A fellow Slow Traveler started this discussion on restaurants in Bologna, which made me think more about what I ate when I lived there. I really am no gourmet, and was even less of one then, but of course I did enjoy the wonderful foods that Bologna has to offer!
One place in particular saw a lot of my business: Pizzeria Gianna, a small pizzeria on Via Santo Stefano, close to to where I lived. I must have gone there three times a week! Of all the pizza places in Bologna, I was lucky that a really great one (or rather, one that I really liked) was so close to my house. Can't wait to go there!
I did a quick search for it earlier today and there is even mention of it on the internet! Pizzeria Gianna, Bologna. It is located on Via Santo Stefano 76, a short walk from Piazza Santo Stefano. If you are walking from the piazza, it is on your left, shortly before getting to Via Fondazza. It is a very basic place, you can sit along the bar or along the window, but great for a tasty pizza!
Comments (7)
This sounds great, I love Italian pizza (thin, crisp crust) and I love simple pizza places. I notice Gianna doesn't take credit cards, bank cards or reservations! This is definitely going on my restaurant list.
Posted by sandrac | April 3, 2009 4:05 PM
Posted on April 3, 2009 16:05
Italian pizza is the best! I am not a big pizza person, but I did eat a lot while in Italy.
Posted by candi | April 3, 2009 5:47 PM
Posted on April 3, 2009 17:47
Where abouts is this pizzeria? Is it in or near Piazza Santo Stefano? The only recommendations I had in Bologna were places closer to the train station. I really did not want to be walking back to my hotel from that area late at night. I will definitely have to try this one out. I love eating pizza in Italy. Thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by girasoli | April 3, 2009 11:52 PM
Posted on April 3, 2009 23:52
Sandra, it is very basic (you sit along the bar) but I love pizza and this one I always thought was great! It is five years ago, though!
Candi, I think even people who are not big pizza eaters like it in Italy!
Girasoli, it is not far from the your hotel actually. It is probably 2/3 of the way between Piazza Santo Stefano and Porta Santo Stefano. If you are walking from the piazza, it is on your left, shortly before getting to Via Fondazza. It is a fast walk and from there you can easily go to your hotel. It is only two porte over; you're at San Mamolo, then there's Porta Castiglione, and then S. Stefano (although it is nicer to take side streets than walk on the viale.)
Posted by Chiocciola | April 4, 2009 10:15 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 10:15
So is it near the fabulous Pasticceria Laganà? I need to get my map out to check out your directions. Definitely will be eating here.
Posted by girasoli | April 5, 2009 12:48 AM
Posted on April 5, 2009 00:48
It's on my list too. I just wish that would be THIS YEAR!
Posted by Palma | April 5, 2009 11:06 AM
Posted on April 5, 2009 11:06
Palma, I feel you! But you have a trip this summer, right, just not to Bologna?
Girasoli, exactly, it is on the same street, just a little bit before Lagana (before crossing via Fondazza.)
Posted by Chiocciola | April 5, 2009 10:04 PM
Posted on April 5, 2009 22:04