Il Saraceno

Highly recommended. I had "Frittura di Pesce", “Insalta Mista”, “ tiramisu” and two glasses of white wine. The tiramisu was special and not so sweet I liked it. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere and décor of the restaurant are very pleasant. I received A limoncello for free.

The squid ink pasta was really tasty and the roastbeef salad was flavorful. We really appreciated the service and the atmosphere as well. Highly recommended for lunch or even for a fancy dinner out.

We enjoyed Saraceno so much at lunch that we returned for dinner the very next day—and it was absolutely the right decision. The welcome was warm from the moment we walked in; the staff have that perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism that makes you feel genuinely looked after without ever being rushed. The food was just as impressive the second time around. Fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavour, each dish felt crafted with care. There’s a consistency here that’s rare: whether you pop in for a casual lunch or settle in for a relaxed evening meal, the quality remains outstanding. Saraceno has that special charm that makes you want to linger a little longer. Great food, lovely atmosphere, and a team who clearly take pride in what they do. We’ll happily return again.

Food here was very good. Menu offered a variety, from pizzas, pasta to seafood. I had the shrimp ravioli in parsley butter, seafood was fresh and meal was great. A little out of the hustle & bustle of the main square, so perfect for a slightly quieter/relaxing meal. Staff were super friendly and accommodating for our party of 5 - especially when it rained and they moved us under the canopy!

Honestly, I travel often, I go to all kinds of restaurants; I’ll Saraceno, the family has put heart and soul into what they plate at every table. The most excellent meal I’ve had in Italy after 2 trips. Couldn’t be happier.

We had a great evening here. The service was excellent, informing us about their gluten-free options when asked. The food was also great, my Pizza Diavola being one of the best that I ate. They also have a great wine selection if you're interested. We will definitely come back in the future!

We had such a wonderful experience here…the family that owns this restaurant is so warm and welcoming and the food shows all that love in its deliciousness! Wish we were staying longer so we could go again!

Great dining experience! We went twice during our six nights/days in Bologna. Service was excellent (best we had in Bologna) and very welcoming. The food delicious, pasta and pizza and seafood dishes, reasonably priced. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Got two pasta when we visited here. Both had amazing flavor and beautiful cook on the pasta. Wonderful and bright tomato flavor and rich but not greasy ragu. Very impressed. We hada little mistake on one of our pasta dishes but the wait staff was super nice and brought us a new dish which was cooked to perfection. Would recommend!

They sat us at the patio and it was great for once, no one was smoking! The service was great and prompt. Our order came quickly and satisfied us on a Sunday afternoon. We had: Pasta with guanciale and zucchini (forgot the actual name of the pasta) - it was al dente, fresh and delicious! The mint added an interesting twist to the flavor, and it wasn't a salty dish even with the guanciale. Tagliatelle ragu - one of our favorite pasta dishes since we've been in Italy. And we've had pasta non-stop from Rome to Florence to Amalfi Coast to Venice and Bologna. This says a lot! They definitely make a good mean ragu here! The dish is flavorful and well balanced! A must order!! We definitely give this place a big thumbs up for service and food!!

Silly tourists! You are in the food capital of Italy and you choose this place? Do you see any Italians eating here? Any at all? It was Sunday and I was lazy so I stopped here. The place is cute and the service is good, but it ends there. The food is overpriced and mediocre at best. The insalate capresse came with arugula instead of basil. I guess they thought I wouldn't notice. The ragu is totally uninspired and too salty. I'll have dessert elsewhere.

Great place for pizza and decent sized outdoor area. Fast service and we were able to sit our party of 12 without any issues.

Just had a light dinner here, since it is located just a short walk from our hotel and I must say, the food was pretty good and the waiter was quite a character as well. I had tortelloni crema formaggio (tortellini with a cream cheese sauce stuffed with spinach). It didn't look like a lot of pasta on the plate, but it was quite adequate. I also ordered a half liter of white table wine. This was a frizzanti, a carbonated one, along with a bottle of water for the two of us. Taramisu followed which was also excellent. The waiter then brought a bottle of limoncello for a glass that was on the house. The Maltese lady that we had struck up a conversation with at the next table was given a bottle of melon liquer, which I also tried and loved. For two of us to eat pasta, drink wine, drink water and eat dessert, the bill was under 40 Euro, which I consider to be pretty decent. Recommend this place!!