Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa, Bologna
A family-run Bolognese restaurant in the city centre, serving hand-rolled fresh pasta and seasonal dishes since 1948.
- WhereVia Montegrappa 2City centre of Bologna
- CuisineBolognese classicsHand-rolled fresh pasta, game, truffle, seasonal dishes
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Opening hoursLunch 12:00–15:00
Dinner 19:00–23:00 - Contact+39 051 236331Official website ↗
Why go
About Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa
Da Nello al Montegrappa opened in 1948, founded by Nello Malaguti, and was later taken over by Franco Bolini. The Bolini family has run it ever since, and the brothers continue to serve the dishes Nello devised. It sits in the centre of Bologna, on Via Montegrappa, and the family pairs the cooking with a warm welcome and attentive service.
Everything is prepared in house. Fresh pasta is the strength: tortellini, tortelloni, tagliatelle and lasagne, with sheets made by hand and rolled with a rolling pin. The menu follows the seasons: game, white truffle and artichokes in winter, asparagus and morels in spring, aubergine in summer, porcini and ovoli mushrooms in autumn.
Services and dietary options
Good to know at Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa
- Seasonal menu
- Groups over 8: book by phone
Gallery
Inside Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa
Practical information
Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa: address, opening hours and contacts
Via Montegrappa 2, 40121 Bologna
Opening hours
Hours from the official website:
| Day | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
Location
- Same day
- For a table today, phone +39 051 236331.
Getting there
How to get to Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa
From Piazza Maggiore
On foot: 200 m, about 3 min walk.
From Bologna Centrale station
On foot: 1.3 km, about 20 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 20 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 restaurant
Near Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa: sights, and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa
Bologna landmarks with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Library
Salaborsa and its glass floor
Walk on glass over Villanovan huts and Roman Bononia
Monument
Palazzo d’Accursio & the Clock Tower
Bologna's town hall, with frescoed halls and a clock tower
Square
Piazza Maggiore & the Neptune Fountain
Bologna's living room, watched over by Giambologna's bronze Neptune
Market
The Quadrilatero market lanes
Medieval guild lanes still selling Bologna's best food
Basilica
Basilica of San Petronio
Bologna’s great Gothic church, with Cassini’s meridian line
Museum
Lucio Dalla’s House
Guided tours inside Lucio Dalla's home on Via D'Azeglio
Monument
The Two Towers
The skyline's twin emblems, one leaning, both under watchful care
Viewpoint
The Finestrella of Via Piella
A little window onto Bologna's hidden canal
Church
Santo Stefano, the “Seven Churches”
Seven sacred spaces in one, Bologna's little Jerusalem
All things to do
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City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa
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Unique stay
Torre Prendiparte
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Hotel
Art Hotel Orologio
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Hotel Roma
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Boutique hotel
Phi Hotel Bologna
Romantic hotel born as a 14th-century tavern
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Albergo delle Drapperie
Romantic 3-star hotel in the ancient Quadrilatero
Family hotel
Albergo Garisenda
Small family-run hotel by the Two Towers with a panoramic terrace
Boutique hotel
Art Hotel Commercianti
12th-century building facing San Petronio's Gothic windows
Boutique hotel
Hotel Brun
22 modern rooms in the historic centre, opened in 2023
Hotel
Hotel University Bologna
Homely 3-star near the university district and the main sights
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City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Tours, classes and guided walks with their own Holiplanet page.
City walking tours
Guide d'Arte
Licensed guides' cooperative for Bologna city and themed tours
Bike tours
Walk 'n Ride by BikeinBO
Guided bike and walking tours plus bike rental
Car museum / factory tour
Museo Automobili Lamborghini (MUDETEC) and Factory Tour
Lamborghini museum and production line tour in Sant'Agata Bolognese
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
All experiences
On the Bologna map
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Questions
Ristorante Da Nello al Montegrappa: frequently asked questions
Which days is the restaurant open?
It is open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 19:00. It is closed on Monday.
What time does the kitchen close in the evening?
The kitchen closes at 23:00.
How do I book a table?
You can use the online booking form, call +39 051 236331 or write to info@ristorantedanello.com. For parties of more than 8 people, please phone.
Is the pasta made in house?
Yes. The restaurant says all its dishes are prepared in house, and its fresh pasta is made with sheets rolled by hand.
Does the menu change through the year?
Yes, the menu follows the seasons, with game and white truffle in winter, asparagus in spring, aubergine in summer and porcini in autumn.