What to order at Ristorante Franco Rossi

Must order
Tortellini in brodo, the cotoletta alla bolognese, the Sunday carrello dei bolliti.
Editor tip
Book a week ahead; the Sunday carrello dei bolliti runs only at lunch and is the order to make.
CuisineItalian
Price€€€€
Tasting menu€65-95
HoursMon-Sat 12:30-14:30, 19:00-22:30; Sun closed
ChefFranco Rossi
Book ahead1 week
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Taste Tortellini in brodo, the cotoletta alla bolognese, the Sunday carrello dei bolliti. with a local in Bologna

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Location

Address: Via Goito 3, 40126 Bologna BO

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