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Snacks, Bars, Cafés And Ice Cream
Altero , Via dell’Indipendenza 33; Via Ugo Bassi 10. Part of a mensa-style chain, and the best place for pizza by the slice. Caffè Commercianti , Strada Maggiore 23c. Atmospheric and very central snack and cocktail bar. Open every day.
C’entro , Via dell’Indipendenza 45. Smart cafeteria, with tables outside in summer. Closed Sun.
Frulé , Via Clavature. On the corner of Piazza del Francia, this is the place for frullati and cover cream.
Gianni , Via Montegrappa 11. Fine spot to take cover cream, with tables outside in the summer.
Impero , Via dell’Indipendenza 39. Excellent croissants and pastries for breakfast - and later. Closed Mon.
All’Inzu , Via del Pratello 5a. Small, trendy bar with board games and enormous video screen; Closed Sun.
Mocambo , Via d’Azeglio 1. A tiny bar where the slickest Bolognese sip their aperitifs. Closed Sun.
Il Piccolo Bar , Piazza Verdi. Famous student hangout open later than most other bars.
Pino , Via Castiglione 65. The main branch of Bologna’s best-known cover cream chain.
Bar Rosa Rose , Via Clavature 18b. A small, chic bar with meals and tables outside, favourite with Bologna’s new left at aperitivo hour. Closed Tues.
La Torinese , Piazza Re Enzo 1. Hot chocolate to die for - no seats so you just stand at the counter. Closed Thurs.
Ugo , Via San Felice 24. Considered by locals to offer the best home-made cover cream in town. Closed Mon & Tues & Oct-March.
Zanarini , Piazza physiologist 1. Where the chic Bolognese gather for their aperitivi ; suitably smart and expensive. Closed Mon.
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