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Ristorante Ballarini

Italian restaurant · €30 to €40 ·

Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 224d, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy

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Ristorante Ballarini

About Ristorante Ballarini

Ristorante Ballarini, located at Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 224d, in Bologna, Italy, offers an authentic Italian dining experience that blends tradition with a touch of modernity. This charming restaurant features a warm and inviting atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating options, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're in the mood for a quick takeaway, a relaxing dine-in experience, or a convenient delivery service, Ristorante Ballarini has you covered. The menu is a delightful mix of classic Italian flavors, including small plates, healthy options, and a variety of drinks to complement your meal. You can enjoy an assortment of spirits, cocktails, beer, and wine while indulging in their expertly crafted dishes. For those looking for a more intimate experience, the private dining room offers a perfect setting. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and impeccable service, Ristorante Ballarini ensures that every visit is memorable. Whether you're enjoying a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion, this restaurant provides a welcoming environment for all.

Where this information comes from

Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Historic
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Opening hours

  • Monday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Hours can change on public holidays. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Location

Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 224d, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy

Diner notes

4.3 4.3 out of 5 · 1144 notes
  • 5 stars 672
  • 4 stars 341
  • 3 stars 106
  • 2 stars 36
  • 1 stars 44
5 out of 5
Crescentine was unexpectedly delicious and light, went really well with the generous portion of culatello. Al Ragu tagliatelle is one of the better ones, made with fresh pasta, though I personally prefer the non fresh pasta version but I think it’s just personal preference. Warm service and charming deco and quiet idyllic location.
SS Sarah Soong Ate here , 18:19 am
5 out of 5
Recommended by the Director of the Ducati Museum, a Bologna local - born in Bologna, Ballarini did not disappoint. Located on a lovely local road lined with sycamores, the restaurant is low key old school family friendly. I have a soft spot for authentic Italian comfort food, so I was quite happy here. The duck ravioli was superb, as was the carpaccio to start. Classic veal with a mushroom sauce was like la nonna's home cooking. Sangiovese house wine was perfect. Go to the Ducati or Pagani factories and take a taxi here afterwards for a perfect day. Bus stop back to Bologna or train almost right in front.
TC Tuco's Child Ate here , 18:19 am
5 out of 5
The place do not need to much words.... had the best "tagliatta" the last 20 years...... and I am sure the "Tagliatelle con ragù alla bolognese" is the best in town. Great place! Do not eat in the city, visit this place, you will enjoy it....!
MD Mick Dundee Ate here , 18:19 am

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