Crescentine, takeaway fresh pasta, Asian street food and plenty of mortadella sandwiches. Bologna is the capital of street food, where even traditional cuisine can be transformed into a dish to eat while walking along the streets or sitting on a bench in a park. This is how even tagliatelle or lasagne are “unlocked” to be enjoyed no longer seated at a table, but with packaging created specifically for street consumption. Here are the best street foods in Bologna (from our Street Food 2026 guide) to enjoy on a budget.
Where to eat in Bologna
Be’ Mo
A small place in the historic centre, specialising in Asian cuisine, with a selection of boldly flavoured street foods prepared to order. Among the most popular dishes are rogamo, a kind of flat bun (similar to tigelle) filled with beef, pork or vegetables, stir-fried noodles with meat or tofu, and beef or vegetarian dumplings.
Via Giuseppe Petroni 21/a
Bottega Portici
The venue allows you to watch the sfogline at work preparing tortellini, tortelloni and tagliatelle. The menu includes classics such as tortellini in broth and tagliatelle with ragù, served in eco-friendly packaging, with self-service tills and a disk pager that signals when the dish is ready.
Via Indipendenza, 69 f
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Ciao Kebab
A landmark for those looking for a superior-quality kebab. Meats range from beef to the more traditional veal, as well as chicken and turkey to broaden the range of flavours. Lamb is also available. All sauces are homemade, as are the falafels. The distinctive pita is a signature feature, as is the naturally leavened wholemeal bread.
Via Centotrecento, 24
Indegno – La Crescentina 2.0
Here the Bolognese crescentina has evolved into a 2.0 version, without lard and with a flour blend that makes it rustic and light. Among the most popular street snacks are fried tortellini with a 28-month Parmigiano Reggiano cream and pepper, crunchy on the outside and creamy inside – a real delight.
Via del Pratello, 84/a
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Lu Lè & Lu Là
The core of the offer lies in fried skewers available in three different versions: lasagne, filled with tortellini and mortadella, and sausage. Alternatively, there are “piade pinse” and tasty meatballs. To drink, a fine selection of local wines and an interesting range of bitters and liqueurs to accompany delicious peschine dolci or raviole alla mostarda.
P.za Aldrovandi 7/2b
Mò! Mortadella Lab
An offer centred on mortadella and rosette rolls filled with carefully selected ingredients. The bread, fragrant and light, is paired with quality mortadella. Options range from the popular rosetta with mortadella, squacquerone and pistachio grains to the one with parmesan cream and caramelised figs.
Via de’ Monari, 1c
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ODD
Here street food is about synthesis and creativity. Inspirations and sensations all contained in the bite of an incredibly soft bun. It kicks off in Bologna with a savoury doughnut filled with ragù and parmesan. Then off to Greece with a bun stuffed with lamb belly, tzatziki, cucumber, lemon and mint. Interesting too is the one with braised rabbit in miso, thyme soy mayo and porcini powder.
Via del Borgo di San Pietro, 21/a
Onigiri Raku
Japanese street specialities, with a focus on onigiri, rice balls filled and wrapped in nori seaweed. Fillings range from marinated salmon and umeboshi to edamame and fresh cheese. The offer is completed by some typical dishes of home-style Japanese cuisine.
Via Milazzo, 5 c
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Closed from 25 July to 1 September
Pasta Fresca Naldi
Historic fresh pasta workshop in the Pratello area, with artisanal production faithful to Emilian tradition. The offer ranges from classic tortellini in broth to tagliatelle with ragù, to ricotta and spinach tortelloni with butter and sage. The business is takeaway only.
Via del Pratello, 69c
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Closed from 20 July to 20 August
Pigro Mortadelleria
A straightforward offer revolving around mortadella sliced to order and served in simple but well-made sandwiches. The bread, lightly warmed, retains a crispy exterior and soft crumb, enhancing the flavour of the cold cut. Depending on availability, other fillings and essential pairings are also offered.
Via de’ Pignattari, 1b
Ragù
Here Bolognese ragù is served inside a very soft bun. The offer also includes excellent lasagne, gramigna with sausage ragù or tagliatelle, seasoned with traditional ragù or the old recipe. Tempting chicken cutlets with cured ham crumble or meatballs in sauce with polenta. Local wines and craft beers.
Via Goito, 9b
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Ravioleria Quadrilatero
Small workshop in the heart of Bologna’s Quadrilatero, specialising in handmade ravioli and baozi. Ravioli come in variants such as pork and cabbage, beef and celery, prawn, or the vegetarian version with shiitake mushrooms and tofu. Baozi fillings range from pork to chicken to mixed vegetables. The business is takeaway only.
Via Drapperie, 7b
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Sorbole Que Tapas
From meats to filled tigelle, from pan tomate to bruschetta in various versions. The arrosticini, the heart of the new offer, are prepared with selected cuts and grilled. Alongside them, a selection of high-quality Iberian jamón, freshly sliced.
P.zza Aldrovandi, 9/2b
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