Guero — Restaurant in Bologna

I got a tequila cocktail and it was very sugary sweet. I think that might be Italian style but it’s waaaay too sweet if you’re not Italian. The food is subpar American bar food, not nearly worth the price—though I do appreciate vegan options!

The worst part of the experience was, when I was sitting at the bar a big group of people (who seemed to be the owner or bartenders’ friends) showed up and gradually invaded my space until someone finally semi-rudely asked me to move. I would have been happy to move over if asked nicely, and if I had some space once I moved. I did move, of course, but it was uncomfortable and crowded. The food and drinks are pricey, so I would have expected a nice experience.

If a group of 10 or so of the owners’ friends is visiting the very small bar area, maybe they can reserve the whole space next time so it’s not uncomfortable for others. I felt like I was crashing someone’s house party as an unwelcome guest. Maybe this bar is good for locals but I wouldn’t recommend it...

If you find yourself in the heart of Bologna, amidst the trattorias and osterias, the churches, the shopping, the pasta and cured meats, let yourself wonder down a nondescript alleyway covered in graffiti and you'll indeed find yourself at one of the best cocktail bars in Italy. Boasting a charming patio and beautiful moody interior lined with vintage touches, Guero is a place not to be missed. Sit at the bar and let yourself dive into the extensive drink menu consisting of classic cocktails, modern libations, and house made creations filled with their own infused liquors, honey, and bitters. Stroll through the food menu and be surprised as this cocktail bar is also serving tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and snacks, and some of the best carnitas I've had the pleasure of shoving in my face. The staff is incredible, and watching the bartender Lorenzo work is nothing short of watching a...

We came here on a Monday night in the summer so the experience may not have been representative. We had food and a drink but the cocktail took half an hour from ordering to arrive and they actually delayed the arrival of the food to the table so it didnt come before. The drink itself and the food were absolutely top notch, so the 4* feels misleading but to have such a delay (which another table had also), meant there was no time to focus and enjoy the cocktail as well as generally being sat there feeling a bit awkward and scratching for a drink. The prices are more premium and the product is worth it but the service meant this was one of the poorer experiences in Italy (a high benchmark its worth noting), and we did not risk staying for another. It was probably and hopefully a bad night for them, if that issue was rectified this is easily one of the best places...