Pizzeria Rococo

This has been my dining spot of choice when visiting Bologna the last ten+ years to exhibit at a trade show. My travel colleagues and I refer to it as The Kitchen.
This is truly a family owned restuarant. The father is the chef, the two eldest sons service the dining area, the youngest son stokes the stone pizza oven and the mother oversees the till.
What to expect: The main dining area is open and seats approximately 50 and the enclosed patio can seat another 20. The décor is simple but tasteful. The menu is varied and includes a variety of antipasti, zuppa & insalate, pasta, secondi, pizza and dolci options to choose from. Pesce options abound on the main dish menu. The wine list is robust with a regional focus. Service is gracious but you can expect a full dining experience to run 2 – 3 hours in the true Italian tradition.
Everything on the menu is a delight and my personal favorites include the pizza di mare and balsamic steak options which are nearly impossible to find in the U.S.
In a nutshell, great food served in a low key atmospherse at very reasonable prices offered up by some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.