Dozza is a small medieval village sitting on the hills near Imola, just 35 minutes away from Bologna. It’s one of those places most tourists completely miss because they stay glued to the classic Florence-Venice-Rome train route.Why do I keep going back?Simple: in a 10-minute walk, you get a permanent, open-air street art museum, a 13th-century fortified castle, and the regional winery for the ent

Yes, especially if you want to escape the crowded center of Bologna for a half-day.Dozza isn't a fake tourist trap with plastic souvenir shops and tour buses blocking the view. It’s a real, quiet village where locals play cards at the bar, kids run around the cobblestone streets, and every building wall doubles as a canvas for contemporary art.If you like good wine, medieval history, and weirdly c

Ring the doorbell and take a few steps to sit in one of my favorite restaurants in Bologna: Caminetto D'Oro.

Caminetto d'Oro: a century under the portico The story of Caminetto d’Oro, under the wooden portico in Via de’ Falegnami, begins before WWII. But it was in 1980 that its golden fire arose. The Carati family is in charge, with Paolo (also writer and journalist) behind the counter, and a young brigade in the kitchen, following the lead of chef Andrea Serra.When you sit in the elegant room, check who

Tortellini is a special dish for special occasions. But every year there's a way to find out the restaurant that makes the best tortellini in Bologna. ​ Tortellini with ray, anchovies, buffalo mozzarella in butter and truffle sauce Tortellino Festival Oct.4th is St.Petronio, a very important day for Bologna. Lots of celebrations, parties and one unique event for foodies. Tour Tlen(tortelli

Bologna may seem challenging for vegetarians at first glance. The city is famously home to iconic meat-based dishes like ragù and mortadella, and the food markets are filled with cured meats at every turn.So if you don't eat meat, how can you survive here?Follow my lead, grab a fork, and discover Bologna's best vegetarian food.

Here's a list of the best vegetarian dishes in Bologna, from antipasto, pasta, and street food.

Locanda Pincelli is that restaurant everyone near Bologna keeps praising, the one you’re sure is exaggerated until you finally go.And once you sit down in this quiet corner of Selva Malvezzi, you just want to tell everyone how unexpectedly good it is.

A lantern in the forest: Locanda Pincelli