Ahimè

Ahimè in Bologna is a culinary gem, offering an elegant yet inviting dining experience that balances warmth, creativity, and impeccable technique. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed by attentive, friendly service that set the tone for a relaxed yet refined meal. The interior exudes a modern yet cozy atmosphere, with a thoughtful design that makes the space feel intimate without being overly formal. It’s a place where you can settle in and truly enjoy the craft behind each dish. Every dish showcased the restaurant’s commitment to high-quality ingredients and inventive pairings: • Sourdough with Juniper Butter – A perfect start! The crusty, airy sourdough paired beautifully with the creamy, aromatic juniper butter, adding an unexpected depth to a simple but essential dish. • Bean Soup – Silky, rich, and comforting, yet elevated with layers of flavor that made it anything but ordinary. • Beef Tongue – A standout. Tender, deeply flavorful, and perfectly complemented by the accompaniments, making each bite a textural and savory delight. • Jerusalem Artichoke & Barley – Creamy, earthy, and enhanced by the burnt onion reduction, creating a balance of nuttiness and umami that lingered beautifully. • Duck Breast with Broccoli and Cremonese Mustard – Cooked to perfection, with the mustard adding just the right kick to balance the rich, flavorful duck. The staff was incredibly attentive without being intrusive, ensuring the meal flowed seamlessly. Their knowledge and passion for the food added another level to the experience, making it not just a meal, but a memorable culinary journey. Ahimè is a must-visit in Bologna for anyone looking to experience refined yet soulful cooking in a setting that feels both modern and warmly personal. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this is a spot worth savoring. Highly recommend!

We had such an amazing lunch here, it was the highlight of the weekend. They recommended fantastic local wine, the food was fresh and delicious (the cabbage dish is a must!) and atmosphere is great. We treated it like tapas and ordered everything on the menu to share between 4 and it was perfect. The owners are the ones working and serving you, they are young guys who have taken a risk in life and started their own restaurant and it has paid off. Congratulations! It shows what hard work and good values and ethos can do. We will definitely be back!

Very innovative place for a perfect fine dining. The prices were fair given the quality of the food. Compliments to the chef and the staff. My only 3 suggestions would be to: 1) Change the water purifier because the taste of the water was a bit metallic and it doesn’t suit to such a high end restaurant. 2) The staff to explicitly ask if there was anything we didn’t like at the end of our meal instead of “everything going alright”. 3) Lastly, although it is quite controversial 😬, I would suggest the duck breast to be served in smaller portion with cheaper price. Because while you are eating the rest cools down and it becomes a bit chewy. I understand it is cooked that way for perfect taste, and the taste is indeed perfect, it has to be consumed quickly and the portion size is not helping.

A concept restaurant with small(ish) plates that are interesting and carefully prepared. We enjoyed the spaghetti with smoked butter and the perfectly prepared sweetbread in a very rich foiegras sauce. Small but very good wine list, excellent micro brews. A personal gripe: I hate those cutsie websites that give you absolutely no information about the restaurant (menu, prices). I wanted to make a reservation at Ahimè's sister restaurant, Uno di questo giorni, but was totally turned off by the website (again with no useful information).

This place gave me an outstanding, perfect meal ! The service is very good, the staff liking after you is faultless, ready to recommend the perfect choice of wine to pair with the very adventurous four choices I made. The dishes coming out were outstanding, and the flavours are bold, with an unashamed usage of some sort of meat that is not exactly crowd pleasing, but delivers stellar food . I had the 2 oysters on the menu to start with, both good but the oyster au natural was definitely better than the bourguignonne one, so I ordered other 2 of those. Then came the beans, cauliflower, bacon and apple starter. This was possibly the only thing that was not perfect. It was still good, but the cauliflower was not singing in harmony with the rest of the ingredients on this dish. Then came the sheep ravioli with a mushroom sauce, a velvety, smooth sauce that was simply divine, smooth, luxurious. I later confirmed that they used fondo bruno to have that smoothness. A stellar dish, this will stay with me for a very long time ! I also ordered the duck with broccoli, mostarda, foie gras, and burnt almonds. Yet another masterpiece in elegance, bold but delicious and, in a certain way, subtle. The duck was cooked perfectly, the broccoli with the foie gras and mostarda worked really well, and the final result was spectacular! I changed wine with every course, and the choice that the expert staff made for me was so perfect, and competently done, I was in heaven !Lastly, as I am a dessert person, I ordered both, the pear sorbet with honey and sage, a fresh , summery dessert that took me back to summer with its delicate freshness about it! The smoked mascarpone with olive and raspberries was also divine. Sadly I do not remember the excellent wines that I ordered, but the sommelier gave me some advice that I followed, and the pairing he suggested was spot on. I believe they do deserve to be awarded a Michelin star. Thank you guys, you were all incredible!

If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, you will find it here at Ahimè. The sourdough bread with juniper butter perfectly complements the starters and main courses. The oxtail ravioli or the spelt pasta are a nice change from the traditional pasta bolognese. The duck breast could not be more tender. It is definitely worth a visit.

It's a little cozy and chic spot for some quality nouvelle cousine dishes and a lovely selection of wine to pair it with. The ambiance is such a mood, especially seeing a young crowd working in it gives it a hip vibe. Definitely consider booking before you decide to dine. The food we ordered we're to be shared, and we really liked the portion, and 2 of the 4 plates were better than expected. The beetroot with the caramelized sauce and the gazpacho are definitely a must 👌🏼. The cucumber salad was okay, nothing special, and the ravioli tasted fishy because of the Marinara sauce that didn't live to its expectations. All in all, lovely spot and very correct prices.

Enjoyed a really delicious tasting lunch at this hip restaurant while we were visiting Bologna. We loved the fresh flavors and interesting wines. One of the owners took care of us at the bar seats and was lovely to chat with. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting Bologna that enjoys a spin on traditional Italian style.