When you first visit Italy, it's hard to imagine just how good the Italian food is going to be. No matter what part of the country you visit, even the worst food is generally really good. But if you’re looking for some of the best Italian food in Italy, head to Bologna, considered the gastronomic capital of Italy — certainly one of the ultimate food cities in the Italy.

Experiencing the food and wine of Bologna and Emilia Romagna is an important education for Italy foodies, and it will change the way you look at the food of Italy. The food scene in Bologna is fun, a fact not lost on the Bolognese. They make food approachable, and seem to be enjoying it as much as the rest of us.