Pasta Fresca Naldi

Small pasta manufacturer and kitchen. All food is to go but there are tables across the street you can sit at if you order a drink. The tortellini in brodo was some of the best we had in Bologna. This is the kind of shop my favorite local pasta place Familia baldesare is modeled on. The neighborhood is also pretty with painted doors so worth walking too and exploring after a delicious lunch.

I went here to see what the hype was all about. But honestly I didn't find it worth it for the cost. I bought pasta. It's served hot in a plastic container. There is no space to sit down except in bars opposite who charge an exorbitant 3,50€ for a tiny glass of cola. Tortellini was only ok. The aubergine pasta was good but wasn't great. There's a big queue to pick up the food. Not worth the price.

Very delicious! I have tried the Cavatelli Melanzane. I really liked it. It was fresh, good taste and a good size of a portion. The lady at the counter was very nice and it was served quickly within 5 minutes. Greta optioned for pasta to go ☺️

We were told that Naldi has the best and freshest pasta. We tried most of the menu and everything was delicious. This place is a must-visit when you're in Bologna.

Amazing authentic place! Tortellini in brodo was perfect. Just notice there is no place to sit, unless you go to the nearest bar.

I waited about 15 minutes. I had lasagna and tortellini. The lasagna was the best I’ve ever had. The balance of tomato and béchamel, the softness of the pasta, and the ease of cutting it, along with the spices … everything was great. The tortellini was nice too; I also bought fresh tortellini to take home. Since cream always feels heavier to me, I prefer lasagna, but the tortellini was very good as well. You can see them being freshly made at the place where you pay. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They serve the food as takeout, so there’s no place to eat inside. Many locals take the pasta ar home. If you buy a drink from the café/bar next door, they allow you to sit and eat there. Opening the package is a bit tricky, but it was still a nice, different experience. It feels less touristy and more like you’re enjoying local takeout.

Amazing locals spot for fresh pasta. No tourists here. Crazy fresh and lasagna was memorable. Was able to sit at bar across the street and have our food with a drink. Highly recommend.

We were left speechless. First of all, the hospitality was amazing. We met these fantastic Italian ladies who cooked like no one else in the city. If you really love tortellini broth, this is the place with the best in town. I highly recommend it because they truly deserve it. Great job, Elizabeth keep going.

This takeout shop served the best tortellini al brodo and tagliatelle al ragu on my trip to Bologna. The shop is takeout only. I was advised to go to the nearby bar to eat. The tortellini is small like a thimble. The wrap is soft with a smidge of ham inside. A fragrant clear broth made this dish perfect. The tagliatelle was perfectly al dente and the ragu was well seasoned. This shop was what I wanted to find in Bologna. Honest. Local. Delicious!

Delicious tortellini en brodo but the tagialette needed a bit more flavor. Shop is takeout only and I would advise you to go to the bar in the corner to order a drink and enjoy your food there. Seems like that's what most people do and their drinks are so affordable. Overall can't beat the price for some delicious fresh pasta, looks like only 2 people runs the business and that's when you know the family owned shop is legit.

A charming spot run by older ladies where you can taste fresh pasta made with care. It's very small (about 7 counter stools) so most people do takeaway. We chose this spot as dinner #2 since it was right across from dinner #1 (a pizza spot). Tried the Bolognese (when in Bologna, right?) and the Tortellini in Broth. The broth was very comforting and nice to drink soup when it's been a few days of pasta and focaccia. You can taste the difference in the pasta texture for sure. Prices are extremely reasonable, so come to this spot for a no-fuss pasta option!

I think this place is overhyped, but then again this was the only strictly fresh pasta place I tried (but NOT the only fresh pasta I tried in Italy). You can see the ladies (a mix of young and old) working large batches right behind the counter. They also have premade panna cotta and creme caramel. Pasta was okay, and it IS freshly made, but don't expect anything out of the ordinary based on the generous five star reviews on travel sites. Overall, it's a good option for last minute take-out, but I don't think it's a place worthy to go out of your way for, unless you have time to kill or are staying nearby. FOOD// All ready-to-eat pasta come in a sealed plastic container (no worry of leaks if you're taking it back). Plastic-ware and napkins provided. Portions and prices are equivalent to a sit-down restaurant without the sit-down experience unless one of the few stools inside the place is open. Alternatively, you can go to the bar catty corner from Naldi's, where you can sit outside at one of their tables so long as you order a drink. The latter is the better option since Naldi's is quite small (like, 5 other people waiting alongside you already feels like a crowd). They have a buzzer system now, so after you order you can go get yourself a table and drink across the street then go pick up when your buzzer goes off. Also, no worries on the language barrier. As of 2018, menu is in both English and Italian, and there are several multilingual signs inside (English, Japanese, Chinese, French). NOTE that although the place opens at 9am, they don't serve lunch items until after 12pm or 12:30pm.

Delicious. Fresh. Quick. I definitely recommend. There is not seating, so it's a take-away place. The lasagna alla bolognese was the best I've ever had!

This is hands down the BEST pasta I have ever had! Small unassuming shop that is always busy. You can see the pasta being made with great care. They are very helpful in there and if you go inside there are some English menus. Went for the Tortellini with Ragu sauce. Obviously with cheese on top! Freshly made as had to wait 5 or so minutes to get our boxes of pasta. We wandered down the road to a bar who were happy for us to eat there whilst we ordered some drinks! Best pasta place in Bologna no doubt.

With the unfortunate prospect of time only for a quick lunch in Bologna, we chose Pasta Fresca Naldi. The sweetest ladies own and operate this restaurant and while I ordered just 2 pastas she gave me a 3rd pasta for free as it was our first time in Bologna. Gracie Mille. All the pastas here are made by hand and it is well worth considering one with ingredients that are in season. Pro Tip: With food in hand we went to a bar across the street where we enjoyed some wine with our pasta.

The place is so small that I thought I was at the wrong place. but wow... I had the best pasta here in this tiny store. The tortellini in beef and chicken broth is to die for, it was so good that not only we finished it all there, we packed a box to go for our train ride 2 hour later. This is mostly a to-go place that can seat 8 people (very uncomfortably) max. It seems to be a local favourite that a lot of regulars were there getting their usuals.The lady who appears to be the one running the store is super friendly and helpful. She handed us the English menu when we were scratching our head over the Italian on the blackboard, and gave us some free samples before we left. If I can choose one place to go back to in Bologna it'd be Naldi's.

This place is tucked away and worth the trip for authentic pasta. We tried the Tagliatelle al ragù and Ravioli Pomodoro.... both were delicious. You can eat there at the counter or take away. The staff was very friendly and happy to help, but not in English.

When in Bologna, you must go here! Yes, there is a whole kitchen of ladies making the pasta, but it's not as rustic as I had expected. We ordered the bolognese and tortellini en brodo. The food came in about 10 minutes in plastic packaging (I wish they didn't use the plastic, but the space is small so I think it's easier to take it away). The food was delicious, the broth was so comforting and it was nice to have a change from the other pasta dishes after traveling for almost two weeks in Italy. It reminded me of a Chinese wonton soup broth. Worth the hike we took from the main square to come here!

Great experience at this pasta shop that mainly do take-out. The fresh pasta menu change very frequently, the have lot different style, even lasagna. What make the place interesting to me is the history of the cooks. I felt there is only tourist in that place, it can be quickly packed during the lunch as there is only a dozen of seats. Prices are correct, we wanted to try different kind of pasta, but just after one lasagna (the green pasta lasagna), I was almost full! P.S. Because we were in Bologna, I wanted to try this :)

Two lovely ladies cooking up super fresh, simply prepared, no-frills great pasta. Now open late nights Friday and Saturday!

Yeah, this is really good stuff. Small store front and there are daily specials but they run out quickly so take advantage when u see them. The tagliatelle with ragu is delightful and your mouth will thank you. This is what you want homemade pasta to taste like. The lemon and pesto sauces are wonderful and u won't be disappointed!

Had high expectations. I definitely enjoyed my lunch here, but was not blown away. Cool local vibe.

THE pasta place in Bologna. My hostel host recommended this place to me. It's small so it gets crowded around lunchtime, but the pasta was definitely worth the wait and 8 euros.

Amazing! I have never written a Yelp review before, but this was worth it! Love the tortellini with chicken and beef broth! Keep it up!

If you are in Bologna you know now that there is no such thing as Spaghetti Bolognaise no matter what it says on the packaging at the grocery store. All you have to do is go to this fresh pasta shop in the Via del Pratello to understand that never again will you ever refer to such travesties as anything but Baloney! The pasta is fresh. You pick it up and you eat it. That is how simple it is to be blessed with the best. You can sit in the corner cafe across the street and drink a glass of wine you can take it home ; however you eat it it is the best ever.

The first time I came here, I ordered the pumpkin tortelloni. Since i didn't want to sit in the small restaurant, I took it to go, only to realize that they had given me cheese tortelloni instead of pumpkin. I figured I may have ordered it wrong. My Italian is rough and there was a chance I misread the menu and mixed up the two flavors and ordered cheese tortelloni with sage by accident. Upon returning a few weeks later, I realized cheese with sage wasn't a menu option, confirming that I most likely did order the correct food the first time. Anyway, this time I went for the pumpkin again. It was delicious and filling, a good amount for €7. I just wish they'd given me the correct order the first time since I didn't care for the first order. It was awfully bland, sadly. I would still return though since it's so reasonably priced and I'm interested in trying a more tomato-y dish from this place.

Absolutely amazing pasta. Handmade and delicious! Was in Bologna as Part of my vacation throughout Italy and I think the pasta here alone made it worth the trip alone. Absolutely delicious!!!

This is a wonderful, very small, place that serves beautifully made fresh pasta. They've been in business for 30 years, and before that the same space was also a pasta shop for 25 years. It's haunted by great pasta! :) Pasta Fresca Naldi is strictly take out, although the ladies that run it are friends with the little snack bar across the street and happily direct you to sit over there, order a drink, and eat their wonderful pasta. They will even bring the pasta out to you when it's ready, and you just go pay when you are done. Fantastic pasta at very reasonable (cheap!) prices. I'm already missing it.

Best lasagna!!!! The lasagna with Bolognese sauce is amazing and the tortellini is awesome as well. The place is small but very homy feeling.