Trattoria da Amerigo

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"After touring Europe’s top restaurants, Alberto Bettini returned to his family trattoria in the hills outside Bologna and applied fine-dining standards to sourcing, service, the kitchen, and communication while keeping the core—fresh housemade pasta, ragù, top meats, seasonal specialties, and a deep connection to local producers—intact. The place was awarded a Michelin star in 1998 and has retained it ever since, remaining notable as an authentic trattoria that balances rustic conviviality with meticulous craftsmanship." - Marco Bolasco

"Situated in the hills immediately outside Bologna, Amerigo pays tribute to the typical Italian trattoria, taking guests on a nostalgic journey back to a time that will be familiar to all Italians and not just the inhabitants of Emilia. Just a few metres from the main square, the restaurant’s entrance is via its own shop selling wine, sauces and other delicacies. From here, you enter the dining room which leads to two further rooms on the first floor, one of which was home to the first television in the village, now decorated with period ornaments. Alberto Bettini’s menu is typical of Emilia and the Apennines and changes, albeit not radically, with the seasons. Dishes include lasagne with a tomato-free ragù featuring either local truffles or seasonal mushrooms, pumpkin-filled pasta with a superb game ragù and, on the coldest days, tortellini in chicken broth. The restaurant also serves excellent sourdough bread and “tigelle” flatbread, a local speciality served with some dishes, including the Mora Romagnola ham which has been aged for 56 months." - Michelin Inspector

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"Just a few meters from Savigno’s village square, this favorite for devotees of local cuisine (including game and seasonal white truffle) is reached through a boutique that champions the traditional ingredients of the Bologna hills, evoking old-time grocery stores. Two tasting paths set the tone—one featuring typical trattoria dishes, the other focused on seasonal flavors—while the à la carte lists each dish with the year it was created, such as the 1988 rabbit with traditional Modena balsamic vinegar, served with mashed potatoes and a rustic salad." - Le Guide MICHELIN

Southeast of the city, Amerigo dal 1934 is a beautiful bastion of traditional regional flavors.