What to Eat in Bologna

Tortellini in Brodo Must Try Tiny ring-shaped pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, and Parmigiano, served in a clear capon broth. Bologna › Lasagne alla Bolognese Must Try Layers of fresh egg pasta, slow-cooked ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano, baked until golden. Bologna › Tagliatelle al Ragù Must Try Fresh egg tagliatelle with slow-cooked meat ragù made with pork, beef, tomato, carrot, celery, and onion. Bologna › Gramigna con Salsiccia Worth the Adventure Short curly pasta with crumbled sausage ragù and a touch of cream. Bologna › Cotoletta Petroniana Worth the Adventure A breaded veal cutlet topped with prosciutto crudo, Parmigiano, and sometimes a little sauce or broth. Bologna › Passatelli Eat Like a Local Pasta made from breadcrumbs, Parmigiano, eggs, and lemon zest, pressed into thick strands and served in broth. Bologna › Friggione Eat Like a Local A slow-cooked stew of onions and tomatoes reduced until sweet and jammy. Served as a side or on bread. Bologna ›

Pane con la Mortadella Must Try Fresh bread filled with thick slices of authentic Bologna mortadella. Simple perfection. Bologna › Crescentine Worth the Adventure Small fried or baked bread puffs, served with salumi and soft cheeses. Bologna ›

Torta di Riso Worth the Adventure A baked rice cake with almonds, candied fruit, and a hint of liqueur. Bologna ›