Bologna, Italy

Via Pescherie Vecchie is a large market with restaurants and vendors that sell fresh produce, meats, and cheese. Some of the freshest meats and cheeses in the world are offered here. A personal favorite place in this market is 051, which is listed below.

Taste Bologna is the #1 rated food tour in the city. This company offers food tours, wine tours, cooking classes, and more. Bologna is rich in local delicacies and a tour of it all is something worth checking out. For more information and pricing, please visit www.tastebologna.net.

City Red Bus is a tour company that offers hour-long tours through Bologna. These tours take you past the hotspots and give you a brief rundown on the history that came before us. Tours start at €28 per person.

More commonly known as "Bologna's Secret Venice", La Piccola Venezia is a series of canals that run through a portion of the city. These canals are available for viewing through a window along Via Piella.

Teatro Anatomico is a historical structure that served an odd purpose. Used for anatomy lectures and dissections, this hall opened its doors in the 1600s. Aside from its anatomical history, the architecture and art that remains is stunning. Admission begins at €3 per person.

Basilica di San Petronio is an unfinished church in the heart of Bologna. With construction ending in the late 15th century, this church features a mix of Renaissance styles and offers free admission to visitors.

051 is a perfect spot for a quick snack. Located on Via Pescherie Vecchie, 051 is convenient and affordable. This is the perfect place to try real mortadella, and some of the best parmigiano reggiano in the world. 051 offers these items and more on customizable charcuterie boards

Bamboo is my personal favorite aperitivo in Bologna. With a wide variety of snacks and cocktails, it is hard to go wrong with this trendy bar.

Trattoria dal Biassanot has been nicknamed "home of ragu". In Italy, ragu is the word for bolognese sauce or any type of red pasta sauce with beef. Now that we know bolognese sauce got its name from Bologna, there is no excuse for not trying some of the best in the world.

Looking for a quick and easy option? Regina Sofia has you covered. This local shop offers amazing pizza and charcuterie boards, and is located in a perfect central spot.

It is a cute place where you make an order through writing it down on a piece of paper.

Sit in crowded terrace and just admire the lively town.

Best sliced pizza ever.

Variety of flavours is not huge but delicious.

I could stay forever in this place.

worth the wait, amazing pasta for a good price

Once a private chapel, this fully frescoed, student-friendly bar has wow factor in spades — and DJ sets from the pulpit.

Anyone who knows the city will recommend this unstuffy Bolognese bistro — expect to be treated like family and filled to the brim!

Half cocktail bar, half bistro, this elegant, chandelier-hung hangout is a double-whammy of awesomeness with killer cocktails.

Taste Bologna is the #1 rated food tour in the city. This company offers food tours, wine tours, cooking classes, and more. Bologna is rich in local delicacies and a tour of it all is something worth checking out. For more information and pricing, please visit www.tastebologna.net.

Sit in crowded terrace and just admire the lively town.