Large pasta rings stuffed with a mixture of ricotta cheese, parsley, and parmesan, usually served with butter and sage.
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This is widely considered the most 'honest' plate of pasta in the city. Located in the working-class Bolognina district, it avoids tourist traps by focusing on hyper-local sourcing. Their tortelloni are famous for a 'sfoglia' (pasta sheet) that is rough enough to catch every drop of mountain butter.
📍 Via Luigi Serra, 9/b, 40129 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps
Sfoglia Rina is a hybrid between a pasta shop and a restaurant. The value is unbeatable—you get Michelin-quality fresh pasta at deli prices. The atmosphere is bustling and communal, making it the definitive spot for a high-quality, no-frills lunch.
📍 Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps
Daniele Minarelli (the 'Oste') is a guardian of Bolognese tradition. While many come for the cold cuts, the tortelloni are a masterclass in balance—the filling is light and airy, contrasting with the rich, golden egg pasta.
📍 Via Santa Caterina, 51, 40123 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps
Oltre. represents the 'New Bologna.' It’s hidden behind an unassuming door and offers a sleek, cosmopolitan vibe. Their tortelloni are technically perfect, featuring an incredibly thin, almost translucent pasta skin that showcases the chef's technical skill.
📍 Via Augusto Majani, 1/b, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps
Walking into Anna Maria is like entering a 1980s time capsule. The walls are covered in photos of celebrities and opera singers. The tortelloni here are 'maternal'—large, generous, and made exactly the way a Bolognese grandmother would make them.
📍 Via delle Belle Arti, 17/a, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy · View on Maps