MÒ! MORTADELLA LAB — Restaurant in Bologna

Mò Mortadella Lab in Bologna is a must-visit for anyone craving a truly authentic taste of the city's most famous cured meat. This unpretentious, tiny shop specializes in giant sandwiches 🥪 that are packed with freshly sliced mortadella and a variety of delicious, high-quality ingredients from southern Italy. The menu features a creative selection of panini, with pairings like mortadella and burrata, or the classic combo with pistachio pesto and stracciatella.

The bread is toasted perfectly—warm and crunchy on the outside, but soft and fluffy inside, creating the ideal vessel for the generous fillings. Despite its simple concept, the flavor combinations are surprisingly complex and satisfying. It's a fantastic spot for a quick, affordable, and incredibly tasty meal on the go, making it a favorite among both tourists and locals. Expect a line, but don't let that deter you; the wait is absolutely worth it for one of the best...

The best sandwich you’ll have in Bologna. Worth it to get off the train, go get a sandwich, and return to the station to continue your journey. Basically it’s a Michelin star sandwich joint. You order at the counter and then stand in the alley to wait for it while you sip a beer. Eat your sandwich standing with everyone else who just ordered. And then you go about your day, thinking about that sandwich for the rest of the day. I would recommend this place to my grandmother to book a flight to Bologna, just for this sandwich. It doesn’t matter what variety you order, it will be delicious. The mortadella is of the highest quality, the bun is an airy, toasted delight, and the toppings are personal but universal. This meal transcends language and culture to become truly earth shattering.

Atmosphere is 3 because it’s in an alley, but do not let that discourage you, it’s...

Don't let the line here scare you, because this place is totally worth the wait. Their offerings are incredible: delicious mortadella, creamy soft cheeses, and a whole host of traditional Italian toppings. I went with the basil and dried tomato mortadella sandwich and it was everything: full of umami, delicious cheese, and the right amount of flavor from the tomato and basil combo. We also tried the pistacchio sauce mortadella sandwich and found that to be very well done.

What's surprising is that the bread here is very good: it's soft and has just enough flavor to stand out but not overpower what's filled inside the sandwich. It'll be a wait to get your sandwich here, but I assure you it'll be a treat you won't get anywhere...