Antica Osteria Le Mura — Restaurant in Bologna

we just arrived in Bologna we were staying at a hotel cross the street it was sunday the front desk at the hotel reffer us the restaurant we arrived as sokn as they open the lady onenof the weaitter come to the door and ask if we had reservation I stated I was not awared we need reservation the weitter when to the kitcken the hosstess Jade ask me what do you want tell me with this big face and attittude I stated we look for a table she told me dont you know you need reservation sorry Im not from here no I was not aware she told me we can not serve you, I ask if we can have it to go she told me we have lasagna she did not show me the menu, she told me she need to ask the chef I ask if they had spagetti bologne she told me with a laught we dont serve in Bologna spagetti if you want we can sale you lasagna her and the male waiter started to laugh I took 2 lasagnas just because no other place was open she bring 2 small boxes with 2 very small piece lasagna $20 euro I realize the size of the food until I open the box I sit out side of the place in a bench and eat my it food was not good, service really bad and for the price dont waist your time, this.has been the worst experience Ibhad ever had in my life the to top thinks the waiter smell alcohol he was acting weird so dont waist your...

People might not know much about osterias - and that's a shame. Osterias are known for their local cuisine, low prices, and excellent flavors. And Antica Osteria Le Mura is no exception to the rule. And if it is, then the exception is that it's just that - exceptional. The osteria not only has fair and reasonable prices for its dishes, both appetizers and entrees alike, but it is also the best place in the city to get pretty much anything you can think of to eat. They have particularly unique recipes ranging from lasagna to octopus; everything you order is delicious, mouthwatering and beyond flavorful. The intimate setting is ideal for taking a date. While families do bring children as well, the osteria is perfect for any occasion.

Staff is professional and courteous and the best part of it all is the wine. Do not go home without ordering one of their remarkable bottles of red wine.

I cannot recommend this place enough. After having eaten at over a dozen different restaurants, trattorias and osterias while in Bologna for several months, this was hands down the best place I ate and drank. As soon as I'm back in the city I plan on stopping in...

So what to say, the culinary art of Bologna is confirmed. Lack of contrast, 3 products maximum on a plate and really the transformation and the inventive cooking remains to be found.

Not that it's not good, but still it lacks passion. Too simple. I wouldn't remember any dish, oh yes maybe all of them that we would have made with so much more 'punch' and liveliness, as well as contrast. Like those duck tortellini, maybe confit duck with fresh herbs, the red spice on top could be a little bit more 'paprika'. The dish would have be ten time more interesting. Maybe it's a Bolognese cooking style.... just to be blend.

Ok the lasagna was maybe the best Mille Feuille of green layers I had. Nice but not exceptional anyway, thanks for the tip...will do it this way now.

the only course which has a kind of interest was the artichokes burnt with the fresh cheese and mint. Somewhat the best contrast of the evening, the only hilight and will keep the recipe/idea.

Another one was a bit more exciting, the mortadella polepette with sesame and ginger... finaly a bit of contrast and travelling.

Sometimes simplicity can be a big flaw. I...