Oltre.

Finally had a chance to visit after being in my list for so long! Was super impressed by both the atmosphere and food. Loved that the restaurant had this cool and hip vibe, right from the sticker covered entrance to the dim interiors. Overall the food was very good, my favourite was definitely the butter pasta with vongole, perfectly rich and creamy butter sauce with bouncy, tender pasta noodles. Absolutely a must try. Unfortunately I found the duck to be a bit tough, but the overall taste was still very good. For anyone looking for an interesting twist on classic dishes, Oltre is definitely worth a visit.

Greeted by the door full of stickers. The interior is really cool, dim lit but very slick. Stunning restaurant with absolutely gorgeous food. The vibe is really smooth. Couldn’t recommend highly enough if you’re in Bologna. Me and my partner were over the moon with our meal here.

Oltre is a must-visit in Bologna, blending traditional Bolognese flavors with a modern twist. The New York-inspired, cozy ambiance adds to the charm, and the staff are warm and knowledgeable. A perfect mix of tradition and creativity—highly recommended!

I must warn you that if the weather is hot, you should avoid this restaurant. It's a terrible place to eat when it's warm, which can even be harmful to elders. To be honest, the food was okay but nothing special. However, the service was lacking—we had to get our own knives, forks, spoons, and even serve the bottle of champagne! There was no service at all. Additionally, the manager told us the air conditioning was at maximum and she couldn't do anything about it. She lost two tables in the last hour due to the heat, and we also left early because of it. She didn't apologize or offer a discount for the bad service or the uncomfortable heat we endured during our dinner. (Precisely we haven’t requested anything but she could give us something commercially speaking). Answer to the restaurant’s reply: Your response contains inaccuracies. The information you've provided appears to be entirely incorrect, which is concerning. It would be preferable to refrain from answering rather than sharing false information. Please consider verifying your facts before responding.

Excellent meal. Taste, texture, presentation are all beautiful. We weren’t made aware that a wine pairing was available. If they would have told us, we would have ordered. They also didn’t give us utensils. Silverware is just kept in a toolbox that takes up a lot of space on the small table. You must decide when to take new forks. It also took a long time to remove empty plates and glasses from the table. The service was never bad, and dinner took the expected 2 hours for the tasting menu. It is also a good value for the price.

Chefs in Bologna have a tricky problem: with thousands of visitors coming every year to sample the classics, how do you innovate without reverting to tortellini in broth and all the other staples? The team at Oltre did a wonderful job. Standouts were the gua bao bun with a mortadella mousse, spaghetti with shrimp, agretti, and bok choy, and deer with beets. Good combinations of texture, taste, bitter/acid, etc. Desserts were also very good. My only tiny nit was the taco with ragu where the taco had not been rolled thinly enough and consequently was not cooked all the way through, but that is easy to fix. Service was friendly, multi-lingual and the ambience was great - good for a romantic date or a dinner with friends. Highly recommended. Visit: April 2024

one of the coolest spots on Bologna. food is very innovative and the tortellini with parmesan crema is divine. the menu presentation, menu (drink and food) seem to change seasonally which ensures a different experience every time you go.

The entrance was undeniably charming, impossible to ignore. We arrived unannounced, yet they welcomed us with genuine warmth. It was all about class, and the lady attending to us was gracious throughout. Despite only having an hour , they never hurried us. the ceviche & pasta bolognese we ordered were delicious , but Judging a restaurant over two dishes is a challenge