Ittico Ristorante
Saragozza, Bologna
Restaurant in Bologna, Italy
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ittico Ristorante is worth considering as the non-trattoria meal in Bologna, especially for couples or small groups who want an easier booking and a break from classic Emilian heaviness. Make it a flexible dinner choice rather than the anchor meal of the trip; traditionalists should compare it with Trattoria da Me or Oltre. first.
About Ittico Ristorante
Use Ittico Ristorante as a Bologna option when the practical details fit your plans. Details include current listed hours, the city, and a smart casual dress code. Awards, chef credits, signature dishes, price range, seat count, booking difficulty, or service-format details are not available, so the safest way to evaluate it is by timing and occasion.
The schedule is the clearest planning hook. Ittico Ristorante is open for dinner on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with lunch also listed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is closed on Tuesday. That makes it easier to place in an itinerary once you know whether you need lunch or dinner in Bologna.
Choose it when the hours fit your Bologna itinerary
Practicality is a strong consideration. If you need a Bologna dinner during the week, Ittico Ristorante has Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening hours, plus Friday and Saturday dinner. If you are comparing it with other meals, Trattoria da Me, Oltre. and Posta are useful reference points for deciding what kind of night you want.
Because price range, menu format, or booking difficulty are not available, do not build the decision around assumptions about value, formality, or availability. Check directly with the restaurant before planning a larger group meal, a time-sensitive reservation, or any visit that depends on specific menu details.
Better for a direct meal than an over-planned occasion
The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a neat restaurant outfit rather than anything overly formal. Beyond that, details about atmosphere, seat count, tasting menus, bar dining, or special-occasion service are not available. Contact Ittico Ristorante directly if those specifics matter.
First-timers should keep the rest of the trip balanced: use the full Bologna restaurants guide to compare other dining options, and check the Bologna hotels guide if the meal needs to sit inside a wider itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Via S. Felice, 38a, 40122 Bologna BO, Italy
- Website
- itticobologna.it
- Phone
- +393925468328
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ittico Ristorante reads as a quietly assertive seafood specialist planted in the middle of Bologna’s terra-centric culinary world. The restaurant stakes its identity on fish—sourcing and logistics become central to the argument—so the mood feels deliberate and refined rather than flashy. Tucked along Via San Felice near a medieval gate, the approach has a lived-in, arcaded, inner-city charm that rewards diners who seek something off the beaten path. The overall effect is sophisticated and intimate: a destination for people who care about provenance and technique as much as atmosphere.
Best For
This is a restaurant for seafood enthusiasts and diners looking to escape the city's more touristed corridors for a purposeful meal. It suits date nights and special occasions—situations where guests expect attentive preparation and a clear point of view. Because the kitchen’s premise rests on reliable coastal sourcing, it also appeals to people curious about where their fish comes from and how inland logistics shape the menu. Located on a residential stretch of Via San Felice, it attracts guests who travel with intention rather than happenstance.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the kitchen’s signature seafood preparations and lean on staff knowledge about sourcing and the day’s arrivals. The menu highlights dishes such as Lobster Linguine, Grilled Octopus, Balik Salmon Tartare, and Fusilli with Sea Urchin and Bottarga—each one exemplifies the restaurant’s seafood focus. Given the essay’s emphasis on deliberate logistics and catch quality, ask servers about that day’s supply corridor (for example Adriatic arrivals) and which plates best showcase the freshest fish.
Venue details
Ambiance
Essential and comfortable environments combining sober design with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Lobster Linguine
- Grilled Octopus
- Balik Salmon Tartare
- Fusilli with Sea Urchin and Bottarga
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Via S. Felice, 38a, 40122 Bologna BO, Italy
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Trattoria da Me if the priority is a classic Emilian meal at €€ and the group wants Bologna's regional cooking front and center.
Choose Oltre. if the group wants modern Bolognese cooking with a clearer contemporary angle, or Posta if price matters more than occasion.
Restaurant context
How Ittico Ristorante compares in Bologna
Ittico Ristorante is the easier change-of-pace choice, while Trattoria da Me is the clearer pick for visitors who want a recognizable Emilian meal at €€. If the trip has room for only one Bologna dinner, Trattoria da Me is the safer first-timer call; if the itinerary already includes classic pasta and regional cooking, Ittico Ristorante adds more variety.
Oltre. and Ahimè are stronger fits for diners who want modern Bolognese cooking at €€ with more of a defined point of view. Ittico Ristorante makes more sense when booking ease and a calmer, less agenda-driven meal matter more than chasing the city's better-known contemporary rooms.
For value, Posta has the advantage as a € Tuscan option, while Mozzabella is the casual alternative when the group wants something lower-commitment. Choose Ittico Ristorante when the meal should feel like a proper sit-down dinner without making the evening revolve around a difficult table.
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Compare Ittico Ristorante
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ittico Ristorante | Bologna | , | , | No published awards |
| Trattoria da Me | Bologna | Emilian | €€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Mozzabella | Bologna | , | , | No published awards |
| Posta | Bologna | Tuscan | € | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Oltre. | Bologna | Modern Bolognese, Emilian | €€ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6422024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Ahimè | Bologna | Modern Bolognese, Country cooking | €€ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Bib Gourmand2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #787We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4712024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Ittico Ristorante?
The dress code for Ittico Ristorante in Bologna is smart casual. Keep the outfit neat and restaurant-appropriate.
Does Ittico Ristorante handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy details are not available. If you have strict restrictions, contact Ittico Ristorante directly before you go.
Can I eat at the bar at Ittico Ristorante?
Bar dining details are not available. Do not plan on a bar-only meal unless Ittico Ristorante confirms that option directly.
What are alternatives to Ittico Ristorante?
Compare Ittico Ristorante with Trattoria da Me, Oltre. Mozzabella, Posta, and Ahimè depending on the kind of meal you want.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ittico Ristorante?
Choose based on the hours. Dinner is listed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7–10:30 PM. Lunch is listed on Friday from 12–2:30 PM and on Saturday and Sunday from 12–3:30 PM. The restaurant is closed on Tuesday.
Is Ittico Ristorante good for a special occasion?
It may work if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans, but special-occasion details such as price range, room size, and service style are not available. Confirm directly before planning an important meal around it.
