🧀 Delis, Markets & Osterie · Bologna
Osteria del Sole
Bring your own food - they pour the wine, since 1465
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The story
Founded in 1465, this is probably Bologna's oldest osteria and one of the oldest in Italy. It serves no food at all, only wine and beer. The tradition is to buy mortadella, cheese and bread at the Quadrilatero shops around it, then claim a spot at the long wooden tables and order a glass. Expect card-playing regulars, students and a few lucky travellers.
🍽️ What to order
- A glass of house red or Lambrusco
- Your own picnic of salumi from Simoni or Tamburini
- Bread from Paolo Atti
💡 Insider tips
- You must buy a drink to sit
- Cash is handy; no outside drinks allowed
Nearby bites
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La Baita – Vecchia Malga
Cheese, salumi and boards on Via Pescherie Vecchie
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