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€€ Cesarina, via Santo Stefano 19, T 051-232037. Closed all Mon and Tue lunch. Set in the arcades overlooking arguably the most tranquil and picturesque square in Bologna, Cesarina offers specialities from all over Emilia-Romagna and particularly good fish dishes such as Maltagliati with moscardini fish, and has an impressive selection of international wines and spirits to match. The speciality of the house is cannellone stuffed with thin tagliatelle, porcini mushrooms and parmesan.

€€ Silverio, via Mirasole 19, T 051-585857. Closed Sun. Hidden away in this inviting tiny side-street of old Bologna and with an entrance that seems like going into a private residence this is a delightful little restaurant with a small ante-room and a longer backroom. Classic local cuisine is combined with avant-garde dishes that stir the taste buds with new experiences. The desserts are expertly made and delicate. In pure Italian style there is a room for dedicated smokers.

€€ Da Fabio, via del Cestello 2, no phone. Eves only. Closed Sun. Wonderful and plentiful regional dishes in this cosy, intimate and unpreposessing little restaurant with personal service.

€€ Bistro Hostaria, via Cartoleria 15, T 051-272900. Opposite the Teatro Duse this new option set in a quiet, romantic porticoed street is a favourite with thespians. Traditional, regional dishes are the speciality.

€ Grassilli, via del Luzzo 3, T 051-222961. Closed Wed. Tucked away in an obscure part of the city this is a rare 'fusion food' restaurant in Bologna where the transalpine ideas of French chef Jacques Durussel meet Emilian traditions to surprising effect, and with a respect rare in these parts for the calorific concerns of the day. Traditionally attracts musicians and composers. With excellent service, this is one for special occasions. Book ahead.

€€ Al 15 (Quindici), via Mirasole 15, T 051-331806. Closed Sun. Currently popular with a young and lively clientele. Abundant portions of Bolognese cuisine. Try the crescentini and the tortelloni ai carciofi (artichokes). Simple decor, newspapers on ceilings and refreshingly informal and insouciant service. Try and eat in the back room. Best to book.

€€ Da Ercole, piazza Minghetti 2, T 051-228848. Closed Mon. Situated on a leafy piazza here you will find typical Bolognese cuisine, good fish dishes and large salads. Perfect for a lunch stop and popular with older locals with seating outside in the summer. Ercole (Hercule if you're Belgian) also runs a few bed and breakfast rooms upstairs (http://www.bedandbreakfastinbologna.it)

€€ Leonida, vicolo Alemagna 2, T 051-239742. Closed Sun. Warm and mellow arts and crafts wooden interior. Sumptuous meat dishes with vegetable accompaniments and sauces according to the season. Particularly good asparagus lasagne, peas with tagliatelle and other delicious pasta dishes with artichokes and aubergines when in season.

€€ Trebbi, via Solferino 40, T 051-583713. Closed Sat lunch. One of Bologna's historic trattorias, open for over 50 years and serving simple local fare that seems to go down well with late-night stragglers and their drink.

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