Arrived in Bologna on a rainy day with glimpses of sun. My first time here. Grabbed a taxi to the hotel which was about €20.
Staying at the Hotel Metropolitan right in the middle of the old town. The hotel also has apartments close to the hotel and that’s where I’m staying. Very nice! Great service so far and the apartment is very modern and immaculate.
Checked in at about 12 and after freshening you then went straight for a pizza lunch! You have to remember in Italy that restaurants have strict opening times. Lunch is between 12 and 2.30 and Dinner from 7pm. Don’t rock up at 3pm and think you can have a late lunch.
Lunch was at Zia Margherita,
Via Guglielmo Oberdan, 24f, 40126 Bologna
I had the Marinara pizza with added salsiccia (sausage). It was delicious!
Then walked the streets just around the main area. Bologna is not a crazy tourist town which is nice. Weather was a bit miserable so not great photos yet!
Shopping looks amazing in Bologna. Only tried on shop so far which was Desigual, love this shop!
Had to stop for coffee and treats at Impero Comprare – yum! Got a selection of small pastries – delicious!!
After lots of walking went back to hotel and rested before dinner! This is a standard them when travelling in Italy. Lots of walking in between lots of eating!
We then went to Da Nella restaurant for dinner. This was recommended by the hotel. Old style Italian restaurant with old male waiters. It was the best! Whenever you have older make Italian waiters it’s always great service and food! We started with some prosciutto which was so fresh, probably close to the best I’ve ever had. We also had Mushrooms fritto (fried). First time I’ve had those – absolutely delicious… then came tagliatelle bolognaise… has too right. It was delicious!
Day one was all about the food! And as always Italy has the best!


