🧀 Delis, Markets & Osterie · Bologna
Mercato delle Erbe
Bologna's biggest covered market
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The story
Built in 1910, this is the covered market where the Bolognesi actually do their shopping. In the morning, the central hall is full of greengrocers, butchers and cheesemongers, so buy 'cento grammi' of mortadella and fresh bread for a perfect DIY panino. In the evening the side wings turn into a lively aperitivo spot with small restaurants and bars.
🍽️ What to order
- 100 g of mortadella and a fresh roll
- Parmigiano from the cheese stalls
- Evening aperitivo with crescentine
💡 Insider tips
- Come in the morning for the stalls
- Mid-afternoon is very quiet
Nearby bites
🫓 Crescentine, Tigelle & Piadina
Polpette e Crescentine (Mercato delle Erbe)
Hot crescentine and meatballs inside the market
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