What to order at Trattoria di Via Serra

Must order
Tagliatelle al ragu, tortelloni burro e salvia, friggione.
Signature dishes
Tagliatelle al ragu, Tortelloni di ricotta, Cotoletta alla bolognese
Editor tip
Book three weeks ahead online; the lunch service is the easier seating and the kitchen runs the same carte at both meals.

Taste Tagliatelle al ragu with a local in Bologna

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CuisineBolognese Trattoria
Price€€
NeighborhoodBolognina
HoursTue 12:00-14:00; Wed-Sat 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:45; Sun-Mon closed
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Location

Address: Via Luigi Serra 9/B, 40129 Bologna BO

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