'd liked least that evening after a few days is the one that reminds me of the experience. I found the waitress who served us to be thorough and courteous, but I have some complaints about the sommelier service: we'd chosen wine pairings, and most of the glasses were served quickly and coldly. Even more annoying, the couple sitting next to us at the convivial table, who had also chosen pairings, drank from glasses of a higher quality than the ones they served us (low-quality glasses). I understand why people want to use the best glasses for those who choose high-end bottles, but that wasn't the case here. From restaurants that set themselves up to be of a certain caliber, I wasn't expecting such carelessness.

Nice atmosphere, good service. The food is good, but nothing spectacular, especially considering the above-average prices. read more Nice atmosphere, good service. The food is good, but nothing spectacular, especially considering the above-average prices.

I simply went with the chef’s selection, a daily menu built entirely around the freshest local ingredients available that day. You can really taste the connecti... read more I simply went with the chef’s selection, a daily menu built entirely around the freshest local ingredients available that day. You can really taste the connection between the kitchen and local farmers and producers.