Ahimè

Restaurant · Marconi

Ahimè

Restaurant · Marconi

Via S. Gervasio, 6e, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy

Highlights

Fermentation-forward modern dining, creative dishes, natural wines

Via S. Gervasio, 6e, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy Get directions

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@michelinguide

"Situated near the Mercato delle Erbe (well worth a visit either before or after your meal), this restaurant changes its menu regularly, sometimes even daily, in order to guarantee the freshness of its farm-to-table ingredients. The simple cuisine features some delicious vegetarian dishes, including stand-out recipes such as fennel with coconut and green pepper sauce. Don’t miss the home-made bread, which is baked daily with great technical skill." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/emilia-romagna/bologna/restaurant/ahime

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@eater

The 18 Best Restaurants in Bologna, Italy | Eater

"The team of young chefs at Ahimè produce fermentation-forward, casually creative dining in a city known for heavy traditional fare, breathing life into Bologna’s nonexistent modernist dining scene. While the restaurant is generally underappreciated by some locals, Ahimè has found its own open-minded clientele, who tend to lean international. Start with slow-risen sourdough with juniper butter alongside free-range salami and oyster plates from the nearby Po Valley delta before digging into flavorful small plates like squash ravioli accented by apricot vinegar, turnips with lardo, gnocchi in dashi and parsley oil, and roasted brassicas with miso and various fruit-ferment reductions. Then move onto the gummy bear-inspired spaghetti with wild licorice or chitarra tossed in duck liver and lemon, along with meaty offerings such as duck tartare dusted with berbere spices. Desserts are simple, like baked quince with fresh whipped cream and crushed dried rose." - Coral Sisk

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Tamir

Google

The food is good, but our experience missed the mark completely. We were sat on the bar on the furthest end from sight of the two servers (who had way too much on their hands and could use a third pair). We chose the "Chilled Choice" which is a set of 5 recommended dishes. The pacing of our dishes was not good. We spent 2 hours with the first 4 dishes (an average of 30 minutes PER dish). A couple that was set next to us an hour after we started our meal finished said 4 dishes in an hour, for comparison. It felt like they were trying to fire as many of the same dish as possible at the same time (we had a view of their board as we sat on the bar). When asking the server for another glass of wine they just placed an empty glass on the bar in front of me, and only went back and actually filled it 10 minutes later. As for the food - The flavor combinations were good. The pasta was cooked a bit under al dente and was a touch too hard (a bit tough and crumbly). The beans/eggplants were cold inside the warm pea mash. My slices of meat were done one degree more than my partner's. Overall a mixed experience, leaning towards a negative experience. For the price we didn't get the experience we desired.

Raheel Shaharyar

Google

My husband and I ate here last summer. It was our first green Michelin star experience. The menu is seasonal and they do have a nose to tail approach. They were very accommodating when I chose not to eat sweet breads. Service was good. We had a reservation and were initially sat at the bar. However, we were able to move to a table when another couple had left. On this particular occasion we chose to have the tasting menu. The food started off very strong, but the last two courses from me seemed quite similar to each other. Cucumber salad with sea bass tartar, super fresh, slightly bitter but perfect starter Beef neck ragu with apricot slightly sweet but brought good acidity to the dish. This was so good!! Black eyes peas with lettuce and tarragon. This was good but lacking a little something to lift it up. Artichoke with potato and mint Or Sweet bread with peanut butter plums, hibiscus sauce, creme pat and meringue. This was very delicious but something about the way the plums were prepared caused my tongue to swell up and become really itchy. I'm not normally allergic to plums or hibiscus so I'm not sure what happened but my husband loved it and he was fine.

Carley Rose

Google

Food was very creative, like nothing I've ever had before. There were some misses in my opinion, but I think that's more of a matter of taste, my husband loved every dish. The only fault was the service, the servers were friendly but we never received a paper menu and had no idea what we were eating (even with a brief explanation) and it took over 2.5 hours from start to finish for 5 courses, by dish 3 we were very ready to leave and by the time we got the bill the vibe was a bit killed.

Joshua Fields

Google

What started off as a nice meal unfortunately fell flat due to a ridiculous screw up by the staff. The food was overall good, with some creative takes that were enjoyable. I was looking forward to the spicy quail on the menu which although was very good, had no spice at all and was in fact not Quail, but Duck instead ( no explanation but whatever). Once 10pm hit, the staff became more concerned with cleaning up and leaving rather than finishing up the 4 remaining tasting menus still yet to be served dessert, making us all wait about 33 minutes for this thrown together dish I would’ve rather not eaten at all. I am being generous with 4 stars, as the clear lack of accountability for this large screw up that we watched right in front of us at the Kitchen Counter seats, and a chef leaving before we even did could be enough for 3 stars. If you really want to go here, reserve an earlier time so the staff doesn’t forget about you either.

Familien Ussing Kristensen

Google

We had a really enjoyable and laid-back experience, seated at a cozy communal table. The food was modern and inventive – good flavors with a creative twist. The place strikes a great balance between casual and refined. Would happily come back!

Charles Wong

Google

One of the highlights of bolgona. Food and wine were impeccable. Every dish was a surprise. The wines were also local and very unique and delicious. This is not a traditional Italian restaurant. Service was good, but not yet excellent, and probably one of the things holding back a Michelin star. Otherwise the food is worthy.

Eric Schnaubelt

Google

Amazing modern dining experience! Great wine list, incredible seasonal food. Went for lunch and had an wonderful experience. Fresh and fun with an open kitchen. Not the cheapest meal you can find in the city, but worth every penny! Great service that feels very elevated without any pretention.

Melanie Jensen

Google

As a solo traveler exploring Bologna, I stopped into Ahimè after making online reservations and was instantly struck by the warm, comforting atmosphere. I was seated at the counter, which was an ideal spot to observe the team in action. I immediately felt welcomed by the friendly staff and engaging chefs. I opted for the tasting menu, which came without a written guide, but I appreciated the element of surprise. The experience leaned into creativity and innovation, and while some dishes were thoughtful and flavorful, a few didn’t quite come together. For instance, the fava bean salad was overpowered by large, raw herb pieces, and the duck dish featured roasted nuts that lacked finesse or clear technique. That said, the sommelier was a standout—deeply knowledgeable and passionate, offering detailed insights into their impressive selection of unique and carefully curated wines. His thoughtful pairings added a lot to the overall experience. He was even kind enough to recommend a list of local restaurants for me! Ahimè feels like a fresh, youthful take on fine dining, and while not every dish landed perfectly, the overall vibe and creativity make it a solid option—especially for travelers seeking a modern, local tasting experience in Bologna. I’d happily return with adjusted expectations, knowing I’d be in for a relaxed and engaging evening.