The cuisine is one of the main reasons to visit Bologna. Delicious pasta, homemade tortellini, mortadella, and flavourful balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano reggiano. The many traditional foods of Bologna has made it the gastronomic capital of Italy – which says quite a lot.

In this post, I’ll be sharing the 10 most traditional foods in Bologna, the best restaurants, food shops and markets, and finally a great food tour and cooking class.