Musica dal vivo
Live music evenings
A stage hosts live concerts across jazz, soul, funk and Italian pop, with a calendar of dates. Guests can book a dinner table and listen to the music; some evenings carry a service fee.
Bologna · Nightlife
Bravo Caffè, Bologna
Restaurant and wine bar in central Bologna pairing seasonal Bolognese cooking with live concerts, and offering space for company and private events.
Photo © Bravo Caffè
- WhereVia Mascarella 1Centro
- NightlifeLive music restaurantDinner, concerts, wine, private events
- Opening hoursOpen 19:00–01:30
- Contact+39 051266112Official website ↗
Why go
About Bravo Caffè
Bravo Caffè is a restaurant and wine bar in the centre of Bologna, on Via Mascarella. For thirty years it has brought live music and food together under one roof, and its concerts are what first made the place known in the city. Dinner and music are run as two separate commitments, so the kitchen has its own identity alongside the stage.
The menu follows the seasons and comes from a family-style kitchen. Pasta is made with stone-ground flour from a local mill, and meats, cured meats and cheeses come from named regional producers. The space also hosts company events and private parties, with a bar area at the entrance and room for standing aperitifs.
Main services
What Bravo Caffè offers
Services from the official website.
Il ristorante
Bolognese restaurant
Seasonal menu from a family-style kitchen, rooted in Bolognese tradition with some reinterpretations. Handmade tortellini and filled pasta, cured meats with fried crescentine, and carefully chosen local ingredients, for dinner guests.
Aziende e privati
Company and private events
A room for up to 120 seated guests, with stage, sound system, lights, projector and technical staff. Suits company dinners, meetings, product launches, birthdays, graduations and other private parties, with custom menus and music.
Photo © Bravo Caffè
Services and facilities
Good to know at Bravo Caffè
- Reservations recommended
- Live music
- Private events
- Wi-Fi
- Bar area
Gallery
Inside Bravo Caffè
Photo © Bravo Caffè
Photo © Bravo Caffè
Photo © Bravo Caffè
Photo © Bravo Caffè
Practical information
Bravo Caffè: address, opening hours and contacts
Opening hours
Hours from the official website:
| Day | Open |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 19:00–01:30 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–01:30 |
| Thursday | 19:00–01:30 |
| Friday | 19:00–01:30 |
| Saturday | 19:00–01:30 |
| Sunday | 19:00–01:30 |
Location
- Contacts
- Contact the business directly by phone, WhatsApp, email or its website. Holiplanet does not take bookings or payments for it.
Getting there
How to get to Bravo Caffè
From Piazza Maggiore
On foot: 670 m, about 11 min walk.
From Bologna Centrale station
On foot: 840 m, about 13 min. By taxi: from the official rank at the station, metered fare (CoTaBo +39 051 372727 · CAT +39 051 4590).
From Bologna Airport
Marconi Express monorail to Bologna Centrale in under 8 minutes (single €12.80), then about 13 min on foot. Or a taxi from the airport rank, metered fare.
By car
The historic centre is a camera-controlled limited-traffic zone (ZTL): park outside it, and walk.
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); walking times are approximate. Marconi Express time and fare from the operator.
Around the area
Near Bravo Caffè: sights, restaurants and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near Bravo Caffè
Bologna landmarks with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
320 m away
Viewpoint
The Finestrella of Via Piella
A little window onto Bologna's hidden canal
440 m away
Monument
The Two Towers
The skyline's twin emblems, one leaning, both under watchful care
590 m away
Market
The Quadrilatero market lanes
Medieval guild lanes still selling Bologna's best food
640 m away
Church
Santo Stefano, the “Seven Churches”
Seven sacred spaces in one, Bologna's little Jerusalem
670 m away
Square
Piazza Maggiore & the Neptune Fountain
Bologna's living room, watched over by Giambologna's bronze Neptune
690 m away
Monument
Palazzo d’Accursio & the Clock Tower
Bologna's town hall, with frescoed halls and a clock tower
700 m away
Library
Salaborsa and its glass floor
Walk on glass over Villanovan huts and Roman Bononia
750 m away
Basilica
Basilica of San Petronio
Bologna’s great Gothic church, with Cassini’s meridian line
830 m away
Museum
Lucio Dalla’s House
Guided tours inside Lucio Dalla's home on Via D'Azeglio
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All things to do
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Where to eat
Restaurants near Bravo Caffè
Bologna restaurants with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
330 m away
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria dal Biassanot
Pasta rolled by hand and grilled meats on Via Piella
460 m away
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria Nonna Gigia
Handmade pasta, cotoletta and grilled meats off Via dell’Indipendenza
480 m away
Emilian restaurant
Caminetto d'Oro
Family recipes and handmade pasta since 1980
590 m away
Traditional restaurant
Da Nello al Montegrappa
Handmade tortellini and tagliatelle in Bologna since 1948
590 m away
Wine bar / osteria
Osteria del Sole
Wine osteria since 1465: bring your own food
890 m away
Seasonal restaurant
Ahimè
Vegetable-led farm-to-table menu with house-made bread
980 m away
Bolognese restaurant
Da Cesari
Family-run since 1955 near Piazza Maggiore: tortellini in broth
1.1 km away
Chef's restaurant
Scacco Matto
Mario Ferrara's Lucanian-rooted cooking in a 1600s convent
★Holiplanet Favourite
Historic restaurant
Ristorante Diana
Tortellini in brodo and lasagne verdi since 1909
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City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near Bravo Caffè
Hotels, B&Bs and apartments with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
130 m away
Hotel
Hotel University Bologna
Homely 3-star near the university district and the main sights
230 m away
B&B
B&B Casa Elide
Three cosy rooms with views over Bologna's rooftops
250 m away
Hostel
Dopa Hostel
A unique 99% handmade hostel in the University area
410 m away
Unique stay
Torre Prendiparte
Sleep inside a 12th-century tower, sixty metres above Bologna
470 m away
Family hotel
Albergo Garisenda
Small family-run hotel by the Two Towers with a panoramic terrace
540 m away
Four-star hotel
Hotel Internazionale
Four-star hotel on Via dell'Indipendenza with a secret garden
570 m away
Hotel
Albergo delle Drapperie
Romantic 3-star hotel in the ancient Quadrilatero
570 m away
Hotel
I Portici Hotel
Palazzo Maccaferri hotel with a MICHELIN-starred restaurant
740 m away
Hotel
Art Hotel Orologio
Family-run hotel in the pedestrian heart by Piazza Maggiore
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All hotels
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Tours, classes and guided walks with their own Holiplanet page.
420 m away
City walking tours
Guide d'Arte
Licensed guides' cooperative for Bologna city and themed tours
610 m away
Bike tours
Walk 'n Ride by BikeinBO
Guided bike and walking tours plus bike rental
25.2 km away
Car museum / factory tour
Museo Automobili Lamborghini (MUDETEC) and Factory Tour
Lamborghini museum and production line tour in Sant'Agata Bolognese
41.5 km away
Balsamic vinegar tour
Acetaia Giusti
Free guided tour of the Giusti family museum and ageing rooms in Modena
Food valley tour
Italian Days
Parmigiano, balsamic and prosciutto producers in one day
Cooking class
Taste Bologna
Hands-on pasta class, small groups, near Piazza Maggiore
Balsamic vinegar producer visit
Acetaia Pedroni
Family acetaia in Nonantola (Modena): balsamic tour and tasting, €8
Food market tour
Delicious Bologna
Walking food tour through the Quadrilatero market and centre
For kids & families
Genus Bononiae
Weekend museum workshops for children at Palazzo Fava
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All experiences
On the Bologna map
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Questions
Bravo Caffè: frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a table?
The website says booking is welcome for better organisation. You can reserve through the site or by phone.
How many people can the venue hold for events?
It seats up to 120 for dinner and also works for standing dinners and aperitifs, thanks to a large bar area at the entrance.
What equipment is available for company presentations?
The venue provides a projector, sound system, lighting, screen and technical staff.
Is there an extra charge for concerts?
Some listed concerts show a service fee in the event description, which varies by evening. Check the calendar entry for the date you want.
Can the kitchen make fixed menus for groups?
Yes. The menu is usually à la carte, but the kitchen can prepare fixed menus to suit your needs.