Ballarini - BOLOGNA

As stated in the title it 's a traditional local restaurant serving 100% traditional food. Outside Bologna you need a car to get there. As soon as you enter you... read more As stated in the title it 's a traditional local restaurant serving 100% traditional food. Outside Bologna you need a car to get there. As soon as you enter you jump back in the '70s ; furniture and ambiance have that feeling. The menu is interesting and the choice is average among the local specialties. Dishes are simply presented with no frills; quality of ingredients is good enough; portions are not huge. For an appetizer and a pasta dish (no wine, just water) 30€. Reservation needed.

Locally recommended and considerate of food allergies this institution was packed with locals. The menu offered a good selection for a multi course meal as well... read more Locally recommended and considerate of food allergies this institution was packed with locals. The menu offered a good selection for a multi course meal as well as the house specials (a selection of boiled meats which was popular with the locals . The staff was very accommodating, although short staffed, with the head waiter/owner(? orchestrating the servers and plates. Excellent meal at a reasonable price. Parking a bit limited.

If there ever is invented a pill that makes you able to eat everything all the time without gaining any weight I will move to this place. A great starter with a... read more If there ever is invented a pill that makes you able to eat everything all the time without gaining any weight I will move to this place. A great starter with a fantastic bread and some anti pasta followed by one of the greatest pasta I ever eaten made my day and just thinking of my meal there make me hungry. Besides great food once again I was remember not to judge anything by its cover from the outside this place don’t look impressive but the inside is as described above are great!

Visited with English friends and Italian friend Mauro who recommended. Really nice traditional restaurant, from appetisers to desserts all very good. I had the... read more Visited with English friends and Italian friend Mauro who recommended. Really nice traditional restaurant, from appetisers to desserts all very good. I had the ragu which was excellent. I understand their tortellini is among the best to be found. Recommended very enjoyable visit.

High quality from starters to dessert, still maintaining the taste of traditional food of the region. I would strongly suggest not to miss the starters and past... read more High quality from starters to dessert, still maintaining the taste of traditional food of the region. I would strongly suggest not to miss the starters and pasta it now the different flavors (tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagne, etc. . Suitable for families as well as for young groups. Easy to reach from Bologna and close to A1 exit.