Trattoria da Amerigo: truffle and tradition near Bologna

A Michelin-starred restaurant, a three-generation family business, a food shop of local products, a locanda to sleep between the hills, a truffle paradise.

Is it too much?

Founded in 1934 by Amerigo and Agnese, Trattoria da Amerigo has evolved into a Michelin-starred restaurant while preserving its rustic soul and timeless flavors.

Trattoria da Amerigo is a restaurant in Savigno, a charming village in the heart of the Apennines, the mountains behind Bologna.

Founded in 1934 by Amerigo and Agnese, it was originally a rustic trattoria where to eat simple traditional food.

It has evolved throughout the years, and now it’s one of the few Michelin star restaurants near Bologna.

Chef Alberto Bettini, the third generation of the family behind Amerigo, built a solid network of producers around the restaurant.

He started practicing the "km0" philosophy when no one knew what he was talking about.

His cuisine is at the same time rustic and elegant, a timeless tribute to the land where he was born.

At Amerigo, every meal tells a story.

The menu changes with the seasons. Alberto Bettini cooks with what the hills and forests around Savigno actually produce, so expect real shifts between the seasons. A few dishes stay on the menu year-round, like the handmade tortellini and tagliatelle.

A nice detail: every dish on the menu carries the year it was first introduced (or last changed), from 1988 to 2026. It's a way to separate the timeless classics from what's new this season, and it says a lot about how seriously they treat continuity here.

A few dishes worth knowing:

• Tortellini in old hen stock (a staple, always on the menu) — €17
• Tagliatelle 100% Bolognese with meat ragù — €16
• Whipped "Amerigo" egg cooked in the oven with scorzone black truffle and roasted mixed late spring mushrooms — €24
• Roast kid from Zivieri farm with its offal, grilled aubergine and goat's milk yogurt sauce — €24
• Rabbit prepared using traditional balsamic vinegar with crushed potatoes and rustic salad — €19

Alongside the à la carte menu, there's a seasonal tasting menu called "Discoveries and Nature" — built entirely around wild and seasonal ingredients gathered on country paths. It costs €70 per person (€65 without dessert), all-inclusive except wine. 

You can also add a wine pairing of three glasses from the Colli Bolognesi wine region for €20 per person.

Menu prices and dishes are current as of August 2026. 
Check the official website before you go, since the seasonal offerings genuinely change

Eating at Trattoria da Amerigo offers incredible value, especially considering its Michelin-starred status.

Expect to spend between €60 and €90 per person, depending on your choice of dishes and whether you indulge in truffles.

The informal, heartfelt service and the high-quality ingredients make every euro worth it.

If you don't want the evening to end with the drive back to Bologna, Amerigo has the answer: Locanda Amerigo, five rooms furnished with 20th-century design pieces, set inside one of the oldest houses in Savigno.

It's the natural extension of what the family started after the war: food and a bed under the same roof. And it turns dinner into a proper weekend escape in the Apennines.

More info: amerigo1934.com/la-locanda

Can't get enough of Amerigo’s flavors?

Good news! Thanks to La Dispensa di Amerigo, you can take a taste of Savigno home with you.

Choose from creamy sauces, wild game ragùs, homemade tigelle, and even local liqueurs.

You can buy them at the restaurant, in Bologna’s food markets, or even at select shops worldwide, including Eataly.

Savigno is a charming village nestled in the hills behind Bologna.

To reach Trattoria da Amerigo, you'll need a car or a taxi.
It’s about a 40-minute drive from the city center.

While it's a bit out of the way, the journey itself, through scenic countryside roads, is part of the magic.

Trattoria da Amerigo
Via Marconi, 14-16, Valsamoggia (loc. Savigno), Bologna
Tel. +39 051 6708326
amerigo1934.com

Opening hours (dinner from 7:30–10pm, lunch on weekends 12–2pm):
Wed–Fri: 7:30pm–10pm
Sat–Sun: 12pm–2pm & 7:30pm–10pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Being a Michelin-starred restaurant, tables fill up fast. Book well in advance, especially for weekends and during white truffle season (October–November).

If you are passionate about authentic Italian food, the comfort of a rustic setting, and the luxury of world-renowned truffles, Amerigo in Savigno is a destination you must not miss.

And if you’re ready to continue your culinary adventure, why not explore even more local flavors with our Bologna Food Tour?

Taste traditional delicacies, meet passionate artisans, and dive deep into the heart of Emilia-Romagna’s rich food culture.