Food destinations within easy reach of Bologna, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Bologna, worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP, tortellini, Osteria Francescana
Modena, a short train ride from Bologna, is known for traditional balsamic vinegar and Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana, which books via its website.
Regional and high-speed trains from Bologna Centrale
Famous for Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Culatello di Zibello DOP
Parma, an hour from Bologna by train, is the province of Prosciutto di Parma and Culatello di Zibello, and one of the provinces making Parmigiano Reggiano.
High-speed (about 45 min) and regional (about 70 min) trains from Bologna Centrale
Famous for Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
Reggio Emilia, under an hour from Bologna by train, lies in the Parmigiano Reggiano area, with working dairies that open to visitors on set weekends.
Regional trains from Bologna Centrale to Reggio Emilia
Famous for Cappellacci di zucca, salama da sugo
Ferrara, about half an hour from Bologna by train, is the home of the PGI cappellacci di zucca ferraresi and of salama da sugo, a PGI cured pork product.
Regional and high-speed trains from Bologna Centrale
Famous for White truffle, Tartòfla festival
Savigno, in Valsamoggia under 40 km from Bologna, is a white truffle village; its Tartòfla festival runs on weekends from late October to mid-November.
By car from Bologna to Savigno in Valsamoggia; the festival centre is Piazza XV Agosto
Famous for Regional wines of Emilia-Romagna, Enoteca Regionale
Dozza, in the province of Bologna, houses the Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna on Piazza Rocca Sforzesca, with a permanent wine shop and a wine bar.
By car from Bologna to Dozza
Famous for Casa Artusi, Romagna home cooking
Forlimpopoli, about an hour from Bologna by train, is home to Casa Artusi, a centre for Italian home cooking with a cookery school, library and restaurant.
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Forlimpopoli-Bertinoro, direct or with one change
