Our recommendations for your stay

Saverio's favourite pizza al taglio. Perfect for a cheap, tasty snack to eat on the go. Open late.

This gelateria is a little out of the centre but worth it for the best gelato in Forlì.

Nice spot in one of the main squares for aperitivo. It doesn't have a full kitchen but you can get drinks and light bites with nice views of the square.

Small wine bar with a pleasant vibe. More of an inside spot but delicious wine and nice food too.

This is a very nice square with several places to eat and drink including:
Benso: the fancy restaurant in Forlì
BiFOR: trendy spot for beer and burgers
Casa Hirta: pizzeria with a strong focus on quality ingredients locally and sustainably sourced wherever possible

Medieval castle. Only open on the weekends from 10am to 1pm and then 5pm to 7:30pm. Free to visit but the tours are only in Italian. It only opened to the public earlier this year!

Nice park (and close to Freddino). It would be a nice idea if you can rent a bike to cycle out there and around it. If you're lucky you might spot some rabbits around the Collina dei Conigli (literally Rabbit Hill).

Delicious pastries. Perfect for a cappuccino and a cornetto at breakfast time.

The best pizza we've ever eaten!

One of our favourite cocktail spots to meet with friends. The cocktail menu is extensive and creative. The food has an American/Tex Mex theme (burgers, hot dogs, tacos, burritos) which can be quite nice for a change from what you typically get around Bologna. Good Vegetarian and vegan options.

Smart vegan restaurant with creative dishes.

Creative sandwiches. Good for a light lunch right near the central piazza that isn’t a tourist trap! Good vegetarian and vegan options.

We stumbled upon this place last summer as it hadn’t been open long. It looked fairly unassuming but we were pleasantly surprised by how good the cocktails were and the staff were friendly.

Top-rated gelato. Expect a queue.

The only coffee bar in Bologna that meets Saverio’s standards. Specialty coffees brewed by an award-winning barista.

If you want the more authentic (but still Saverio-approved) Italian coffee experience, Terzi is an old-school place for an espresso drunk standing up at the bar. It has a nice choice of beans ranging from something fairly standard to more expensive and exclusive varieties.

A nice park on the edge of the city. Serre dei Giardini is a lovely and unique spot for a coffee or some drinks housed among the gardens’ old greenhouses with outdoor and indoor space. There’s a programme of film, live music and events across the summer too.

Modern Art isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but if it’s yours, this is a very good collection. Allow for 1-2 hours to go round it. Entrance fee: 6 Euros. Closed on Mondays.

A really unique church experience! This complex of seven religious buildings all linked together shows an interesting mix of styles all in one place. The piazza in front of it (Piazza Santo Stefano) is also a beautiful spot to sit and have a drink.

While brimming with places, Bologna is a city that’s best enjoyed by wandering around and soaking up the atmosphere. The portici (arched walkways) are a unique feature of the city and a great way to explore the city centre without getting wet in the cold months, or sunburn in the summer. The 'T Zone' formed by Via dell'Indipendenza, Via Rizzoli and Via Ugo Bassi is the main area, with Piazza Maggiore in the middle. Bonus tip: Saverio’s favourite portici are in Strada Maggiore.

Olivia has done extensive research on the best vintage shops in Bologna and this comes in at the top spot! Genuine vintage, good quality, a nice mix of decades and styles.

An original Bolognese brand run by twin sisters. They make casual clothing in African wax print fabrics and leather bags using sustainable practices. The tortellini keyrings are a great souvenir! They also run workshops where you can make your own tortellino keyring or bags (Olivia is very proud of her leather tote bag that she made with them!)

Affordable second-hand clothing. One of the larger vintage stores in Bologna, it’s well organised in rails.