Il Randagio — Restaurant in Bologna

Reservation is recommended, though we got in without one around 7-8pm. However, maybe because we didn’t have a reservation, we were taken to a table that was quickly cleared and didn’t include full cutlery or condiments (as was standard with other tables).

The food was disappointing, however this might just be limited to my dishes, so if you do go there I would avoid the gnocchi - the gnocchi itself is tasteless and the sauce is bland as it’s just melted cheese topped with cheese and almond shavings. My friend’s lasagna was apparently good, however it is mostly just layers of pasta sheets with thin layers of actual meat/filling so it would benefit from having half the pasta sheets it did.

The desert was likewise disappointing in taste and portion size. The tiramisu was small and had strong distinct flavours and textures that just didn’t balance well. It’s like eating the ingredients separately. The brownie was good, but the sauce was more lemon than custard flavour (apparently).

The service was detached and unfriendly with smiles a rarity from the waiting staff.

The atmosphere, however, was great and felt very authentic for an Italian...

Place was recommended to us by Fabio, front desk manager at our accommodation. Walked in without a reservation, almost did not make it. They were nice enough to accommodate us (couple). We were led to a table in a cosy corner by this nice lady. She really took care of us the moment we were seated. Next, our order was taken by another helpful and friendly lady. She explained our choices of food to us. Place started filling up rather quickly with customer. Atmosphere of this restaurant is charming and vibrant. Waiters were regularly making sure everyone was taken care of. They smiled and were friendly despite being busy.

Food arrived. We were pleasantly surprised by the portion and the quality. Veal in sauce made to perfection and tender. Gnocchi was cooked to perfection topped with shredded fried pumpkin skin, the batter fried calamari and shrimps were excellent. The grilled vegetable went well with the veal.

Final surprise which awaited us was the bill, one of the most reasonable we have had during our travels.

We did not hesitate to return the next day. Same smiling, friendly...

Il tempo non ha mai scalfito la qualità e la simpatia di un Ristorante che dal 1981 porta in alto i valori della cucina tradizionale bolognese e della cucina italiana. L'arredamento è particolarmente curato e ripropone scorci artistici d'altri tempi. Sembra quasi d'essere a tavola con Pellegrino Artusi. Il personale è cordiale, gentile e competente e pronto a dare informazioni su cibi e bevande. Il servizio è veloce e preciso ed i cibi, oltre alla qualità sono presentati molto bene. Il proprietario, Signor Guido, è una persona gentile che conosce i luoghi e le abitudini del Borgo e che spesso intrattiene i clienti con simpatia, dando indicazioni e consigli anche sui luoghi da visitare nei dintorni e sulle curiosità del Borgo. "Il Randagio" è quindi un ristorante adatto a pranzi e cene con la famiglia, con gli amici, o da soli, se si è in viaggio per lavoro o per un pranzo veloce.

Time has never affected the quality and friendliness of a restaurant that has raised the values ​​of traditional Bolognese cuisine and Italian cuisine since 1981. The furnishings are particularly refined and offer artistic glimpses of times gone by. It almost feels like being at the table with Pellegrino Artusi. The staff are friendly, polite and knowledgeable and ready to give information on food and drink. The service is fast and precise and the food, in addition to the quality, is very well presented. The owner, Mr. Guido, is a kind person who knows the places and habits of the Borgo and who often entertains customers with sympathy, giving directions and advice also on places to visit in the surrounding area and on the curiosities of the Borgo. "Il Randagio" is therefore a restaurant suitable for lunches and dinners with family, friends, or alone, if you are traveling for work or for a...