A traditional peasant side dish made of white onions and tomatoes slow-cooked with lard for several hours.
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Widely considered the gold standard in Bologna, this friggione is defined by its incredible creaminess. The onions are macerated for 48 hours before a slow, low-heat cook that transforms them into a savory jam without a hint of bitterness.
📍 Via Santa Caterina, 51, 40123 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps
This trattoria is a Slow Food favorite. Their friggione stands out because of the raw ingredient quality; they exclusively use the White Onion of Medicina, known for its high sugar content and delicate aroma.
📍 Via di Via Serra, 9/b, 40129 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps
Winner of several local culinary awards, this version is celebrated for its balance. It strikes the perfect chord between the sweetness of the onions and the acidity of the San Marzano tomatoes.
📍 Via S. Felice, 50/a, 40122 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps
While primarily a pasta shop, their friggione is the most accessible and consistently high-quality version in the city center. It is brighter and more tomato-forward than the heavier trattoria versions.
📍 Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps