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La Fatica - Antica Osteria

4.3
4.3
21 Reviews
€31 to €50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Authenticity, tradition and a timeless atmosphere. ✨
The Antica Osteria La Fatica has been a landmark in the heart of Bologna for over 70 years.
Here you will find traditional Emilian dishes, prepared with selected ingredients and a touch of creativity.
From classic tagliatelle al ragù to revisited dishes such as low temperature pork with honey and raspberry sauce, each proposal on our menu tells a story of taste and passion.
Our historic location, warm and cosy, is perfect for an intimate dinner, an evening with friends or for those who want to discover true Bolognese cuisine in an authentic atmosphere with bottles of wine from the best Italian and French wineries.

We are waiting for you in Via Torleone 8/A in the centre of Bologna.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 18:30–00:00 Sat, Sun 12:30–14:45
  • Phone number
    338 225 9163
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Elena Selvi
  • Area
    Bologna
  • Cross Street
    Via Strada Maggiore, Via S. Vitale
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Northeast Italy

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Fatica - Antica Osteria offers an "amazing" culinary experience with "fantastic food and service." Known for its "best green lasagna in town," the restaurant provides a "charming vibe" and "lovely" staff. Matteo, a standout team member, ensures a "wonderful experience." Despite occasional reservation issues, it's a "gem" worth visiting.

21 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great staff wonderful but the place lacked a vibe.

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  2. Jannis

    Hamburg3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We can highly recommend this cute little place! Great food and even better service!

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  3. Andrea

    Northeast Italy1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Osteria molto ben curata, atmosfera tranquilla , cameriere professionale ma comunque simpatico ed alla mano! Piatti senza troppe pretese, ma da rivedere le lasagne.

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  4. Jennifer

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal here as a family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 kids. Staff were lovely and the food was amazing. Highly recommend.

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  5. Gabriela VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing good, professional staff and wonderful experience. Matteo is very observant, full of life and and provided all round fabulous service. He recommended different wine and dishes as the menu changes depending on what is fresh but we were not disappointed. Always trust the expert!

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  6. Andre

    Dublin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The reservation was confirmed way in advance, but the restaurant wasn’t open on the day.

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  7. Benton

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Christmas Lunch - food and wine were outstanding, and Matteo and his team did an incredible job making sure everyone in the restaurant had a special time!

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  8. Nicole

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely time. We had a magnificent Christmas meal, the food was amazing Matteo brought laughter and genuine warmth. Thank you for the amazing Christmas meal.

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  9. Lucio

    Northeast Italy1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anche se il pranzo ha coinciso con il giorno in cui si è verificato un inconveniente che ha messo fuori gioco lo chef, se la sono cavata egregiamente. Complimenti per il servizio molto attento.

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  10. Benny VIP

    Charlotte9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem. For sure there are plenty of great restaurants in Bologna but La Fatica proved well worth seeking out. It’s located on a quiet back street and has a charming vibe. The food was excellent. I had Tagliatelle with mushrooms and then Contrafiletto di Vitello. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the mushrooms as good as they can be. The steak was grilled just right and came with oil and balsamico on a bed of ruccola. Yummy. The wine list had plenty of good options in the 25-30 Euro price range, I opted for a nice Refosco. Finally a note about the service. I think it was what set the place apart. Quick, attentive, professional and…should I call it personal? The best places in Italy can make you feel more like a guest than a customer. This is one of them.

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La Fatica - Antica Osteria is rated 4.3 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for La Fatica - Antica Osteria

8/A Via Torleone, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna 40125

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Via Strada Maggiore, Via S. Vitale
  • Area
    Bologna
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 18:30–00:00 Sat, Sun 12:30–14:45
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Elena Selvi
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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